
Down here in SoCal, where the palm trees sway and the red carpet rolls out nightly, Sir Tom Jones is a name that needs no intro. With over 50 years of belting out hits, selling 100 million records, and snagging a knighthood, the 85-year-old crooner is pure Hollywood royalty. But while his chart-topping tunes and wild personal life - think 36 UK Top 40 hits and a marriage that weathered some serious storms - have kept him in the tabloids, there’s a quieter side to his story that’s just now peeking through the paparazzi flash.
Enter Sheila Davies, formerly Woodward, Tom’s older sister who’s been dodging the spotlight like a pro. Unlike her brother, who’s been center stage since the ‘60s, Sheila prefers the laid-back luxe of Bel Air - that ritzy LA neighborhood where the elite sip rosé with ocean views (for the uninitiated, Bel Air is where A-listers and moguls nest in sprawling mansions). Word is, Tom hooked her and their late mom up with a sweet pad there, keeping family close despite his jet-setting life.
These two have been spotted chilling in Bel Air over the years, a rare glimpse of the private bond behind Tom’s larger-than-life persona. It’s a slice of normalcy in a world of glitz, a reminder that even legends have roots that ground them - even if those roots are planted in one of LA’s priciest zip codes.
Sheila and Tom shared a tight connection with their mother, Freda Jones, who passed away in 2003 at 88 in their Bel Air home. Freda was the ultimate cheerleader for Tom’s music career, and Sheila was right there with her, jetting to the States to catch his shows before they made the permanent move to Cali. It’s that old-school family vibe - the kind you might see at a backyard BBQ in the Valley, just with a touch more glamour.
Their support wasn’t just emotional; it was a full-on commitment. Picture this: mom and sis flying cross-continent to cheer on Tom as he conquered Vegas and beyond, eventually settling into the SoCal lifestyle alongside him. It’s a testament to the Jones clan’s loyalty, sticking together through fame’s highs and lows with a bond stronger than a Santa Ana wind.
“Family’s everything, no matter how far I roam - Sheila and Mom were my rock, always,” Tom reportedly shared in a reflective moment about his Bel Air crew.
Now, let’s talk about the part of Tom’s life that’s been splashed across every gossip rag from Hollywood to Venice Beach - his nearly 60-year marriage to childhood sweetheart Linda Trenchard. They met at just eight years old, tied the knot at 17, and stayed together until her heartbreaking passing in 2016 at 75 after battling cancer for the third time. That’s the kind of love story you don’t often see in Tinseltown, where relationships can fizzle faster than a summer fling in Malibu.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing on this love boat. Tom’s fame meant long stretches away from Linda, touring the world while she held down the fort. At the height of his stardom, he admitted to straying - confessing to being with over 250 women in a single year. Yet, their devotion never wavered, a quiet strength amid the chaos of celebrity life.
Tom once opened up about how they never aired their dirty laundry, even with his infidelities. Linda, by all accounts, was his anchor - a woman who loved being his wife as much as he loved being her husband. It’s a messy, real, and somehow beautiful tale of commitment, the kind that could only survive the rollercoaster of a life lived under the LA lights.