Is Christopher Meloni married?

Yes, Christopher Meloni has been married to Sherman Williams since 1995. Best known for his role as Detective Elliot Stabler in the “Law & Order” franchise, Meloni was born on April 2, 1961, in Washington, D.C. His portrayal of Chris Keller in the 1997 American prison drama series “Oz” remains one of the most significant roles of his career. He received an OFTA Television Award in the category “Best Guest Actor in a Cable Series” for his role in 1999.

Meloni graduated with a degree in History in 1983 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Initially, however, he studied acting at the institutions. Later he also trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York under renowned American Actor Sanford Meisner. His filmography includes works such as “Runaway Bride (1999),” “Wet Hot American Summer (2001),” “Man of Steel (2013),” and “Snatched (2017).” Meloni is a 2006 Primetime Emmy nominee in the category “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series” for his performance in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Who is Christopher Meloni’s spouse?

Christopher Meloni is married to Sherman Williams. Sherman Williams was a production designer and art director in film and television for more than a decade. Born on January 21, 1960, she is known for her work in “Platoon (1986),” “The Chase (1994),” and “Automatic (1995).” She studied at the California College of the Arts and graduated with a degree in fine arts. However, she later stepped away from Hollywood and is now an artist based in New York City. Her oil paintings are described as mostly realistic and figurative pieces. Meloni has also expressed his deep admiration for Williams' artistic talent, calling himself her “biggest fan” in a 2017 Architectural Digest interview. Additionally, in an interview with People, he shared,

She paints and I go in her studio, and it just makes me happy. We have her work all over the house. She wants to buy art, and I’m like, ‘I don’t want that. I want yours.'

Christopher Meloni and Sherman Williams’ Relationship

Christopher Meloni and Doris Sherman Williams met each other back in the 1980s during the production of a show they were both involved in. The pair dated each other for four years before tying the knot on July 1, 1995. They married in a medieval themed wedding on a beach in Malibu, California.

They share two children: a daughter, Sophia, and a son, Dante. Meloni often shares glimpses into his bond with his wife and his children through his posts on social media. Over the years, Meloni has credited the success of their almost thirty years of marriage to his wife’s unwavering patience. In a 2022 interview with People, Meloni remarked,

We’re doing good. It’s her patience with me, and I really mean that. She’s allowed me to grow at my speed, because she’s always been more mature and more level headed in many ways.

Meloni returns as Detective Elliot Stabler in the fifth season of “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” all set to premiere on April 17, 2025, on NBC and Peacock.

Watch the official trailer for the season here: