Jana Kramer is currently the talk of the town. A singer, actress, and podcast host, she has experienced very public issues with her NFL player husband, Michael Caussin. Although she was rumored to be part of the new housewives franchise, The Real Housewives of Nashville, she recently debunked that rumor. Despite not joining the reality show, she’s making headlines with her announcement of divorcing her husband, who has cheated on her multiple times. Let’s dive deeper into the life of this multi-talented star.
1. Michigan Roots
Born and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Jana Rae Kramer grew up with her parents and brother, Steve. Born on December 2, 1983, she graduated from high school in her hometown. An interesting fact about her is that she speaks German – not fluently, but well enough.
2. Acting Came First
Before becoming a star in other fields, Jana was an actress. Her career began in 2002 when she was almost 20. She landed roles in popular shows before her most famous role in “One Tree Hill” in 2009. Over the years, she has also starred in several Hallmark Channel movies.
3. Three Marriages
Jana Kramer’s personal life has been quite eventful, and she doesn’t shy away from discussing it. She has been married three times. Her first husband was Michael Gambino, whom she married and divorced in 2004. Her second husband was Johnathon Schaech, married in July 2010, separated in August 2010, and divorced in June 2011. Her third husband is Michael Caussin, whom she married in 2015 and is now divorcing in 2021.
4. A Traumatic First Marriage
Her first marriage lasted only a few months, with the divorce finalized the same year. When Jana filed for divorce from Gambino, she cited domestic abuse. He was later convicted of attempted murder.
5. An Engagement That Didn’t Last
Between her second and third marriages, Jana was engaged to country music superstar Brantley Gilbert. They got engaged in January 2013 after knowing each other for about six months. However, they ended their engagement in June 2013.
6. A Rocky Marriage with Michael Caussin
Jana met Washington Redskins football player Mike Caussin online via Twitter. They began dating but broke up a few weeks later in August 2014 due to his infidelity. They got engaged in December 2014 and married in May 2015. They separated in 2016 because Caussin was in rehab. The couple later reconciled and revealed that he is a sex addict who cheated on her regularly, which led to his rehab stint. They renewed their wedding vows two years after getting married.
7. Motherhood
Jana is the mother of two adorable children, both born during her marriage to Caussin. Her daughter, Jolie, was born in 2016, and her son, Jace, was born in 2018.
8. A Book About Their Marriage
Months before announcing their divorce in April 2021, Jana and Caussin released a book titled “The Good Fight: Wanting to Leave, Choosing to Stay, and the Powerful Practice for Loving Faithfully.” The book details their marriage, struggles, and experiences as a couple. Jana chose to stay each time Caussin cheated on her because she believed he wasn’t in control of his sex addiction, and they fought to work on their marriage.
9. The End of the Road
Given the numerous times the couple has announced their separation or revealed Caussin’s infidelity, it’s not surprising that Jana has decided to end her marriage. She is ready to heal and rediscover herself.
10. A Pattern of Unhealthy Relationships
Jana once opened up about her choice in men, stating that her relationship with Brantley Gilbert didn’t work out because she always chose men who weren’t good for her. She was in an unhealthy place in her life and never made good choices.
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