Broadway actress Annaleigh Ashford has received acclaim for her role in the gripping new series Happy Face, based on the true story of the Happy Face Killer and his daughter. The actress, who stars alongside Dennis Quad, portrays the daughter who discovers her father’s dark secret. Off-screen, Ashford’s family life is vastly different, as she shares two children with her husband, fellow Broadway star Joe Tapper.
The couple first met in 2006 and bonded over their shared love of theatre. Despite some initial missteps, Tapper eventually proposed during a trip to Six Flags, and the couple tied the knot in 2013 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Their son Jack was born in 2016, followed by daughter Lucy Jean in October 2024. Ashford has praised Tapper as an amazing partner and father, though she did joke about his parenting misstep when their son accidentally saw a movie scene he shouldn’t have.
Tapper, who has been open about his own battle with alcoholism, starred in the play The White Chip, which follows a character’s journey from addiction to recovery. Tapper’s personal connection to the material, as a recovering alcoholic himself, has resonated with audiences. Despite their challenges, the couple’s love and dedication to their family shines through, making them an inspiring pair both on and off the stage.
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