Paul Giamatti's Former Wife Elizabeth Is Grounded & It Attracted Him to Her

Paul Giamatti's wife, Elizabeth Giamatti, is also in the entertainment industry, working behind the scenes. Although she had a different personality from her husband, Paul fell in love with her because of her good heart and character.

Paul Giamatti has been in show business for over two decades, starring in several films and television shows, including "American Splendor," "Sideways," and "Barney's Version."

Behind his success is his wife since 1997, Elizabeth Giamatti, a star in her own right. Elizabeth works in the same industry as a producer and director.

Elizabeth Giamatti Does Not Celebrate Christmas

Born Elizabeth Ora Cohen on September 20, 1962, she grew up in a family of professionals in different fields. Her father, Daniel B. Cohen, was a pilot, born and raised in Bensonhurst and Palestine.

Elizabeth received her education at Brown University and graduated with an MFA degree in cinema studies from New York University.

After studying geology, Daniel built his career at Segal & Co., New York. He was also a pilot who served during Israel's war of independence. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's mother, Fern Cohen, was a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst.

Because Elizabeth is Jewish, she does not celebrate Christmas. This holiday does not mean anything to her husband as well as he is an atheist. Paul said:

"We haven't done Christmas ever. My son knows what Santa Claus is, but I don't know what he's going to make of it this year."

Paul Giamatti's Wife Has Produced Several Films

Elizabeth received her education at Brown University and graduated with an MFA degree in cinema studies from New York University. She later took up MFA in dramaturgy at Yale School of Drama.

In 2019, Paul was spotted with a female friend, looking cozy while enjoying each other's company. The actor was photographed with a brunette mystery woman.

After her studies, she pursued a career as a producer, known for "Pretty Bird," "Cold Souls," "All is Bright," and "A Woman Like Me," which she also directed. "A Woman Like Me" was particularly special and deeply personal to Elizabeth.

While doing the project, her partner and filmmaker, Alex Sichel, passed away, and Elizabeth had to complete the movie as co-director. "Having cancer, especially the way Alex had it, is a full-time job because, as she portrayed in the movie, she left no stone unturned," Elizabeth said.

Paul Giamatti's Wife Is His Opposite

Elizabeth and Paul had different personalities, yet their relationship turned out well until its eventual end. Paul was attracted to his wife because she was grounded and social, whereas he was more introspective. The couple tied the knot on October 13, 1997, at Elizabeth's parents' home.

After the judge, who was previously the bride's grandfather's law clerk, officiated the wedding, Elizabeth took her husband's last name. Four years later, Paul and Elizabeth had their first son, Samuel.

Sadly, Paul and Elizabeth have reportedly been divorced for several years. According to a publicist, their property was transferred to Elizabeth as they ended their marriage several years ago, although the news has yet to be made public.

In 2019, Paul was spotted with a female friend, looking cozy while enjoying each other's company. The actor was photographed with a brunette mystery woman. Unfortunately, no names are associated yet with the actor's special friend.

Quietly ending relationships are common amongst celebrities as they hope to retain privacy in their personal lives. Paul isn't the only celebrity who had an alleged secret divorce.

In 2010, Neve Campbell secretly divorced her second husband, actor John Light, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple met while filming "Investigating Sex" in 2001. They got engaged in 2006 and tied the knot the following year.