Leah Delaney is a karate teacher but came into the light as the wife of ‘Deadpool 2’ star Rob Delaney. Her husband first started getting attention through Twitter, where the actor started sharing comedic posts in 2009. In May 2012, Rob also won Funniest Person on Twitter Award, making him the first comedian to win the accolade.
Along with the professional successes, Delaney is leading a blissful marital relationship with his wife Leah too. But, the couple has kept most part of their love life private.
Therefore, in this article, let us try to find out everything about Rob Delaney’s wife Leah Delaney!
Where is Rob Delaney’s wife Leah Delaney From?
Though it is widely perceived in the media that Leah was born in London, that’s completely untrue. She was rather born in the United States which was disclosed by her husband in a lengthy Facebook post back in 2017. He wrote,
“We happen to live in London for my job. Ain’t nothing wrong with London, it’s a wonderful city, but we did not plan to live here forever as our extended families and lifelong friends are in the United States. We loved where we lived in Los Angeles before we came here.”
Rob added,
“It was a good job that brought us to the UK; we did not flee the US as we were very happy there. But now we can’t move back. To the country my wife and I were born and grew up in, the country where 2 of our 3 sons were born. We can’t move back because we’re 5 people and wherever 5 people gather, there you will find at least one preexisting condition.”
However, Delaney has remained tight-lipped when it comes to her family details. As for her academics, the celebrity spouse reportedly earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
In the meantime, Leah’s husband was born on 19th Jan 1977, in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, graduating with a degree in musical theater in 1999.
What Does Rob Delaney’s Wife Leah Delaney Do For a Living?
Rob Delaney’s wife is a teacher by profession. However, it is unclear whether Leah still holds the job or not. Other than that, there is nothing more known about Leah’s professional endeavors.
On the other hand, Leah’s husband Rob is a successful actor who has become part of a number of big hit movies over the years. He has appeared in films like Deadpool 2, starring Terry Crews, the Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, and more. He will also appear in the upcoming movie Mission: Impossible 7. His other upcoming projects include The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and Argylle.
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Similarly, Delaney has worked in a number of TV shows, especially his role as Rob Norris on Catastrophe brought him huge attention. He appeared on the show from 2015 to 2019. Besides, Rob appeared in four TV projects, Action Team, Trust, Danger, Bitz & Bob in 2018.
In 2022, Delaney’s husband also appeared in three TV shows including Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Big Nate, and The Man Who Fell to Earth.
When did Leah Delaney and Rob Delaney First Meet? Their Secret Wedding
The couple first came across each other while volunteering at a camp for adults and children suffering from cerebral palsy and Down’s syndrome. Although the precise date of their first meeting isn’t disclosed to the media, sources say that the duo dated for a few years before they tied the knot.
Similarly, the same case goes for their wedding as the couple has never disclosed when exactly they exchanged their vows. Although the enduring couple prefers to keep their marriage private, looking at their support and love for each other, it is safe to say, the two are leading quite a happy relationship.
Additionally, Leah is a supportive wife who always stood by her husband’s side and helped him to overcome his drug and alcohol addiction. He has been sober since 2002. Celebrating his 17th year of sobriety, the actor shared a post on Facebook and wrote,
“As of today I’ve been sobver 17 years. 17 years ago I was in jail in a wheelchair. Today I’m not.”
Leah Delaney is the Mother of Four Children: One of Them Died of a Brain Tumor
Leah and her spouse Rob have kept the details of their children away from the media. According to a Facebook post, Rob’s wife Leah gave birth to their two kids in the United States.
But, at the time of her third pregnancy, Leah was in London and the couple welcomed their third child, a son Henry in 2016, at the United Kingdom National Health Service.
However, shortly after the birth, the baby was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After persistent vomiting and weight loss, doctors performed surgery to remove the tumor from Henry’s brain. Later on, the couple did a lot of treatments but despite all the attempts, cancer returned during the autumn of 2017 and took the life of the baby in Jan 2018.
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A month after the baby’s tragic death, the actor took to Facebook to announce the devastating news with a lengthy emotional status. He wrote,
“My wife and Henry’s older brothers and I are devastated of course. Henry was a joy. He was smart, funny, and mischievous and we had so many wonderful adventures together, particularly after he’d moved home following fifteen months living in hospitals.”
The post continued,
“His tumor and surgery left him with significant physical disabilities, but he quickly learned sign language and developed his own method of getting from A to B shuffling on his beautiful little bum. His drive to live and to love and to connect was profound.”
Fourth Child of The Couple
Eight months after Henry’s passing, Leah and her husband Rob became parents for the fourth time when they welcomed a son in August 2018. Although the Delaney brothers never met, they hold a special connection as Henry was the first person whom his parents told about his upcoming arrival. Apparently, the proud parents had announced they were expecting their fourth child together in June 2018.
Talking about the relationship between their sons, the actor told The Sunday Times Magazine,
“It’s sort of like they touch each other a little bit, but they almost exist in separate lanes. Having another child in no way, shape or form eases the grief of Henry dying.”
Leah Delaney’s Net Worth
Leah has earned quite a good fortune. Her net worth is $500,000 as of 2023. On the other hand, her husband Rob has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned such a good amount of money from his decent acting career.
Where Does The Couple Reside?
The duo previously owned a house in Los Angeles. As of now, they mainly live in London. Reports say, the actor also loves to live in Hollywood in a tiny flat without having his own car. He lives a simple life there. In an interview with Mirror, the actor said He spends his leisure time, reading, running, and playing with his kids.
He said,
“I read, I run, I play with the kids, I make big bowls of popcorn. I just did my first complex Lego. I do jigsaw puzzles with my wife, and we read the same book and read aloud to each other.”
Other Quick Facts About Leah Delaney
- Her nationality is American.
- Is of White ethnicity.
- Leah is reportedly one year younger than her life partner.
