Renowned actress Jennifer Tilly is currently dominating the headlines after dropping a huge revelation on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The American-Canadian star disclosed that she received a significant chunk of The Simpsons in her divorce settlement. This has generated much buzz on the internet, with users eager to know more about Jennifer Tilly’s ex-husband, now more than ever. But who was Tilly’s former partner?
Here’s everything that fans need to know Jennifer Tilly’s ex-husband and their relationship.
Who was Jennifer Tilly married to?
Jennifer Tilly was involved in a long-term marriage with ex-husband Sam Simon prior to their high-profile divorce.
Simon, who tragically passed away in 2015 due to terminal colorectal cancer, was a seasoned American TV creator. While the California-born producer contributed to the success of several shows, he is most known for co-creating The Simpsons. Simon, who developed the long-running animated series alongside Matt Groening, is often referred to as The Simpsons’ unsung hero. Simon has previously stated that he intended to create 13 episodes of the cult series for his friends. He later reflected on his original goal, stating, “It’s a good lesson, isn’t it? If you do something trying to make your friends laugh and that you can be proud of, you can also be successful,” as per The US Sun.
Jennifer Tilly’s ex-husband has also served as a newspaper cartoonist as well as a writer for shows like Cheers in his illustrious career.
Jennifer Tilly and Sam Simon’s relationship history
Not much is known regarding the union of Jennifer Tilly and her ex-husband, Sam Simon. The two exchanged vows in 1984, with both pursuing poker professionally at the time. Seven years after their wedding, Simon and Tilly decided to part ways and officially divorced one another in 1991. In a subsequent appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Tilly revealed that she “was married to him for seven years, and we were together for about 10 years.” Following her separation from Simon, Tilly tied the knot with fellow poker player Phil Laak in 2004.
