Jerry Seinfeld’s wife is Jessica Sklar, an American cookbook author. The couple met in 1998 at a Reebok Sports Club and got married a year later, in December 1999. Jerry and Jessica have been together ever since and share three kids; a daughter and two sons.

How Jerry Seinfeld Met His Wife and What We Know About Her

Much like his character in Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld at the time was a bachelor in his forties but whether or not he was in and out of relationships IRL like his TV character was unknown. His singleness ended shortly after he met a certain Jessica Sklar at a Reebok Sports Club. Their meeting came months after Jessica wedded theatrical producer, Eric Nederlander a man she’d been dating since she was 21 years old.

Jessica’s marriage to Nederlander became short-lived as they divorced barely four months later in October 1998, they had gone through a couple’s therapy session but could not salvage their union. The theatrical producer filed for divorce from Jessica and barely a year later, in November 1999, she was engaged to Seinfeld, on Christmas Day of the same year, they got married.

Criticisms soon poured out but the pair each defended themselves, giving an account of what transpired regarding Jessica’s first marriage and judging by how long Jessica and Seinfeld have stayed married, one can only help but believe their story.

They have been married for two decades and counting. Seinfeld has frequently been asked about their secret to a lasting union and in one interview with MR PORTER, the funnyman said that lending her a helping hand around the house is key, especially with regards to parenting.

In the couple’s interview with People, they mentioned travel as another major reason they’ve stayed bonded for so long, not necessarily traveling together but each one traveling to do their respective work. The time apart serves as a healthy break that helps the couple appreciate each other, be deliberate about communication and value each other even more when they reunite.

Jessica Seinfeld who was born as Nina Danielle Sklar on September 12th, 1971 is known for writing cookbooks where she details food recipes for families. Additionally, she dedicates the bulk of her time to GOOD+ Foundation, a charity organization she founded in New York City in 2001 to donate basic necessities to impoverished New York families.

In the past, before meeting Seinfeld, she’d worked for Tommy Hilfiger and Golden Books Entertainment as a public relations person. She was raised by a computer engineer father and mother who worked for decades as a Victims Service Advocate in a middle-class neighborhood in Oyster Bay, New York. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont.

Who are Jerry Seinfeld’s Kids?

Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica share three kids. Their first child is a daughter named Sascha Seinfeld who was born on November 7, 2000. Their sons Julian Kal Seinfeld and Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld were born on March 1, 2003, and August 22, 2005, respectively.

Seinfeld and his wife occasionally post photos of them on social media and it is clear to see that the family is a closely-knitted one.

Jessica’s Instagram page is awash with photos of family vacation trips as well as those celebrating their kids’ achievements like when Sascha graduated from high school in 2019 and when she was off to college later the same year.

Of his parenting style, Jerry Seinfeld told MR PORTER that he tries as much as possible not to lose his temper in front of his kids. He noted an exception which was when he saw his daughter watching KUWTK. Seinfeld is appalled by reality TV and definitely doesn’t want his kids to be influenced by their lifestyle.