Jane Hawking

Date of Birth: March 29, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Jane Hawking, born Jane Beryl Wilde, is a British author and educator, best known for her memoir “Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen,” which chronicles her life with her first husband, the theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. Born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, she pursued languages and earned degrees in French and Spanish. Jane met Stephen Hawking while they were both students at Cambridge University, and they married in 1965. Jane played a pivotal role in caring for Stephen as his ALS progressed, all while raising their three children and pursuing her own academic career. Her memoir was adapted into the critically acclaimed film “The Theory of Everything,” where Jane was portrayed by actress Felicity Jones. Jane has also published other books, including “Silent Music,” a historical novel. She continues to write and speak about her experiences and the challenges of being a caregiver.

5 Interesting Facts about Jane Hawking

1. Jane Hawking earned her PhD in medieval Spanish poetry.

2. Her memoir, “Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen,” was the basis for the Oscar-winning film “The Theory of Everything.”

3. Jane and Stephen Hawking were married for 30 years before separating in 1995.

4. Jane is an advocate for disabled rights and frequently speaks about the challenges of caregiving.

5. She remarried in 1997 to Jonathan Hellyer Jones, a musician.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jane Hawking

1. “You have to be very selfless to be a carer. It’s not something that comes easily to most people.”

2. “Writing is a way of processing my life and making sense of it.”

3. “I wanted to show the world that Stephen was not just a genius, but also a human being.”

4. “The Theory of Everything is not just a story about Stephen, but it’s also a story about our family and the challenges we faced.”

5. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jane Hawking’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $1 million, primarily from her book sales and the royalties from the film adaptation of her memoir.

Children

Jane and Stephen Hawking had three children together: 1. Robert Hawking, born in 1967, who works in software engineering. 2. Lucy Hawking, born in 1970, who is a journalist and novelist. 3. Timothy Hawking, born in 1979, who works in business.