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Gabriel Macht and Jacinda Barrett | Source: Getty Images
Gabriel Macht and Jacinda Barrett | Source: Getty Images

Gabriel Macht's Wife Also Appeared in 'Suits' – All We Know About ​​Jacinda Barrett

Milla Sigaba
Jan 11, 2023
04:15 P.M.

Gabriel Macht's wife, ​​Jacinda Barrett, is the other half of an acting power couple and is known for films such as "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." Over the years, the actress has achieved success in Hollywood despite her unusual start to acting.

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While both actors had a few acting credits to their name when they met, they were still only beginning to cement themselves in Hollywood. Macht was eight when he landed his first role before working with Mandy Moore and Diane Keaton.

He shot to fame after playing Harvey Specter on "Suits," a successful lawyer with a handful of love interests as the series spanned over multiple years. However, off-screen, Macht proved he was a one-woman man as he and Barrett have celebrated nearly 20 years of marriage.

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Gabriel Macht's Wife Is a Famous Actress Who Also Appeared in 'Suits'

Born in the early '70s, Barrett is one of a few Hollywood actors who kickstarted their acting careers in reality TV after appearing in "The Real World: London," which aired in 1995. Barrett landed her first gig on the silver screen in 1997 when she joined the cast of "Campfire Tales."

Over the years, the Australian native snagged roles in an array of projects, including the Canadian superhero series "NightMan," "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," and "Millennium."

In 2006, Barrett played a character called Kim in "The Last Kiss" and received critical praise for her challenging role. While speaking about Barrett's performance, film critic A.O. Scott said:

"Ms. Barrett is a glowing, lovely presence, giving full voice to the rage, humiliation, and hurt."

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After working with the likes of Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," Barrett shared the screen with her husband in 2012 when she was cast for a guest appearance on "Suits."

She played a former lawyer-turned-jury consultant hired to work on a complex case with Macht as the pair shared a romance on and off the screen.

Gabriel Macht Has Been in Love with Jacinda Barrett for More than Two Decades

After crossing paths in 2000, Macht and Barrett have celebrated 19 years of marriage after tying the knot in 2004. In 2018, Macht took to social media to share a picture of the lovebirds from their special day in honor of their 14th anniversary.

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"You are my spiritual partner forever," he wrote as Barrett wore her hair in a low bun and added a white flower as a finishing touch. The following year, the couple proved they were still very much in love after 15 years of marriage.

Although Macht shot to stardom for his role in "Suits" co-starring Megan Markle and Katherine Heigl, the actor revealed in 2019 that he was ready to bid the show farewell. He was proud of his work on the series and was prepared to focus more of his time on his family. Macht shared:

"I feel I've put some creative good into the world, and now I want to put some creative heart, more focus, and energy into [being with] my wife and my family. And explore some other interests that I might have."

Jacinda and Gabriel Raise Two Adorable Children Together

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Barrett and Macht became parents for the first time in 2007 after their representatives confirmed they were expecting a baby. On Monday, August 20, the couple welcomed their daughter, Satine Anais Geraldine, in Los Angeles.

After giving birth, Barrett revealed that she was spending some time in the gym to drop a few pounds of stubborn baby weight but also found that looking after her daughter helped. As for her favorite part of motherhood, it was as simple as seeing her daughter smile. Barrett revealed:

"It's amazing. Just seeing her every day, you know. … She's just started smiling, and it's just the simplest thing, a smile."

In 2014, the Barrett-Macht family grew after Barrett gave birth to their son, Luca. "The family is over the moon," their rep told People magazine.

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