Barbara Smits married her high school boyfriend, Jimmy Smits, in 1980. They looked great together, and their first meeting was in high school. Following that, the couple attended the same school on a regular basis.
They dated for over 12 years before deciding to marry. In 1983, the couple welcomed a daughter, Tiana Smits, and a son, Joaquin Smith. However, their relationship ended after only seven years. She divorced in 1987 and began living with her children alone.
