Get to Know Keri Russell’s Family: All About Her Daughter & More
The Diplomat actress Keri Russell took Paris Fashion Week by storm with her daughter by a side for a rare family appearance.
Russell stars in The Diplomat as Kate Wyler, a United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (or, as some call it, a diplomat). However, many fans know her from The Americans, where she met her partner, Widow’s Bay star Matthew Rhys. Below, we’re taking a deep dive into her whole family, including how she went public with her relationship with Rhys, everything to know about her kids, and more.
Who is Keri Russell’s partner?
Keri Russell is in a long-term relationship with Matthew Rhys. They got together in 2014 after meeting on the set of The Americans, where they played married spies. They kept their relationship quiet, both publicly and on set, until a burglary led to the NYPD outing their relationship.
According to Rhys, one night while Russell was sleeping over, a burglar broke into his apartment. When the NYPD returned their stolen items, they decided to do so on The Americans set. After that, there was no hiding their connection.
Who is Keri Russell’s ex-husband?
Russell’s ex-husband is Shane Dreary. They were married from 2007 to 2014. At the time of their divorce, Russell’s rep told People, “They have been separated since early summer. The separation is amicable, and their focus is on their children.”
Dreary, a carpenter and contractor, met Russell through mutual friends in the early 2000s.
Does Keri Russell have kids?
Keri Russell has three kids, two from her first marriage and another with Rhys. Learn more about her kids below.
River
Keri Russell had River with her first husband on June 9, 2007, making him 19 today. He is a sophomore at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and is projected to graduate in 2029.
In 2012, Russell reflected on raising her firstborn, sharing, “I like getting to be in the adult world a little bit and then getting to be in the mom world and cook dinners. And, for me, that balance is what makes it nice.”
Willa Lou
On December 27, 2012, Russell welcomed her second child, Willa Lou. Today, Willa is 13 years old and recently made an appearance at the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show for Paris Fashion Week by her mother’s side.
According to Russell, Willa is very mature for her age and has already started watching her hit show, Felicity.
Sam
Russell’s youngest is Sam, her 10-year-old son, whom she shares with Rhys. Russell and Rhys welcomed Sam in May 2016, two years after they made their relationship official. From a young age, Rhys made a point to teach Sam his native language, Welsh.
