‘Impractical Jokers’: Are Murr & His Wife Still Together?

James Murray and Melyssa Murray
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Since 2011, James “Murr” Murray has been on television screens as an Impractical Jokers cast member. He and his comedian buddies are returning for the show’s 13th season on July 23.

Fans saw Murr marry Sal Vulcano‘s sister, Jenna, on the show in 2014, and he went on to tie the knot with wife Melyssa Murray in 2020. But what’s the deal with his love life now? Below, we rounded up everything to know about his relationships with Jenna and Melyssa today.

Are Murr and Melyssa Murray still together?

Yes, Murr and Melyssa are still happily married. She often posts about their relationship on her social media.

This summer, Melyssa has shared many photos of her and Murr’s travels, including trips to Lake Tahoe, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands.

How did Murr meet his wife?

Murr and Melyssa, a nursing school graduate, met in 2018 at the launch party for his book. “We hit it off that night immediately,” Murr told People. “We had immediate chemistry and our relationship was immediately different than any other I’ve had in my life. It was the first time in my life that I felt like myself.”

Shortly after they bought a home in New Jersey together, Murr popped the question in September 2019. They married one year later in September 2020 in Pennsylvania.

What is the age difference between Murr and Melyssa?

The couple has a 19-year age difference. She turned 31 in March 2026, while he turned 50 two months later on May 1.

Does Murr have kids?

No, Murr and Melyssa do not have any children, although they are proud dog parents. They proudly introduced their dog, Penelope, who goes by Penny, on social media in 2019.

In a February 2021 interview, Murr was asked whether he and Melyssa had plans for kids. “That’s a few years away,” he confirmed. “Right now, I’m enjoying the married life and enjoying making a TV show with my best friends. And raising a puppy!”

Did Murr actually marry Jenna Vulcano?

Yes, Murr did actually marry Sal’s sister, Jenna, in 2014. The marriage was Murr’s punishment to Sal for a previous incident. The marriage was completely legitimate and legal, but Murr and Jenna had it annulled the very next day.

Impractical Jokers, Season 13 Premiere, Thursday, July 13, 10/9c, TBS

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