Life is good when you and your partner share the same passion and profession. And viewers of Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante got to see it when Forrest appeared in Episode 2 of the documentary Discovery + with his wife Jessica Summerfield.
Well, if seeing Jessica during the episode wasn’t enough for you, you’ve come to the right place to find out all about her. This biography of Jessica Summerfield explores her life.
Meet Jessica Summerfield, wife of Forrest Galante
Jessica Summerfield met Forrest Galante when they were both 15 years old. Loving each other, the two enrolled at the University of California at Santa Barbara a year later. And after completing their studies, the lovebirds went on a world trip, visiting 28 countries in just 14 months!
Finally, it was in August 2015, when the duo decided it was time to cross another line on their bucket list and tied the knot on Stocking Island, Bahamas. It was also the first place Jessica and her husband traveled to together for the first time.
Their wedding celebration lasted 5 days.
That! after saying “I do”, the pair “ripped the dress” while playing with southern stingrays, before diving hand in hand into a sea cave. In addition, the duo also fed the swimming pigs and went spearfishing for dinner.
“Our wedding day was a magical day filled with joy, laughter, tears and an overwhelming feeling of love. It was an incredibly special occasion surrounded by our closest friends and family in a beautiful and unique tropical destination.” Jessica remembered.
After the wedding, the newlyweds spent a month driving across Canada with plans to travel to South America for their honeymoon next year.
After 4 years, the couple welcomed their first child named Rhodes on October 19, 2019.
Did you know: In addition to Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante, Jessica also appeared in Extinct or Alive with her husband in 2019.
The Jessica Summerfield era
Jessica Summerfield was 33 years old when she first appeared on Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante in February 2022.
She is the same age as her husband Forrest (born March 31, 1988).
Jessica Summerfield’s work
Jessica Summerfield is a zoologist who worked as a science teacher.
But when she wasn’t at work, Jessica mainly helped her husband deal with nature. When Forrest jumped off a waterfall and landed on his back (causing him to be temporarily paralyzed), it was Jessica who rushed to save him. Fortunately, her EMS training came in handy: she fashioned a stretcher out of bamboo and carried him out of the jungle.
It was also Jessica who inspired Forrest to audition for Naked and Afraid, which eventually led to the star being recognized in the entertainment industry.
Her husband, Forrest, now has over 7 TV shows to his name. Their names are: Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante (2021), Shark Week (2021), Extinct or Alive: Jaws of Alaska (2021), Wet Markets Exposed (2020), The Impossible Crocodile Rescue (2020) and Confront with the beast ( 2019).
Off camera, Forrest continues to conduct research and field expeditions, working not only with animals thought to be extinct, but with a wide range of other wildlife as well. Additionally, she spends several months each year coaching youth rugby. If he doesn’t know, he was a competitive rugby player during his school and university days. But unfortunately, he suffered a serious back injury in Thailand, which put a stop to his playing career.
Speaking of his childhood, Forrest spent it mostly in Harare, Zimbabwe on his parents’ productive farm. But then, in 2001, her world was turned upside down when terrible political turmoil in Zimbabwe led to the seizure of her farm. Then, forcibly evicted from her home, the Galante family returned to California with just $100 in her name. And Forrest began a new story.
Trivia: Jessica’s job as a zoologist and science teacher in Santa Barbara, California, paid about $81,000 or $64,000 a year.
Is Jessica Summerfield on Instagram?
No, we couldn’t find her on Instagram as of February 2022. Also, she was rarely featured on Forrest’s IG page @forrest.galante (she had over 347k followers at the time).
However, find her on Facebook here.
Jessica Summerfield’s family
Jessica Summerfield’s maiden name is “Evans” and she comes from a family of four.
Her mother, Ann Evans, is from San Jose, California, while Jessica’s father remains anonymous.
And as it seemed, Ann was actively involved in Jessica’s life. From celebrating a child’s birthday to relaxing afternoons with the family, Ann was always there.
Here is Ann’s FB @ann.evans.94009. Her posts were flooded with photos of her grandchildren.
As for Jessica’s brother, she has a brother named Jonathan Evans. Prior to 2022, he lived in Walnut Creek, California.
Related FAQ
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Where is Jessica Summerfield from?
This zoologist is a native of Lafayette, California.
But as of 2022, Jessica was living in Santa Barbara, California.
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How tall is Jessica Summerfield?
Jessica is under 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.
Referring to his distinctive features, Jessica has beautiful blue eyes, blonde hair, and a pointy beard.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn