June Diane Raphael's Husband: The Actress Jokes She Has Been with Paul Scheer for 'Too Long'

June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer have been married for over a decade, worked together, had two children, and were by each other's side when the actress suffered from postpartum depression. While speaking about their long marriage, she joked that they had been together for "too long."

June Diane Raphael is a screenwriter, comedian, actress, and co-host with extensive projects. These projects include parts in "Unfinished Business" and "Year One," as well as co-writing "Ass Backwards."

She and her husband, Paul Scheer, a successful actor among other professions, co-host the "How Did This Get Made?" podcast along with Jason Mantzoukas.

June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer's Marriage

Raphael and Scheer married on October 10, 2009, and have two children. While discussing marriage, the actress claimed she is happier being officially wed than when she was single. The actress expressed:

"I'm happy to be married I have no desire to be single—I really don't."

She claimed to look back at her twenties as a time full of making the wrong decisions. The couple had met in 2004 at Manhattan's Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Raphael has also jokingly stated that she and her husband have been together "too long," adding that the pandemic automatically adds five years to one's marriage. Speaking about their careers, the actress said:

"Someone's always up, and someone's down. So someone's found out amazing news and got the job they wanted, and someone's devastated, so we're never quite on the same emotional wavelength in terms of our careers, but, in many ways, that's great because you have someone who's usually always happy in the house pulling someone up."

About Paul Scheer's Career and Personal Life

Beyond podcasting and acting, Scheer is also a comedian, producer, and director. His career began picking up when he started making short films with Jason Woliner, Aziz Ansari, and Rob Huebel. The show "Human Giant" was born and propelled him into the limelight.

The actor has also taken on roles in "Fresh Off the Boat," Black Monday, and "Veep," starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. He also partially created and played the main character in "Comedy Giant," an MTV series.

He is well-known for playing Andre Nowzick in "The League."Outside of work, he is a fan of transcendental meditation and a father to two boys with Raphael.

June Diane Raphael's Kids, Parenting, and Postpartum Depression

Scheer and Raphael's first child was born in 2014, and they named Gus. After the actress gave birth and following her mother's death, she began suffering from postpartum depression. In an essay on the topic, she wrote:

"One thing I know is my mother suffered from postpartum depression after she had me. She told me, so I know. I know this for sure. The way she described it, for three months she felt gray—and then one day, in our kitchen, she bent down to adjust her shoe, and when she got back up…the gray had lifted. Just like that. It was gone."

Gus was followed by the birth of their second child, Sam, in 2020, with the two joking: "We are so excited to welcome our new baby©. He's© available for all endorsements and sponsorships."

Raphael spoke about her approach to parenting, stating that she is open with her children and that they have ongoing conversations about gender fluidity. She stated:

"I always say I have two boys until they tell me otherwise. I'm not committed to their gender."

The mother also said that she and her sons speak about kindness, vulnerability, and the softer aspects of being human, as she noted that boys are not encouraged to tap into these gentle parts of themselves.

June Diane Raphael's Heartwarming Instagram Moments with Her Husband, Paul Scheer

Raphael has shared multiple Instagram pictures of her and her husband. In one image, her husband was her poorly painted nails, and her husband was attempting to paint them. In the description, she wrote:

"The worst part is that he tried."

She also shared a post of them dressed up and attending a Vanity Fair party and a photo of them in matching pajamas with the caption, "We ready." The actress also posted an image of her husband, who was celebrating his birthday, and their dog, Meatball, sleeping beside one another.

In the caption, she wrote, "I have a sick obsession with both of these men. Happy birthday to the one who I could legally marry. ❤️" The comment section was full of love, hearts, and positive comments, with many wishing the husband and dad a Happy Birthday.