A Heartfelt Embrace: Jon Voight Supports Son James Haven Amidst Coming Out

In an emotional turn of events, James Haven opened up about the supportive phone call he received from his father, legendary actor Jon Voight, following his public announcement of being gay. During a heart-to-heart conversation on the "All Out with Jon Dean" podcast, Haven shared that after fifteen minutes of persistent attempts from his father, they finally connected, and what followed was an extraordinary exchange. "I picked up the phone, casually saying 'Hey', only to hear him say, 'So...'," recalled Haven, 53. "I braced myself for the conversation I thought was coming." However, Voight, 87, surprised his son with a powerful affirmation of acceptance and understanding regarding his sexuality. Haven described this as the most impactful part of their conversation, stating he couldn't believe what he was hearing. "He talked about it, saying things like 'Now I understand why you've been so private'," said Haven, who shared this profound moment with his ex-wife Romi Imbelli during the podcast. Imbelli, 44, added that the exes had eagerly anticipated Voight's response to Haven's coming out after decades of strife. Reflecting on their past relationship, Haven spoke candidly about the challenges they faced due to a perceived lack of value from his father. Despite those difficulties, he shared that they recently reconciled over an hour-long dinner, with Voight acknowledging and taking responsibility for his mistakes. The revelation of this emotional phone call came after Haven announced his sexuality during a live video stream last Thursday. Addressing fans, he expressed the sentiment that coming out wasn't about becoming someone new but allowing others to meet the person he always was. He also shared his hope for love and understanding from his family and loved ones. Imbelli reaffirmed her support for Haven during the live stream, declaring him as "her life partner" despite his coming out. Additionally, news broke that Haven is launching a weekly podcast titled "Safe Haven with James Haven," where he will explore the experiences, choices, and turning points that have shaped the lives of his guests. As we continue to follow this compelling journey, we wait for Jon Voight's official response regarding his supportive phone call with his son.