Righteous Gemstones star Shea Whigham isn’t just funny on screen. The actor is also hilarious off screen. When asked about his favorite food, Shea once said that his wife Christine Whigham made spaghetti bolognese from heaven and that would be his “death meal.”
So who is Shea’s wife who makes the perfect bolognese? Read on to find out.
Meet Christine Whigham, wife of Shea Whigham
Christine Whigham married Shea Whigham in 1995. To date (as of 2023), the couple has been together for over 27 years! Their secret? Love, understanding, communication, and bolognese. Yes, bolognese!
“My wife’s spaghetti bolognese. That’s my death row meal. If I’m dying and they come, I want a good Napa Cab and a plate of spaghetti bolognese,” the actor explained. And in case that happens, he wants everyone to know, “He never judges. He never sits in judgment of you.”
Do Shea and Christine Whigham have children?
That’s right, Christine and Shea Whigham share four children.
Of them, only their daughter Giorgia Whigham has followed in her father’s footsteps. Today, Giorgia is an actress best known for her roles as “Kat” in the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why and “Beth” in the third season of MTV’s Scream.
Giorgia was born on August 19, 1997 in New York City, NY. She began her career as “Nadia” in the 2016 short film Pinky. That same year, she also played the role of “Shannon” in Son of Zorn. She has since gone on to star in television shows and films including The Legend of Master Legend (2017), Chance (2017), Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), The Punisher (2019), Into the Dark (2020), Legacies (2021), The Orville (2022), A Little White Lie (2023), and Waco: The Aftermath (2023).
Find Giorgia on IG @giorgia_whigham.
On May 13, 2019, Giorgia posted on her IG with the caption: “Mom you are everything. I love you, love you, love you.”
Now, speaking of Christine’s sons, we don’t know anything about Gus Whigham, but Marlon Whigham seems to have gone into the entertainment industry. So far, he’s worked as a Production Assistant on Perry Mason (2020), Hour (2021), and Puppet Quest (2021).
Marlon hasn’t made it big in film/TV yet. But we’re sure he’ll hit the big time after he completes his filmmaking degree at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2024.
“I’m an independent filmmaker. I didn’t go to film school, I studied film right there as a production assistant, so I know how sets work in a much more practical sense,” he previously said.
Marlon’s skills include camera operation, editing, cinematography and directing.
Christine Whigham’s age
Christine Whigham is 51 years old in 2023.
She is three years younger than her husband, Shea Whigham.
What was Christine Whigham’s maiden name?
Christine’s maiden name was “Montgomery”.
Christine Whigham Family
Christine Whigham comes from a family of five.
Her parents are Donald H and Lynn K Montgomery. They will turn 76 and 71 in 2022 respectively.
Sadly, we don’t know much about her father, but her mother, Lynn, runs Meemas Boutique in New York. Her shop offers a variety of her unique handmade products. Lynn says she specializes in crochet—from dolls and blankets to children’s clothing, toys, and more. Her shop also carries a variety of Christmas stockings (from classic patterns to colorful prints and designs).
“I create all of my pieces in my smoke-free, pet-free home in New York. The pieces are carefully packaged, hand-packed, and shipped to you from Los Angeles and New York using eco-friendly materials to support sustainability,” says Lynn.
As for her siblings, Amy L Montgomery (born May 1974) works as a Functional Medicine Representative, while Kathryn A Rolland (born March 1979) owns Indruk, a WordPress web design and development company.
In 2023, Kathryn aka Kate lives in Rochester, New York with her husband and their two lovely children.
Interesting Facts: Kathryn’s parents-in-law are Beth and Frank Whigham.
Christine Whigham’s work
Christine Whigham does not disclose her job.
On the other hand, her husband Shea is a famous actor and voice artist. You might have seen him as a supporting actor in several projects like Kong: Skull Island, Silver Linings Playbook, Joker, Fast & Furious series, etc.
Shea recently voiced the character of Captain Stacy in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, playing a pivotal role in Gwen Stacy’s universe. Additionally, he was one of the few new additions to the cast of The Righteous Gemstones season 3.
Looking back, Shea made his television debut with a small role in an episode of the television series Ghost Stories in 1997. He then went on to take on more supporting roles, and finally in 2000, he got his big break with a prominent role in the war drama Tigerland.
To date, the actor has appeared in nearly 100 films and television shows.
Related FAQs
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When is Christine Whigham’s birthday?
Christine received birthday wishes in July. This means she is a Cancer or Leo.
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Where is Christine Whigham from?
Christine is from Greenport, New York.
But in 2023, she lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Is Christine Whigham on Instagram and Facebook?
Find her on Instagram @stinewhigham and Facebook @ChristineMWhigham.