The Smallville superstar Tom Welling, 47, was recently arrested in an Arby’s parking lot in Yreka, California just after midnight on Sunday, January 26.
He was booked into Siskiyou Country Sheriff’s Office custody at around 2 a.m. and was released hours later. The arrest news came after he wished his wife a happy birthday on that same day in an Instagram post.
Why Welling was arrested
Welling was arrested for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of at least 0.08, as reported by TMZ.
When held under the Siskiyou Country Sheriff’s Office custody, he was released at around 7 am, pending arraignment in the afternoon of March 11, according to USA Today.
He was celebrating his wife’s birthday

On the same day before his arrest, Welling posted a tribute for his wife’s birthday, saying: “Happy Birthday to our Angel who makes our dreams come true and inspires us even more! We love you to the moon and back!” This caught fans off guard as there were no signs leading to him being arrested.
More about their love life

Welling and his equestrian wife, Jessica Rose Lee, have been dating since 2014 and were eventually married in 2019 at a vineyard in Santa Ynez, California. They both have two children together. Welling’s first wife Jamie White filed for divorce in 2013.
The couple live in Northern California
The Wellings live in Yreka, about 16 miles south of the California-Oregon border, with their sons Thomson Wylde, six, and Rocklin Von, three.
Welling has also said that they own a ranch in Northern California, where Jessica has it listed as her home location in her Instagram bio.
How Welling rose to fame
Welling’s rise to fame was through Smallville playing the role of Clark Kent. The Superman origin story series ran for ten seasons from 2001 until 2011.
Despite the show ending over a decade ago, Welling revealed that he’s eager to step back into Superman’s shoes.
He keeps its legacy rolling
Welling hosts a re-watch podcast called Talk Ville with co-star Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor.
In addition, Welling reunited with co-stars Erica Durance, Kristin Kreuk, and John Glover for a New York Comic Con panel in 2022.
Not Welling’s only work
On top of starring in Smallville and winning a 2002 Teen Choice Award for his work in it, Welling starred in the movie franchise Cheaper by the Dozen with Steve Martin.
Other works he was part of were Lucifer, Draft Day, The Choice, and The Fog, among many others.
Some say he lost his glow
Yes, he still works in the industry, but now, he doesn’t have the same allure he used to have. He was known for his chiseled features and boy-next-door charm. Now that he’s 47 years old, though, his presence lost a bit of its dominance in the industry.
The fans were torn apart

Some fans were shocked and caught off-guard by the arrest. Others, however, commented on how the effects of age have changed him. Some are taking his side, calling him “their Superman,” while others view it as a wake-up call for the actor to make better choices for himself.
His sons see him as Superman

Welling recounted how his sons have countless costumes but never that of Superman. When asked why, they simply answered it was because Superman was taken by Welling.
This conversation was part of the reason why he wants to play Clark Kent again but with his DUI arrest, it might not be as easy as it seems.
Last Updated on January 30, 2025 by admin