The late Carl Weathers never wavered in his faith in love. The legendary actor, best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, had a romance as volatile as his on-screen boxing matches. The late star, who passed away on February 1 at the age of 76, was married and divorced three times prior to his tragic death.
The Rocky actor was hitched three times, but regrettably, each union ended in divorce. As well-known for his acting prowess, Carl tended to keep his private life out of the public eye. Unlike the two beautiful times he spent with his first two ex-wives, his brief marriage to Jennifer Peterson was a romance that burned brightly and quickly.
Would you be interested in learning more about the intriguing love tales of the wives of Carl Weathers?
1. Mary Ann Castle: The Beginning of Love with His First Wife
In 1973, Carl Weathers made his debut in show business and married Mary Ann Castle, his first wife, in the same year. In other words, the couple got married in the same year he made his big break with Magnum Force in the entertainment industry. For ten years, the former couple were together and had two sons together. But in 1983, they decided to part ways.
He had his first appearance in a movie in the 1973 neo-noir action film. Less than a year after divorcing Ann Castle, he remarried in February 1984 to Rhona Unsell.
2. Rhona Unsell: Moving Forward with his Second Wife
Louisiana-born Carl Weathers did not remain single long following his first divorce. On February 20, 1984, one year later, the late star tied the knot with Rhona Unsell, his second wife. The former couple was married for more than 20 years before divorcing in 2006, though not much is known about her. Having starred in three Rocky films, the late actor was a true Hollywood icon at that point in his career.
Before his second marriage, he also appeared in episodes of Barnaby Jones and Starsky & Hutch.
Out of his three marriages, Weathers’ marriage to Rhona was the longest-lasting. Following 22 years of marriage, they made the decision to call it quits in 2006. Despite having been married for a long time, Weathers and Unsell never had children.
3. Jennifer Peterson: The Short-Lived Marriage
Finally, but just as importantly, in March of 2007, Jennifer Peterson got hitched to Carl Weathers—just a year after his second divorce. The latter was already in the thick of his acting career when the former couple married. At that point, he began to prioritize television appearances over movie roles, a practice he would carry out until the end of his life.
Peterson is an award-winning writer, director, and creative content producer, according to her IMDb profile. She also attended the Women’s AFI Directing Workshop. Among her endeavors are the 2000 short film Pumpkin Hill and the American Rescue Dog Show television series on Hallmark.
Sadly, their marriage did not last long, as they decided to call it quits after just two years. Peterson and the Toy Story star were also not parents to any children.
Carl Weathers certainly had an impact on the entertainment industry, drawing in viewers with his charm and athletic prowess. While his love life may have been filled with turmoil, the three women who called him their husband were all instrumental in shaping the man behind the on-screen hero.
As we remember the late actor, we recognize the intricate nature of his personal life and appreciate his lasting impact as a Hollywood icon who truly left his mark.
