Heather Helm Became Matthew Lillard's Wife over 2 Decades Ago

Heather Helm is famous for being Matthew Lillard's wife. Besides enjoying the privileges of fame, the mom of three is also a licensed realtor and philanthropist.

Heather Helm and Matthew Lillard tied the knot on August 26, 2000, and have been together for over two decades. The couple welcomed their first child two years after they exchanged wedding vows.

The couple's love story began when the two met at a party in the late 90s. The actor was infatuated with his wife's beauty and invited himself to her friend's wedding so he could see and talk to her.

Facts about Matthew Lillard's Wife, Heather Helm

Born and raised in the Glendale/La Cañada area, Heather is a South California native. She attended La Cañada High School and reportedly loves cities with breathtaking architecture, unbeatable food, and rich history. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California and later landed a job as Disney's director of Special Event Marketing.

There, she acquired valuable business insights and gained experiences and skills that she still utilizes. Because of her passion for interior design, Heather built a firm called Portera, which imports antique Spanish doors.

In 2009, Heather ventured into real estate full-time. In addition to her love for interior design, the mom of three likes to help her clients find and create homes they love. She specializes in luxurious properties but also sells homes from all price ranges.

Heather has a strong work ethic. She treats clients with honesty, empathy, and a positive attitude because most of her customers come from referrals. The realtor also has friends who have become clients. In August 2023, Heather revealed on her Instagram page that she sold off a home for her pals.

"When you sell your friends/neighbors/clients beautiful home…," she wrote while congratulating Julie Decastro and Frankie Stills. "We will miss you but can't wait to see the amazing new place in Atlanta!" she captioned her post alongside a picture of the duo who posed in the backyard of their now former home.

Besides getting lots of great reviews from clients, Heather has earned outstanding awards, having been once ranked among Southern California's top 1% of realtors.

In his post, the nominated actor confessed his love for Heather Helm and called her his best friend.

The well-known spouse of the Hollywood star likes to spend time with her family or participate in volunteering activities in her community. Some nonprofit organizations she works for include Pasadena Children's Guild, Five Acres, and Circle of Friends.

Heather Helm Is a Proud Mom of 3

Heather and Matthew have three kids together: their eldest daughter is Addison, their middle child is Macey, and their only son is Liam. Macey made her first public appearance when she joined her dad at the premiere of "He's All That" in Hollywood, California.

In June 2023, she graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a private all-girls Catholic high school, and her mom said, "So proud of you, Ace!" Heather wrote in her caption. She congratulated her daughter on the milestone and thanked the institution alongside the pictures from the ceremony, which the father of her kids also attended.

Heather also shared a picture of her daughter Macey, revealing where she would go to college. The snapshot showed that her child would study acting at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennslyvania. Meanwhile, her other child, Addison, celebrated her 21st birthday in June 2023.

Heather paid a heartfelt tribute to her on Instagram alongside throwback photos from her childhood, including some showing her as a young adult. She called her firstborn an "incredible human," adding she is an artist, activist, and "everyone's ray of sunshine," the doting parent penned.

Although personal details about her family and kids remain private, the mom of three occasionally shares photos of her children on social media. On National Daughters Day, she posted her daughters' photos on Instagram and wrote a sweet message:

"I guess #NationalDaughtersDay is a thing. Love these two fruit loops who keep me on my toes."

Macey is pretty talented with her fingers, as she gifted her mom a hand-stitched sweater that she wore on Valentine's Day. Addison is her eldest daughter pursuing a drama and visual arts major at UCLA. Her son Liam became interested in real estate at a young age.

Inside Matthew Lillard and Wife's Relationship Now

Even after being together for two decades, Heather and Matthew's romance has strengthened. On their 20th anniversary, he posted throwback photos of how they met, their wedding day, and their transition through the years. In his post, the nominated actor confessed his love for Heather and called her his best friend.

Heather and Matthew have been married for 23 years. She commemorated their special day on Instagram in August 2023, writing, "London, 1999. Missing you on our anniversary, @matthewlillard… It's always better when we're together." The blonde beauty shared a throwback picture of her and her beloved spouse locking lips.

Matthew, who starred in the romantic movie, "She's All That," alongside Freddie Prinze Jr., Paul Walker, and Gabriel Union, also marked the occasion on his Instagram account.

The father of three posted a photo of the happy couple sitting on a boat at sea as Heather wrapped her arms around him. The movie star captioned his post, "23 years has gone so quickly. I would happily do every beat all over again. I love you, every single bit of you."

When Matthew's wife celebrated her 50th birthday, she posted a photo of her kissing her husband with the caption, "Today I turned 50, and I'm feeling very grateful!"

On the other hand, Matthew Lillard celebrated his wife by posting a sweet message on his Instagram, stating that Heather makes him feel like he's the luckiest man.

Heather and her husband celebrate Valentine's Day every year by giving sweet tributes to each other and honoring how far they've come as a couple. According to Lillard, the mom of three has been his greatest blessing.