Who is Anna Beth Goodman? All About John Goodman’s Wife

Anna Beth is the wife of John Goodman, American actor. She is an American entrepreneur and fashion enthusiast born sometime in 1969. Anna Beth Goodman and John Goodman got married in 1989, had their only child, a daughter, in 1990, and have remained together, waxing stronger in their marriage.

While most famous women revel in the idea of simply being celebrity wives, Anna Goodman opted for the opposite and has made a name for herself as an entrepreneur with a fast-growing children’s clothing line. Read on to know more about how the 55-year-old amiable Anna Beth, a wife, mother, and businesswoman achieved all that she can boast of in life.

Biography Summary of Anna Beth Goodman

  • Full name: Anna Beth Goodman (nee Hartzog)
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1969
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s Age: 55 years old
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Nationality: American 
  • Sexual orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christian
  • Marital status: Married
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s husband: John Goodman
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s children: Molly Evangeline Goodman
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s height in inches: 5 feet 5 inches
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s height in centimeters: 165 CM
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s weight: 55KG
  • Famous for: Being John Goodman’s wife
  • Anna Beth Goodman’s Instagram: @annabethg917

Hold Old is John Goodman’s Wife?

Although the exact date of her birth has remained undisclosed, John Goodman’s wife, Anna Beth Goodman, was born in the year 1996 and she is about 28 years old now. She was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, USA, and spent parts of her childhood and early adulthood there before moving to California, and later on to New Orleans.

The celebrity wife is quite conservative, so, there is no information on whom her parents might be or even on any of her birth family members. However, she holds an American nationality and her physical features suggest that she is of Caucasian descent.

Anna Beth Goodman’s Educational Background

For her basic education, Anna Beth attended a local primary school after which she completed her high school education at Bogalusa High School. Afterward, she attended the University of New Orleans, where she got her degree in Fine Arts. She appears to be a well-educated woman and her degree in Fine Arts has been of great use in her career as a fashion enthusiast.

Anna Beth Goodman
image source – Anna Beth Goodman with John Goodman

How Long Has Anna Beth Goodman Been John Goodman’s Wife?

Anna Beth and John Goodman have been married for 35 years now. They first met at a Halloween party in the year 1987. At the time, Anna was still a student at the University of New Orleans, while John was in town for a role in an upcoming movie, “Everybody’s All-American”. The duo developed a mutual interest in each other, and after dating for almost two years, they walked down the aisle in 1989.

The lovebirds have been together for over three decades now, and while most celebrity marriages are known to bulk under the weight of time, theirs appears to have grown even stronger with time. In a 2018 interview, John revealed that his wife had helped him overcome his long-standing addiction to alcohol after she convinced him to visit a treatment center.

In addition, Anna has also helped John shed some pounds of weight through their joint workout sessions in their home gym. The couple lives happily together at their Pacific Palisade home which they purchased for $4.6 Million in 2018.

Meet Anna Beth Goodman’s Husband, John Goodman

John Goodman is a famous American actor who has gained several recognitions for his creative acting. Born on June 20, 1952, the 72-year-old screen god is renowned for featuring in hit movies such as “The Big Lebowski”, “Beyond the Sea” and “Raising Arizona”.

Although he has worked his way into the Hollywood Hall of Fame, life hasn’t always been picture-perfect for John who went through certain traumatic experiences as a child. He revealed that after losing his father at the young age of 2, he became very withdrawn, especially after his older brother left for college and he had to deal with mean kids who bullied him for his weight.

That notwithstanding, the young John decided to make the best of his situation by joining groups like The Boys’ Scouts where he hoped to develop some elements of the family he couldn’t have. Luckily, life returned to normal at home after his older brother, Leslie, came back home to help take care of him and his younger sister, Elisabeth. John stated that the bond which he reestablished with his brother introduced him to comedy and bebop.

How Many Children Does Anna and Johnson Have?

Anna Beth Goodman has just one child. On August 31, 1990, she and her husband welcomed their only child, Molly Evangeline Goodman. To give their little princess a normal life away from the societal pressures, glitz, and glamor that is typical of life in Hollywood, the new parents made the tough decision of moving out of Hollywood.

Molly is currently 34 years old. Like her father, she has pursued a full-time career in the entertainment industry and currently works as a behind-the-scenes dresser at ABC TV, Los Angeles. On March 5, 2018, she got wedded to her husband, Edd, and they have remained happily married ever since then.

Who is Anna Beth Goodman? All About John Goodman's Wife
image source – Anna Beth Goodman with her husband and daughter

What does John Goodman’s Wife do for a Living?

Although she isn’t as popular as her husband, Anna Beth has had quite an illustrious career journey. After completing her studies, she kick-started her entrepreneurial journey in California where she started a cloth manufacturing business.

After some time in California, she realized that there was a better prospect for her business in New Orleans, and that made her move again. And in 1997, she established Pippen Lane, a European clothing line that specializes in children’s clothing accessories and toys. In 2011, Pippen Lane expanded after it bought a French clothing line called Lillian Heirloom.

Besides her fashion career, Anna has also tried venturing into the American movie industry just like her husband. Some of her contributions to the industry are listed below.

  • Botched (2007) as an associate producer
  • The Bait (2020) as an actress
  • The Bait (2020-2021) as a production assistant
  • Wild Booms (2020) as a boom operator

What is Anna Beth Goodman’s Net Worth?

Given her illustrious career journey so far, Anna Beth Goodman is expected to have accumulated an attractive net worth as she has done pretty well for herself over the years. Unfortunately, she is yet to release an official account of her net worth. On the other hand, her husband, John Goodman, has an appreciable net worth of about $45 million, which he has built through his acting career.

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