“No One Expected Tom Selleck to Say This About His Ex-Wife”

For decades, Tom Selleck has been known for his calm demeanor, quiet confidence, and a career that has aged as gracefully as he has. But in a rare moment of candor, the Magnum P.I. star surprised fans when he spoke about his first marriage to actress and model Jacqueline Ray.

“Jacqueline and I were young,” Selleck said in a recent interview. “We cared about each other deeply, but we were both chasing careers, and that can make it hard to hold on to something real. Still, I’ll always be grateful for that time — it shaped the man I became.”

The actor, who has long guarded his private life, didn’t linger on the past with regret. Instead, his words reflected maturity — and a deep respect for the person who once shared his life.

Their marriage, which lasted from 1971 to 1982, came before Selleck’s breakout role as Thomas Magnum made him a household name. Today, he’s been happily married to Jillie Mack for over three decades, often crediting her for helping him stay grounded outside of Hollywood’s chaos.

It’s rare in the celebrity world to hear such humility — not a dramatic confession or a bitter reflection, but simply gratitude for what was. And that’s what makes Tom Selleck’s words so unexpected… and so refreshingly human.