Caroline Smedvig, 69, is an American media personality who is widely known as the wife of singer-songwriter James Taylor.
Although she is married to a famous personality, Smedvig has a successful career of her own. She has also worked as the director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Here learn more about her professional career and earnings as of 2022.
How Old Is Caroline Smedvig In 2022?
Caroline 'Kim' Smedvig was born on 31st May 1953 in the United States of American and was raised in Albany, New York State. She is reportedly 69 years old as of 2022.
CAPTION: Caroline Smedvig with her twins, Rufus and Henry SOURCE: Instagram @jamestaylor_com She was born to an Albany lawyer father who graduated from Yale University and was a senior partner in the firm of Hiscock & Barclay. Moreover, he also served as the president of the Albany County Bar Association.
Svedvig grew up alongside her siblings Albert and Philip. She went to Albany Academy for Girls graduating in 1971. She then enrolled at a college in North Hampton and Smith College and University.
Sadly, her father passed away at the age of 78 in January 1995 and her mother passed away in 1991.
What Is Caroline Upto These Days?
The celebrity wife previously worked for Boston Symphony Orchestra as the director of the public relations and marketing department. She joined the company in 1980 and worked until 2004.
Smedvig then became a trusted advisor for Volpe and in 2007, she was assigned as a board member of its overseers. The same year, she started serving as a trustee.
While attending college, she also worked as a writer for a couple of newspapers like Knickerbocker News. Moreover, she also worked for the Springfield Daily News.
On the other hand, her husband James began his professional career in 1966 performing at the high-visibility Night Owl Cafe in Greenwich Village.
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He released his debut studio album James Taylor in 1968 with hit singles like Carolina in My Mind, Night Owl, Circle Round the Sun, and Knocking 'Round the Zoo'.
As of 2020, Taylor releases a total of 20 studio albums which include Sweet Baby James, Walking Man, Gorilla, Dad Loves His Work, New Moon Shine, A Christmas Album, Covers, and others.
His most recent album American Standard was released on 28th February 2020 with Fantasy Records. The album included hit songs like My Blue Heaven, Moon River, Almost Like Being in Love, Pennies from Heaven, My Heart Stood Still, and others.
When Did The Lovely Couple First Meet?
Caroline and James first met while he was performing with John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. They secretly began dating after that and exchanged their wedding vows on 18th February 2001 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Boston.
CAPTION: Smedvig and James got married on 18th February 2001 in Boston SOURCE: Instagram @jamestaylor_com They welcomed twins, Rufus and Henry Taylor in April 2001. They were birthed via surrogacy.
Before marrying Taylor, Smedvig was married to the late orchestra's principal trumpeter Rolf Thorstein Smedvig. They got married in December 1980 in Albany, however, went separate ways a few years later.
How Rich Is Caroline? Details Of Her Earnings & Net Worth
According to various online sources, Smedvig has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand as of 2022. In a similar way, her husband has a huge net worth of $80 million as of January 2022.
The average salary of a singer ranges from around $30.23 per hour to $157,782 annually. Likewise, a songwriter can earn as low as $43,000 to as high as $68,000 per year.
The husband-wife currently resides in a 145-acre estate on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts which James purchased in the 1970s. The estimated value of the property is $10-$20 million in 2022.