Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most revered names in the world of science. While Tyson’s professional accomplishments have been widely documented, many are also curious to know more about his personal life. So, who is Neil deGrasse Tyson’s wife and when did the two first meet?
Here is everything you need to know about Tyson’s spouse, their kids, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson’s wife?
Neil deGrasse Tyson is married to Alice Young.
Born on October 10, 1958, Young pursued her education at Rice University and the University of Texas. She used to work at Bloomberg LLC in New York as an IT Manager(via Famous Birthdays).
Here’s how many kids Neil deGrasse Tyson and Alice Young have
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Alice Young are proud parents to two kids.
The couple named their first child Miranda. She pursued a degree in East Asian Studies from Harvard University and became a special education teacher in New York. Tyson and Young’s family expanded in 2001 with the birth of their second child, Travis. He completed his education at Stuyvesant High School and New York University. Travis Tyson is known for his appearance in the popular reality show, Claim to Fame (via People).
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Alice Young’s relationship explained
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Alice Young first crossed paths during their time at the University of Texas. Due to their different seating arrangements, Young could not notice him easily. During an appearance on PBD Podcast, Tyson opened up on the scientific ways he used to figure out if Young was the one for him.
”I looked at all the coordinates of what I valued in a mate, and we’ve been married 34 years. Once you do this, there was no one else that came close on the scale of anyone else I had dated—even historically dated. ”
Tyson and Young dated for a short period before getting married in 1988 and have been inseparable since then.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.
