John Grisham (Full Name John Ray Grisham Jr.) is mostly known as a criminal lawyer, novelist, and also a previous member of the 7th district of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
The American novelist, John Grisham, is popular for his legal thrillers for which he has also received several awards and accolades.
John has been relishing a prolific life and along with that, he is also cherishing his married life with his long-time wife. Let's find out more about John Grisham's personal life, his wife, his net worth, and many more.
John Grisham's Married Life & Wife
Did you know that John Grisham got married to his childhood friend?
Yes, you read that right! John has been married to his childhood friend Renee Jones since 1981. The duo reportedly exchanged the wedding vows on May 8 and has now been together for more than four decades.
He got married after graduating from law school and passing the bar exam in 1981.
Despite being married to John, Renee has been able to keep herself away from the limelight. However, she is often seen accompanying her husband in several events.
She has also shown her support for her husband and has been his biggest critique.
The blissfully married couple John and Renee have two kids named Shea and Ty.
They have kept their children away from the spotlight and haven't revealed much about their family life.
John and his life partner Renee have a home in Oxford, Mississippi.
Early Life And Parents
John Grisham was born in the year 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, which makes his age 67. Born on February 8, his zodiac sign is Aquarius and his nationality is American. He belongs to the white ethnicity and follows Baptist as his religion.
Talking about his parents, his father's name is Johnny Grisham and his mother's name is Wanda Grisham. His father was a cotton farmer and itinerant construction worker and his mother was a housewife.
Despite lacking formal education, his parents always motivated him to study. His mom encouraged him to read and prepare himself for college.
In his early days, John wanted to become a baseball player but eventually, he focused on his education and began pursuing his studies at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
John Grisham's Career
He practiced law for a decade and was elected a Democrat to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1983. He was a member of the Mississippi State Legislature from 1983 to 1990.
John has served as Vice Chairman of the Allocation and Elections Committee and has served on various other bodies.
His first bestseller, The Firm, was released in 1991 and sold over seven million copies worldwide, becoming the first bestseller of 1991.
The book was adapted into a film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. It was also adapted for television in 2011 while many of his novels have been translated into 29 languages. In 1993, his third novel, The Pelican Brief, became an international bestseller.
His fourth novel, The Customer, published in 1993, earned him widespread acclaim. The novel was so successful that it was made into a film the following year, starring Susan Sarandon. The film was also a huge hit and spawned a television series that ran from 1995 to 1995.
In 2005 he received the "Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award". He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Galaxy British Book Awards.
Net Worth
To begin with, John has been financially stable since the beginning of his career and is a millionaire as he is an author, criminal lawyer, and member of various organizations.
It is estimated that his net worth is 400 million dollars as of 2022 and earns $50 to 60 million annually.
He has sold a variety of books (which includes children's books too) and has become a bestseller and is a major contributor to his wealth.
