Who Is Billy Gardell's Wife Patty Gardell? She Is His 'Gift'

Posted by Abbie Anker on Sunday, May 19, 2024

Patty Gardell is Billy Gardell's wife. The pair have been married for over two decades, and their union remains strong. While every marriage has its challenges, the couple has proven that true love exists.

Billy and Patty's love story is one of a kind. While there is no perfect relationship, the two have learned to live with their imperfections for over twenty years and still have a strong bond.

Patty came to the spotlight following her husband's high-profile career. Patty's husband is a famous stand-up comedian and actor known for playing cop Mike Biggs on the comedy/romance sitcom "Mike & Molly," and most recently, Bob in "Bob Hearts Abishola."

Billy Gardell and Patty Gardell attend the 2016 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Before fame, Patty lived a normal life and has still managed to do so. Billy Gardell's wife spends most of her time with her family and keeps her personal life private.

Billy Called His Wife 'A Gift'

Patty and Billy exchanged vows in 2001 and have been happily married for over 20 years. Even though Patty's husband has been in the spotlight for many years, the lovebirds have kept their personal life away from the public eye. They share one child, a son named William.

Billy and Patty Gardell once participated in the reality TV show "Long Island Medium." The show is hosted by Theresa Caputo, a purported psychic medium who uses her ability to communicate with the dead.

Patty and Billy have proven that marriage can work and inspired many people. In 2015, the "Mike & Molly" actor who co-starred with Melissa McCarthy opened up about his relationship with Patty and said she was his gift. Speaking to Wall Street Journal, he said:

"I always tell my wife, Patty, she's a gift because she is completely grounded. We both came from modest backgrounds, and family is more important to her than success."

Marriage Taught Billy Gardell to Shut Up

In the past, Billy Gardell revealed during an interview the secret to his long-term marriage and what it had taught him. The comedian stated the most important lesson he had learned in marriage was to shut up. "I've learned you need to shut up when you're married," he said.

Billy Gardell and wife Patty Gardell at Cicada on January 31, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

The "Young Sheldon" actor then explained that, in marriage, one is never right, and it is easier to take up tasks than ask someone else to do them.

The comedian and actor, whose parents divorced when he was young, revealed he lived with many stepfathers, and they moved around a lot, making him anxious. He discovered his sense of humor at home, which helped him control his anxiety and to fit in at school.

From there, he decided to pursue comedy as a profession. At first, his mother did not support his career choice; she wanted him to get a "proper" job at a warehouse. His father supported his idea and encouraged him to pursue his dreams.

Billy Gardell and wife Patty Gardell at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 30, 2014, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Billy and His Wife Took Part in a Show Together

Billy and Patty Gardell once participated in the reality TV show "Long Island Medium." The show is hosted by Theresa Caputo, a purported psychic medium who uses her ability to communicate with the dead. Through her gift, Caputo has been able to impact people's lives.

On one of the show's episodes, fans watched Billy and his wife having an emotional talk with Caputo and getting validation from their departed relatives.

Actor Billy Gardell and Patty Gardell attend the 2016 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

The Spouses Are Both Private & Keep Their Relationship out of the Public Eye

Bill and Patty Gardell have kept their relationship away from the spotlight for many years, probably explaining why they have a successful marriage. However, he once shared a photo of a cooking pan on a stove and wrote: "If your wife has one of these, you married an all-pro!"

From the post, fans concluded that Billy Gardell's wife is a good cook. Patty has an Instagram page but is not active on the platform. She joined in 2017 and only has two photos.

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