When Chicago P.D.‘s Sergeant Hank Voight storms onto the screen, he radiates control, authority, and an unshakeable presence. But what fans rarely see is the turbulent real-life story behind the actor’s own family — a story that shattered the illusion of a seemingly perfect Hollywood marriage.
Jason Beghe’s life off-camera was once painted as a fairy tale: a long-term marriage to actress Angie Janu, two sons, and quiet domestic bliss in Malibu and Los Angeles. But beneath that polished veneer lay conflicts and controversies that few fans fully understood.
The Beghe-Janu Marriage — Golden Years That Weren’t So Golden
Jason Beghe and Angie Janu tied the knot in 2000 and looked like one of Hollywood’s more grounded couples. Together they welcomed two sons, Bix and Bo Bear, building what many assumed was a stable family life.
Even so, Beghe’s personal journey had its shadows. Before the marriage, he was deeply involved with the Church of Scientology — even participating in promotional activities for the organization.When he later publicly left the church and became one of its vocal critics, it wasn’t just a spiritual departure: it reportedly created real tension within his inner circle, including legal skirmishes and high-pressure social fallout.
Divorce, Custody Battles, and Support Deals That Raised Eyebrows
In 2017, after nearly two decades together, Beghe shocked fans by filing for divorce — citing “irreconcilable differences.” What followed was a complex separation that revealed the costs of their breakup, both emotionally and financially.
Their divorce wasn’t quiet and tidy:
• They shared joint legal and physical custody of their sons, with strict court rules preventing either party from speaking negatively about the other in front of the children.
• Beghe was ordered to pay approximately $14,200 per month in child support and upwards of $16,700 per month in spousal support — numbers that sparked conversation online about fairness, wealth, and celebrity divorce settlements.
• The division of property was equally dramatic: Janu kept the family’s prized Malibu home, while Beghe retained their Chicago residence.
To outsiders, it may have looked like just another celebrity split — but for many fans, the scale of the support figures and custody negotiations painted a very different picture than the “perfect family” once broadcast on red carpets.
More Than Just a Divorce: Rumors, Reputation & Backstage Drama
In the years around his divorce, Beghe also faced public scrutiny over his behavior on set and past “anger management issues,” which became fodder for gossip columns and internet debates. While nothing about his personal life has ever been legally confirmed by credible outlets beyond the divorce itself, Chicago PD fandom circles remain abuzz with stories about tense relationships and off-camera dynamics.
Whether it’s critics questioning his emotional temperament or supporters defending his professionalism, the narrative around Beghe’s personal life became far more complex than anyone expected.
What Fans Are Really Wondering Now
The real mystery isn’t just why the marriage ended, but what it reveals about the cost of fame, belief systems, and personal transformation:
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Was Beghe’s shift away from Scientology a catalyst for deeper conflict within the family?
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Did the pressures of Hollywood life contribute to cracks fans never got to see?
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And most hauntingly… was the “perfect family” just an illusion all along?
One thing’s for sure: the truth behind Jason Beghe and Angie Janu’s story is far more intricate — and controversial — than the happy family photos ever suggested.
