CNN's Van Jones and Jana Carter Divorcing After 13 Years of Marriage: 'There Is No Beef or Drama'

Mar. 16, 2025

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Van Jones‘ marriage is coming to an end.

The host of CNN’sThe Van Jones Showand his wife, Jana Carter, are divorcing, PEOPLE confirms.

“We will continue raising our kids together, running our businesses together and supporting each other’s growth,” the statement continued. “There is no beef or drama — just evolution.”

Carter filed divorce documents on Friday and is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their two children as well as spousal support, TMZreports.

The couple wed in 2005 and separated in May, according to the outlet.

Jones, 49, a Yale-educated attorney, is aCNN political commentatorwho regularly appears across the network’s programming.

He is also the author of threeNew York Timesbest-selling books, according to hiswebsite:The Green Collar Economy(2008),Rebuild the Dream(2012) andBeyond the Messy Truth(2017).

source: people.com