Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria found dead, guest thought she passed out after drinking

Victoria Jones was discovered unresponsive at a San Francisco hotel; guest initially assumed alcohol caused her blackout
PUBLISHED JAN 3, 2026
Authorities revealed Jones’ body was discovered by a hotel guest (Getty Images)
Authorities revealed Jones’ body was discovered by a hotel guest (Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at a San Francisco hotel on January 1, 2026. A hotel guest who discovered her body initially believed she had passed out after drinking and did not realize she was unresponsive, according to sources close to the ongoing investigation.

Hotel staff called emergency services immediately, and CPR was administered on-site, but all efforts to revive Jones were unsuccessful.

Actor Tommy Lee Jones and daughter Victoria Jones arrive at the premiere of 'Just Getting Started' at ArcLight Hollywood on December 7, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Tommy Lee Jones attended a premiere with Victoria Jones in 2017 (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Guest mistakes Victoria Jones’ condition for alcohol-related blackout 

A report by The Daily Mail states that the guest encountered Victoria Jones on the 14th floor of the Fairmont Hotel and assumed she had lost consciousness due to alcohol consumption. The situation was not recognized as a medical emergency until authorities were notified.

Jones was later pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not disclosed the amount of time between when the guest first found her and when emergency services were alerted.

Officials noted there were no immediate signs of foul play or trauma. The cause of death has not been publicly released. Law enforcement confirmed that no drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, and there was no evidence suggesting she took her own life no drug paraphernalia at the scene and no evidence suggesting Jones had taken her own life.

Tommy Lee Jones with his daughter Victoria Jones and his wife Dawn Laurel-Jones attend 'The Homesman' premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2014 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/FilmMagic)
Tommy Lee Jones walked the Cannes red carpet with Victoria Jones (Jean Catuffe/FilmMagic)

Police investigate circumstances of Victoria Jones’ death

Authorities have confirmed that the investigation remains active, with further updates expected after medical examinations and official findings. They have not commented on whether alcohol or other factors contributed to her death. No arrests or charges have been made in connection with the case.

It is also unclear whether Victoria Jones was a hotel guest or why she was on the 14th floor at the time.

Reports indicate that Victoria had several previous encounters with law enforcement. In April 2025, she was arrested on charges including obstructing a peace officer, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a narcotic controlled substance. She later pleaded not guilty to these charges.

Six months before her death at the Fairmont San Francisco, Victoria Jones was photographed in this mugshot following an arrest in Napa in June (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Napa County Department of Corrections)
Jones was photographed in a mugshot after her arrest in June 2025 (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Napa County Department of Corrections)

Victoria Jones’ acting career, filmography, and public appearances

Victoria Jones briefly pursued an acting career, following in her father Tommy Lee Jones’ footsteps. She made her Hollywood debut in 2002 and appeared in films such as 'Men in Black II,' a 2005 episode of 'One Tree Hill,' and 'The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,' a Western directed by her father.

After stepping away from acting, she occasionally appeared alongside Tommy Lee Jones at red carpet events.

Tommy Lee Jones and Victoria Jones attend the red carpet of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival at Roppongi Hills on October 25, 2017, in Tokyo, Japan (Ken Ishii/Getty Images)
Tommy Lee Jones and Victoria Jones attended the Tokyo International Film Festival (Ken Ishii/Getty Images)

Following her death, Tommy Lee Jones and  family issued a statement to Page Six, “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”

GET BREAKING U.S. NEWS & POLITICAL UPDATES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Kristen Stewart said proposed film tariffs and political pressure have made independent filmmaking in America increasingly difficult
1 day ago
The DJ said Brooklyn Beckham was 'devastated' when Victoria joined him onstage because he thought he would do his first dance with his wife
3 days ago
Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz died at 71 after a private cancer battle, prompting tributes to his role in shaping the band’s legacy
3 days ago
Coogler’s supernatural thriller made history, earning nods across major categories including acting, directing, and the Academy's new casting award
4 days ago
James Cameron cited New Zealand’s effective COVID‑19 response and cooperative society as key reasons for relocating with his family
5 days ago
White and Donaldson first met in 2012 when a mutual friend introduced the California-based real estate developer at one of White’s barbecues
5 days ago
Blake Lively allegedly asked Taylor Swift to endorse her 'It Ends With Us' script in April 2023 without reading it, Justin Baldoni’s lawyers claimed
6 days ago
Nicola Peltz's ex-hairstylist added that the number of wedding planners she went through indicated she was the source of problems
6 days ago
Mila Kunis previously said she 'didn’t shower much growing up], while Ashton Kutcher said he cleaned 'his armpits and crotch daily, nothing else'
6 days ago
Sources revealed that Victoria Beckham’s actions overshadowed the couple’s moment, with one guest saying it 'took that moment from Nicola'
6 days ago