Chris Meloni recently reunited with his Law & Order: SVU co-star Mariska Hargitay at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks’ match-up against the Cleveland Cavaliers. As such, the Oz star has landed himself in the public limelight, with fans more eager than ever to know about his personal life. So who is Chris Meloni’s wife in 2025?
Here are all the available details regarding the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated actor’s relationship status.
Who is Chris Meloni’s wife?
Chris Meloni has been married to his long-time wife, Sherman Williams, since 1995.
Similar to her spouse, Williams also has much experience in Tinseltown. Chris Meloni’s wife has served as a production designer and, at times, as an art director for a hoard of high-profile movies, including the likes of The Chase, The Locusts, and Automatic, among others.
Having pursued Fine Art during her college years, Williams resumed her education in the field after moving to New York, as per People. After studying at Parsons School of Design, the Art Students League of New York, and the National Academy School, she switched professions to painting, with a specialization in portraits.
How many kids do Chris Meloni and Sherman Williams have?
Chris Meloni and his wife are proud parents to two children, according to People. The couple welcomed their firstborn daughter, Sophia, on March 23, 2001, before bringing their son, Dante, into the world on January 2, 2004.
Chris Meloni and Sherman Williams’ relationship history
The duo first met on the set of an HBO show in 1989. While Chris Meloni had a minor role in the series, his now-wife was working there as the production designer. Although Meloni was instantly smitten by Williams’ personality, she was dating someone else at that point in time. Due to their common profession, the pair kept crossing each other’s paths at industry parties. However, it took Meloni and Williams some time before they could commence their romance. Talking about their first outing as a couple, Williams noted in a previous interview, “On our first date, we went to three parties, given by three sets of my friends.”
They ultimately tied the knot on July 1, 1995, on a Malibu beach in California. The two made sure to turn up the extravagance in their wedding, using a medieval theme to style the event.
