Famous People Who Have Married Someone from Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, has produced many notable figures. Interestingly, several celebrities have tied the knot with individuals from this vibrant city. These unions often blend fame with local roots. Moreover, they highlight Cincinnati’s influence beyond its borders. First, let’s explore some musical connections.
Music Stars
- Peter Frampton → Married Cincinnati native Barbara Gold (1972–1976). They lived in Indian Hill during his breakout years.
- Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) → Married Cincinnati-raised Deborah Koons (1994 until his death in 1995). They even bought a home in Indian Hill.
- Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction/Red Hot Chili Peppers) → Married Carmen Electra (born in Sharonville, Cincinnati suburb) in 2003–2007.
- Dennis Rodman → Had a short-lived 1998 marriage (quickly annulled) to Carmen Electra (Cincinnati area).
- Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) → Grew up in Cincinnati suburbs; married Jessica Simpson 2002–2006.
Hollywood & Entertainment
- Halle Berry → Married Cincinnati-born MLB star David Justice 1993–1997.
- Steven Spielberg → Born and raised in Cincinnati; married Kate Capshaw in 1991 (still together).
- Jane Fonda → Married Cincinnati native Ted Turner (CNN founder) 1991–2001.
- John Ritter → Married Cincinnati-born actress Amy Yasbeck in 1999 until his passing in 2003.
Sports & Culture Bonus
- George Clooney → While he is from Kentucky, his wife Amal Clooney has no Cincinnati tie, but his frequent collaborator and friend Nick Clooney (father) married Nina Warren from Cincinnati.
- Jim Obergefell → Cincinnati resident whose marriage to John Arthur (also from Cincinnati) became the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Cincinnati quietly punches above its weight when it comes to celebrity love stories!
