Jane Seymour’s twins, whom she welcomed via IVF, have grown into accomplished adults who are now dazzling social media users with their handsome looks and transformation.
Jane Seymour, born Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg, became an international sensation when she starred as Solitaire, the seductive Bond girl in the 1973 James Bond film Live And Let Die.
Although the role catapulted her to fame, the British actress’s most prized titles would come later in her life: being a mother of six children, with the arrival of her twins, which marked a crucial moment in her career. See how they have transformed over the years and what they are up to today.
By the time her twins were born, Jane was already an established star in Hollywood, known for her talent and timeless beauty.
Determined not to let her career fade away after her debut as a Bond girl, she moved to the United States, where she worked tirelessly to land roles on American television.
Her hard work paid off when she earned five Emmy nominations, winning one in 1988 for her portrayal of Maria Callas in “Onassis: The Richest Man in the World.”
Her iconic role as Dr. Michaela Quinn in “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” followed in 1993, just two years before her twins arrived.
At the time, Jane’s life was thriving both professionally and personally, but her path to motherhood had not been without its challenges. The twins joined a blended family that already included four older siblings, and became the youngest of
Jane’s
six children .
Her journey to motherhood began in 1981, when she married her third husband, David Flynn, and became stepmother to his daughter Jenni Flynn, born in 1980.
The couple welcomed their daughter, Katherine Flynn, in 1982, and their son, Sean Flynn, in 1985. Jane and David divorced in 1992, and the following year she married James Keach, who already had a son, Kalen Keach, born in 1977.
Despite the age differences and blended nature of the family , the British actress stressed that she did not view her stepchildren any differently than her biological children, and that her approach to motherhood remained consistent over the years.
“I’ve always done the best I can; I took my kids all over the world whenever I was working, I took them with me to the set,” she said of balancing her career and family life.
“And somehow I managed to balance it. I was married to men who had different problems, and I never ended their marriages; they did, by looking for other people,” she added , laughing.
By the time the twins were born, their older half-brother Kalen had already begun to pursue an acting career . He appeared in television projects such as “The Young Riders” in the early 1990s, and later worked behind the scenes on short films.
Jenni, the twins’ half-sister, followed a different path. After studying English and political science at Vassar College, she made a name for herself in the tech world, becoming BitTorrent’s
chief marketing officer and later co-founding cybersecurity company Inteliqore in 2016.
Inspired by her own experiences with online harassment, Jenni set out to create safer online spaces, stating in 2021: “A human being’s sense of safety shouldn’t be dependent on an algorithm.”
Katherine, the twins’ biological half-sister, initially pursued acting, appearing in projects like “The Office” and working alongside her mother in the 2018 film “Mistrust.”
However, she eventually discovered that acting was not her true calling. “I started out as an actress, and I worked a bit, but it was never the right thing for me. I’m shy and I’m not a natural performer,”
she explained .
Instead, she found her passion behind the camera as a director, producer and
photographer . “Photography allows me to be invisible, which I love, and connect with human emotion, or emotion in a space,”
she said , sharing how her work behind the lens inspired her imagination in ways that acting never could.
When she became a mother of two daughters, Katherine said that motherhood had deeply influenced her art. “I think the sensitivity, intimacy and emotion that I found in becoming a mother has helped me in both film and photography,” she reflected .
Sean, the twins’ older half-brother, also pursued an artistic
career . As a child, he appeared in a few television projects, such as an episode of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” but later gravitated toward directing and photography.
In 2007, he wrote and directed a short film titled “Numb,” and has since worked on music videos and exhibited his photography in galleries across the U.S., according to his website .
Like his sister Katherine, Sean uses his creative talent to tell stories in unique ways. He has even launched a clothing line called Soul Capturing , which reflects his passion for art.
Meet John and Kristopher Keach
After getting married, Jane and James tried again to become parents and turned to IVF to conceive. After several heartbreaking losses, they nearly gave up, but eventually became pregnant with twins , John Stacy and Kristopher Steven Keach.
Their names had deep meaning. Johnny Cash, who became a close friend, was a recurring guest star on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”
Christopher Reeve, better known as Superman, had been one of Jane’s dearest friends since they starred together in the 1980 romantic drama “Somewhere in Time.” John also inherited his middle name from his father’s brother, Stacy Keach, and from his father, Stacy Keach Sr.
Born on November 30, 1995, the boys came into the world through a difficult journey that nearly cost Jane and her babies their lives. The twins were born six weeks early by emergency Caesarean section.
Although their birth was a joyous occasion, it was also fraught with complications. Jane revealed during
an interview that both she and the twins were in critical condition after delivery, and remained in the hospital for several days. Despite the difficulties they faced at first, John and Kristopher grew into healthy and strong children.
John, who sometimes goes by Johnny, briefly rose to fame in 2006 when he appeared in the film Blind Date alongside Chris Pine. However, his main passions are music and visual arts.
According to his
website , he is a musician and visual artist, and his Instagram account offers glimpses of his
adventurous spirit and
love of travel . Over the years, he has shared several
snapshots from his travels, showcasing
beautiful landscapes and personal moments from his explorations.
In November 2024, his famous mother took to social media to celebrate his birthday, with one social media user commenting : “Oh my god ❤️ thank you so much for sharing such beautiful children.”
“They look just like their dad. Happy birthday 🎈🎉🎁🎂🎊,” another person shared . A third added : “Both so handsome and so talented ,” while a fourth wrote : “They’ve grown up so fast! ❤️. Happy birthday to your boys❤️.”
Jane Seymour’s twin sons
have grown from fragile newborns into grown men who have gone on to have meaningful careers, whether through John’s creative pursuits or Kristopher’s financial success.
