Jeremey Yaffe is a famous former actress and celebrity wife. She is recognized as the first wife to the late legendary actor Alan Arkin and the mother to the actor’s first two sons. Yaffe met Alan at the liberal arts college in Vermont where she was a student, like Alan.
Alan and Yaffe fell in love, and they soon exchanged vows. The school was not happy about their marriage according to Alan’s memory in 2011, but they started their family life shortly after marrying in New York City.
Early Marriage Life
After Yaffe and Arkin wedded, they relocated to New York City where they wanted to pursue a career in acting. The wedding took place in December 1955 when Alan was 21 years old while Jeremy was 18 years old.
Alan was not able to find work as an actor, as a result, he joined The Terriers, a folk group which soon signed to a label that enabled them to have an extensive tour in Europe. Alan was able to make enough money from the gig that he afforded to bring his young family with him.
Alan and Jeremy discovered they were expecting their first child together, shortly after they relocated to New York City. Alan missed acting, which prompted him to quit the gig with the band, for occasional acting in theater.
In the summer of 1959, Jeremy and Alan became pregnant again. After the birth of Matthew, the couple’s second son, Jeremy was so insecure that she took her sons and left. Matthew was only three months old when his parents separated.
Jeremy ‘s Career
Jeremy is a lady who led a quiet life after her divorce from Alan Arkin. There are some reports that Jeremy was featured in a movie in the early 70s, but she did not focus on acting for long. Alan reported that Jeremy went back to school and she changed her career to nursing.
Not many details about Jeremy’s career are available. She is believed to have been married three more times, but she was single in 2000.
Jeremy Yaffe’s Children
Jeremy Yaffe is most recognized for her two sons Matthew and Adam, whom she welcomed when she was briefly married to Arkin. Adam Arkin was introduced by his father into acting when he was thirteen years old, and he has grown up to become a famous actor, writer, and producer.
Adam has received numerous nominations for various roles in the acting sector, as well as won other awards. He won the Daytime Emmy Award for directing a children’s special. Like his father, Adam has established himself as one of the best actor’s ad directors.
Matthew is the other son of Jeremy. Matthew practiced law in Tarrytown and White Plains for five years after which he quit to start acting. Matthew has landed numerous roles as an actor, showcasing his acting skills. He has featured in several films and received some nominations for his performance.
