Who is Jay Mohr: All you need to know about LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss' prospective groom

Jay Mohr is a famous actor and comedian who is also Jeanie Buss' fiance. Buss has won several rings with the Los Angeles Lakers, but she recently added a new one to her collection.

Mohr, who has been married twice, has been an actor for over three decades. He has appeared in several popular movies and shows and performed stand-up comedy.

This article will reveal everything you need to know about Jeanie Buss' fiance. We look at Jay Mohr's professional career, personal life, and a controversy from a few years ago.

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Who is Jay Mohr?

Mohr is an actor, comedian, and radio show host. Born in New Jersey in 1970, the famous actor is nine years younger than his fiance, who is currently the owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The actor is mainly known for playing the titular role in Gary Unmarried and Bob Sugar in Jerry Maguire. Mohr has also been a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live and has gained many new fans from this comedy show.

Who is Jay Mohr? He's a famous actor and comedian (Image via Getty Images)

IMDb credits Jay with 86 acting roles. Besides his acting career, Mohr has also tried his hands at screenplay writing, mainly for the comedy show he was featured in. He's also produced several movies and shows.

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According to TMZ, the actor is now engaged to Jeanie Buss, who has also achieved much success. The tabloid news website revealed that the two bonded over their love for sports and comedy, which led to a long-term relationship.

Jeanie Buss is now engaged to the famous actor (Image via Getty Images)

Buss' relationship with Mohr has never been a secret, although they've mostly kept a low profile. The Los Angeles Lakers owner publicly announced her relationship with the comedian in a Twitter post in September 2021.

The successful businesswoman has been married once before, but her marriage only lasted for three years. Mohr, on the other hand, has been married twice. His first marriage lasted six years, while his second with Nikki Cox ended in 2018 after more than a decade.

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Jay Mohr's n-word controversy

Like many other celebrities, Mohr has been involved in some controversies. Shortly after news of his engagement to Jeanie Buss broke, NBA fans found a controversial tweet by the actor.

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Caution: Tweet contains offensive words

Jay Mohr used a derogatory word in June 2017. Some Twitter users called him out, but he defended his actions and refused to delete the tweet.