Who Is Ben Gibbard Wife
Ben Gibbard wife is Zooey Deschanel, an American actress, singer, and songwriter known for her role in the Fox sitcom New Girl. The couple married in 2009 and later divorced in 2012. Deschanel has a net worth estimated at around 25 million dollars, with income from acting, music, and brand partnerships.
Gibbard is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie. The band has released multiple platinum albums and is signed to Atlantic Records. Deschanel and Gibbard met through mutual friends in the music industry before their 2009 wedding.
Marriage Timeline and Divorce
Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel married in September 2009 in a private ceremony in Washington state. Their divorce was finalized in December 2012, with both parties citing irreconcilable differences. The marriage lasted just over three years.
During the marriage, Deschanel starred in New Girl, which ran from 2011 to 2018 on Fox and later Netflix. The show earned her a People's Choice Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Gibbard continued touring and releasing albums with Death Cab for Cutie during this period.
Post Divorce Careers and Net Worth
After the divorce, Zooey Deschanel starred in the Hulu series Santa Clarita Diet from 2017 to 2019. She also launched a line of skincare products called The Honest Company partnership and has a signature perfume. Her net worth includes earnings from television, music, and endorsements.
Ben Gibbard continues to tour with Death Cab for Cutie and has released solo material. The band's album Thank You for Today debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart. Gibbard's net worth is estimated at around 20 million dollars, with income from touring, album sales, and royalties. For more on Deschanel's career, see Forbes, and for Gibbard's band data, see Billboard.