Tommy Lee Jonesdeceased daughter Victoria Joneshe had several run-ins with the law before his death in January 2026.
After following in her father’s footsteps as a child actress and teen star, Victoria left Hollywood in 2014. A decade later, she was arrested twice for “obstructing a peace officer” and “being under the influence of a controlled substance,” among other charges. (A hearing was set for late January 2026.)
On New Year’s Day 2026, Victoria was found unresponsive in a San Francisco hotel after a “medical emergency” call to the San Francisco Fire Department. She was pronounced dead at the scene at the age of 34.
In February 2026, Victoria’s death was ruled an accident due to the “toxic effects of cocaine”.
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria Jones, was found dead after authorities were alerted to a possible overdose. San Francisco local police officers received an emergency call for a “code 3 overdose, color change,” according to dispatch audio obtained by TMZ. The medium reported that, upon arrival, the paramedics pronounced Victoria dead on (…)
Scroll down to see Victoria’s highs and lows over the years:
September 1991
Tommy Lee Jones and second wife Kimerlea Cloughley welcomed their first childson Austin Jonesin November 1982. They expanded their family in September 1991 with the birth of a daughter Victoria Jones. Tommy Lee and Cloughley divorced in 1996 after 15 years of marriage.
Early 2000s
Victoria made her acting debut in 2002 Men in Black II next to his father. She played “Neuralyzed Daughter” while Tommy Lee played one of the two leads, Kay. (Will Smith was his counterpart playing Jay.)
In 2005, Victoria appeared in The three burials of Melquiades Estrada i Sorry haters as well as an episode of One Tree Hill.
2006
After working together The three burials of Melquiades EstradaTommy Lee called his daughter “a fine actress” who “speaks impeccable Spanish.”
Although Tommy Lee was impressed by how Victoria portrayed the character of a young Mexican woman, he confessed The New Yorker that he didn’t have the best work ethic as a teenager.
“She had to get up at 5 in the morning,” he recalled in 2006. “One morning, she wouldn’t get out of bed. I said, ‘Honey, this is work.’ But she wasn’t dying. So I fired her. Then, without telling me, the production staff came over and woke her up and brought her to the set just in time.”
Tommy Lee Jones has been supported by his family throughout his career. Jones was married twice: to Kate Lardner from 1971 to 1978 and to Kimberlea Cloughley from 1981 to 1996, before marrying current wife Dawn Laurel-Jones in 2001. “I don’t know what the hell I was doing,” Jones joked (…)
Despite Victoria’s brief dismissal, Tommy Lee looked back on the film fondly, as it also included his third wife, Dawn Laurel-Joneswhom he married in 2001, working as a still photographer.
“We’ve built a world-class polo field and practice field there, so my team and the kids’ teams can play,” Tommy Lee added of the set. “My daughter has been playing polo since she was 6, and now she’s not afraid. Sometimes she plays six chukkers.”
June 2011
Victoria’s troubles with the law date back to June 2011 when she was arrested for robbery in San Antonio, Texas. according to Page Sixshe was charged with stealing between $50 and $500, but the charge was later dismissed.
May 2014
Victoria retired from acting after her role in 2014 The Homesmandirected by Tommy Lee. His father also wrote the film and co-starred Hilary Swank. The father-daughter duo attended the Cannes Film Festival that May in support of the film’s premiere before it hit U.S. theaters in November 2014.
October 2017
Victoria stepped out in support of her father in October 2017 for the opening ceremony of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival in Japan. It was the last time she was photographed on a red carpet with Tommy Lee, who served as president of the jury that year.
April 2025
Victoria was arrested twice in 2025; the first was in Napa County, California on April 28. At that time, she was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors: Obstructing a peace officer, being under the influence of a controlled substance without a valid prescription and possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription.
The former actress pleaded not guilty, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. A hearing was set for January 20, 2026.
June 2025
Victoria was arrested again in Napa County in June and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. He posted bail on June 13, according to documents obtained by we and pleaded not guilty in July 2025. A hearing was set for January 20, 2026, according to the filing, which appears to have combined Victoria’s two 2025 arrests.
The late daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, Victoria Jones, was found dead at the age of 34 on New Year’s Day, January 2026. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department confirmed to Us Weekly on January 1, 2026 that paramedics were called to the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel for a “medical emergency report” at the beginning (…)
January 2026
Victoria was found unresponsive at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on January 1. Paramedics later pronounced her dead at the scene after a call for a “code 3 overdose, color change,” according to dispatch audio obtained by TMZ. She was 34 years old.
“Upon arrival, fire department paramedics performed an evaluation. The individual was pronounced dead,” the San Francisco Fire Department said. we in a statement of the moment. “SFPD and the Medical Examiner’s Office were called to the scene. The scene was turned over to SFPD and the SF Medical Examiner.” NBC Bay Area later reported that foul play was not suspected.
After her death, Victoria’s family released a statement, saying: “We appreciate all the kind words, thoughts and prayers. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”
February 2026
The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to we on February 17 that Victoria died from “toxic effects of cocaine”. The MOE later ruled that his death was an accident.