Giovanni Ribisi has been a very famous face in Hollywood for over three decades. He is known for his roles in blockbusters and famous television shows like That Thing You Do!, Public Enemies, Gangster Squad, Saving Private Ryan, Flight of the Phoenix, and Perfect Stranger. Giovanni has maintained his image as a versatile actor.
How Was Giovanni’s Early Life?
Giovanni Ribisi, also known as Antonino Giovanni Risbi, was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 17, 1974.
Giovanni’s father, Albert Anthony Ribisi, was the keyboard player in the band People!. His mother, Gay Ribisi, works as a talent manager for actors and writers.
As per the wiki, Giovanni has a twin sister who is also an actress. His sister’s name is Marissa Ribsi who is 15 minutes older than him. Giovanni also has another sister named Gina Ribisi, who is a voice actress.
How Is Giovanni’s Career?
Giovanni’s career started in the 1990s with various television appearances.
He had recurring roles on shows like “My Two Dads”, “The Wonder Years”, and “Married…With Children”.
But the one role that made his career even more on the rise was in 1996, when he played the role of Frank Buffay Jr., Phoebe’s half-brother, on the popular sitcom “Friends.”
Giovanni’s film career skyrocketed with his role in “Saving Private Ryan,” in which he played Medic Irwin Wade.
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Is Giovanni Ribisi Married?
Giovanni has been married twice. Giovanni was first married to actress Mariah O’Brien, who is known for her work in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Being John Malkovich, and The Mod Squad. Giovanni married Mariah on March 18, 1997.
The estranged couple was married for around four years, as they got separated on November 3, 2001.
Giovanni’s second wife was an English model, Agyness Deyn. They married quietly in Los Angeles on June 19, 2012.
This marriage also ended up in divorce, as Ribisi filed for divorce in January 2015, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Giovanni and Angeles divorce was finalized in November 2015, where Angeles received three of their LA homes and a vintage Mercedes-Benz, whereas Giovanni kept two homes and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
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Who Is Giovanni Ribisi’s Ex-Partner?
Between his marriages, Giovanni had a long-term relationship with singer and songwriter Cat Power (Chan Marshall). They were dating from 2006 to 2012.
Cat, in an interview, shared a painful memory from their relationship, on how she found her boyfriend (Risbi) with someone he had promised never to see again, and that too on her birthday.
Cat opened up about this incident while talking about her 50s Silvertone guitar with Elle in 2012. She said that she smashed it in Paris, saying that it was either her out the window or the guitar, so she chose her guitar.
She revealed about Giovanni when the interviewer asked her about the reason behind smashing her guitar.
This incident hinted at betrayal and played a role in their breakup.
Who Is Giovanni’s Current Partner?
Giovanni has been in a relationship with a famous interior designer, Emily Ward, since 2017. Emily was previously married to Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney from 2012 to 2016.
Emily is an interior designer and has worked with different famous celebrities such as Dakota Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, and many more.
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Does Giovanni Ribisi have any children?
Giovanni has three children from his relationship.
His first child is a daughter with his first wife, Mariah O’Brien; her name is Lucia Santina Ribisi.
With Emily, Giovanni welcomed twins: a daughter and a son in December 2018.
They have kept the son’s name, Enzo, and the daughter's as, Maude.
Emily happily shared the announcement of their arrival on Instagram, with a loving caption on the post: "Our babies are finally here!! Enzo and Maude, angels from heaven!"
What Is Giovanni’s Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Giovanni’s total estimated net worth is around $20 million, whereas some sources suggest a higher amount, up to $34 million.
His wealth comes from filmography as well as his television work and business ventures.
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