Fans are eager to learn more about the relationship history between Denis Leary and his wife. Leary first rose to prominence in the 90s for his stand-up specials on MTV, No Cure for Cancer (1993) and Lock ‘n Load (1997). He then forayed into acting and has since appeared in a slew of notable movies and television shows such as The Amazing Spider-Man, The Job, and Judgment Night. He is also known for voicing Diego in the Ice Age film series.
Here’s everything fans need to know about Denis Leary’s wife, how they met, and their relationship history.
Who is Denis Leary’s wife?
Denis Leary is married to Ann Lembeck Leary.
Lembeck is a well-established author and has often featured on the New York Times bestsellers list. Her most notable books include The Foundling, The Children, The Good House, Outtakes from a Marriage, and more. She also wrote her memoir An Innocent, a Broad. Her novel The Good House was adapted into a movie in 2022 starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline.
Besides novels, Lembeck has also written essays and contributed to renowned publications such as Ploughshares, NPR, Real Simple, and the New York Times. Her essay from a NYT column served as the inspiration for the episode “Rallying to Keep the Game Alive,” in the anthology series Modern Love.
How many kids do Denis Leary and Ann Lembeck have?
Denis Leary and Ann Lembeck have two children together.
The couple welcomed their son John Joseph “Jack” in 1990, while their daughter, Devin, arrived two years later in 1992. Jack’s premature birth was the subject of Lembeck’s memoir An Innocent, a Broad. The family keeps a relatively low profile and hence not much information is publicly available about Leary’s children. Additionally, Leary is also the godfather to Elizabeth Hurley’s son, actor and model Damian Hurley.
Denis Leary and Ann Lembeck’s relationship history
As per The New York Times, Denis Leary first met Ann Lembeck at their alma mater, Emerson College. At the time, Leary was teaching a comedy writing workshop at the institute. After dating for some time, the couple tied the knot in 1989.
In a 2024 episode of The Martha Stewart Podcast, Lembeck revealed that the key to their long-lasting marriage is that they don’t get to see each other as often as they would like to due to their busy schedules. “It’s wonderful when he comes home. He always works with really interesting people,” stated Ann. She continued, “So I like to hear what exciting things he’s done, but I like to stay home. But I just find him funny. I think we just — we get along. We have [a] great history together.”
