Legendary American actress June Lockhart has been married twice, both ending in divorce. Her first marriage was to John Maloney, lasting from 1951 to 1959. They had two daughters: actress Anne Lockhart and June Elisabeth Lockhart. In 1959, she married her second husband, John C. Lindsay, but they divorced in 1970.
Aside from her marriages, June Lockhart’s fame and popularity stem from her illustrious career on stage and television. She is best known for portraying motherly roles in the CBS series Lassie (1954–1971) and Lost in Space (1965–1968). Her acting credits also include appearances in films like A Christmas Carol (1938), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), and Petticoat Junction (1963–1971). Having embarked on her acting journey at a young age, she is one of the most revered actresses from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
John Maloney and June Lockhart Married in January 1951
John Maloney and June Lockhart got married on January 17, 1951. The couple had a significant age difference of 14 years at the time of their marriage. However, this did not deter them from being together. It is worth noting that many couples have gotten married despite having significant age differences.
After his marriage to the actress, Maloney gained fame. However, this does not mean that he did not have a career. Maloney was a surgeon in Manhattan. He was one of two doctors in his family; his sister was also a doctor. Interestingly, Lockhart preferred to seek medical advice from her sister-in-law instead of John. After all, she was more comfortable being treated by a female doctor when fewer women were practicing medicine.
The Have Gun Will Travel Actress Has Two Daughters with Maloney
They welcomed two daughters, actresses Anne Lockhart and June Elisabeth in their marriage. Anne was born on September 6, 1953, in New York City. Anne followed in her mother’s footsteps as an entertainer. She has been an actress since 1957 and is notable for her roles in Battlestar Galactica (1978–79) and Chicago Fire (2012–2021).
John and June are the grandparents of her two children, Carlyle and Zane, whom she had with her late husband, Adam Carlyle Taylor.
Regarding their youngest daughter, June Elisabeth stays away from the media, so not much is known about her career.
Maloney and Lockhart Divorced 8 Years After They Tied the Knot
The power couple parted ways after 8 years of marriage. Details during the divorce seating showed that they also had their issues. However, all the details about their private moments are not well known to the public because they avoided scandals.
Nonetheless, the For Love or Money Actress (1947) revealed that Maloney drank too much during the divorce proceeding. Based on this, we may not be wrong to assume that his ‘alleged’ drinking put a strain on the marriage.
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John C. Lindsay and June Lockhart’s Marriage Lasted for 11 Years
Lockhart married John Lindsay the same year she divorced Maloney. Lindsay used to work with Palmer, Kristel, and Lindsay before moving to John C. Linday and Associates.
At the height of his career, he designed structures that were considered modern when they were made.
June had been married several times, but her marriage with Lindsay lasted for over a decade, making it her longest-lasting marriage. Interestingly, it was the second marriage for both of them. Lindsay had previously been married to the actress Diana Lynn, so he was no stranger to celebrity relationships. Lynn and Lindsay tied the knot in 1948, but unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in 1953. During their divorce, Lynn revealed that Lindsay had called her an idi*t and blamed her for being a detriment to his career.
