Who is Chris Evans’ wife Natasha Shishmanian?
DJ Chris Evans married his wife Natasha Shishmanian in 2007.
Here is everything you need to know about his wife of sixteen years.
Who is Natasha Shishmanian?
Natasha Shishmanian is a professional golfer from London.
She is most well-known for being the third wife of presenter Chris Evans.
The 43-year-old is half-Armenian, born to businessman Aram Shishmanian and his wife Sarah.
Her father was the one to encourage her to take up golf as a child and she went on to compete in tournaments.
Although she didn’t win any big titles, she channelled her knowledge of the sport into writing as a columnist for Golf Punk.
When did Natasha marry Chris Evans?
Chris and Natasha met at the 2005 Newport’s All-Star Celebrity Tournament.
They were first introduced to each other by Natasha’s friend Ronan Keating, who she often played golf with.
Reminiscing on their first encounter, Natasha told the : “On the 13th hole it comes back to the clubhouse before it goes back out again, and you were on the little balcony with Ronan – and that was that!”
She continued: “Then a couple of months later, it was the actual All Star Cup at Celtic Manor and so we had a few drinks together [at the party].
“Then the next morning, we happened to be on the same team which was a delight!”
Chris added: “And we’ve been on the same team ever since!”
The happy couple married in the Guildford Registry Office took place took years later in August 20007.
How many children does Natasha have?
Chris and Natasha have four children.
Natasha gave birth to their first child together in 2009.
After she survived a near-fatal ectopic pregnancy the following year, the couple used IVF to conceive their son Eli, and their twins.
Chris, who nicknamed the pair Ping and Pong throughout the pregnancy, revealed their birth in a statement read out live on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show by guest host Sara Cox.
The statement said: “Ping and Pong arrived safe and well last night. Ping popped her head out at 22.10, Pong popped his head out 12 minutes later at 22 minutes past 10.
“Both healthy, both strong, happy and blessed, as was mum throughout.
“Infinite thanks to the amazing team at Frimley Park Hospital, amazing people, amazing professionals, helping dreams come true. Thank you.”
Chris is also dad to daughter Jade from his previous relationship with former fiancée Alison Ward.