If you’ve spent any time watching the Frasier revival or caught the short-lived but cult-favorite Deception, you know Jack Cutmore-Scott. He has that classic British charm—polished, quick-witted, and seemingly effortless. But when people start digging into his life off-camera, the search for "Jack Cutmore-Scott wife" usually leads to one name that makes TV fans do a double-take: Meaghan Rath.
Yeah, that Meaghan Rath. The one from Hawaii Five-0 and Being Human.
Honestly, it’s one of those Hollywood pairings that just makes sense once you see them together, even if they aren't constantly splashing their private life across the tabloids. They’ve managed to pull off a rare feat in the industry: maintaining a high-profile marriage while keeping the actual "human" parts of it surprisingly grounded.
The Meet-Cute That Actually Happened on Set
Let's clear up the timeline. They didn't meet at some swanky industry gala or through a mutual agent. They met at work. Back in 2016, both were cast in a Fox sitcom called Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life. Jack played the titular Cooper, and Meaghan played Kelly, the girl-next-door love interest who was way too cool for him.
The show only lasted thirteen episodes. It was one of those "blink and you'll miss it" comedies that got lost in the shuffle of mid-season replacements. But for Jack and Meaghan, it was clearly the start of something much bigger.
You can actually go back and watch the old press interviews they did for that show. The chemistry is... well, it's pretty obvious. They’re constantly chirping at each other, finishing each other's sentences, and laughing at jokes that only the two of them seem to get. Usually, when actors do that, it's just "show-mance" for the cameras. This time, it was real.
A Pandemic Wedding in the Backyard
By 2020, they were ready to make it official. But, as we all remember, 2020 had other plans for literally everyone on Earth.
They had a big wedding planned for May 16, 2020. Then the world shut down. Instead of postponing the whole thing for years like a lot of couples did, they decided to just do it anyway. They got married in their backyard in the Hollywood Hills.
It wasn't some massive production with hundreds of guests and a flower wall. It was intimate. It was quiet. Meaghan later shared some photos on Instagram, and honestly, they looked happier than most people do at a $100k wedding. They even had a "Honeymoon Fund" where they talked about wanting to go to Italy to eat "carb-heavy food" and drink wine once things opened back up. You’ve gotta love a couple that prioritizes pasta over party favors.
Managing a Double-Actor Household
Being married to another actor is reportedly a nightmare for scheduling. Between Jack filming the new Frasier in Los Angeles and Meaghan’s various projects—like the Canadian sitcom Children Ruin Everything—there’s a lot of logistical gymnastics involved.
They’ve actually leaned into working together whenever possible. After Cooper Barrett, they were both cast in a CBS pilot called Jury Duty (not the James Marsden one, a different project) and they’ve been developing a comedy called Wouldn't It Be Nice. That show is actually inspired by Jack’s real-life family business back in the UK—his family runs a wedding venue.
Talk about meta.
The Reality of Raising Two Kids in Hollywood
Since getting hitched, the couple has welcomed two sons. Their first was born in the summer of 2021, and their second followed in 2023.
Meaghan has been pretty candid about the realities of motherhood, especially the parts that aren't "glamorous." She’s shared posts about the exhaustion and the chaos of balancing a lead role on a TV show with a newborn. Jack, meanwhile, seems to take it all in his stride, often being the one behind the camera for those "blurry and beautiful" family photos Meaghan shares.
What most people get wrong about them is the idea that they are "Hollywood royalty" or something equally stuffy. In reality, they seem like the kind of people who would be fun to have a beer with. They’re self-deprecating, they clearly adore each other, and they don’t take the industry too seriously.
Why This Pairing Actually Works
There’s a specific kind of balance here. Jack is the Harvard-educated Englishman with a penchant for Shakespeare and high-concept magic shows (if you remember Deception). Meaghan is the Montreal native with deep roots in sci-fi and procedural drama.
They bridge that gap between the "prestige" acting world and the "working" actor world perfectly.
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What You Should Know About Their Partnership:
- They met on a "failed" show: Proving that even a cancelled series can have a massive impact on your life.
- They are a multi-cultural household: Meaghan is of Indian (Goan), English, and Austrian-Jewish descent, while Jack is British.
- They aren't afraid of the "working together" curse: Most actors avoid working with their spouses to save the marriage. These two seem to actively seek it out.
If you’re looking for drama or scandal, you’re looking at the wrong couple. Jack Cutmore-Scott and Meaghan Rath are basically the poster children for how to do a Hollywood marriage right: keep it private, keep it funny, and don't let a global pandemic stop you from saying "I do" in your own backyard.
If you're following their careers, the best way to see their dynamic is to look for their collaborative projects. They often post updates on social media about their development deals, which give a much better look into their life than any red carpet interview ever could. Keeping an eye on Meaghan's Instagram is usually the best bet for the most authentic "behind the scenes" look at their family life.
Next Steps for Fans:
To see the chemistry that started it all, track down the pilot episode of Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life. Even though it's older, the "will-they-won't-they" energy between Jack and Meaghan is remarkably charming knowing they eventually married in real life. You can also follow Meaghan's series Children Ruin Everything for a hilariously accurate look at the parenting stage they are currently navigating themselves.