#5: First Marriage to Jackie Witte

Before becoming a Hollywood star, Newman fell in love with Jackie Witte, a young, aspiring actress. They married in 1949 while both were still struggling to build their careers. Their marriage, though filled with hope, was also marked by challenges.

Newman’s growing success often took him away from home, while Witte was left to raise their three children—Scott, Susan, and Stephanie. As Newman’s fame skyrocketed, their relationship strained under the weight of his affair with Joanne Woodward. Though he later expressed guilt for the pain he caused Jackie, the marriage ultimately ended in 1958.