All About ‘NCIS’ Star Emily Wickersham’s Famous Husband & Their Love Story
What To Know
- Emily Wickersham, known for her role on NCIS, reprised her role as Ellie Bishop in Season 23.
- Wickersham married actor James Badge Dale in 2024.
Bishop’s back! NCIS fave Emily Wickersham returned as Ellie Bishop in the Season 23 midseason premiere of the CBS procedural after her surprise appearance in the fall finale. While the Bishop and Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) will-they-won’t-they situation remains ongoing, Wickersham is happily married in real life.
Since she left the flagship series as a series regular in 2018, Wickersham has experienced many major changes in her personal life. She’s gotten married and welcomed two kids with her husband, James Badge Dale, who is a fellow TV veteran. From when they tied the knot to their children, learn more about Emily Wickersham and James Badge Dale’s relationship below.
How long have Emily Wickersham and James Badge Dale been together?
Wickersham and Dale have been dating since at least 2021, but they’ve stayed quiet about how and when they met. At the end of December 2021, the couple welcomed their first child (more on that below). The actors announced their marriage on September 27, 2024.
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In honor of his birthday, Wickersham penned a sweet message to her husband. “Top notch and top shelf. Happy Birthday @jamesbadgedale. We love you lots and lots balls to the wall,” she captioned her Instagram post.
The couple currently lives with their children in New York City.
What has James Badge Dale been in?
Dale first rose to fame playing Chase Edmunds in 24. He’s also had notable roles in The Pacific, Hightown, and Rubicon. Dale played John Dutton Sr. in the Yellowstone prequel, 1923. His most recent role was Joe Kozenczak in the Peacock limited series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy.
Do Emily Wickersham and James Badge Dale have kids?
The couple welcomed their first child, Cassius Wickersham Dale, on December 30, 2021. Their second child, Zephyr Badgett Dale, was born on October 2, 2024. Zephyr arrived just weeks after Wickersham and Dale tied the knot!
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Wickersham and Dale often share sweet family photos on their Instagram pages. On February 16, Dale posted a carousel of pictures featuring their kids as they played in the snow.
Who was Emily Wickersham’s first husband?
Wickersham was previously married to musician Blake Hanley, a member of the indie band Ghost Lion. They married on November 23, 2010, and split in December 2018.
