Jesse Tyler Ferguson is one of the most popular actors primarily known for his role in the sitcom Modern Family. While Ferguson has grabbed the limelight for his acting skills across films, series, and theatre, his personal life is piquing interest. Fans are curious to learn more details about Ferguson’s spouse and their love story. So, who Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s husband Justin Mikita is and what does he do for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about Ferguson’s spouse, his job, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Jesse Tyler Ferguson married to?
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is married to Justin Mikita.
Together, Ferguson and Mikita advocated for the legalization of same-sex marriage in California. They also founded a non-profit organization called Pronoun to support marriage equality.
What is Justin Mikita’s job?
Justin Mikita is a producer and actor.
Mikita was born on September 10, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He studied law and later pursued a career in production, directing various projects, including documentaries, series, and films. His notable works include Welcome to Chechnya, Broadway Rising, Island Queen, 8, Gay Pride & Prejudice, and others. Mikita has also acted in Can’t Be Heaven and the 2019 music video of the pop sensation Taylor Swift’s You Need to Calm Down. (via IMDB)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita’s relationship history
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita crossed paths at the gym. In a 2020 interview with Variety, the Modern family actor opened on their first meeting.
He stated, ”We were both in the locker room, fully clothed. I was leaving. I was taken by how handsome he was and how sweet. I started asking questions about him, and I think he was sort of thrown off by that and ran away from me.”
Soon, the two began connecting on X (formerly Twitter) and later Ferguson asked Mikita out for dinner. However, the producer was in a relationship at that time. Months later, the duo ran into each other. At that time, Mikita was single and they began dating.
Further, Ferguson and Mikita got engaged in 2012 with the former proposing to his boyfriend during a vacation in Mexico. A year later, the couple tied the knot in N.Y.C. In 2020, they welcomed their first child whom they named Beckett Mercer. Following two years, their second child, Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita was born. (via People)