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Jenna Noelle Ushkowitz is a talented American actress, singer, producer, and podcast host. Many will recognize her from the hit musical comedy-drama seriesGlee, where she wowed audiences with her voice as Tina Cohen-Chang, a role that even earned her a Grammy nomination. But her talent goes beyond the TV screen. Ushkowitz has also shined on Broadway, with performances in popular musicals likeThe King and IandWaitress.
Her personal life is just as rewarding as her career. Ushkowitz is happily married and a proud mom of two kids, balancing her family life with her incredible professional journey.
How did Jenna Ushkowitz meet her husband David Stanley?
Jenna Ushkowitz met her husband, David Stanley, in 2018 through the dating app Hinge. The couple took their time getting to know each other before announcing their engagement in 2020. Their relationship blossomed, and in June 2021, they celebrated three years together. Ushkowitz shared a sweet Instagram post to mark the occasion, showing the couple with their dog, Bear.
A month later, in July 2021, Ushkowitz and Stanley tied the knot in a beautiful and intimate ceremony in Los Angeles. While the couple always wanted a small wedding, they had to scale it down even more due to COVID restrictions. Their priority was ensuring that their closest family and friends could safely be part of their special day. Ushkowitz said while talking toBrides,
We always dreamed of a wedding on the smaller side, but with COVID, we definitely had to scale back more than we anticipated.Having our closest family and loved ones there safely was a priority for us. By setting the expectation from the get-go that we had to limit guests, we were able to focus our planning and ensure that we could stay flexible in case any element of the day needed to change
By keeping things simple and flexible, Ushkowitz and Stanley created a celebration that felt personal and meaningful. Their wedding was filled with love and joy, bringing their dreams of a magical day to life. Since then, the couple has continued to build a happy life together, balancing their careers and family.
In the Year 2022 Jenna Ushkowitz Became a Mother For the First Time
In 2022, Jenna Ushkowitz experienced the joy of becoming a mother for the first time. In June, she and her husband, David Stanley, welcomed their baby girl into the world. Ushkowitz shared the happy news with a heartfelt black-and-white photo of herself in a hospital gown, cradling her newborn. She also wore a necklace that read “mama,” symbolizing her new role. TheInstagrampost was captioned,
Our hearts have burst wide open
Earlier that year, in January, Ushkowitz and Stanley announced they were expecting a baby girl. They shared the news with a sweet Instagram photo, showing the couple holding her growing baby bump. Their excitement was evident as they prepared to welcome their little one. The Instagram post read
Our hearts are so full… Baby Girl Stanley coming in June
The couple named their baby girl Emma. After Emma’s arrival, Ushkowitz gave a glimpse into her postpartum life. She celebrated her first meal after pregnancy with a sushi dinner, sharing the moment on her Instagram Story. Emma’s birth brought immense happiness to the family, and her parents couldn’t have been more thrilled.
Now, two years later, Emma has taken on the role of a big sister. Ushkowitz and Stanley’s journey into parenthood continues to be filled with love and milestones, as they embrace life as a growing family.
In June 2024 theGleeAlum Announced She Was Pregnant Again
In June 2024, Jenna Ushkowitz shared the exciting news that she was expecting her second child. After welcoming her daughter Emma in 2022, Ushkowitz was overjoyed to experience the journey of motherhood once again. She and her husband, David Stanley, couldn’t be happier about expanding their family.
Ushkowitz discovered her pregnancy while on a trip to New York to visit her family. Before leaving for the trip, she had a feeling something might be different and packed a pregnancy test just in case. On the last day of the vacation, she decided to take the test, and to her surprise and delight, it confirmed her pregnancy.
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When it came to telling Stanley, she didn’t even need to say a word. The moment he saw her reaction, he immediately guessed the news. The actress said toPeople,
He was upstairs, and so he came down the stairs, I still had a look of shock on my face and he was like, ‘No way.’ He just knew and he was just so, so happy. We were so excited for our daughter to be a big sister and to expand our family. It’s just really, really special.
The couple was overjoyed, and the excitement of making Emma a big sister made the moment even more special.
Ushkowitz and Stanley were thrilled about their growing family and have been savoring every step of the journey. With Emma already filling their home with so much love and happiness, they were looking forward to the arrival of their newest addition.
Jenna Ushkowitz Shared About Her Daughter’s Excitement About Becoming a Big Sister
Jenna Ushkowitz shared while talking toPeoplehow her 2-year-old daughter, Emma, reacted to the news of becoming a big sister. Emma was thrilled, even though she had not fully understood what it all meant.
She says, ‘I’m a big girl. I’m a big sister.’ And she understands baby. So to an extent, she knows what’s going on. She’ll figure it out real soon
Ushkowitz mentioned that while Emma knew there was a baby in her mommy’s belly and proudly called herself a “big girl” and a “big sister,” the full picture hadn’t quite sunk in yet. But Ushkowitz was confident Emma would figure it out soon.
Reflecting on her pregnancy journey, Ushkowitz noted how different this experience had been compared to her first. During her first pregnancy, everything went smoothly and felt relatively easy. However, this time had been an entirely new experience, showing how every pregnancy is unique because every child is different. Ushkowitz said (via People)
It was truly like a head-spinning experience of how different it was. And it’s just such a good lesson that every pregnancy truly is different. You’re not going through the same journey every time because every kid is different. And so it was definitely something that I didn’t expect at all.
Despite the unexpected changes, Ushkowitz felt more at ease this time around. With the confidence that comes from already having gone through motherhood once, she felt better prepared to embrace this new chapter.
Jenna Ushkowitz Shared the Lesson She Learned After Becoming a Mother For the First Time
Becoming a mother for the first time is a life-changing experience, bringing with it countless lessons and unforgettable moments. Jenna Ushkowitz reflected on the most important thing she learned during her journey into motherhood: go with the flow. For her, it meant letting go of the need to control everything and instead adapting to the flow of life as it unfolds. Ushkowitz said toPeople,
I think the biggest lesson I learned with having my daughter was you really have to go with the flow. And so I’m just going to listen to that, release the control, and kind of just go with where the tide takes you.
One of the joys of her first experience as a mom was soaking in the precious moments with her newborn. Ushkowitz described those early days as magical, filled with love and connection. But alongside cherishing those moments, she also found herself eagerly looking forward to the future, imagining how her daughter, Emma, would take on the role of a big sister. The thought of her family growing and feeling complete brought her immense happiness.
Now, with the arrival of her second child, Ushkowitz is embarking on another chapter of motherhood.
Jenna Ushkowitz and David StanleyWelcomed Their Second Baby
Jenna Ushkowitz and her husband, David Stanley, have become proud parents once again! On November 24, the actress shared the exciting news on Instagram, introducing their newborn to the world. In a simple and sweet black-and-white photo, Ushkowitz is seen holding her baby, showing only the little one’s tiny hand. Alongside the picture, Ushkowitz’s jewelry stack was visible, featuring a nameplate necklace for her first child, Emma, and a new addition that read “Graham.“
The couple’s family has now grown to four with the arrival of their baby boy, Graham. Ushkowitz expressed her joy and love for their newest member in the heartfelt post. She captioned theInstagrampost saying,
And then they were 4. Welcome to the tribe, Graham, we love you so much
The pregnancy news was first revealed in June when Ushkowitz announced that she and Stanley were expecting their second child. Interestingly, she discovered the pregnancy during a trip to New York to visit family. It was a delightful surprise that added to the excitement of their growing family.
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Ushkowitz, already a mom to 2-year-old Emma, now begins another beautiful chapter with her husband and their two little ones. The couple is thrilled about the newest addition and looks like they are going to have their hands full for a while.
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