Who is Justin Turner’s wife? All about the former actress married to now Chicago Cubs player

Baseball player Justin Turner is in the news for reportedly having signed a new deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to mlb.com. Away from his sporting career, his personal life has attracted public interest, especially his marriage to Kourtney Turner.

Turner married Kourtney in December 2017, according to Wikipedia.

Kourtney Turner, born Kourtney Pogue in Chesterton, Indiana, on October 31, 1986, and was raised with her two older siblings, Ryan and Kristin, in a middle-class Christian household.

She graduated from Chesterton High School in 2005 and went on to UCLA, where she studied psychology. But her experience at UCLA was plagued by the death of her father in 2013.

According to Naija News, in her younger years, Kourtney participated in cheerleading and became an NHL Ice Girl for the LA Kings. She was also a contestant in the Miss Teen Indiana pageant. Kourtney has worked in TV series such as No Other High School Show (2007) and Untold Stories from the ER (2004). Apart from her career in entertainment, she sought business endeavors, operating her own website.

Kourtney is a dog lover and in 2028 suffered a tragic loss when her miniature pinscher, Dior, was killed by a neighbor’s dog.

Kourtney Pogue and Justin Turner are philanthropists, too. The couple co-founded the Justin Turner Foundation, which supports children and families in need, with an emphasis on those affected by life-threatening illnesses.

A look into Justin Turner and Kourtney Pogue’s relationship journey

Justin and Kourtney were introduced at a 2012 event in Los Angeles. Turner was playing for the New York Mets at the time, and Kourtney was living in LA. Their first meeting was casual, but a few days later Turner invited Kourtney to his parents’ house, where they began dating.

According to an article by 1800 Flowers published in 2022, their long-distance dating was not without its challenges. However, they spoke on the phone often, sent each other flowers, and came to visit when they could. Justin said in an interview:

"I was still in New York and Kourt was here in LA, so we spent a lot of time on Facetime… and I used flowers to let her know I was excited to see her."

The couple wed in 2017 in a stunning San Jose del Cabo, Mexico ceremony. Former baseball player Orel Hershiser, a pitcher, officiated their wedding, which reflects Turner’s strong connections to the baseball world.

After marriage, Kourtney has also been a strong supporter of Turner’s career, and has regularly attended his games, sharing their journey on social media.

Justin Turner and Kourtney welcomed their first child, Bo Jordan Turner, in 2024. The news was announced by the couple on social media, with excitement and joy. Their son, who was born on July 4 and is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.