Beth Leonard

Family Member

Birth Year 1978

Birthplace New Jersey

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About

Celebrity relative, well-known family member, entrepreneur, businesswoman, and philanthropist who is famous for having been married to Hootie & the Blowfish front man and celebrated solo artist Darius Rucker from the year 2000 to the year 2020.

Before Fame

She first met Darius Rucker while she was working for VH1 in New York City. For their first date, she accompanied Rucker to a Broadway show. They went on to tie the knot on December 9, 2000.

Trivia

She and her children appeared in the music video for Darius Rucker's 2008 song, "It Won't Be Like This for Long," from his record, "Learn to Live." She also inspired his song "Alright" from the same album. She also established a nonprofit organization focused on developing teen confidence through workshops, assemblies, and motivational speeches called Just Be You.

Family Life

She and Darius Rucker announced their divorce in July of 2020. She is the mother of 2 children - a son named Jack, and a daughter named Daniella Rose. She also acted as a mother figure to Rucker's first daughter Caroline.

Associated With

She was married to Darius Rucker, who was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. The band also featured members including lead guitarist Mark Bryan and drummer Jim Sonefeld.