Meet the Family Behind Brendan Fraser’s Oscar Win: His Ex-Wife and Three Sons

Brendan Fraser turned a lot of heads at the premiere of Pressure, and not just because he is, you know, an Oscar winner. He showed up with his sons — a rare public outing for the family — and the internet immediately did what the internet does: fell in love with the coordinated, cleaned-up look of the whole crew. It was a sweet, very human moment that also sent people down the rabbit hole on Fraser’s personal life.

The red carpet moment that sparked all the questions

Fraser’s kids usually stay off the radar, so seeing them walk a major carpet with him felt like a small event in itself. The vibe was proud dad energy, the fits were aligned, and it quietly reminded everyone that behind the career renaissance is a pretty tight family unit.

Quick rewind: how Fraser’s family story started

Back in 1993, Fraser met actress Afton Smith at a summer barbecue hosted by Winona Ryder. A few years later, they popped up in the same movie — the broad, jungle-vine kind — and by September 1998, they were married.

Smith, born December 3, 1967, in Northport, Long Island, had a solid run in early-90s films. You might remember her from Fried Green Tomatoes and Reality Bites. During their nearly decade-long marriage, Fraser and Smith welcomed three sons. They separated in December 2007.

The split wasn’t quiet — there were public, complicated fights over alimony — but both parents consistently got credit for staying very present in their kids’ lives. Messy paperwork, solid parenting. That’s the summary.

Where things are now

Post-divorce, Fraser seems to have landed in a steadier place personally. Since September 2022, he’s been in a committed relationship with makeup artist Jeanne Moore — the partner you may have seen by his side during the most recent wave of career highs. It’s been a clear new chapter for him off-screen.

• 1993: Fraser meets actress Afton Smith at Winona Ryder’s barbecue.
• They later appear in George of the Jungle together.
• September 1998: Fraser and Smith marry.
• They have three sons during their marriage.
• December 2007: The couple separates.
• After the divorce: Highly public alimony disputes, but both remain active in their children’s day-to-day lives.
• September 2022: Fraser starts a committed relationship with makeup artist Jeanne Moore.
• Recently: Fraser makes a rare red-carpet appearance with his sons at the Pressure premiere, which promptly goes viral.

So if you’re wondering who’s in Fraser’s corner while he rides this comeback wave, that Pressure premiere gave you the answer: the kids, the ex who shares parenting with him, and a partner who’s been there through this latest act. Not flashy. Just steady — and apparently very good at color-coordinating on a carpet.