Who is America Ferrera’s husband

America Ferrera is married to Ryan Piers Williams.

American Georgina Ferrera is an American actress who gained recognition worldwide for her role as Betty Suarez in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty. The actress who was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time, has been one of the most discussed people for her performance (especially her monologue) in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 released film Barbie.

Ferrera has done some notable works over the years in both the film and TV industry. She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The actress was last seen in 2023 in the American biographical comedy-drama film Dumb Money.

All about America Ferrera’s husband

America Ferrera is married to American actor, director, and writer, Ryan Pier Williams. Williams was born on May 13, 1981, and was raised in El Paso, Texas. Similarly to his wife, Ryan has also been very keen on learning and making a career in the film industry since a young age. As per the records, from the age of 13, Williams wanted to be a director.

He took theater and video production classes in both middle school and high school and studied film at the University of Texas, Austin. Williams is best known for writing and directing films such as The Dry Land, Muertas, and X/Y. The filmmaker has also performed as an actor in his projects such as Blues, Tomorrow Comes Today, and 1985.

For many unversed, Williams had also made a cameo appearance in Barbie as Gloria’s husband (played by America Ferrera) and Sasha’s father. Adding to his expertise, Ryan Williams is also an artist. According to his website, Williams “uses his artwork to examine both the serene and caustic sides of human nature.”

When did America Ferrera meet her husband?

America Ferrera met her husband Ryan Pier Williams in 2005 when he was casting his first film after his graduation. The filmmaker was casting for his short film Muertas which was about the ongoing murders of women and young girls in Juarez, Mexico. The pair fell in love in no time and after five years together, the two got engaged in June 2010 and got married one year later in 2011. The couple tied the knot at Chappaqua, New York.

Does America Ferrera have kids?

Yes, America Ferrera and her partner Ryan Pier Williams have two kids. Seven years after their marriage, Ferrera and William welcomed their son, Sebastian, in May 2018. Two years later, the pair welcomed their second child, a daughter whom they named Lucia, on May 4, 2020.

Speaking about being a mom, America Ferrera told Access, “I feel like being a mother has energized me and has focused me.” In the 2020 interview, she also added, “Having children and especially children who I hope identify with their cultural roots, it all feels so much more important.”