Audra McDonald is an acclaimed actress who’s won six Tony awards. She recently appeared the Tony Awards 2025, and her fans are curious to know more about her. So, who is Audra McDonald’s husband and what he does for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about McDonald’s partner, his job, and their kids.
Who is Audra McDonald married to?
Audra McDonald’s husband is Will Swenson.
McDonald and Swensin made their red carpet debut in 2009 at the American Theatre Wing’s Spring Gala and got engaged in January 2012. In October of the same year, the couple tied the knot at their home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, and have been going strong since then. (via PEOPLE).
What does Will Swenson do for a living?
Similar to his wife, Will Swenson is an actor and singer.
Born on October 26, 1972, Swenson hails from Provo, Utah. He pursued his education at Brigham Young University. Further, he became a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Following his graduation, Swenson performed at Beauty and The Beast Live: On Stage and the Hoop Dee Doo Review. Swenson also performed on Broadway in musicals like Brooklyn, Lestat, 110 in the Shade, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and Les Misérables, among others.
He has also appeared in films like The Singles Ward, The R.M., Sons of Provo, The Singles 2nd Ward, and many others. For Sons of Provo, he also worked as the executive producer. On the other hand, Swenson’s television credits Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Bite, and First Kill.
Here’s how many kids Audra McDonald and Will Swenson have
Audra McDonald and Will Swenson are proud parents to one kid.
On October 19, 2016, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl whom they named Sally James. McDonald is also a stepmother to Swenson’s two sons, Bridger and Sawyer, from his first marriage to Amy Westerby. In addition, she shares a daughter named Zoe Madeline Donovan with her former husband, Peter Donovan.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.
