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Tina Fey's Husband: Emmy Winner & Supportive Spouse
3 Jun
Summary
- Jeff Richmond is an Emmy-winning composer and producer.
- He and Tina Fey met at Chicago's Second City in the mid-'90s.
- They collaborated on the Mean Girls musical adaptation.
Tina Fey's husband, Jeff Richmond, is an accomplished Emmy-winning producer and composer. The couple first met in the mid-'90s while working at Chicago's Second City, embarking on a relationship that led to their marriage in 2001. They are parents to two daughters, Alice and Penelope.
Richmond's career includes significant contributions to television and theater. He served as a composer for 'Saturday Night Live' and later transitioned to work with Fey on her successful sitcom '30 Rock,' earning three Emmy Awards. His creative collaborations with Fey extend to 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' and the 'Mean Girls' movie musical adaptation, for which they co-wrote the music and lyrics.
Born in West Virginia and raised in Ohio, Richmond brought a 'levelheaded' demeanor that Fey found complemented her own personality. He often reflects on their journey, including a humorous regret about his proposal not being more theatrical. The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 3rd, marking another milestone in their long-standing personal and professional partnership.
