Jayne Kennedy is currently reflecting on her trailblazing career and personal life in a new memoir titled "Plain Jayne," released in early September 2025. She is known for breaking barriers as the first Black woman co-host of a major national sports program, CBS's "The NFL Today" in the late 1970s. Kennedy has openly discussed a devastating sex tape scandal from the 1990s that hurt her career and caused her deep personal pain. The tape, stolen and released by a family member, was not a typical "sex tape" but a private moment between her and her then-husband during their marriage. This scandal led her to withdraw from the public eye for many years. Aside from her memoir, she has shared her experiences of balancing fame, family responsibilities, and health challenges like endometriosis. Kennedy has also maintained a strong relationship with her four daughters and aims to inspire others through her story of resilience and empowerment. Her career highlights include notable roles as an actress, model, sports broadcaster, and high-profile moments like securing an exclusive post- fight Muhammad Ali interview early in her broadcasting career. Regarding her personal life, she married actor and producer Leon Isaac Kennedy in 1971; they divorced in 1982 due to irreconcilable differences, mostly attributed to their demanding careers, but they reportedly remained friends after the separation. Currently, Jayne Kennedy appears focused on sharing her life lessons and continuing her philanthropic and writing work rather than active media appearances.