Jana Carter (born 1974) is an American Businesswoman, Board Member, Former Search Director, and Celebrity Wife from San Francisco, California. She is best known as Van Jones’s Wife . She is an American news commentator, political activist, author, and non-practicing attorney.
In addition, he is the author of books such as “The Green Collar Economy” and “Rebuild the Dream”. These two books were ranked New York Times Best Sellers. Additionally, Van is also a host of “The Van Jones Show” and a regular contributor to CNN.
Jana started her professional career after completing her education. She became a journalist and activist. Additionally, Carter is currently involved in numerous entrepreneurial projects. She is the owner of Kidpacking.
In fact, the businesswoman is also a producer and COO of Magic Laboratories Media . Jana, 45, also works as a board member for Garden Church.
Personal issues, spouse, children and divorce
Jana Carter tied the knot with her husband “Anthony Kapel Jones” a few years ago. His Wedding Hers The ceremony was private and only a few people were invited to the marriage event. Furthermore, the couple also dated each other for a while.
they share two children together. Jana and Jones have two sons named Cabral Jones and Mattai Jones. Unfortunately, in 2018, the couple decided to end their marriage on a positive note.
In fact, Anthony also shared an Instagram post where he stated that divorce means the end of a marriage but not the end of a family. On April 23, 2019, Van appeared on the famous talk show “Wendy Williams”. During an interview session, the host asked the author some personal questions about his married life.
She asked him about his ongoing divorce with his spouse to which Jones didn’t appreciate. Wendy wanted to update her audience on her marital status. The talk show diva asked Vans if her split isn’t final and she pointed to her wedding ring.
Later, the political activist said that Williams also wears something in his ring but does not ask about his personal life. Furthermore, Wendy immediately told him that he was the one sitting in her purple carriage.
The CNN contributor continued to give diplomatic responses throughout the interview session. He also claimed that Carter was best friends with him 20 years ago and that she is still his friend. Also, Wendy was not convinced by her answers and asked if she would wear her ring while dating .
He quickly replied that he was getting personal. She also confirmed that she is not in a relationship with just anyone. Wendy has also had a difficult time in recent months due to her married life.
In April 2019, she confirmed her divorce from husband Kevin Hunter on her talk show during its “Hot Topics” segment.
Profile, parents and early life
Van Jones’ wife was born in 1974 in New York, United States of America. Therefore, Jana Carter’s age is 45 years old, as of 2019. Her father “William Alton Carter III” was a politician, farmer, and renowned businessman.
Additionally, William inherited the business from Jana’s grandfather “James Earl Carter Sr.”. Her father also fought for mayor of Plains, Georgia. However, he lost to her opponent with a few votes. In 1987, Guillermo passed away at the age of 51 after fighting a long battle against pancreatic cancer.
Jana’s mom “Sybill Spire” is a stay at home mom. she has five siblings including three brothers named William, Mandy, and Earl Carter. The businesswoman also has two sisters , Marle and Kim Carter.
After finishing high school, Jana graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law. During college, he became involved in various political campaigns. All thanks to the political career of his father.
In addition, she also worked as the Director of Search for Common Ground’s USA Racial Healing Program.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Jan Carter. |
| Nickname | Jana. |
| Profession | Businesswoman, board member and former search director. |
| Famous for | Being the wife of Van Jones (American newscaster, political activist, author, and non-practicing attorney). |
| Age (as of 2019) | 45 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1974. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | New York, USA. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | White Caucasian descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | not available. |
| Current residence | San Francisco, California, United States. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : N/A. Twitter : — Facebook : — |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 6″ . Centimeters: 168cm . Meters: 1.68 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 65kg . Pounds: 143 pounds . |
| Bra size | 36B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 38-30-40. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 7. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Green. |
| Hair color | Dark brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : William Alton Carter III. Mom : Sybill Spire. |
| Brothers | Siblings: William Carter, Earl Carter and Mandy Carter. Sisters: Kim Carter and Marle Carter. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Unknown. |
| Boyfriend | None. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Anthony Kapel “Van” Jones. |
| Son | Cabral Jones and Mattai Jones. |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduated with a bachelor’s degree. |
| College | High school. |
| Alma mater. | UC Berkeley School of Law. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Tom Cruise (American actor) and Jennifer Lawrence (American actress). |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Reading, Running Marathons and Climbing Mountains. |
| Favorite food | Italian cuisine. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $500 thousand US dollars (as of 2018). |
| Salary, income and earnings | — |
| Contact details | |
| Mobile or phone number | — |
| Office address | N/A |
| Official Web site | None. |
| house details | Will update. |
| Email address | Lost. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jana Carter
- Her grandmother was a successful nurse in Georgia who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in India.
- Unfortunately, she died of breast cancer in January 1981.
- Also, Jana is a close relative of Jimmy Carter .
- Lifestylepedia : He is an American politician and philanthropist who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
- Carter, 45, doesn’t like sharing his personal information on the Internet.
- In fact, she also kept her children away from any limelight.
- She is not active on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media accounts.
- Additionally, her spouse , Anthony, is the president and co-founder of Dream Corps, a non-profit organization.
- In 2009, he openly admired his wife for her excellent skills as both a wife, mother, and businesswoman.
- Jana also used to run marathons and climb mountains.