This TV star acknowledges that his wife played a crucial role in saving his life after what he described as a “weird experience.” Aside from this, he has also faced legal troubles.
The actor pictured at WB Network Upfront party on May 15, 2001, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
The celebrity’s evolution isn’t just physical — his Hollywood career took an unexpected turn early. At 23, he moved to Los Angeles, hoping to book commercials and modeling jobs. In 2000, he secured a six-episode arc on “Judging Amy.”
The actor at the premiere of “Swordfish,” 2001 | Source: Getty Images
The actor at the 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 20, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
“Towards the end of that, I ended up getting ‘Smallville,’ and that was it. Then I was in Vancouver for 10 years [sic],” revealed the actor in an interview.
The actor at the Teen Choice Awards on August 4, 2002, in Universal City, California. | Source: Getty Images
The celebrity during The WB Network All-Star Celebration on January 11, 2003, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
“I spent ten years where my life was 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. on set,” the TV star shared. The demanding schedule left him disconnected from loved ones across the country. To cope, “I just put my head in a hole and basically blocked everybody and everything out,” he divulged.
The actor at the Teen Choice Awards on August 8, 2004, in Universal City, California. | Source: Getty Images
The actor pictured at the premiere of “Ocean’s Twelve,” 2004 | Source: Getty Images
“I needed a break,” he admitted. “I needed to figure out what was going on in my head a little bit. There was some adjusting that I needed to get back into real life and to make up for lost time as well. I was like, ‘Guys, I’m out of here.'”
The celebrity throws out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game on June 29, 2006, in Boston, Massachusetts. | Source: Getty Images
The actor arrives at the CW Launch Party on September 18, 2006, in Burbank, California. | Source: Getty Images
The quiet made him feel like he had already retired, forcing him to confront what came next. “It sort of woke me up. But it needed to happen,” he said.
The actor departs from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala “Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy” on May 5, 2008, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
The celebrity arrives at the grand opening of Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub on April 27, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
Their settlement, finalized in 2019, required him to pay spousal support for five years, though no fixed amount was set. He was obligated to give White 20 percent of his net professional income, but with a cap — any earnings beyond $5 million per year remained his.
The actor pictured on the set of “Despierta America” on March 25, 2014, in Miami, Florida. | Source: Getty Images
The actor attends the premiere of “The Choice,” 2016 | Source: Getty Images
The actor attends the 7th Annual Baby Ball Gala on October 21, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
The actor and Jessica Rose Lee attend A Sense Of Home’s First Ever Annual Gala – The Backyard Bowl on November 1, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
The actor and Jessica Rose Lee attend the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on October 2, 2021, in Pacific Palisades, California. | Source: Getty Images
The actor speaks during the “Smallville” panel at Los Angeles Comic Con on December 4, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
By May 2024, the proud mother of two posted a family photo on the platform, captioned, “grateful for these guys that made me a mama [sic].”
Tom Welling during the German Film Comic Con on December 7, 2024, in Dortmund, Germany. | Source: Getty Images
“My wife Jessica was standing to my right. If I had fallen to my left, there would’ve been more serious consequences,” Welling recalled. Instead, he collapsed to the right, and she helped guide him to the ground. By the time he regained consciousness, he was already in the hospital.
Local authorities took him into custody for allegedly driving under the influence, with reports indicating that his blood alcohol level was at or above 0.08 percent.
Now, at 47, the New York native embraces his gray hair and beard. He once shared behind-the-scenes moments from the set of “Mafia Wars” on Instagram. “#BTS on #MafiaWars Outstanding cast and crew. Had an amazing experience filming this project, hope you enjoyed it!” he wrote.
Fans responded enthusiastically, praising his appearance. One noted, “You still look so amazing, Tom!” Another exclaimed, “Unreal!” while someone else added, “You are awesome, Tom, you are great and gorgeous!”
Another comment read, “Sooo awesome and exciting!!!” with another fan sharing, “Sick! Looking cool, Tom.” Others described him as a “legend” and remarked, “He looks very cool with that beard.” One fan summed it up, “Still looking good! I can’t wait to watch it!”
Tom Welling’s evolution from “Smallville” stardom to embracing new roles and personal milestones showcases his enduring appeal and adaptability. He continues to captivate fans with his talent, charisma, and charm.
