James Woods is often the face of controversy because of his romantic history, where he can’t help but date significantly younger women. The most problematic part about it all is the fact that the older he gets, the younger his girlfriend seems to get.
The ‘Godfather’ star has a long list of dating history and three marriages in total without any children. His current partner is incredibly young as well, especially compared to his age, since the difference between the two is over 40 years. Let’s explore the details of his controversial love life.
James Woods Marries Girlfriend Sara Miller: 42-Year Age Gap Sparks Controversy
James Woods, 77, is married to his girlfriend turned third wife, Sara Miller, 35. The couple has a jaw-dropping age gap of 42 years, making Sara look like his daughter rather than a partner. Back in late 2022, Woods was spotted in Los Angeles, flaunting his new gold wedding band and celebrating the big day. The actor shared the news on social media, thanking the staff at the iconic Musso & Frank Grill in Los Angeles who helped them celebrate their wedding on November 4.
The screen legend wrote,
All the staff at Musso’s are such fantastic people. They brought us champagne because they hadn’t seen us since we got married. Such sweet people!
Woods and Miller were speculated to be a romantic couple in 2016 before they went Instagram official in 2017. In one of the selfies he posted alongside his girlfriend on IG, his ‘Casino’ co-star Sharon Stone commented, “U actually like a woman ???? Come on what happened ?”
James was quick to respond:
Hi, Gorgeous! Love her. She, too, is a Pennsylvania girl. Grew up about an hour from your neck of the woods. Your book is great. I highly recommend it.
Previously, the actor was also romantically linked to Kristen Bauguess. The two dated in June 2013, making their official debut as a couple at the red carpet premiere of his action movie ‘White House Dawn,’ when he was 66 and she was just 20. The 46-year gap was perceived as ridiculous by most of the internet, especially since the last person he dated was extremely young, too. Before Bauguess, the veteran Hollywood star had a relationship with Ashley Madison when she was 19 and he was 59. The pair broke up after seven years together in April 2013.
In 2017, Amber Tamblyn, from ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ called out Woods in an open letter. She said he hit on her at a diner and tried to convince her to go to Las Vegas with him when she was 16 and he was 52. The same year, Elizabeth Perkins joined a #MeToo rally in L.A., holding a sign that named James Woods, alongside Harvey Weinstein accuser Lauren Sivan.
The Dark Side of James Woods’ Marriages: A History of Turbulent Relationships
James Woods married his first wife, Kathryn Morrison-Pahoa, in 1980. His spouse was a costume designer, known for her work in the fashion and film industries. The couple stayed together for around three years before divorcing in 1983.
Fast forward six years, Woods, 42 at the time, exchanged vows once again, this time to a 26-year-old equestrian and boutique owner, Sarah Owen, who he had dated on and off since 1985. Their marriage was extremely brief, lasting a mere four months in 1989. However, their tumultuous story lasted much longer. Sarah claimed that she suffered physical and psychological abuse throughout their four-year relationship.
The actor allegedly pressured her to have an abortion in the fall of 1987 while he was having an affair with actress Sean Young. The couple had been dating for two years at the time, and they broke up temporarily following the abortion. The same year, she reported Woods for allegedly holding her at gunpoint, though he was never charged. James later begged for reconciliation.
James Woods initially proposed to Sarah Owen shortly after the shotgun incident. Owen initially refused, but they eventually reconciled their relationship. In January 1988, Woods proposed again and Sarah accepted. The couple tied the knot in July 1989 before Sarah left James for good in November 1989. Following their breakup, Woods dated his new girlfriend Julie Tesh for over a year in the early 1990s. She publicly backed her partner and dismissed Sarah’s claims, accusing her of coming after his money.
One of Woods’ notable relationships in the early 1990s was with actress Heather Graham. They began dating during the filming of ‘Diggstown’ (1992). Their relationship caused quite a stir because of their massive age difference, with Woods being twice Graham’s age. The couple’s romance did not last long and ultimately ended, leaving the actress with mixed feelings about it. Whenever Heather talks about it, you can sense a feeling of regret that she simply cannot shake off.
