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Jim Caviezel and his Wife Kerri Browitt Caviezel's Married Life; Adoptions from China, Children and Love-Story

by Kiara Watson,

Actor Jim Caviezel and Kerri Browitt Caviezel are happily married since 1996. While Caviezel is a known actor, his wife Kerri is a high school teacher. How did a teacher and an actor met and fell in love? 

They are also proud parents of three children. Bond not by birth but by love, they are definitely a beautiful and inspiring family. We have the full story here!!

Jim Caviezel And His Wife Kerri Browitt Caviezel Married Life

Jim Caviezel and his wife Kerri Browitt Caviezel tied the knot on 20 July 1996, at a private wedding ceremony. According to some online sources, Jim Caviezel and his wife Kerri Browitt Caviezel first met on a blind date which was arranged by Jim’s sister Amy.

The blind date worked, and the couple started seeing more of each other. Jim Caviezel and Kerri Browitt Caviezel decided to take their relationship to the next level after dating for several years.  

The couple has maintained their personal life under wraps; they're not even active on social media We do know that the couple is living a happy together with their three children.

Parents Of Three

The adorable couple has adopted three children altogether; Lyn Elizabeth Caviezel, Bo Caviezel, and David Caviezel. According to the sources,  the couple initially wanted to adopt only one child but ended up adopting two. They went to China to adopt a second child, but they eventually adopted two children. Both of them were diagnosed with a brain tumor.

His friend revoked him at that time, however, Jim said:

 It didn’t matter to me because the joy that we had from (Bo) - he’s like our own.

Jim also shared he was "completely terrified" before taking the decision. He said:

Yes, you do feel fear, you do feel scared but you have no idea the blessings that you have coming to you if you just take a chance on faith.

In an interview with catholicdigest.com in 2010, when asked how being a father changed his life, he answered:

"I guess you love more. I see my wife take care of the children, and (to see) how they respond and how my children make me love them more. To add to that, I’m more in control of my duties as opposed to being caught up in the world. I’m not ruled by my feelings, I’m ruled by love, which is a decision."

He also explained that he feels lucky to have such a lovely wife and children, and they share a close relationship with their children.

Who Is Kerri Browitt Caviezel? 

Kerri Browitt Caviezel was born somewhere in the United States of America. She holds American nationality as far as her ethnicity is concerned, she is White. 

She is a tutor as per her profession. She currently serves at Western Washington University.  

Jim Caviezel: Quick Facts

  • Jim Caviezel's birth name is James Patrick Caviezel.
  • Caviezel was born on September 26, 1968, in Mount Vernon, Washington, U.S.
  • His parents are Margaret and James Caviezel.
  • His nickname is Jimmy JC.
  • His height is 6' 2" (1.88 m).
  • He has a younger brother, Timothy, and three sisters, Ann, Amy, and Erin. 
  • His birth sign is Libra.
  • Jim was a basketball player during high school.
  • Jim started his career performing in plays in Seattle.
  • He is widely known for his portrayal in the drama series Person of Interest along with Taraji P. HensonKevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, and Sarah Shahi.