Prior to departing for the motorcycle charity event where he served as grand marshal, he added, “As soon as this ride’s over, I’m going home and I’ll make her lunch.”<\/p>\n
The entertainer previously revealed that regardless of his work commitments, he ensures he returns home each evening to spend time with his wife, for whom he holds legal guardianship.<\/p>\n
He elaborated, “I come home every day. I went to Puerto Rico for the day and [the] plane waited and I came right back. That’s what I do. I try to be home every night. So that’s kind of what I do.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Jay and his spouse initially crossed paths in the ’70s following his performance at the Comedy Store. Leno was 26 years old then, and confessed he had doubts about marriage until meeting Mavis.<\/p>\n
The couple subsequently tied the knot in 1986 during an intimate ceremony in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n
Beyond his caregiving duties, Jay continues hosting his automotive program, Jay Leno’s Garage.<\/p>\n
The reality series has run for 8 seasons and chronicles Jay’s travels across America as he discovers distinctive vehicles and shares the captivating histories behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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