Every now and again, a Hollywood hotshot marries someone who is in the same profession, but not necessarily the same league. Such is the case with Chris Noth, and his wife Tara Lynn Wilson. So, who is Tara Lynn Wilson? Here’s everything we know about the Canadian native.
Tara Lynn Wilson is a Canadian actress, business owner, playwright, and former ‘Miss West Virginia’ crown-holder who is married to American actor Chris Noth. The pair, who met when Tara was 20 years old and Chris was 48 years old, have a 27-year age gap and two children between them.
Who is Mrs. Big and how did she meet Chris Noth? What does Tara Lynn Wilson do? Aside from being the woman who stole Mr. Big’s heart, does she hold any other titles, like mother, businesswoman, or beauty queen? This article has all the answers, so be sure to keep reading.
Who Is Tara Lynn Wilson?
Tara Lynn Wilson was born on 18 August 1979, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Little is known about her parents, other than the fact that her mother is African-American and her father hails from the Philippines.
At some point, presumably, when she was in her late teens, Tara decided to move to the United States to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. She attended New York City’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the same academy that educated stars including Robert Redford, Danny DeVito, Paul Rudd, Adam Scott, Anne Hathaway, Adrien Brody, and more.
According to US Magazine, Tara was crowned ‘Miss West Virginia’ in 2000. The next year, in 2001, Tara’s acting career finally began and she made her debut as ‘Tito’s girlfriend’ in a biographical drama called ‘Piñero.’ After that, she appeared in an episode of ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent.’
While the beauty queen was pursuing a career in acting, she was also working behind the bar at an establishment called ‘The Cutting Room.’
How Did Tara Lynn Wilson Meet Chris Noth?
‘The Cutting Room’ was a New York City bar and music lounge co-owned by American actor Chris Noth, who is best known for portraying Mr. Big in ‘Sex And The City’ television show and film franchise. It was here that Chris met Tara, who was his employee. When they met, he was 48 years old and she was 20 years old.
Despite their 27-year age gap, and the possible power dynamic complexity between boss and employee, Tara and Chris began dating soon after meeting.
Over the years, the couple’s relationship progressed and they worked together in various capacities. In 2009, they teamed up to act in ‘Frame of Mind’ together and opened up a tearoom in Ontario called ‘Once Upon a Teacup’ and later opened up a branch by the same name in London.
On 6 April 2012, Tara and Chris became husband and wife. The pair married in Maui, Hawaii, in a private intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends. Chris famously likes to keep to himself, and his wife Tara is the same – the couple values their privacy above all else.
Do Tara Lynn Wilson And Chris Noth Have Children?
Tara and Chris have been co-workers (on more than one occasion!), co-stars, co-owners, and spouses. In January of 2008, before they starred in ‘Frame of Mind’ together, they added ‘co-parents’ to their list of shared titles when they welcomed their son Orion to the world.
When Orion was eight years old, Chris told Who, “My son makes me laugh every day. He’s got a little of my goofball in him. He still loves poop jokes!” and admitted, “I’ve got to stay young for him. He’s a good inspiration to go to the gym.”
In February of 2020, the family of three became a family of four when the happy couple welcomed their second son, Keats, to the Wilson-Noth home in Los Angeles’s Sherman Oaks.
When he announced Keats’s birth via his Instagram page, he captioned the post, “Down from the heavens comes our second son – Keats! ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever.’”