Lynda Carter's Children: All About Her Son James and Daughter Jessica

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Jessica Altman, Robert A. Altman, Lynda Carter and James Altman in 2018.Photo:Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Lynda Carteris just as much aWonder Womanto her two kids — James and Jessica — as she is to the rest of the world.

The actress, famous for her portrayal of Marvel’s Diana Prince a.k.a. Wonder Woman, became a mom for the first time in 1988 when she welcomed her son. The Hollywood star completed her family in 1990 with the addition of her daughter.

Carter welcomed both of her kids with her longtime husbandRobert A. Altman, whom she married in 1984. Though her career was on the rise, the pair chose toleave Los Angelesfor the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

“I spent a lot of time on movie sets… but I didn’t have a lot of substance in my life,” she told PEOPLE in 2017.

Carter finally found fulfillment in her family. “It’s always the people in your life — the friends and family that you choose to spend time with," she continued. “It is every step you take that is the more difficult step in taking care of your children.”

“I think that the intellectual pursuits in our family were much more the focus of our lives,” she added. “It was never the stuff or the presents; it’s the accomplishments and the sense of accomplishments in our lives.”

Sadly,Robert died suddenlyin 2021 of a rare blood cancer. Though the experience was heartbreaking, it brought the family even closer.

“We have always been grateful for the two beautiful lives we created together: our children, Jessica and James,” Carterwrote on Instagramafter Robert’s death. “They are the lights of my life, and were the greatest joy of Robert’s. I see so much of Robert in them, and I know he lives on through them.”

Carter told PEOPLE in February 2024 that she and her kids keep Robert close to their hearts. “They also had awonderful relationship with him, and we talk about him all the time,” she said.

Here’s everything to know about Lynda Carter’s children: James and Jessica.

James Altman, 37

Lynda Carter with her son James Altman in 2018.Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire/Getty

Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire/Getty

Carter and Robert became parents for the first time on Jan. 14, 1988, with the birth of their son, James Altman. The couple tried to give their son a somewhat normal childhood despite Carter’s fame and Robert’s success in the realm of law and videogames. James grew up in the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

James attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated with a B.A. in History in 2010, before going on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School in 2014. He followed directly in his father’s footsteps, and even went on to join the company he founded, ZeniMax Media — the parent holding company for Bethesda Softworks.

“Dad worked for over 20 years to get us to this point, and should have been here today,” Jameswrote on Instagramat the time. “He would have been so proud of what our team has accomplished. Raising a glass of champagne today, and toasting to him… Excited for our future at Microsoft!”

Lynda Carter and Robert Altman with their son James in 2011.John Shearer/Getty

John Shearer/Getty

James also served as the executive producer of Prime’sFalloutseries, based on the Bethesda Softworks video game. The project was released in April 2024. “What an amazing ride this has been,” Jameswroteon Instagram. “Could not be more thankful to our entire cast and crew on bringingFALLOUTto life.”

James is equally proud of his mother. When she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he shared afamily photoon Instagram with the caption, “Congratulations to my WONDERFUL mother on this long overdue honor.”

Jessica Carter Altman, 34

Lynda Carter and daughter Jessica Altman in April 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Carter and Robert completed their family on Oct. 7, 1990, with the birth of their daughter, Jessica Carter Altman. Like her father and brother, Jessica received her doctorate in law in 2017. “Another Juris Doctor in the family 💙💛,” she wrote onInstagramthat year, sharing a family photo after graduating from the University of Michigan.

However,Carter’s lookalike daughterquickly decided to change gears to focus on her real passion: making music.

“I grew up performing,” Jessica toldThe Morning Wrapin February 2024. “When I was in law school, my mom actually invited me to perform with her in D.C. at the Kennedy Center… and that was it. All of a sudden, the thing that I had been pushing down for so long wanting to do, I knew then that I would finish law school and be a musician. It was just a matter of when.”

In June 2024, Jessica released her first album. “My debut album, #AFTERMATH, is available NOW,” she shared onInstagramat time, alongside an image of the album’s cover. “Every song is deeply personal. Thank you to my amazing team for making this possible. I hope you enjoy every bit of my heart poured into this album ❤️.”

Jessica often performs with her mom. “Can’t wait to be back on stage with my momma!” shewroteon Instagram in 2017. The pair even planned to tour together in 2020, but they had to cancel the tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lynda Carter (left) and Jessica Altman in 2018.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Carter was also super proud of her daughter when she got married to Dr. Ross Uhrich in May 2023, andplanned the whole thing herself. “She planned it, chose everything and did everything,” Carter toldBrides.

Jessica said at the time that she was struggling with feelings of grief, and turned to songwriting to help ease that after her dad’s death. “I often found myself clinging to happy memories and moments I shared with my dad. This song was born from that,” she told PEOPLE.

She also leans on her mom, with whom she loves to spend time. They pair have been spotted traveling together,enjoying “relaxing weekends”and even visiting Paris Fashion Week together in January 2024.

Jessica often sends sweet birthday messages to her mom on social media. “Happy birthday to the woman who makes everything seem like magic,” shewrote on Instagramin 2020.

source: people.com