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John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer | Source: Shutterstock
John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer | Source: Shutterstock

John Leguizamo's Wife Justine Maurer: A Glimpse inside Their Private Life

Naomi Wanjala
Nov 30, 2022
03:15 A.M.

John Leguizamo's wife, Justine Maurer, has been a strong pillar in the actor's success. Although Maurer lives a private life, she often accompanies her husband to high-profile events.

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The couple met in the 90s and dated for five years before exchanging views in 2003. In an interview, Maurer's husband stated that open communication is the key to their successful marriage.

Maurer, who is Jewish, is Leguizamo's second wife. The actor was previously married but divorced after two years. The couple shares two kids who have both ventured into acting.

John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer at The New York Marriott Marquis on March 16, 2013, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer at The New York Marriott Marquis on March 16, 2013, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Justine Maurer, a Mother of 2 and Wife of John Leguizamo

Maurer was born on May 8, 1968, in the USA and is known for being a production assistant for the 1994 action film "The Shadow." Maurer and Leguizamo married on June 28, 2003; they live in Manhattan with their two children.

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In an interview with ABC news, Maurer's husband talked about his role in the movie "The Counselor" and revealed that sometimes he uses his Sid the sloth voice at home, which turns on his wife.

Maurer and her family live a happy and comfortable life. They have two homes: a beach house, a village townhouse, and two dogs. Having been married for 19 years, Maurer's husband said marriage is more than a document and a ceremony.

John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer, at the official opening of "Sexaholix...a love story" in New York City on December 2, 2001. | Source: Getty Images

John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer, at the official opening of "Sexaholix...a love story" in New York City on December 2, 2001. | Source: Getty Images

According to him, a marital union is a saintly commitment that people need to find ways to make things work and fight to stay together. He added that it takes both parties to make a marriage successful.

Maurer likes to hang out with her daughter, as this is seen on Allegra's Instagram; she frequently posts photos of her and her mom.

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Maurer and Leguizamo first met during the set of the 1993 drama film "Carlito's Way." She was in the costume department while her husband played Benny Blanco.

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In one of his movie roles, Maurer's husband was married to a Jewish woman; the actor revealed that it was a weird coincidence since, in real life, his wife is Jewish. He stated that he enjoyed the role and found it easy to relate to many things.

Besides being in the entertainment industry, Maurer and her husband understand the challenges that come with their profession. The couple has learned to strengthen their relationship by communicating openly and freely.

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Besides being in the spotlight, Maurer likes to live a low-key life, she has an Instagram page, but it's set to private. She only shares her posts with a small online community of 456 followers.

John Leguizamo's wife has been instrumental in the actor's successful career. She is a supportive wife and has repeatedly been spotted accompanying her husband in red-carpet events.

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Looks Like Justine Maurer Is Close to Her Daughter

Maurer has a special bond with her daughter Allegra Leguizamo, born on October 23, 1999, in Manhattan, Newyork. Allegra has followed in her father's footsteps and already has acting credits on IMDb.

The 21-year-old is an actress known for the 2009 adventure-comedy films "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" and "Ice Age: Continental Drift." The two films featured many Hollywood stars, including Nicki Minaj and Peter Dinklage.

Maurer likes to hang out with her daughter, as this is seen on Allegra's Instagram; she frequently posts photos of her and her mom.

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Maurer and her husband welcomed their second child Lucas Leguizamo on December 5, 2000, in Manhattan, New York City. Just like his father and sister, Lucas is also an upcoming actor.

Justine Maurer Is the 2nd Wife of John Leguizamo, but Who Is the First?

Yelba Osorio, born on September 13, 1968, was Leguizamo's first wife. The two tied the knot in 1994, but the union was short-lived. The couple called it quits in 1996 after being married for two years.

Osorio is also an actress known for the movie, "Carlito's Way," the 1997 classic comedy film "The Pest," and "Shut Up and Kiss Me," which premiered in 2004.

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