Kelly Tisdale: Secretly Married SNL Comedian Mike Myers with an Age Difference of 14, How Many Children Do They Have?
If you enjoy watching the late-night comedy show, Saturday Night Live, you might be familiar with Canadian comedian, Mike Myers, who rose to fame and won an Emmy Award for his hilarious skits and performances as a cast member on the show.
Image source: Google
But behind the scenes and beyond the spotlight, this funny man is also a family man! He’s been married for over a decade to his wonderful wife, American entrepreneur, author, and scenic artist, Kelly Tisdale, with whom he shares three beautiful kids.
Curious to know more? Get a glimpse of the life of Kelly Tisdale, before, during, and after she met Mike Myers, and get to know the couple’s cute children in this post. Keep reading for more!
All About Kelly Tisdale! Personal Facts and Life Overview
The life of Kelly Samantha Tisdale began on March 27, 1977, in the small but vibrant town of Templeton, Massachusetts. Her loving parents are Daniel Tisdale and Jennifer Spielmann.
Kelly grew up and spent most of her childhood in her hometown of Templeton, before moving away to chase her dreams and pursue higher education in Boston. Her field of study? Politics!
She graduated in 1999 with a degree in international politics from Suffolk University in Boston and worked in related fields before she met and married famous comedian Mike Myers in 2010.
As of 2024, Kelly Tisdale is 47 years old, while her husband, Mike is 61 years old! Despite their huge age gap, the pair have been happily married for over 13 years. They currently live in the lively and fast-paced city of New York with their three children: Spike, Sunday, and Paulina.
What Is Kelly Tisdale’s Career?
Although being a supportive wife and hands-on mom to three energetic kids is Kelly Tisdale’s number one priority, she also boasts a successful career as an entrepreneur and author.
One of her well-known business ventures is Teany, a tea café, vegan restaurant, and beverage distributor located in New York City. Kelly founded it in 2002 with her then-boyfriend, electronic musician Moby. They also published a book about this experience, entitled Teany Book: Stories, Food, Romance, Cartoons and, of Course, Tea.
Image source: Google
There’s more to Kelly’s professional background—did you know that she used to work at the White House, too? Specifically, she was a press writer during the Clinton administration.
In 2000, she moved to New York City and worked at the Human Rights Watch as well. Kelly is also known for her work in the TV Series, Erotic Confessions (1994) as a scenic artist.
Kelly Tisdale’s Relationships and Romantic Life
In the 1990s, Kelly Tisdale dated the electronic musician, producer, DJ, and animal rights activist, Richard Melville Hall, more popularly known as Moby. You might’ve heard a few of his hit songs: Extreme Ways, Go, Porcelain, Natural Blues, and Feeling So Real.
The couple co-founded Teany, a café in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York, and co-authored a book about it, which they called, the Teany Book. Kelly and Moby had an on-again-off-again relationship, which ended in the early 2000s before Kelly met Mike Myers. In 2015, Teany, which had been co-founded by them, officially closed.
Image source: Google
Kelly’s Intimate and Surprising Marriage to Mike Myers
It wasn’t until 2006 when Kelly’s blossoming relationship with Michael John Myers, a Canadian actor, filmmaker, and star of Saturday Night Live comedy show, was made known to the public.
The pair was spotted vacationing in Hawaii, and Kelly confirmed to the National Enquirer that they were dating. She said, “We’re actually surprised you guys didn’t find out about us sooner.”
Since then, the two kept their relationship completely under wraps. They married in a lovely private ceremony in New York City on November 22, 2010, after dating for four years. It is difficult to find photos of the couple before and during their wedding on the internet.
Image source: Dailymail
Kelly Tisdale and Mike Myers: Proud Parents to Three Kids
Kelly and Mike are parents to three beautiful children: Spike Alan, born in September 2011, Sunday Molly, born in April 2014, and Paulina Kathleen Myers, born in November 2015.
Just like their romantic relationship, the couple also did their best to keep their family out of the spotlight. Occasionally, Mike Myers happily speaks about their children in his interviews.
After welcoming their first child, Spike, Mike said in an interview, “I knew I wanted to be a father, I didn’t know it was going to be this awesome or that my kid would come out so beautiful and lovely.” He also described that he was the happiest he had ever been in his life.
Image source: Google
Years later, Kelly and Mike’s family grew bigger. When asked about the name of his second child, Sunday, during The David Letterman Show, Mike shared, “Me and my wife, Kelly, hate Sundays—I’m not even kidding—and we wanted to turn it around and make it a good thing.”
Image source: Google
As for their third child, Paulina, Mike describes her as “very, very, insanely outgoing and tough, too!” All in all, Kelly Tisdale and Mike Myers seem to be thriving in their parenthood journey,
Final Thoughts on the Life of Kelly Tisdale
So, there you have it—an inside peek at the life of Kelly Tisdale, a woman of many talents!
From being a supportive partner to Mike Myers throughout his long and lucrative career in the entertainment industry, to taking care of their adorable kids, Spike, Sunday, and Paulina, and building her own career as a businesswoman, author, and scenic artist, Kelly has done it all.
The next time you see Mike Myers on television, doing his usual job of making people laugh, remember Kelly Tisdale, the woman behind his smile and the twinkle in his eyes!
