Paula Harwood (Paula K Harwood) is a celebrity spouse who came into the limelight as the long-time wife of Peter Gallagher, an actor from New York City. Over the past few decades, her hubby Peter has featured in numerous successful movies and TV shows like The O.C., Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and A Bad Moms Christmas as well.
Unlike her spouse, Peter’s wife Paula remains quite secretive when it comes to her professional endeavors. But, as for their married life, the love birds are too much committed and quite open about their love life. They are also proud parents of two children.
Besides, take a closer look at several other intriguing facts about Peter Gallagher’s wife Paula Harwood.
What is Paula Harwood Age? Is 18-day Older Than Her Hubby
Paula is 66 in 2022. She was born on 1st August 1955, in the United States of America, while her spouse Peter was born on 19th August of that year. He often shares photos of his wife on his social media on various occasions. Back in August 2020, in the honor of her 65th birthday, Peter posted a beautiful throwback photo of his wife with the caption,
“Happy Birthday Beautiful!”
Paula is on the beachside.Besides, for her nationality, Paula is an American and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity.
Who are Her Parents? Her Mom Passed Away in 2019
Paula is the daughter of Paulette Harwood and Paul Harwood. Her mom Paulette, sadly, died on 23rd August 2019. However, the cause of her death has yet to be posited. She was the founder of Paulette’s Ballet Studio and also served as a director for the studio for about 58 years. In addition, late Paulette was an elite dancer who performed at Radio City Music Hall, Billy Roses Diamond Horseshoe, and many others.
Back in October 2014, Paula paid a sweet tribute to her mother, sharing the beautiful photo of her mom and siblings in the honor of her mom’s birthday.
Paula with her late mom and sisters.Source: Twitter
Talking more about her family details, Paula has two sisters named Pauline Harwood Wright and Paulette Harwood Rigo.
Education: Is a Tufts University Graduate
Paula attended Tufts University in Boston. Also, her spouse Peter studied at the same college. And it was where the future husband-and-wife met for the first time. At the time, Gallagher was quite into a theater, appearing in shows like Stephen Sondheim’s Company. He later went on to study acting at the William Esper Studio.
Career: What does Paula Harwood do?
Like we have mentioned above that Paula always prefers to keep her professional life a little bit out of the showbiz world. She only hit the media after her marriage to Peter. Talking about her husband’s career details, Peter has spent over four decades in the show business, holding over 100 acting credits to his name. The actor who initially performed in theatre made his feature film debut with the role in The Idolmaker in 1980.
Paula’s iconic role came when the actor portrayed Sandy Cohen, a Jewish public defender and corporate lawyer on the TV series The O.C. from 2003-07. He now plays the character of Nick Skolka on the Netflix comedy-drama Grace and Frankie along with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Sam Waterston. His other major acting credits include Hello, My Name Is Doris, Grey’s Anatomy, and more.
They Started Dating Seven Years After Their Meeting at College
In the abovementioned mentioned paragraph, we have explained that Paula and her spouse Petter first met while both of them were at Tufts University. However, the two didn’t start dating instantly. But, it took seven years for Peter to ask her to go out on a real date. He mentioned their first meeting and when it all began on his 2019’s marriage anniversary post. He wrote,
“Happy Anniversary my love! Paula Harwood and I were married 36 years ago today. Which, for show business, is pretty embarrassing. Thank goodness that never stopped us. We met first week of Freshman year in college – at Tufts University in Boston- and it only took me about 7 years to get the nerve to ask her out on a real date. Best thing I ever did! Here’s to the next 36, Paula…I’ll love you forever.”
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How Long Paula and Her Husband Petter Gallagher Been Married? Their Wedding Details
The two got married on 7th May 1983, in a low-key wedding ceremony organized in New York City. It’s been nearly four decades that the duo is married and their marital bonding is still going pretty well.
Unlike many Hollywood couples, the two are also open when it comes to their married life, especially Paula’s husband Peter. He often shares photos of them together on his social media handles. In May 2020, the New York-born actor celebrated their 37th anniversary by posting the photo from their wedding day.
The two are married since 1983.Source: Instagram
Additionally, Harwood and her spouse occasionally attend various events together. The first time, they were spotted together was a year after their marriage at Sardi’s in New York City, New York, in May 1984.
Paula Has Two Children With Her Husband
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, James Gallagher in 1990, in New York. Like his father, James is also interested in the entertainment world but loves to work behind the camera. He is an emerging director with a few directorial credits like Love (2019) and Election Day: Lens Across America (2017). Besides, Peter’s first-born child attended Harvard-Westlake School and then went to Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois.
Paula with her spouse and kids.Source: Facebook
Peter Gallagher’s wife Paula Harwood gave birth to their second child, a daughter Kathryn Gallagher on July 23, 1993, in New York City. But, at the age of 11, Kathryn moved to Los Angeles and started studying theatre at the Adderley School. She then enrolled at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music.
By profession, Gallagher is a theatre actress who has performed in numerous renowned Broadway productions like Jagged Little Pill and more. Her wild performance on the musical Jagged also won her a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Paula’s daughter is also a singer.
What is Paula Harwood Net Worth? Details on Her House
As of 2022, the exact amount of her net worth is, however, yet to estimate. But, in the meantime, her life-partner Peter has an estimated fortune of $4 million. He has earned most of his riches from his decent acting career.
The couple currently resides in their Los Angeles house. As per sources, her spouse bought the 5,225 sq ft. mansion for $3 million in March 2007.
Social Media Activeness
Paula is active on Twitter with a few followers. She also has an Instagram account, which has, however, been kept private.