Who Is Sam Shepard Married To? A Verified Relationship Profile

Sam Shepard, the celebrated American playwright, actor, and author, has had several major relationships over six decades in the public eye. In his later years, Shepard was married to actress and writer Jessica Lange from 1983 to 1990, then to actress O-Lan Jones from 1995 to 2009. From 2015 until his death in 2017, he was with his longtime partner, musician and artist Carrie Preston, though they did not marry. This article clarifies these relationships, distinguishes legal marriage from long-term partnerships, and documents publicly reported dates to establish his marital history.