Veteran comedian, Chevy Chase is back in the spotlight as the CNN documentary, I’m Chevy Chase, and You’re Not, premiered on January 1, 2026. The film gives an inside look at Chevy’s legendary career, controversies, health struggles, and personal life. In turn, it has brought the spotlight on Chevy’s personal life and the women who turned out to be his soulmate and stood by him through all the difficult phases in his life. Along with the renewed public interest in Chevy Chase’s life, here’s everything you might want to know about his wife of four decades, Jayni Chase.
Who is Jayni Chase?
Chevy Chase found his true love after marrying for the third time with Jayni Chase in June 1982. They first met while working together on the 1981 comedy, Under the Rainbow, starring Chevy Chase, where she served as a production coordinator. Although Chevy Chase was immediately impressed with her, it was not the same for Jayni. She later recalled this in a 1990 interview on The Barbara Walters Special, stating that initially she did not take his flirtation seriously. But, she soon began to appreciate his genuine kindness, despite his stardom. In her words:
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