Kerri Browitt Caviezel is the wife of famous American actor, Jim Caviezel, who’s well-known for his role as Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “Passion of Christ.”
She keeps a low profile, but her husband’s popularity has made the public curious about her.
This guide reveals all you need to know about Kerri Browitt Caviezel, including her early years, career, net worth, and family. Ultimately, you’ll learn more about her relationship with Jim Caviezel and what she’s up to now.
Kerri Browitt Caviezel’s Biography
Kerri Browitt was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, United States of America to David James Browitt and Jean Vandetta.
She grew up with three siblings: two brothers: David and Jim Browitt, and a sister, Kristen Linehan.
Kerri attended Cle Elum Roslyn High School and played basketball. She was also a flutist. After graduation, she proceeded to the Western Washington University (WWU) and was also a basketballer, her 5 feet 9 inches height gave her an advantage.
After graduating from the University, she went on to become an English instructor and didn’t continue with basketball.
She got married to Jim Caviezel in 1996 and the two adopted three children from China. Also, they’re both devout Catholics and have been married for more than two decades.
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Career
Kerri Browitt Caviezel chose the educational path after her studies at the University. She’s an English teacher in a high school in Seattle, Washington.
Kerri Browitt is also a skilled basketballer but she didn’t pursue a professional career. While in high school and college, she was a well-known player and received accolades for her skill.
At WWU, she was part of the Vikings squad. During the 1988-89 season, she was co-captain and led her team to a 30-5 record-breaking victory. Later, she set another record by ranking amongst the top 10 leaders in college, one of the only two Vikings players to achieve such a feat.
She was also recognized as an NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) National Scholar-Athlete.
In February 2015, WWU honored her by inducting her into the “WWU’s Athletics Hall of Fame.”
Kerri Browitt Caviezel’s Net Worth
There’s no information on Kerri Browitt Caviezel’s net worth. But, it’s known that she makes a decent income as a teacher.
Meet Kerri Browitt Caviezel’s Family
Kerri Browitt was born to David James Browitt and Jean Vandetta. She has two brothers, David and Jim Browitt, and a sister, Kristen Linehan. Her sister Kristen Linehan is married to Scott Thomas Linehan, an American football coach.
She got married to Jim Caviezel in 1996 and they adopted three children from China: David, Bo, and Lyn. The unique thing about their adoption is that all three children had cancer at the time of adoption.
Bo, a male, and Lyn, a female, both had a large brain tumor at the time of birth. David, another boy, had high-stage sarcoma on his leg.
The family lives in Washington, USA.
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Kerri Browitt Caviezel and Jim Caviezel
Kerri Browitt Caviezel and Jim Caviezel met in 1993, through Jim’s sister Amy, who set them up on a blind date. They dated for three years before tying the knot on the 20th of July, 1996.
They got married at Immaculate Conception Church, Roslynn.
While Kerri Browitt Caviezel lives a quiet life as an English teacher, Jim Caviezel lives in the limelight as an actor.
Jim Caviezel was born on the 26th of September, 1968, to Margaret and James Caviezel. His mother was a former stage actress. He grew up with three sisters and a brother in a devoted Catholic family.
Jim began his acting career in Seattle, Washington, acting in plays, before moving to Los Angeles. He took up several roles until his breakthrough role in the 1998 film, “The Thin Red Line.”
In 2004, he played Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “Passion of Christ,” and was involved in several accidents during the filming. He was struck by lightning, suffered a shoulder dislocation, scourged, and had pneumonia and hypothermia. The movie was successful and grossed $612.1 million at the box office.
Jim Caviezel played major roles in other movies after “Passion of Christ,” but they were slow in coming at first.
Some of his popular movies include: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), High Crimes (2002), Escape Plan (2013), Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018), and Sound of Freedom (TBA).
Jim is a dedicated Catholic and very outspoken about his faith. He has said he takes roles that allow him to pass a message. During the filming of “Angel Eyes” with Jennifer Lopez and “High Crimes” with Ashley Judd, he requested that they all have their clothes on during the love scenes.
He said he chooses not to strip out of respect for his wife and his faith.
Age
The exact date of birth of Kerri Browitt Caviezel is not known. Many sources claim the 26th of September, 1968, but that’s the date of birth of her husband, Jim Caviezel.
Where’s Kerri Browitt Caviezel Now?
Kerri Browitt Caviezel lives in Washington, USA, with her family and is focused on her career as an English teacher.
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