Charlie Day and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, have been married for nearly two decades, which has sparked curiosity about their long-term connection. He is a well-known writer and actor recognized for his performance as Charlie Kelly in the dark comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. While his entertainment career continues to remain in the spotlight, many have also become intrigued by his personal life. So, here’s all you need to know about Day’s wife, her job, and their relationship timeline.
Who is Charlie Day’s wife?
Day is married to Mary Elizabeth Ellis.
The pair exchanged vows in New Orleans in March 2006. Their relationship has extended professionally, with the duo collaborating on an episode of Reno 911!. During The Kelly Clarkson Show, Day detailed their experience of auditioning together for the role of “inbred twins” for the show. He said, “We auditioned together for an episode of Reno 911! and they used to do improv auditions. So Mary Elizabeth and I went into the audition and told them we were brother and sister, and then we started making out during the audition. They were like ‘Oh my god! We have to cast them.'” Before marriage, they became co-stars in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In 2011, they welcomed a son named Russell Wallace.
What does Mary Elizabeth Ellis do for a living?
She is an actress.
Ellis hails from Mississippi. She attended Southern Methodist University and made her acting debut in 2004 in an episode of the American sitcom Cracking Up. Before joining the entertainment industry, she worked odd jobs to earn a living, including hostessing at an Olive Garden and catering at a Jewish Cultural Center in LA. Her rise to fame came with her role as The Waitress in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Since then, she has appeared in several TV projects, including New Girl, Santa Clarita Diet, NBC’s Perfect Couples, and The Grinder. In movies, she recently appeared as Olivia in the Dwayne Johnson-led Red One.
Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis’ relationship explained
In 2001, Day and Ellis met at a bar. He approached her after beating his friend in an arm-wrestling competition. During a conversation on Hot Ones, Day described how he met his wife. He said, “[He was] One of my skinniest, weakest friends. And I was able to beat him in an arm-wrestling competition. We arm-wrestled and I won, and I met my wife.”
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
