Ted Turner‘s media empire began with his father’s billboard company, Turner Outdoor Advertising, which he took over when his father committed suicide in 1963. It was worth a million dollars.

In 1970, he established the Turner Broadcasting System by purchasing an Atlanta UHF station. CNN transformed news coverage of the Space Shuttle Challenger catastrophe in 1986 and the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Turner built the Atlanta Braves baseball team into a globally recognized brand and established the charity Goodwill Games. By purchasing World Championship Wrestling, he helped to rekindle interest in professional wrestling (WCW).

How many wives has Ted Turner had?

He has married 3 times in his lifetime.

Who are Ted Turner ex-wives?

Turner has been married and divorced three times: once to Judy Nye (1960-1964), once to Jane Shirley Smith (1965-1988), and once to actress Jane Fonda (1991-2001).

He has five kids. Turner revealed to Piers Morgan on May 3, 2012, that he had four girlfriends, which he admitted was complicated but still easier than being married.

Turner gained the titles “The Mouth of the South” and “Captain Outrageous” for his predilection for outrageous utterances.

Turner has also contributed to environmental issues. He was the country’s largest private landowner.