Who is Walton Goggins' Wife? His Relationship With Nadia Conners

The White Lotus star met his wife on a blind date back in 2005.
Walton Gogggins and wife Nadia Conners at Gotham TV awards
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Updated Mar 12, 2025

Wondering who Walton Goggins' wife is? The White Lotus star has been married to Nadia Conners for nearly two decades now. A talented writer and director, Conners is best known for her latest work, The Uninvited, which premiered in March 2024.

Goggins, widely recognized for his roles in iconic movies like The Hateful Eight and Fallout, has a knack for bringing complex characters to life. Most recently, he took on the role of Rick Hatchett in The White Lotus Season 3, which premiered on February 16, 2025, with its eighth and final episode set to air on April 6, 2025.

This famous couple's story began in 2005 when they met on a blind date. Their connection quickly deepened, and after six years together, they welcomed a son before officially tying the knot. Fast forward to 2025, and the pair are still going strong.

Despite their successful Hollywood careers, Goggins and Conners have prioritized their family and creative passions over the pressures of the public eye. They've maintained a relatively private relationship while continuing to support each other's work. That being said, here's a closer look at their journey together.

  • Walton Goggins is married to Nadia Conners. They have been together since 2005.
  • Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners met on a blind date.
  • Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners got married in August 2011.
  • Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners share one child together: Augustus Goggins.

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Who is Walton Goggins' Wife, Nadia Conners?

Nadia Conners is an accomplished writer and director. She co-wrote and directed The 11th Hour (2007), a documentary focusing on the state of the natural environment and the solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems. It was nominated for an award at the Cannes Film Festival. Her first narrative feature, The Uninvited, premiered in March 2024. The cast includes her husband, Goggins, as well as Pedro Pascal, Lois Smith and Elizabeth Reaser.

How Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners Met

Goggins and Conners' relationship began in 2005 through a blind date orchestrated by mutual friends. Interestingly, Goggins was unaware that it was a setup for a romantic connection. He attended the dinner under the impression it was a business meeting, but the two hit it off, despite any initial awkwardness.

"I didn't talk to anyone there that I was supposed to talk to, and at the end of it, she said, 'You're going to take me home, right?'" he told The Talk in 2019. "And I said 'Uh, yes.'" Apparently, it took Conners six months to learn that Goggins hadn't known they were set up.

Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners' Relationship Timeline

2005: Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners have their first date

Goggins and Conners met on a blind date set up by mutual friends, marking the beginning of their relationship. They started dating a year or so after the death of Goggins' first wife, Leanne Kaun. She took her own life in 2004 at the age of 37. They were still married at the time, but were reportedly headed for divorce.

January 2011: Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners welcome a baby into the world​

On January 1, 2011, Goggins and Conners welcomed a son, Augustus Goggins.

August 2011: Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners get married

After six years of dating, Goggins and Conners tied the knot in a private ceremony. Details about their nuptials aren't known by the public.

2021: Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners relocate to New York

Seeking a change from Los Angeles, Goggins and Conners moved to the Hudson Valley in New York. During an interview with Architectural Digest in February 2025, the actor explained why they decided to head east. "We weren't running away from Los Angeles. We were running toward something," he said. "The pandemic opened windows of self-perception and possibility. It was an opportunity to do something different, not to start over from scratch but to change, to evolve."

March 2024: Walton Goggins celebrates Nadia Conners' new film

Walton Goggins and wife Nadia Conners celebrating the release of her new film
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Walton Goggins took to Instagram to celebrate the premiere of Conners' film, The Uninvited, which she wrote and directed. Along with a series of photos from the premiere, Goggins wrote a sweet tribute.

"20 years she's been working towards this moment. To be by her side… with this cast… in this story… has been so emotionally overwhelming. I really hope you get to see it," he wrote in the caption. "It's about so many things… but for me The Uninvited is about an invitation to live a more meaningful life. I love you @nadiasomerset. I'm so very proud of you."

Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners' Children

Walton Goggins and Nadia Conners share one son, Augustus Goggins, who was born on January 1, 2011. Despite his father's successful acting career, Augustus has not shown interest in acting, but shares several other passions with him. According to a story by People, he enjoys scuba diving, horseback riding and gaming.

In a sweet Father's Day post, Goggins wrote about his son, expressing his gratitude for the person he has become. "I'd say like father like son but truth be told, in my case, I prefer like son like father. He is kind and earnest, thoughtful and funny as s—," Goggins said in the caption. "He is insatiably curious, empathetic and has taught me more about being a man than anything that has happened in my life."

Goggins has also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to raise their son in an environment filled with art, music and culture, reflecting on how it differed from his own upbringing. "I'm a poor kid from Georgia," he told Architectural Digest. "How great is it to have our child grow up around art and music and great furniture and all these things that are so life-affirming and expansive."

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