Kevin and Linda O’Leary attend the Canadian Screen Awards on March 3, 2013, at the Sony Centre in Toronto.Photo:George Pimentel/Getty Images
George Pimentel/Getty Images
Kevin O’Leary found his own Mrs. Wonderful in his wife, Linda O’Leary.
In particular, Linda is the vice president of marketing at O’Leary Wines and said on Instagram in 2021 thatshe’s “proud"of how far it’s come since its inception.
Despite their busy schedules, Kevin once explained that no matter where he is traveling for work, they stay connected.
“We’ve been married a long time and I always tell people it’s not a destination, marriage is a journey — and I think you have to have a lot of respect for your spouse or your significant other, no question,” Kevin toldCloser Weeklyin 2019.
So who is Kevin O’Leary’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Linda O’Leary and her relationship with the entrepreneur.
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Ahead of the launch of O’Leary Wines in 2016, Kevin spoke highly of his wife’s credibility to serve as vice president of marketing for the brand.
“My wife Linda has a remarkable palate for wine. I am always amazed how she can distinguish one region from another, new world wines from old just from the look, nose and taste,” he shared in an article he pennedfor HuffPostin 2015. “A marriage based on a good wine cellar can last forever!”
Kevin continued, “I took Linda with me to California and we began working with the Vintage Wine Estate winemakers. I made the decision early on that any wine I put my name on has to be spectacular, so we worked really hard on achieving that goal.”
Linda and Kevin O’Leary attend the Cincoro Tequila National Margarita Day celebration and dinner with Haute Living at ZZ’s Club on February 22, 2024.Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
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Kevin and Linda married on March 17, 1990.
During a January 2018 interview withCNBC Make It, he gave insight into their low-key wedding, which took place at their home.
“I said to my wife, ‘Why go in debt?’ Let’s invite our friends over, let’s buy a few cases of beer and I’ll order some pizza,” Kevin said. “We saved a fortune. I was able to put it in my business to start growing it.”
Throughout their three-decade marriage, they have experienced challenges, even contemplating splitting up, Kevin toldThe Guelph Mercury Tribunein 2014. However, they “reunited and kept the family together.”
In honor of their 34th wedding anniversary, Linda gave a sweet nod to her husband. “Young love, reunited love, everlasting love,”she penned. “Happy anniversary my love ❤️.”
Savannah, Linda, and Kevin O’Leary attend the Art New York kickoff for 2016 Art Week at Pier 94 on May 3, 2016, in NYC.Mireya Acierto/Getty Images
Mireya Acierto/Getty Images
Kevin and Linda welcomed their first child, a daughter named Savannah, on Feb. 18, 1993. Three years later, their son, Trevor, was born on Sept. 22, 1996.
After being raised in Toronto, Savannah is now based in New York City, where she is a “director with a penchant for quirk, whimsy and charm,” according toher bio on her website.
Trevor, meanwhile, studied at McGill University and is an engineer and music maker based in San Francisco.
Linda and Kevin O’Leary visiting Claude Monet’s Water Lilies in Paris.Kevin O’Leary/Instagram
Kevin O’Leary/Instagram
Whether it’sattending a ballet galain Canada alongside her husband or taking in the sights atthe Philip Mould Gallery in London, Linda’s Instagram is filled with photos from her adventures supporting the arts.
In May 2023, she and her daughter took a trip to the Tate Modern Museum, with Linda sharing aseries of photosafterward.
Kevin also posts about Linda’s love of the arts: The couple are part of The National Ballet of Canada’s Impresario Circle, having donated to the Endowment Foundation, according to thecompany’s website.
Onher X profile, Linda states that she is a board member of The National Ballet of Canada as well.
Her passion for it appears to stem back to her father’s work in music. In May 2024, Linda announced the death of her dad in an obituaryon Instagram.
“I will never forget the sound of his beautiful tenor voice resonating through our childhood home and the many concert halls where he performed,” she wrote. “I am so proud of him and everything he achieved. He was an accomplished tenor, choir director, and teacher of music. He was honoured many times, with the Order of Canada being a highlight.”
Linda and Kevin O’Leary visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt.Kevin O’Leary/Instagram
Linda shares her travels and adventures on social media, from golfing to surfing.
In October 2023, she visited Japan and posted sights from her trip.
“Beautiful Kyoto, with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, galleries, Geisha, Matcha Everything, Sushi…. and all its splendour!”she captioneda carousel of photos on Instagram.
A few months later, Kevin shared a biking adventure with his wife in January 2024.
“On on the Wonder Bikes with the Mrs. ! #miamibeach @smithwollensky,”the investor wrotealongside a picture of Linda on a bicycle in Miami.
Linda O' Leary and Kevin O’Leary attend Tribeca Ball Benefiting New York Academy Of Art at New York Academy of Art on April 08, 2019 in New York City.Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
As well as supporting the arts, Kevin and Linda are also involved with charities.
During a 2010Nuvointerview, theShark Tankinvestor revealed that he and Linda choose seven charities to devote time and money to in a five-year period.
“We focus on those charities and we try to make a difference,” he explained. “That’s how people should do it. They should decide what percentage of their income they’re going to give away and then instead of scattering it, get focused. Pick a few institutions that matter to you and give all your money to them.”
source: people.com