Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Constance Leto is a photographer, artist and businesswoman with a passion for free-thinking and living.
- Beautiful and free spirited, Constance has had a big influence on her children, especially her sons, Shannon and Jared who often draw their artistic inspiration from her.
Early Life and First Marriage :
- Constance was born on December 23, 1951. Her maiden name is Metrejon.
- She was born to parents Ruby Mae Russell Metrejon (mother) and her husband, William Lee Metrejon (father). Her dad William worked in the Air Force and travelled a lot because of his work, which meant Constance’s family was constantly on the move.
- Constance dropped out of high school & married Anthony L. Bryant on 28th April 1969.
- Anthony & Constance welcomed two sons together, Shannon (born on March 9, 1970) and Jared (born on December 26, 1971) but filed for divorce just shortly after Jared was born. Anthony Bryant remarried but died a few years later in 1978 after committing suicide.
- As a single mother of two without a high school or college education, Constance relied on her parents to help her care for her children.
Marrying Again & Kids :
- After struggling for some years as a single mother, she eventually met and later married a man named Carl Leto who adopted her two sons and took in the entire family in 1979.
- Both Shannon and Jared adopted Carl’s last name which they use to this day.
- Constance and Carl later went on to have a daughter named Jaime Leto who lives a very quiet and private life, unlike her half-siblings.
- Carl & Constance also eventually filed for divorce & Constance has since chosen not to remarry.
- Constance has been a very supportive mother to all of her children. She has walked the red carpet with her son Jared, a successful actor & musician. She was by his side when he won an Academy Award for starring in the hit movie, Dallas Buyers Club.
- Both her sons, Shannon and Jared, are successful musicians and are members of the popular band called Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Lifestyle & Love for Arts :
- When she was younger, Constance decided to become a member of the Hippie Movement and embraced the free-spirited lifestyle. She even traveled to Haiti and volunteered for a medical facility.
- She developed a big passion for the art world and encouraged her sons to embrace a similar lifestyle.
- Drawing inspiration from their mother, both Shannon and Jared became more interested in music, creative arts, and acting which eventually led to them finding global success through music, film, and art.
- Jared has stated openly in several interviews and award speeches that his mother is his number one fan and is always ready to support him in all of his creative and musical endeavors.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Constance decided years after dropping out of high school to pursue her education and eventually graduated from college.
- In 2007, she created her own personal line of jewelry titled, “Linda and Constance.”
- She is also very passionate about photography.