Jaime King’s Ex Kyle Newman Wins Primary Custody of Kids
Jaime King, 45, and Kyle Newman, 49, were married from 2007 to 2020. Despite settling their divorce in 2023, their custody battle took a new turn in late 2024 when Newman was awarded primary custody of their children – James, 11 and Leo, 9. Newman accused King of being “strung out” while caring for their kids, leading to the court’s decision.
Speaking on the Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast, King opened up about her fears of not being there for her children, describing it as “terrifying.” She emphasized that her main duty as a mother is to protect her children, and losing custody is a frightening prospect for her.
Reflecting on her past, King admitted to being naive and trusting when she married at a young age. She expressed her surprise at how the legal system and relationships can unfold, saying, “I just didn’t know that the world works like this. I didn’t know that legal systems work like this. And not to sound like some kind of neophyte, but I thought that, you know, when you choose to love someone, then you love that person. You build a family with them, and you trust them.”
