How Alan Ritchson Met His Wife & Never Let Her Go | Rumour Juice

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Alan Ritchson is currently in the spotlight for  his portrayal of Jack Reacher in the show Reacher.   You might also know him from his other roles in  'Fired Up!' and even Aquaman in Smallville. What   you might not know is that this great muscle man  met his wife in the most surprising way … in fact,   he tried to keep the story of how they  met a secret. From struggles with sobriety   to frightening car accidents, Alan and his wife  Catherine have stood by each other through it all. While his career is currently booming,  one thing that he's already built for   himself is a flourishing family life.  He's been happily married to his wife,   Catherine Ritchson, for the past sixteen  years, and he's also a father of three boys. Alan and Catherine probably have  one of the cutest love stories yet.   They're high school sweethearts who met  in one of the most unlikely places … During an interview, the actor was asked  how he met his wife, and he confessed,   "Can we keep this between us? It was in ballet." Alan seemed a little shy when speaking  about his dancing past, but naturally,   fans went wild when they saw an old  photograph of the actor and his then   future wife in costume from their  dance show "Guys and Dolls."   Ritchson was beaming next to Catherine,  wearing a fancy tie topped with a fedora. The actor was so shocked to see the  throwback to his past that he responded,   "Where did you find this!" Back in the days that he and Catherine used to  dance together, before their performances, she   used to bring him cookies backstage - which only  meant that she knew the ultimate way to his heart. Dancing in fancy costumes and eating  cookies, it was clear that there was   only one direction their relationship was moving.  Alan gushed, "Of course I fell in love," he said. In addition to meeting his future wife,  high school also marked the time when   Ritchson first started growing the muscles  that would serve him in his latest role.   The actor described himself as a "late  bloomer." and confessed that by the age of 17,   he still hadn't hit puberty. So, he  decided to take matters into his own hands. He explained, "If I'm not going to hit puberty,  I'm going to work out and get muscles." After finally going through a growth spurt,  combined with his strict exercise routine,   his body seemed to change "overnight," he  said. By the time senior year came around,   he had become famous as the guy with  the "best physic" in the school. Alan first started his career in the  entertainment industry when he appeared as   one of the contestants on American Idol. After  his on-screen debut in The Butcher as Mark,   he began his acting journey. In 2016 he undertook  movies like Black Mirror and sequel movies,   Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland and  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of Shadows. There isn't that much known about  their personal lives as a couple;   Alan has done his best to keep his private life  out of the spotlight as his fame grew. What we do   know is that the high school sweethearts married  in 2006 and have been going strong ever since. The Grand Forks, North Dakota native actor's wife,  Catherine, is an American producer and writer. Catherine has gone on to make a name  for herself in the entertainment   industry as a producer. She's produced films like  the 2017 short movie 'TreeHouse Time Machine'   and even worked as the writer  of the film 'Employee 665'. After working at Comedy Central as a  development intern and the University of   Florida as its financial teaching assistant, she  finally partnered up with her hubby at AllyCat   Entertainment - a production company that was  founded by Alan himself. Even though she is the   wife of a famous celebrity, she's still been  able to keep her personal life pretty private. In 2012, they welcomed their first  son, Calem. Their second son, Edan,   joined their family two years later, and then they  welcomed another boy, Amory, just one year later. With a fast-growing family, the couple remained   determined to be the best parents but  also the best partners to each other.   For their 15-year wedding anniversary,  Alan commemorated their special day with   a lengthy and emotional Instagram post that  gave a little insight into their marriage. He captioned, "15 years ago today two kids got  married. They had no idea what splendid and   terrible things lie ahead of them when they made  that vow to remain each other's partner in life,   come what may. Despite the precarious highs and  suffocating lows, they're still holding hands," He also admitted that he and his wife faced  their fair share of struggles during their time   together, sharing that they "had to wonder how  they would survive till the end of the month,"   but that there were also times when  "they wondered how things got so good." He ended his post with,   "Happy 15 years @catritchson – I don't  deserve you and the memories we make." "The suffocating lows" Alan mentioned in his post   might have been referring to his wife's  previous struggle with addiction to alcohol   and the difficult journey to sobriety she's  been on for the past few years to stay sober. Catherine has been open about her battle  with sobriety and updates her Instagram   every year to mark another year of sobriety  for herself. She's been sober since 2018,   and since then, she even counsels  others who want to live a life free   of alcohol and encourages them not to be  intimidated by society's drinking culture. Throughout her journey, Alan has been  there for her and never left her side,   no matter how difficult things  got or how impossible they seemed.   He stood by her because he knew that she  needed the support to get through it. Most importantly, the couple has been open  to sharing their journey with the world   and their fans because they know  how important it is to let other   people who are going through the same  thing know that they aren't alone. In January of 2022, Catherine and their kids  were involved in a car accident after their   truck was rear-ended at a stop sign by another  car, going 45 miles per hour. Thankfully,   no one was hurt in the incident, but Alan took to  Instagram to share the news with his followers. He expressed his gratitude for his family's safety  and opened up about the terrifying car accident.   He shared a picture of the car and captioned  it, "No serious injuries in either vehicle,   thank God. These unexpected moments can  disrupt the lives of everyone involved,   but health is something many of us take  for granted. Glad everyone walked away,   and my thoughts are with the other passengers.  But Good lord the truck didn't budge." There's no doubt that their love and respect for  one another only grew stronger through it all.   In February of 2022, Catherine was by her  husband's side for the premiere of his new   Amazon Prime show, Reacher, in LA. Before  heading into the theater for the screening,   Alan gave a sweet kiss to his wife, and then  the pair went on to pose for photographers. She beamed with pride and couldn't  contain her excitement for Alan.   Catherine also gushed over her husband on  Instagram to share her pride with the world.   She explained that after Alan got the big call  that announced that he got the part as Reacher,   he looked "as if he had seen a  ghost," and his eyes began to well up. She gushed in the caption, "I hope you love  this series as much as Alan loved making it.   Because my goodness did he  put his all into making it." In "Reacher," Ritchson plays a reimagined  version of Jack Reacher, a character who   is known for his strong, 6'5 ft, 250-pound  appearance, formerly portrayed by Tom Cruise.  After watching the show, fans all thought  that Alan was born to play the character of   Jack Reacher because he did such a great job  in the series. Not only did he act the part,   but he looked the part too. Alan and his family have been riding high on  the success of Reacher, and we can't blame them.   They've continued to share their  joy on social media with snippets   of their family life with their followers.   But out of all the adventures they've shared,  the best part must have been starting a family. There's no doubt that Alan is a rising star  in Hollywood; with the success of the first   season of Reacher and the new season coming in  the future, we're pretty sure we're going to   be seeing a lot more of his face … and  of course his very muscular physique. But it's not just his looks that  fans have fallen in love with;   it's his gentle nature, his unmoving  dedication to his wife and kids,   and of course, the kindness that he shares with  anyone that crosses his path. We're so happy for   Alan and his success, and we only wish him  the best for his very bright future ahead. Thanks for watching our video, Juicers! 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Keywords: hollywood, hollywood celebrity news, hollywood romance, romance, love story, stories about celebrities, Alan Ritchson, Catherine Ritchson, Jack Reacher, American Idol, Fired Up!, Smallville, Black Mirror, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of Shadows, love, marriage, Tom Cruise, alan ritchson reacher, alan ritchson interview, alan ritchson wife, alan ritchson workout, alan ritchson 2022, catherine ritchson children
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Length: 9min 22sec (562 seconds)
Published: Mon Jul 18 2022
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