Let’s talk about Food Network star Katie Lee and her husband, Ryan Biegel. These two are living the dream together, raising their adorable daughter, Iris, who was born in September 2020. But guess what? Their love story didn’t start in some far-off land or at a fancy gala. Nope, it began right where they spent most of their days—on set. Keep reading to dive deeper into their heartwarming tale.
Meet Ryan Biegel: The Man Who Stole Katie Lee’s Heart
Now, here’s something you might not know. Katie Lee had been married before to none other than Billy Joel from 2004 to 2009. So, when Ryan came into her life, she wasn’t exactly expecting fireworks. But, as fate would have it, love found her again. During an October 2018 interview with Health, Katie opened up about meeting Ryan. “I thought I’d never get married again. But then, we met at work,” she admitted. Ryan was a producer on the first season of Beach Bites, and let me tell you, it was love at first sight—or at least close to it—for Katie. “I remember going into that first production meeting and thinking, ‘Wow, that guy is so cute.’ I was a little nervous,” she recalled.
Ryan Biegel is no stranger to the entertainment world. Before stepping into the producer role, he had acting credits in films like Shallow Hal and TV shows like Scrubs and Cougar Town. But, it was behind the camera where he truly shone. When Ryan joined the team of Beach Bites with Katie Lee, he was already familiar with her work. In fact, he’d seen her on TV promoting her last cookbook and thought, “I’m going to marry that girl.” Katie shared this story, saying, “The more time I spent with him, the more I realized, ‘This is the kind of life I want to live.’ Forget the love stuff—I just really like him.”
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Ryan’s resume is stacked with impressive credits. He’s produced shows like Top Chef, Expedition Unknown, The Real Housewives of New York City, and Somebody Feed Phil. His Instagram is a treasure trove of family moments, vacations, and, of course, pictures of Katie’s culinary creations. It’s clear he’s a proud husband and father.
The Big Day: Katie and Ryan Tie the Knot
Ryan popped the question to Katie during a romantic trip to Paris in March 2018. Their September 2018 wedding in Italy’s Amalfi Coast was nothing short of magical. Katie was emotional as she walked down the aisle in her Danielle Frankel gown. “I got so choked up,” she told People after the wedding. “I looked out at him, and my eyes welled up with tears. I just stood there for a moment, soaking it all in. I was so happy.”
Ryan’s brother, Kevin, officiated the ceremony in front of 40 guests. After exchanging vows, the newlyweds didn’t waste any time celebrating. They ended their special day by slipping into swimsuits and jumping into the ocean. Two years later, during an episode of The Kitchen, Katie revealed she was expecting their first child—a little girl named Iris.
Fast forward to today, and these parents are absolutely smitten with their daughter. They live in a stunning home in the Hamptons where family time is everything. Katie loves spending mornings with Iris, waking her up and seeing her smile. “I just love being a mom,” she told People in March 2021. “I knew I’d enjoy it, but I had no idea I’d love it this much.”
