Keegan Michael Key is most well-known for the professional relationships he has had. His comedy career was a long one. He worked with Jordan Peele for years to laugh. However, fans are eager to know more about Key’s personal life as well.
Following his separation from Cynthia Blaise (comedian), he married Elisa Puggliese in 2018. Here’s everything we know about Key’s current wife.
Elisa Pugliese: Who are you?
Elisa Pugliese worked behind-the scenes on a number of movies and TV series. According to IMDb,Pugliese appears to have started with small acting roles.
She has currently seven credits in acting, which includes a role as a concertgoer for the film “2003”. School of Rock. Pugliese began to produce in 2007 however.
IMDb currently lists 10 Pugliese producing credits. The indie film “Pugliese” was her first production credit. The Cake Eaters starring a young Kristen Stewart. Her most recent job was that of executive producer for the TV series. Brain Games.
In addition to her work as the segments director at 75th Anniversary Peabody Awards, she also served in that role. Pugliese also married Keegan Michael Key, and started using Elle Key for her professional work.
An Audible audiobook is one of these works. Sketch Comedy History with Keegan Michael Key She co-created and wrote the scripts, as well as directed. From what we can tell, it’s her only work with her husband, but it seems like they had a great time collaborating.
Pugliese And Key Got Married In November 2017
While it’s unclear how Key and Pugliese met, they began attending public events together in 2017, including the Emmy and Tony awards. Key and Pugliese got engaged in November 2017.
KeyPugliese organized their wedding in six months. Intimate ceremony at their New York City residence, they tied the knot June 2018. You can read more about them here. Report by PeoplePugliese was stunning in her Prada gown.
In a Guest Appearance Kelly and Ryan: Live With KellyKey joked that the small wedding was a little like a prom. “It was like the best prom I’ve ever been to,” Key assured that hosts would be safe.
Pugliese Picks Out Key’s Clothes
Pugliese is not only an expert in television and film, but she also seems to have a keen eye for fashion. On another occasion, Pugliese appeared on LiveKey said that Pugliese, whom he refers to as Elle, helps him coordinate clothes.
“My wife Elle has impeccable taste. I’m one of those people that likes to leave things to the experts. So, everything on my body was chosen for me to wear today by Elle,” Keys proudly displayed.
Pugliese also made an appearance on the talk-show, helping her husband to tell his story about how he put together the outfit. “She just has a knack for it. A real knack for it,” Key insistent.
However, it isn’t just his wife’s fashion sense that made Key fall for her. Key spoke out about his love for sports in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel.
“One of the 475,000 things that’s fantastic about my wife is she’s also like an avid sports fan. For real, like a real sports fan,” Key.
Pugliese, he said, isn’t as well-acquainted with the details of sport than some women. “She’ll watch games with me. Our den is very tastefully appointed. She has her little framed jersey of Eli Manning.”
Comedy: Preparing Him to Marry
Keegan Michael Key was open to discussing how comedy has impacted his relationships. Key may surprise fans to discover that comedy is what helped him let his ego go.
Speak to Cosmopolitan, Key revealed He has some of the same values in work relationships as he does in romance.
“Our I-dos have been to comedy. It’s a ménage à trois,” Key spoke out about his long-time colleague Jordan Peele.
“One of our vows has been to forsake all others for comedy. By ‘all others,’ I mean our egos. You’ve got to ask yourself every day, ‘Am I being petty? Why am I arguing?’ It’s the same thing in a marriage.”
It’s obvious that Key and Pugliese were a match made in heaven. Key loves to talk about his wife, even after four years.
While they may have found each other a bit later in life, we predict they’ll be together for many, many years to come.