Josh Segarra's Wife Is Brace Rice and They Met at a Birthday Party
Josh Segarra's wife, Brace Rice, is fond of sports and has a fantasy football league. Although she leads a private life, Segarra once revealed that his wife is the Wonder Woman of his family.
Florida-born Josh Segarra is a celebrated actor on television and stage, known for his roles as Billy Cepeda in the show "Sirens" and a villain in CW's "Arrow."
He also starred as Emilio Estefan in the Broadway production "On Your Feet," Boland in Second Stage Theater's "Dogfight," and Mick in the Off-Boradway and Broadway play "Lysistrata Jones." Although he found success as an actor, Segarra is also fulfilled behind the scenes as he lives in marital bliss.
Josh Segarra during the Deadline Contenders Television event at Directors Guild Of America on April 16, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
His wife is supportive of his career and is proud of the extensive work he has done. Segarra is represented by ATA Management and Jackoway.
Josh Segarra Met His Wife at a Birthday Party
Segarra first met his wife, Brace Rice, at a birthday party where he asked her out for a drink. Since she only had time in the afternoon, he suggested they have lunch together. Meanwhile, she opted to take a spin class he taught before having lunch with him. He narrated:
"[Rice thought], 'If he shows up playing musical theater tunes, wearing a full spandex suit, I am not going to lunch after.' And I thought, 'If this girl comes and dies, she can't even make it 15 minutes, I'm not going to lunch.'"
Brace Rice and Josh Segarra during Paramount's "Scream VI" World Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 06, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Rice impressed Segarra with her athleticism on the bike while she enjoyed the music he played. Their meeting is now a fond memory they laugh at every so often.
Josh Segarra Fell More in Love with His Wife after She Won Her First Fantasy Football League
Segarra and Rice's shared interest in sports brought them closer, giving them more to discuss. The actor once revealed their television is often on Sports Center or ESPN.
They also have different fantasy football leagues and engage in friendly competitions. As the commissioner of his league, Segarra fell even more in love with Rice when she won her first league in her first year. He recalled:
"I told her, 'It's only downhill from here.' I've been playing now for about six years and never won.' I said, "Babe, if you start by winning your first year, you're just going to be depressed every year after that [...]."
Josh Segarra and Brace Segarra during the New York Giants vs New York Jets game at MetLife Stadium on November 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images
Besides her love for sports, not much is known about Rice or her career. Given she has no IMDb page, she isn't an actress like her husband.
Josh Segarra and His Wife Have Two Kids Together
Two years after tying the knot in 2014, Segarra and Rice welcomed their first child, a son named Gus Maine. Four years later, they had another son, Hank Rice, born on January 8.
Since becoming a mother of two, Rice received praise from her husband. Segarra calls Rice the Wonder Woman of their household, well-loved by the boys in their family. The actor considers himself very blessed because of Rice and all the joy and happiness she brings into his life.
Josh Segarra and Brace Rice during the world premiere of "Cats" at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 16, 2019, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Segarra is one of the many celebrities with happy marriages in the industry. After several years, some actors are still in love with the same women, including Charles Esten, who first loved his wife, Patty Hanson, over three decades ago.
"M*A*S*H" star Jamie Farr has also been with his wife for 60 years. Interestingly, their romance did not always go as planned, as Farr initially struggled as an actor. However, his wife's love for him never wavered. They are now proud parents to two children and grandparents to one grandson.