- Born
- Birth nameJoanne Crussie DeVarona
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Joanna Kerns was born on February 12, 1953 in San Francisco, California, USA. Joanna is an actor and director, known for Girl, Interrupted (1999), Knocked Up (2007) and Growing Pains (1985). Joanna has been married to Marc Appleton since September 30, 1994. Joanna was previously married to Richard M. Kerns.
- SpousesMarc Appleton(September 30, 1994 - present) (filed for divorce)Richard M. Kerns(December 11, 1976 - 1985) (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- ParentsMartha Louise (Smith) de VaronaDavid Thomas de Varona
- RelativesKurt de Varona(Sibling)David de Varona(Sibling)Joanna Pinto(Niece or Nephew)John David Pinto(Niece or Nephew)John Pinto(Sibling)Joseph de la Cruz de Varona Betancourt(Grandparent)Donna de Varona(Sibling)
- Grew up in Lafayette, California. Tried out for the Olympics in 1968 as a gymnast.
- Kerns is the daughter of Martha Louise (Smith) and David Thomas DeVarona. Her paternal grandfather, Joseph de la Cruz DeVarona Betancourt, was Cuban. Her other ancestry is mostly German, Welsh, Irish, and English. She is the younger sister of Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Donna de Varona and also has two brothers, David and Kurt.
- In November 2016 she was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine Contrast Enhanced Spectrum Mammography screening, which is suggested for women with dense breasts. After two lumpectomies, Kerns decided to have a double mastectomy in December "instead of risking radiation and the chance of it coming back" and has been "given an all clear - the best of the results she could have had.
- Tried out for the role that was eventually played by Cybill Shepherd in Taxi Driver (1976).
- Mother, with ex-husband Richard M. Kerns, of daughter Ashley Cooper Kerns, who was born on September 25, 1978.
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