The spouse of Governor Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, has made a heartrending revelation about her past. As children, she accidentally caused the death of her elder sister, Stacia, during a mishap with a golf cart, as revealed to RadarOnline.com.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 48-year-old first lady of California shared that the tragic incident happened in 1981 while they were on a family holiday in Hawaii. A group of children, including Jennifer, were playing with golf carts. Unaware that Stacia was concealed behind her cart, Jennifer put the vehicle in reverse and inadvertently ran over her sister, resulting in her death.
The incident took place when Jennifer was only six years old, a few days before her seventh birthday. Jennifer strived for perfection as she grew older, hoping to compensate for the unintentional loss of her sister.
"I felt the pressure to be perfect, to make my parents forget, by being two daughters instead of one," she confessed to the Times, acknowledging her ongoing struggle with the emotional aftermath of the event.
"There's undoubtedly survivor's guilt, and in my subconscious, it feels like I have to make up for that loss," Jennifer said. "And I have to do something to improve other people's lives or have an impact, double my own, which is a little ambitious. But you know, it's aspirational."
Jennifer also reflected on her involvement in the Harvey Weinstein case, which was dismissed in 2022. As reported by RadarOnline.com, she was identified as "Jane Doe #4," alleging that the former Hollywood mogul had sexually assaulted her under the pretext of a business meeting in 2005.
Despite her testimony at trial, and accusations from several other women, the jury failed to deliver a verdict.
Describing her involvement in the trial as a "horrific experience," Jennifer expressed her hope to spotlight the social issues of sexual assault and harassment, which often go unaddressed for years.
Governor Newsom later praised his wife's courage, expressing his immense pride in Jennifer. He encouraged continued efforts to support survivors and ensure that their stories are heard.