Since the diagnosis, Leno has been granted conservatorship over Mavis, a legal step that allows him to manage her care and make medical and financial decisions on her behalf.
Jay and Mavis Leno’s story is one that spans decades, blending humor, devotion, and shared milestones. They first met in the 1970s, after Jay performed at the legendary Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
At the time, Mavis admitted she had never imagined herself getting married. “I always had this idea that I would never get married,” she told People Magazine in 1987.
“But with Jay, I began to realize that this was the first time I was ever with someone where I had a perfect, calm sense of having arrived at my destination.”
Their connection was immediate and transformative, leading them to tie the knot in 1980, beginning a marriage that would weather the highs and lows of life in the public eye.
Over the years, Jay often spoke about the principles that helped sustain his marriage. He emphasized the importance of humor, playfulness, and mutual respect. “I always tell guys when they meet a woman, ‘Marry your conscience.
Marry someone who’s the person you wish you could be, and it works out okay,’” he once said, underlining the value of choosing a partner who inspires and complements one’s own character.Continue reading…
