Ben Hollingsworth and Nila Myers attend the premiere of Paramount Pictures' ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ in January 2017 in Hollywood, California.Photo:Allen Berezovsky/Getty
Allen Berezovsky/Getty
The couple were based in Los Angeles while Hollingsworth recorded shows likeSuitsandCode Black, but they moved their family up to Canada in 2020 after the actor landed his starring role as Dan Brady onVirgin River, which isfilmed in British Columbiaand is now in its sixth season, and the COVID-19 pandemic hit.“When I first met Ben 10 years ago I never could’ve imagined that our life together would blossom into what it is today,” Myerswrote on Instagram. “We are so blessed to have our 3 beautiful babies and now, in our next chapter, we are building our dream home in a small mountain town in Canada.“The Hallmark star regularly shares sweet tributes to Myers on social media, praising her as a partner and parent and vice versa.“My fairytale began 7 years ago today,” hewroteon their wedding anniversary in 2019. “I believe in unconditional love and soul mates because I experience it everyday and I’m madly in love with mine.”
So who is Benjamin Hollingsworth’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Nila Myers and her relationship with the actor.
Benjamin Hollingsworth and Nila Myers take a selfie outdoors.Nila Meyers Instagram
Nila Meyers Instagram
She attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, California, and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Myers continued her studies at Bond University in Australia, where she earned her master’s in criminology. She and her sister, Misha Myers Gillingham, were based in Santa Barbara before she met Hollingsworth.According toCalifornia Apparel News, the Myers sisters spent much of their childhood traveling the world, thanks to their mother’s job at Delta Airlines, which offered free tickets.
Benjamin Hollingsworth and Nila Myers pose for a photo in the snow.Nila Meyers Instagram
Hollingsworth and Myersmet on Dec. 10, 2010. Fast forward to a decade later, Hollingsworth shared a trip of the young couple for the viral Instagram #firstphotochallenge, captioning anInstagram photofrom their trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as “2011 Young, dumb and in love. ❤️.”
TheRomance in Styleactorgot engagedon Sept. 8, 2012, his 28th birthday, according to theToronto Sun. Two months later, the couple tied the knot in a beach wedding in Malibu, California, on November 10.
Hollingsworth postedon X(formerly known as Twitter) that morning, “Today is the day. I woke a boy and will go to sleep a man. I am so lucky to have found the woman I love and I want to grow old with.”In honor of their wedding anniversary in 2023, theA Splash of Lovestar shared a series of pictures from their wedding dayon Instagram.“11 years ago was one of the happiest days of my life,” he wrote. “What’s the key to a successful marriage? I have no idea but what has worked for me was marrying the love of my life and loving her just as hard as I did 11 years ago. 😘.”
Nila Myers standing outdoors with greenery and snowy mountains in the background.Benjamin Hollingsworth Instagram
Benjamin Hollingsworth Instagram
Hollingsworth toldSouthwest Magazinealthough he and Myers started their family in L.A., where he lived for a decade and filmed the CBS medical dramaCode Black, he’s grateful thatVirgin Riverbrought him back to his native Canada.“Acting is a huge part of my life but my family is an even bigger one, and the most important role I play is being a dad,” he said in 2022. “So to be able to bring everyone back here and hopefully provide them with even a fraction of the childhood I had growing up, that really is life changing.”
Ben Hollingsworth and his wife, Nila Myers, attend a red carpet event in September 2015 in West Hollywood, California.Jason Kempin/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty
Meanwhile, California Apparel News reported they came up with the idea while modeling at a lingerie trade show and not loving the brands there. The company earned press in the early aughts but no longer appears to be in business.
Benjamin Hollingsworth and Nila Myers take a picture together during an event.Benjamin Hollingsworth Instagram
Hollingsworth and Myers’ social media feeds are filled with photos of the pair and their kids. Apart from their day-to-day activities, the couple also celebrate each other on momentous occasions, like anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas.
Benjamin Hollingsworth and his wife Nila Myers on a ski trip,.Benjamin Hollingsworth Instagram
When she first met Hollingsworth, Myers was working as a model andBar Method instructorteaching barre classes.
Today, fitness is still an important part of her life, with social media photos showing the couple’s athletic adventures. This includes their ski trips to Squamish, Vancouver, which is both a filming location forVirgin Riverand aHollingsworth family favoritefor outdoor adventures.“New Year’s Resolution 2023: More day dates with my husband,” the mom of threecaptionedthe pair’s snowy selfie from the slopes.Hollingsworth’s Instagram page also features photos of the family’s winter wonderland outings, including a March 2023 trip to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. He shared acarousel of photosof himself, Myers and their sons. “Family ski days are the best ski days,” he wrote.Myers is all about the wintertime,writing on Instagramback in 2012, “Coffee & Snow; 2 of my favorite things.”
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Benjamin Hollingsworth and wife Nila Meyers eat a s’more together.Nila Meyers Instagram
Myers’sInstagram bioreads, “Plant based for all the reasons.”She shares many recipes on the platform, and most of her account highlights are dedicated to her vegetarian lifestyle.Myers has alsosharedher husband’s creations, deeming his quinoa confectionsmasterpiecesand “#vegetarianheaven.”
source: people.com