After Jenna Jameson’s wife, Jessi Lawless, announced their split this week, Jenna released a statement implying that their breakup was due to Jessi allegedly drinking again. The couple had tied the knot on May 23, 2023, after a whirlwind romance, but Jessi revealed the end of their relationship in a TikTok video after just 11 months of marriage. In response to their split, Jenna expressed the importance of providing empathic and loving support to individuals struggling with addiction, emphasizing the value of understanding over judgment and shaming.
In her statement, Jenna criticized outdated tactics such as shaming and humiliating individuals struggling with addiction, highlighting the importance of empathy in the treatment process. Jenna has been open about her own struggles with addiction, mental illness, and weight loss, having given up drinking in 2015 after a DUI charge in 2012. She shared the challenges of coping with sobriety and the support she received from sober friends and meetings to navigate her new normal. Despite their difficulties, Jenna had expressed her love and support for Jessi following their split.
Jessi disclosed that Jenna had broken their agreement about not drinking, leading to their separation. She confronted Jenna about her drinking and claimed that Jenna lacked remorse when confronted with the evidence. Jessi ultimately filed for an annulment, expressing love for Jenna despite the situation. Throughout their relationship, Jenna and Jessi had shared moments of bonding, including their engagement in April 2023, when Jessi proposed to Jenna in their bedroom. They described finding a strong connection that felt like coming home in each other’s presence.
Their relationship began after Jenna discovered Jessi’s TikTok page and started commenting on her posts due to her attraction to Jessi. Despite initial hesitations from both parties, their relationship blossomed, leading to their marriage in Las Vegas in May 2023. Jessi, a barber and former platform artist, had initially thought Jenna was only seeking casual encounters, but she soon realized the depth of their connection and proposed to Jenna with a ring she had been holding onto for a while. Their wedding took place at the same church Jenna’s parents had gotten married in.
Jenna had adjusted her social media handle to include Lawless, reflecting her commitment to their marriage. Although Jenna has twin sons with her ex-partner Tito Ortiz and a daughter with her former fiancé, she expressed excitement about her relationship with Jessi and the strong foundation they were building. Despite their split, both Jenna and Jessi acknowledged the impact of their relationship on each other’s lives and the love they shared. Jenna credited Jessi with making her feel at home and described her as the strongest person she had ever met, reflecting on the profound connection they had experienced.
