You know her as Eddie Janko-Reagan on "Blue Bloods," but there’s so much more to Vanessa Ray’s life than her on-screen persona. Off-screen, Vanessa is a devoted wife and mom who’s built a beautiful life with her husband, Landon Beard. Let’s dive into her personal journey, from her first marriage to finding love again, and the joy of becoming a parent.

Vanessa Ray's Journey Through Love and Marriage

Life has a way of surprising us, and Vanessa Ray’s story is no exception. Vanessa has walked down the aisle twice in her lifetime. Her first chapter in love began in 2003 when she married Pretty Little Liars costar Derek Baynham. For six years, they shared a life together until their paths diverged in 2009. But as they say, every ending is just a new beginning waiting to happen.

Love Finds Vanessa Again: Enter Landon Beard

Fast forward to 2015, and Vanessa found herself falling in love once more. This time, it was with actor and singer Landon Beard. The couple tied the knot later that same year in a picturesque ceremony held in Pala, California. Vanessa shared the romantic details of their engagement with Hello! Magazine, saying, “He convinced me to go for a walk to one of our favorite spots — Pier 84 — on the Hudson River in the freezing cold.”

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She added, “I literally spent the morning reading food magazines and doing nothing but surfing Pinterest for cool side braids. Thinking about it now, I could feel his heart pounding even through the many layers of clothing we had on out there. He pulled out the ring, we cried, and I started asking a million questions. ‘Did you ask my parents? My brother? Does Kelly know? Does she like the ring?’”

Who’s Landon Beard, the Man Who Stole Vanessa Ray’s Heart?

Let’s talk about the man behind Vanessa’s happiness. Landon Beard is not just any guy; he’s an actor and a singer hailing from San Diego, California. His acting career includes roles in films like Sacrifice in 2005, TV appearances in Gravity in 2010, and a performance in Generation Um… in 2012. He’s also known for his vocal talents, having performed in Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: Tribute on Ice in 2008. Clearly, Landon brings as much passion to his career as he does to his relationship with Vanessa.

Becoming Parents: The Arrival of Isaac Ray Beard

In March 2024, Vanessa and Landon welcomed their son, Isaac Ray Beard, into the world. Vanessa opened up to People about their journey to parenthood, saying, “My husband and I weren’t totally sure if we were going to have kids, at what point in our life that made sense and all those things.”

She continued, “I was at work one day, honestly I was about to do a family dinner and I just had this overwhelming sensation of family and what I love about our life and all of these things.” Vanessa even confided in her Blue Bloods costar, Bridget Moynahan, sharing, “I literally was at work crying and I went to Bridget Moynahan and I was like, ‘I just called Landon and we think we should be parents.’ She was like, ‘Great, you need to talk to Peter Hermann.’”

Peter Hermann, who adopted son Andrew and daughter Amaya with wife Mariska Hargitay, offered Vanessa invaluable advice about the adoption process. Vanessa explained, “Graciously, he really held our hand and walked us through everything that we would need to know about adoption. It’s a lot of first dates almost. It almost feels like there’s a ton of heartbreak that comes along with it.”

First Halloween as a Mom: A Special Moment

In October 2024, Vanessa celebrated her first Halloween as a mom, sharing the joyous occasion on Instagram. She captioned a photo, “If you had told me last year that I’d be participating in a group Winnie the Pooh costume, whilst trick-or-treating at the White House, with my almost 1 year old… I’d assume some sort of inappropriate substance had been dropped.”

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She expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much @odyilliams and @alyshaumphress for being the coolest people I know and inviting us to tag along. Life has had some fun plans for us, huh @landonbeard ?”