Stephen Hawking, one of the most celebrated scientists (astrophysicists) of our time, made headlines in 1995 when he divorced his first wife, Jane Hawking, after 26 years of marriage. The couple's story was brought to the big screen in the 2014 movie, “The Theory of Everything,” which was based on Jane's memoir, “Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen.”
The reasons behind the divorce were not entirely clear, but it was widely reported that the strain of caring for a severely disabled spouse took its toll on the marriage. Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 21, and gradually lost his ability to walk, speak, and perform other essential functions.
Despite his physical limitations, Hawking went on to make groundbreaking contributions to the field of physics, including his work on black holes and the origins of the universe. He also became a public figure and a source of inspiration for people with disabilities.
Meanwhile, Jane Hawking struggled to balance caring for her husband with raising their three children and pursuing her own academic career. In her book, she described feeling isolated and neglected, and eventually falling in love with a family friend, Jonathan Hellyer Jones. The affair was reportedly a factor in the couple's decision to divorce.
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However, the divorce was not acrimonious, and the couple remained on good terms. In fact, Jane continued to provide care for Stephen after the divorce, and they even took family vacations together with their children and grandchildren.
When Did Stephen Get Divorced From His First Wife?
Stephen Hawking's first wife was Jane Wilde Hawking. They were married in 1965 and divorced in 1995 after 30 years of marriage. Within two years of meeting Jane Wilde the couple were married and became a family. They had three children. Robert was born in 1967, and their daughter Lucy in 1970, and nine years later their third child Timothy was born.
When Did Stephen Married Second Time?
Stephen went on to marry his nurse, Elaine Mason, in 1995. The marriage was controversial, with some of Hawking's friends and family members expressing concern about Mason's motives and behavior. The couple's relationship was also fraught with tension and allegations of abuse, and they divorced in 2006.
The second marriage caused friction with Hawking's children, who accused their stepmother of restricting access to their famous father.
Further tension came in 2003 after Hawking's nurses accused Mason of physically abusing Hawking and reported the incident to the police.
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The police investigation was called off after Hawking denied the allegations.
After 11 years of marriage, Mason filed for divorce in 2006. There was immediate speculation Hawking was cheating on her something he strongly denied and a matter-of-fact response was issued through a spokesperson.
Last Lines
Throughout his life, Stephen Hawking continued to push the boundaries of science and inspire people around the world. His legacy will be remembered for generations to come, but his personal life reminds us that even the most brilliant minds are not immune to the challenges and complexities of human relationships.
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