Pete Holmes and Wife Valerie Chaney Have Been Married for 5 Years Already

Valerie Chaney is Pete Holmes' wife. The pair have an amazing love story and a beautiful family. While Pete has a demanding career, he knows how to balance work and personal life.

Pete was born in Lexington, Massachusetts, and is an actor, writer, and producer. He has been married to his wife, Chaney, since 2017. In the comedy/drama series "Crashing," Pete plays a struggling stand-up comedian going through a divorce after finding out his wife cheated on him, and in the process, he ends up crashing on people's couches.

But in real life, Pete has a flourishing marriage; he is a devoted husband and a loving father. While Pete has been in the spotlight for many years, he rarely shares details about his marriage, but his wife does. Here is what we know about Pete Holmes' wife.

Pete Planned and Executed a Hot-Air Balloon Marriage Proposal

When Pete and Chaney were still dating, she mentioned to him how she always wished to ride in a hot-air balloon, and he kept that in mind. When Pete planned to propose to Chaney, he wanted the proposal to be extra special.

So he took Chaney to Santa Barbara for a hot-air balloon experience with a ring in his pocket. The plan was exceptional, but the comedian didn't consider that he would confess his love to Chaney in a hot-air balloon with the balloon operator in the midst.

While Chaney keeps her followers updated with her lifestyle, she also uses the platform to inspire people, especially those in relationships.

In an interview, Pete narrated how the man made him uncomfortable as he kept feeling the heat of his breath. Aside from that, he said the man kept mentioning the word "gay" in everything they came across. Speaking to Los Angeles Times, he said:

"I don't know this man. This is the most romantic day of my life, and he's like, 'That's Janet Jackson's ranch. Gay.'"

The proposal eventually took an odd turn; the balloon operator's off-putting manner made Pete more nervous, and in the long run, he didn't propose as he had planned but still proceeded with his mission. Without wasting any time, he took out the ring from his pocket and told Chaney that he would be honored if she accepted to be his wife.

It was an emotional moment for Chaney, and as she thought about how sweet the proposal was, the Pilot responded, "A lot of girls say no." What stood out was the couple's reaction; instead of getting upset, Chaney thought the comment was funny.

Pete Once Shared What Had Changed After Their Wedding

In an interview, Pete spoke about marriage and admitted that although being a married man felt different, nothing had changed. The comedian then joked and said that what had changed for them was that, as a married couple, they would visit each other at the hospital.

Pete said being married felt amazing, and he recalled calling his friend after he had proposed to Chaney to ask why it felt so good. When Pete Married Chaney, he said being with her brought him a lot of happiness, and he felt more light and love in the house.

Pete Loves to Joke about Love and Marriage in Interviews

Pete and his wife Chaney dated for some years before tying the knot. During an interview, Pete was asked if their relationship had changed since he married Chaney. The comedian didn't respond to the question directly; however, he talked about looking out for love transfers in a relationship.

He explained what he meant. Addressing people in a relationship, Pete said when their partner tells them they love them, they must make sure they mean it. He warned:

"When someone says I love you, you got to make sure they mean you because I think a lot of time we are all victims to what I call love transfers."

The comedian then gave an example of how couples relate, especially when one party is hungry. He described a scenario where a person is hungry, and his blood sugar drops. So the person decides to call and order a pizza, and at that moment, they feel excited, especially when they get a response that the order has been successful.

After hanging up the phone, the person turns to his wife and tells her how much he loves her. According to Pete, he refers to that as a love transfer because, in reality, the person loves pizza.

Pete Rarely Posts about his Family on Social Media but His Wife Is Very Active

Even though Pete has been in the spotlight, he rarely posts about his family on social media; most posts are work-related. However, Pete Holmes' wife is an active Instagram user with a significant number of followers; as of this writing, she has 10.9K followers.

On her social media page, Chaney frequently shares posts about her family. While Chaney keeps her followers updated with her lifestyle, she also uses the platform to inspire people, especially those in relationships.

In 2022, when the couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, Chaney organized and Q&A session to talk about relationships and inspire people.

Pete and Chaney Have a Daughter Together

Pete and Chaney welcomed their first child together in 2018. The two are great parents to their daughter Lila, and they share a strong bond with her, as seen from Chaney's social media posts. The couple has an incredible relationship, and even though Pete has a demanding career, he is committed to taking care of his family.

Pete has worked with successful actors like George Basil and Keith Robinson, who co-starred with Idris Elba and Regina King in the 2007 comedy/romance film, "This Christmas."