Who is Lea Thompson’s Husband? Howard Deutch’s Job & Relationship History

Many are curious to know who Lea Thompson‘s current husband is after she recently slammed her ex Dennis Quaid for supporting Donald Trump‘s candidacy in the 2024 presidential elections. With her recent remarks on her ex, there are discussions surrounding her current marriage.

So, here’s all you need to know about Thompson’s husband.

Who is Lea Thompson married to?

Lea Thompson is currently married to Howard Deutch.

Before tying the knot with Deutch, Thompson was romantically linked with Quaid. They made their romance official by putting a ring on each other in 1984. While she was engaged to Quaid, her paths also crossed with her current beau, who reportedly had a crush on her. However, Quaid and Thompson’s love story came to an end with the duo calling off their engagement for an unspecified reason. Deutch and Thompson later became close while working on the sets of Some Kind of Wonderful and eventually exchanged vows in 1989.

What is Howard Deutch’s job?

Deutch is a film director.

Deutch kickstarted his career working for an advertising department at his father-led United Artists Records. Initially, he was involved in making music videos for renowned figures and later transitioned to a directorial career. He made his feature-length debut with teen comedy, Pretty in Pink in 1986. Moreover, he is credited for popular projects like Jane The Virgin, Filthy Rich, Article 99, True Blood, and more.

Lea Thompson and Howard Deutch’s relationship history

In an interview with Salon.com, Thompson revealed that Deutch initially approached her to be a part of his film, Some Kind of Wonderful. However, she didn’t seem interested and turned his offer down. At the same time, Thompson’s Howard the Duck dropped in theatres, performing poorly at the box office and receiving unfavorable reviews.

From there on, she was convinced to work on Deutch’s film as its lead star Amanda, which became a turning point in her career. The film was released in 1987 In 1989, the couple tied the knot. They are currently blessed with two daughters named Zoey and Madelyn.

Shazmeen Navrange

Shazmeen is an Entertainment Journalist at ComingSoon. She holds a degree in multimedia and mass communication, specializing in advertising, but her ardor for cinema led her into entertainment journalism. While her cinematic preferences know no bounds, she specifically has fondness for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychological thrillers, horror, and films with profound philosophical undertones.