Who Were Andy Griffith’s Wives?

Andy Griffith, right, and his first wife, Barbara Griffith, at the New York premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD, 1957
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Andy Griffith will always be remembered as the steady, kind-hearted Sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, but behind the scenes, his love life had its share of twists and turns. Over the course of his long career, Griffith was married three times, and each relationship brought something different to his life.

Here’s a closer look at the women who shared their lives with the beloved star.