LeVar Burton and his wife Stephanie Cozart have been married for over 30 years, making fans curious about their longtime relationship. Burton, a renowned actor and director, is best known for his works in the Star Trek franchise and kids TV program, Reading Rainbow.
Here’s a detailed article on Burton’s wife, her profession, and their growing family.
Who is LeVar Burton married to?
LeVar Burton is married to Stephanie Cozart.
Cozart and Burton’s paths first crossed on the sets of the latter’s film, Roots: The Gift in 1988. They soon began seeing each other. After dating for almost 4 years, they tied the knot in 1992. Their relationship has continued to stand strong since.
In 2021, they celebrated 29 years of their marriage on Instagram, sharing a glimpse from their big day back in the 1990s. Burton captioned the image as, “29 years ago today @scozartburton and I jumped the broom. Spoiler alert: They lived happily ever after…”
What is Stephanie Cozart Burton’s job?
Stephanie Cozart is a makeup artist.
Cozart attended Indiana University Bloomington to pursue a degree in Sociology. Additionally, she enrolled in Joe Blasco Make-Up School to learn makeup, as well. She began her professional career by working in the makeup department for several movies and television shows. Her credits include White Men Can’t Jump, The Talk, and In Living Color. She also won an Emmy for The Talk for outstanding makeup.
According to her LinkedIn, she currently works as Department Head Makeup for Netflix’s Upshaws and CBS’ Poppa’s House. Aside from her creative profession, she has been a Playboy Bunny too in the past.
How many kids do LeVar and Stephanie Cozart Burton have?
Burton and Cozart share one daughter.
More than a year after their marriage, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, whom they named Mica. Mica is also a rising actor, having worked in miniseries and music videos.
LeVar also has a son named Eian Burton Smith (via People).
