Michael Gambino
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Michael Gambino became well-known for his ex-wife! Michael came to fame for his previous marriage with American actress Jana Kramer. Kramer later revealed Gambino's abusive behavior.
Things for Michael and his ex-wife ended in a messy split! Did you know Kramer filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband Gambino? What happened to Michael, and where is he now? Let's find out.
Michael Gambino Is Jana Kramer's Ex-husband
Michael Gambino first met Jana Kramer at a Coffee Bean in L.A. At the time, Jana was 19, and her ex-husband Gambion was 17 years older than her.
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As a smooth talker and charismatic person, it took Michael no time to win her heart. Kramer used to call him Mike with love. Jana felt protected in his presence in their initial days of relationship.
Just two weeks of being in a relationship, the new love birds, Gambino and Kramer, took their relationship to the next level. They got wedded in Las Vegas in 2004.
But, things turned drastically, and the once happy couple Jana and Michael's relationship started falling apart. Gambino divorced his first wife, Jana, in 2004 after several months of their marriage.
Jana Kramer's Abusive Relationship With Michael Gambino
The Chicago Fire actress Jana Kramer was in an abusive marital life with her first husband, Michael Gambino. Gambino was always the man charming enough to make Kramer feel like a queen. At the same time, the American actress disclosed Mike showed her hell.
According to Jana, her first husband, Michael, started yelling and beating her. He would return to the house at 3 in the morning, drag Kramer out of bed, and beat her. But, in the morning, Gambino would act like none of this happened.
Michael's abusiveness led his ex-wife Jana to sleep in a car, as well as, hide in the bush until his waves of anger calmed down. The American actress revealed that she used to hide scars via makeup.
Michael Gambino Did Not Let Jana Kramer Leave
After all this abusive behavior from Michael Gambion, Jana Kramer wanted to leave him and start a new life. However, Gambino did not let Kramer end their relationship. Maybe, Michael was enjoying being an abusive partner?
Gambino would threaten Jana that if the actress did not come back to him, he would let her dogs go out. The Kind-hearted Kramer would return for the sake of the innocent souls. Every time Michael was abusive, Jana's confidence decreased to speak against him.
Jana Kramer said:
"My self-confidence went down each time he was abusive."
Similarly, Jana did not talk about this abusive relationship to her parents and friends with the fear that they make a fool out of her for marrying such a person. She regrets it now and has been encouraging others not to make the same mistake as her.
Michael Gambino's Arrest: Six Years In Prison For Murder Attempt
Did you know Jana Kramer's first husband was sentenced to six years in prison? The celebrity ex-husband was convicted of attempted murder in 2005.
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Yes, Michael had choked Jana until she became unconscious. The Chicago Fire actress was left covered in blood in the gravel by her first husband. Kramer revealed that she was so tired of all this and wanted to die.
"I remember praying that night, 'Please, just take me away, I don't want to be here anymore."
But Kramer did not give up and made a bold move. She filed a case against her ex-husband, which led Michael to get sentenced to six years. However, Gambino got out of prison on parole in 2010 after serving five years.
Where Is Jana Kramer's Ex-Husband Michael Gambino Now? Is He Dead or Alive?
Jana Kramer's ex-husband, Michael Gambino, is a dead man now. Yes, he committed suicide in 2012. The reason Jana's first husband took his own life is believed to be a mental disturbance and unstableness.
Michael was in his 40s when he committed suicide. After Gambino's release, Jana was still in fear. But, the death of her first husband somehow gave her relief, as Kramer said.
"I felt bad because my first feeling was relief that he was gone. That I didn't have to worry about him anymore."
Michael Gambino's Ex-wife, Jana Kramer, Is Engaged Now!
Jana Kramer and Allan Russell are set to be married. Yes! The soccer player went on the knee and proposed to Kramer on May 25, 2023.
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Kramer blacked out after her boyfriend of six months proposed to her. Now Jana loves flaunting her engagement rings on her social media. It's only a matter of time before the love birds walk down the aisle together.
One Tree Hill actress married twice after her divorce from Jana. She was briefly married to actor Johnathon Schaech from 2010 to 2011. Similarly, Jana was the wife of former NFL star Mike Caussin from 2015 to 2021.
Did Michael Gambino & Jana Kramer Share Children?
No, Michael Gambino did not have children with his former wife, Jana Kramer. Their nuptials were short-lived, which was merely a year.
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However, Jana shares two children with her third husband Mike Caussin. Her first child, a daughter, was born on January 31, 2016. Likewise, the former pair welcomed their second child, a son, who was born on November 29, 2018.
Kramer loves her two children and keeps on posting their pictures on Instagram. But wait, there is more! Jana will soon be the mother for the third time. The Chicago Fire actress is waiting for the arrival of their baby boy alongside her fiance Allan.
What Was The Net Worth Of Michael Gambino Before His Death?
Michael Gambino's professional life is unknown to the public. Thus, his net worth is under review. On the other hand, his ex-wife, Jana Kramer is estimated to have a net worth of $2.5 Million.
The popular musician and actress Kramer has added some real estate and properties under her name with this huge fortune. Let's have a look at it.
Property | Location | Details |
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Middle Tennessee Home | Middle Tennessee | Listed for sale with an asking price of $2.599 million |
Nashville Mansion | Nashville | Sold for $2.3 million |
Mod Farmhouse in Tennessee | Tennessee | Listed for sale with an initial asking price of $2.5 million |
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