Who Is Jessy Hodges? Beck Bennett's Wife and the Mother of His Child Is Also an Actress

Comedian Beck Bennett's wife, Jessy Hodges, is a well-known personality in Hollywood, partly because of her mother, who established herself as an iconic figure from one of the classic horror films.

Beck Bennett is a comedian best known for portraying former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on "Saturday Night Live," an NBC sketch comedy show. After being on the show for nearly a decade, he announced his departure from "SNL" in 2021.

Bennett's decision to step away from the TV program appeared to be part of his journey to becoming a father, as his wife, Jessy Hodges, recently gave birth to their newest family member.

Beck Bennett's Wife Is a Popular TV Actress

Hodges, born on August 8, 1986, is an actress, producer, and writer. Jessy, who has 36 acting credits to her name, rose to prominence in her roles in the TV series "Barry," "Indebted," and "PEN15."

The multi-hyphenate has two short films to her credit for producing and writing. She is the executive producer of "Games for Girls" and the producer and writer of the short film "The Sundowners."

Hodges studied drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She seems to inherit her passion for acting from her mother, actress Ellen Sandweiss, best known as Cheryl Williams, in the classic horror movie "The Evil Dead" franchise.

Beck Bennett and Jessy Hodges Have Been Together for More than a Decade

In 2011, Hodges and Bennett went on their first date together, and it was an experience that the talented actress will never forget. Hodges revealed on Instagram that Beckett had forgotten to bring an essential item with him:

"9 years ago today, Beck forgot his wallet on our first date and I will never stop celebrating that."

While the couple had been dating for a long time, they only made their relationship public in May 2016. Little was known about when the pair got engaged, but Bennett revealed details about his bachelor weekend in 2018.

Bennett stated that he was lucky to marry the love of his life.

He wrote on Instagram that he and his best friends had a fun weekend in Austin, Texas, where they floated down rivers, swam in mineral springs, and ate the best porch food: fried chicken, barbecue, pizza, and queso.

Bennett added that they ended the two-day bachelor party with a fun performance at a local bar in Austin. He showed off a printed shirt, a scarf, and shoes from that weekend.

The couple shared a special bond, and many admired their sweet relationship. Bennett gushed about Hodges being the best and most beautiful dancer he knew on her birthday before their wedding day.

In August 2018, the pair married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in front of their family and friends. Bennett shared four photos of their special day on Instagram.

In the first photo, Bennett donned a blue three-piece suit, and Hodges wore a peach-colored dress with embroidered flowers all over it. As part of the Jewish tradition, the comedian stomped a glass in another snap.

After the wedding, they kissed and walked together through the lush green landscape. Bennett stated that he was lucky to marry the love of his life.

Jessy Hodges and Beck Bennett Recently Became Parents for the First Time

On March 11, 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, with Hodges sharing three photos on Instagram, from when she was pregnant to the first time she held their baby.

"I used to be pregnant, but then I had a baby," Hodges captioned her post. In one of the pictures, Beck Bennett stood behind his wife, who held their newborn child and sat in a wheelchair.

The pair never shared any details about Hodges' pregnancy on social media before their child's birth. They never revealed the child's name and identity in public as well.

The news that the couple's child had been born came after Bennett announced that he would leave "SNL" in September 2021 after working as a cast member for eight years.

While not much is known about the next career move he will make in the entertainment industry, Bennett seems to have settled into fatherhood since the arrival of his first child.