Who is Kaynette Williams?

Kaynette Francis Gern Williams is a math teacher, who gained popularity after marrying the famous country singer Blake Shelton. She was born under the Zodiac sign Pisces on 20 February 1973, in Ada, Oklahoma, USA, so as of 2022, she’s 49 years old, holds American nationality, and now lives in Kiowa, Kansas.

Early Life, Family, and Career

Kaynette’s mother was a teacher in a private school, while her father worked as a news presenter at a TV station; she doesn’t have siblings. Growing up, she was interested in pursuing several careers, including journalism, acting, and singing.

Reportedly, she received numerous compliments on account of her voice, and during teenage years she hosted creative programs in her high school. According to the latest sources, she works as a math teacher.

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Marriage to Blake Shelton

Blake and Kaynette met in 1993 while attending high school, when Blake was 15 and Kaynette 18 years old. Soon after they began dating, and after almost 10 years, Blake proposed to her in December 2002, saying: ‘We ended up spending the day with some friends, and kind of having a party all day and had a good time. I got in from hunting that morning and asked her to marry me, and we went back out hunting.’

On 17 November 2003, they tied the knot in a small ceremony in Gatlinburg, Tennesse – Blake wore Wranglers, boots, and his signature cowboy hat, while Kaynette rocked the Demetrios wedding gown. In an interview with “Country Weekly”, Blake talked about Kaynette, revealing: ‘I knew Kaynette was the one just because I can’t explain it, I can’t say it’s because we get along or because of the way she looks. It’s just something I feel – you know what I mean? It’s nothing more than just knowing you’re right.’

Blake reportedly sang “Julia” by Conway Twitty to Kaynette. Given that Kaynette was beside Blake’s side during the hard times when he was emerging to the scene as a country artist, later she became his manager and consultant.

Why did they divorce?

Although their marriage seemed ideal from the outside, they divorced in 2006 after just three years,, allegedly due to Blake’s infidelity. During the divorce proceedings, Kanyette  disclosed that Blake was “guilty of inappropriate marital conduct”, which many believed arose from the rumors about Blake and Miranda Lambert’s romance.

In 2005, Blake met Miranda Lambert, a fellow country singer with whom he sang a couple of duets, including the CMT 100 Greatest Duets special in September 2005.

Later he talked about the experience and said: ‘I’ve never had that kind of experience with anybody. I was a married guy, you know? Looking back on that, I was falling in love with her, right there on stage.’

However, Blake still went through a messy divorce, which he later called “a tough, tough call to make”, and even compared the loss of Kaynette to his brother’s tragic death. Additionally, the immense pain he felt also served as an inspiration for his 2007 album entitled “Pure BS”, which produced his highest-charting song “Don’t Make Me”, Blake saying: ‘I was making this record completely right through the divorce. I went through days where I did not know whether I should or shouldn’t divorce. I was dumping all those emotions I was going through and all that pain into this album.”

What did Kaynette do after divorce?

While Blake began his relationship with Miranda Lambert, Kaynette decided to leave it all behind, and relocated from Tennessee to Oklahoma. In a 2011 interview, Kaynete disclosed: ‘But then Blake and Miranda moved back there to a neighboring town, and it just felt like Oklahoma wasn’t big enough for all of us.’

Searching for a fresh start, she moved to Kansas, and even put her Demetrios wedding dress on eBay auction for $700, but it never sold. Kaynette found her happiness teaching math at an elementary school, and excelled at it, earning the Presidential Award Nomination in the area of Mathematics for South Barber.

When it comes to her romantic life, she later stumbled upon Cody Joe Scheck, known as a rodeo champion, the world record holder for steer roping. Cody’s mother, Patricia Scheck, talked to a media outlet, and revealed that Cody and Kaynette met through a mutual friend, disclosing: ‘They fell for each other instantly, and have barely been apart ever since.

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They’re living together, and I’m hoping they’ll get married soon and give me grandkids.’ Her wishes came true, as Cody and Kaynette married in 2013.

What’s her net worth?

As of 2022, Kaynette’s estimated net worth is around $400,000. On the other hand, her ex-husband’s net worth is estimated at $60 million, which he’s earned through his career as a singer, “The Voice” coach, and entrepreneur. In 2017, Blake launched a franchise of restaurants and entertainment centers entitled “Ole Red”.

Physical Stats

Kaynette is 5ft 6ins tall (167cm) and weighs around 125lbs (57kgs). Her natural hair is blonde, further adorned with blue eyes. Judging from her latest photos on her Facebook account, she is still rocking platinum blonde hair with brown highlights.

Is she active on social media?

It appears that Kaynette is only active on her Facebook account, and doesn’t use Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter. On the other hand, Blake is very popular on Instagram, and has nearly five million subscribers.

Briefly about Blake Shelton

Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is one of the most prominent and prolific country singers, with over 60 awards under his belt, including 10 Country Music Association Awards and six Academy of Country Music Awards. Additionally, he’s been nominated for Grammy Awards nine times.

He launched his career in 2001, releasing his debut single “Austin” which became an instant hit, while his album entitled “Blake Shelton” landed in third place on the US country charts.

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The following year, he released his second album, “The Dreamer” which was eventually certified gold, and his single “The Baby” reached the top of the charts. His next album, “Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill”, became very popular too, achieving platinum certification. Over the next 15 years, Blake would go on to release nine more albums, rising through the ranks as one of the names synonymous with country music. In 2010, he set the record for the fastest gold certification by a male artist, after his single “Honey Bee” achieved nearly 150,000 downloads in its first week, and the certification in the seventh week. His latest album was released in 2021 entitled “Body Language”, which landed in third place of US Top Country Albums (Billboard).

Besides his prolific career as a country artist, since 2011 he’s been a coach on the NBC reality talent competition show “The Voice”, winning the hearts with his southern humor and wits. Establishing himself as a competent mentor, his contestants have won the show seven times, making him the coach with the most wins.

Regarding his personal life, after divorcing Kaynette, he married Miranda Lambert in 2011, which lasted only four years as they divorced in 2015. Later that year, it was announced that Blake began a relationship with the famous singer Gwen Stefani, who also served as a coach on two seasons of “The Voice”. In 2020, the news of their engagement resurfaced in the media, and in 2021 they officially tied the knot.

Who is Elizabeth Ann Hanks?

Elizabeth Ann Hanks is a writer, producer, and actress, but who is probably best recognized as the daughter of the legendary actor Tom Hanks. She was born under the Zodiac sign Taurus on 17 May 1982, in Los Angeles, California, USA. As of early 2022, she’s 38 years old and holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

Elizabeth was born into a family rooted in the entertainment business. While her father is a household name and widely recognized across the globe, Elizabeth’s mother, Samantha Lewis, was also an actress, perhaps best recognized for her roles in the movies “Mr. Success” and “Bosom Buddies”.

Her parents were high school sweethearts, married in a private ceremony in 1978, but divorced in 1987, so Elizabeth spent most of her childhood bouncing between her mother’s and father’s place.

Unfortunately, her mother died on 12 March 2002 due to bone cancer, after battling the nasty disease for a couple years.

Elizabeth was raised alongside her five-years-older brother, Colin Hanks, who followed in his father’s footsteps and launched a successful acting career, best known for the roles in popular movies such as “Orange County”, “King Kong”, and “The Great Buck Howard”. Elizabeth also has two step-brothers, Chet and Truman Hanks, from her father’s marriage to the actress Rita Wilson.

Education

Elizabeth matriculated in 2001 from the Los Angeles-based private Archer School of Girls, and enrolled at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to study literature. However, after a year, she transferred to the prestigious Vassar College in New York, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Literature.

Elizabeth and her classmate had the honor to have their commencement address delivered by Tom Hanks, who shared some insights and advice for their future career plans and post-college life, saying: ‘Please be willing to help. Help, and you will make a huge impact on the life of the street, the town, the country, and our planet. Help publicly. Help privately. Help in your actions by recycling and conserving and protecting, but help also in your attitude. ‘

Career as an actress

Considering that Elizabeth hailed from a Hollywood family, and spent some time around movie sets, it was natural for her to at least try acting. During her childhood and formative years, she had small parts in her father’s movies; she made her movie debut in 1994, portraying a schoolgirl in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful comedy-drama movie “Forest Gump”.

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In 1996 she made a brief appearance in the comedy movie “That Thing You Do”, directed and produced by father Tom.

During her adulthood, she portrayed Paula in the 2015 short film entitled “Anchoraged”. Regarding her latest projects, in 2019 she produced the short fantasy movie “This World & The Next”. Elizabeth also made one-episode appearances in TV series such as “Big City Greens” and “City Kitties: The Article”. However, ultimately she chose not to continue with an acting career, perhaps having a change of heart after witnessing the consequences it might have on one’s social and private life. In an interview, Tom talked about how overwhelming and time-consuming it could get, disclosing: ‘I start thinking about mistakes I made with my own kids, not explaining things or not being there for them. Or being so preoccupied with other things that are going on in our adult world. My son Colin was born when I was very young, as well as my daughter.’

Career as a writer

Putting her literary studies to good use, Elizabeth began her writing career with numerous publications, such as “Vanity Fair”, “The Guardian”, “Buzzfeed”, and “Time” under the name E.A. Hanks. Additionally, she served as an associate news editor at “The Huffington Post” and “Los Angeles Review of Books”. For a couple of years, she has been working on her first children’s novel entitled “Piper Peregrine Vs. The Consortium for Better Thinking”, which is set to be published in 2023.

In 2021, she shared on her Instagram account that she wrote an essay “Notes on Native Daughters” about Sacramento for the “Lady Bird” Screenplay Book. Elizabeth is represented by Creative Authors Ltd, the dynamic boutique agency for writers and illustrators.

Personal Life

Elizabeth has kept most of her romantic life away from the public’s eye, and her dating history remains a mystery.

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According to several media outlets, in 2010 she married a man whose identity remains unknown, reportedly spending their honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

It seems that the two have been living a happy life away from the limelight. In an interview, she disclosed that she didn’t plan on having children, but thoroughly enjoys being an aunt.

What is her net worth?

As of 2022, Elizabeth’s estimated net worth is around $1 million, acquired through her numerous endeavors as an actress, producer, and writer. On the other hand, her father’s wealth is around $400 million, which he’s earned through his career in the entertainment industry, now spanning four decades.

Physical stats and Hobbies

Elizabeth is 5ft 6ins (167cm) and weighs around 140lbs (64kgs). Her natural hair is long brown, further adorned with blue eyes.

In her free time, she likes to travel and read books, and often recommends books on her Instagram, such as “Eichmann in Jerusalem”, and “The Origins of Totalitarianism” by Hannah Arendt.

A creative individual, Elizabeth likes drawing and shares her drawings on her social media- such as “Subway sketch”, “Horny sketch”, “Oh, hey Tuesday!” compositions

Her favorite actors include her father, Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise, while she cites “Top Gun”, “Maleficent”, and “Sleepless in Seattle” as favorite films.

Her Religious Outlook

When it comes to religion, Elizabeth, who previously adhered to Catholicism, disclosed in an article that she no longer felt as a Christian, revealing: ‘My own journey as a born again Christian began with my troubled mother, who had converted as part of her struggle for sobriety. As a 10-year-old, A Time to Cherish spoke to me deeply as about the struggle of trying to lead a “Christ First” life in a “Satan Based” world’. She considers herself out of religion, and an atheist.

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Is she active on social media?

Elizabeth is mostly active on her Twitter account, with over 14,000 followers, while her Instagram has over 8,000 fans. She uses her social media to share her upcoming projects, and political views.

Briefly about Tom Hanks

California-native Tom Hanks is one of the most known and recognizable faces of Hollywood, earning more than 260 nominations for various awards, including six Oscars, of which he’s won two.

He launched his career in 1980 in the slasher film “He Knows You’re Alone”, followed by his performances in the movie “Mazes and Monsters” and the series “Bosom Buddies”. Tom landed his breakthrough role in 1988, portraying Joshua Baskin in the commercially successful comedy film “Big”, which established him as a new Hollywood star. However, he then starred in a number of box office underperformers, and it seemed that his career took a downward direction.

Luckily, in 1992 he was cast in the sports comedy-drama movie “A League of Their Own”, which smashed at the box office, and won the hearts of numerous fans. He then followed it up with another cult classic, “Sleepless in Seattle”, sharing the screen with Meg Ryan. This romantic comedy became a huge success, grossing over $220 million at the box, and earning four awards and 19 nominations.

Building his profile, in 1994, he landed his widely recognized role as Forrest Gump in the eponymous movie, which is considered as one of the greatest creations and accomplishments in the film industry. Interestingly, this is the second movie in which Tom Hanks starred that was selected for preservation at the National Film Registry for its cultural, historical and aesthetical significance, the first being “A League of Their Own”. The movie won six Academy Awards in various categories, with Tom scooping his first Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Tom continued the string of commercially successful movies and projects, including “Saving Private Ryan”, “Apollo 13“, and “ You’ve  Got Mail”. He kicked off the new millennium starring in the survival drama “Cast Away”, winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and nomination for an Oscar. His other notable roles include the movies “Catch Me If You Can”, “The Terminal”, and “The Polar Express”.

In 2006 he starred in the “Da Vinci Code” based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, which became a hit across the globe and sparked two sequels – “Angels and Demons”(2009) and Inferno”(2016), starring Tom as the main character.

He is also credited for performances in the 2013 biographical movie “Captain Phillips”, 2015 drama “Bridge of Spies”, and 2016 biographical drama “Sully”. Regarding his latest role, in 2020, he starred in the western drama “News of the World”.