Who Is Emmy Rossum's Husband? Inside Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail's Low-Key Hollywood Romance

Who Is Emmy Rossum’s Husband? Emmy Rossum, best known for her role as Fiona Gallagher in “Shameless,” is in a low-key yet loving relationship with television and film producer, Sam Esmail. The two met in 2013 on the set of “Comet,” a rom-com written and directed by Esmail. They began dating shortly after and got engaged in August 2015. The couple married in May 2017 and have since welcomed two children into their lives.

Sam Esmail: Emmy Rossum’s Multitalented Husband

Esmail is a film and TV producer, director, and screenwriter known for his work on the award-winning TV series “Mr. Robot.” He also founded the production company Esmail Corp, which is behind popular TV shows like “Homecoming,” starring Julia Roberts. Apart from his successful career in television, Esmail has directed and produced several movies, including “Comet,” “Briarpatch,” and “Angelyne.” He also has a few upcoming projects, such as “Leave the World Behind” and a film inspired by Fritz Lang’s 1927 classic.

Sam Esmail’s Journey to Hollywood

Esmail’s journey to Hollywood began with his passion for computers, sparked when he received a Commodore 64 at age 9. He minored in computer science at New York University and later founded a software firm, Portal Vision. After leaving the company, Esmail earned a bachelor’s degree in film from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an MFA in directing from the AFI Conservatory.

How Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail Met

Rossum and Esmail met in 2012 on the set of Esmail’s first feature film, “Comet.” The couple made their public debut at the movie’s premiere in June 2014. In August 2015, Esmail popped the question with a unique proposal involving a Modern Love column of The New York Times, which the couple used to read together every Sunday.

A Beautiful Wedding and Growing Family

Rossum and Esmail, the power couple of Hollywood, got married on May 28, 2017, in an intimate ceremony held at the Central Synagogue in New York City. Close family members and friends of the couple attended the event. Following the ceremony, the couple hosted a lavish reception at the Guggenheim Museum, decorated with beautiful floral arrangements and lighting.

In May 2021, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Samantha. The couple announced the happy news on their social media accounts, sharing adorable pictures of the newborn. Fans and well-wishers showered the couple with love and congratulatory messages.

Less than two years later, the couple announced the birth of their first son in April 2023. The couple is ecstatic about the new addition to their family and are enjoying their time as new parents once again. Fans are eagerly awaiting pictures of the newborn, and the couple is expected to share them soon on their social media accounts. Rossum and Esmail have always been private about their personal lives, but they have been open about their journey to parenthood, sharing their struggles with infertility and their decision to use a surrogate.

Balancing Work and Love

Despite their busy schedules, Rossum and Esmail remain committed to each other and their relationship. They stay connected by texting multiple times a day, sharing videos, and making an effort to share as much of their lives as possible to bridge any distance between them.

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