Conan O’Brien is a multi-talented personality, best known for hosting Late Night with Conan O’Brien and serving as a writer on Saturday Night Live. As he recently grabbed the limelight as a host of the Oscars 2025, the focus seems to shift to his personal life. Many wish to find out who the award-winning artist is married to. So, who is Conan O’Brien’s wife?
Here is everything you need to know about O’Brien’s spouse, her job, and their kids.
Who is Conan O’Brien married to?
Conan O’Brien’s wife is Liza Powel.
O’Brien and Powel first crossed paths in 1999 during the shoot of Late Night with Conan O’Brien. In his appearance on The Michelle Obama Podcast, the comedian opened up about their first meeting. He stated, “I walk into this room of 11 people, so we’re sitting here with the creative team at FCB [Foote, Cone & Belding], and everyone here is in black, which is, I guess, a New York advertising thing. I immediately start talking to her [Liza], and then I’m not even trying to be funny … I’m just trying to find out more about this woman.”
O’Brien also mentioned in his interview with Piers Morgan that there is footage at NBC vault of him falling in love with his wife on camera. The couple tied the knot on January 12, 2002, in Powel’s hometown, Seattle.
What is Liza Powel O’Brien’s job?
Liza Powel O’Brien is a playwright and podcast host.
Hailing from Bainbridge Island, Washington, Powel has pursued her bachelor’s education from Vassar College. According to Powel’s official website, she attained a master of fine arts degree in fiction writing from Columbia University’s School of the Arts. She has written 12 plays, including The Great Experiment, Ruthie Goes Shopping, and The Distinguished Gentleman, among others.
Her works have been presented at the Blank Theatre, the Geffen Playhouse, the Ojai Playwrights Conference, and many others. Additionally, Liza Powel O’Brien has worked as a copywriter at Foote, Cone & Belding, an advertising agency. She also hosts a podcast named Significant Others. (via People)
How many kids do Conan and Liza Powel O’Brien have?
Conan and Liza Powel O’Brien are proud parents of two kids.
The couple’s first child was born on October 14, 2003, a baby girl whom they named Neve. They later welcomed their second child, Beckett, on November 9, 2005.
