Egyptian-American comedian and actor Ramy Youssef has been married to a Saudi Arabian visual artist since 2022. Despite being a public figure, Youssef has kept his wife's name and identity private. The couple met around 2019 through mutual friend and actress May Calamawy. Youssef has described meeting his wife as "very normal" and "not Hollywood at all," as she entered his life through mutual friends rather than an industry event.
Youssef has shared only a handful of facts about his wife publicly. She is from Saudi Arabia and works as a visual artist. He has never publicly disclosed her name or shared photographs of her, maintaining a firm boundary between his career and personal life. In an interview with The New Yorker in October 2022, Youssef said that getting married and working on a relationship is his "greatest accomplishment," emphasizing its importance over his professional achievements.
The relationship timeline between Youssef and his wife is relatively public, with a few key milestones. In 2019, Youssef met his future wife through May Calamawy, around the time his Hulu series "Ramy" premiered. In 2022, they got married, with Youssef confirming the marriage in The New Yorker. In 2026, his HBO special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" featured a recurring "Wife Thoughts" segment, where he discussed marriage openly while still refusing to name her.
Before his 2022 marriage, Youssef was reportedly linked to Australian actress Maia Mitchell between 2012 and 2014. However, neither Youssef nor Mitchell ever publicly confirmed or denied this relationship. Mitchell has since moved on to date YouTuber Rudy Mancuso from 2015. Youssef has also been linked to other celebrities, including Bella Hadid, who appeared in Season 3 of "Ramy" as his character's love interest, describing their connection as "kismet."
Youssef's career spans multiple fields, including television, film, and stand-up comedy. He created and starred in the Hulu series "Ramy" from 2019 to 2022, a semi-autobiographical show that earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2020. He also co-created "Mo" for Netflix in 2022, earning a second Peabody Award. In 2023, he directed the critically acclaimed "Honeydew" episode of "The Bear" for FX, earning an Emmy nomination.
In addition to his television work, Youssef made his feature film debut in "Poor Things" in 2023, playing Max McCandles, the soft-spoken betrothed of Emma Stone's character. He has also released three HBO stand-up specials: "Ramy Youssef: Feelings" in 2019, "Ramy Youssef: More Feelings" in 2021, and "Ramy Youssef: In Love" in 2026. Youssef's work often explores themes of identity, faith, and modern life.
Youssef's personal life remains relatively private, with the exception of his marriage and occasional glimpses into his relationships. He was born on March 26, 1991, in Queens, New York, to Egyptian immigrant parents. He is an Egyptian-American Muslim, and his faith and cultural background often influence his work. With a net worth of approximately $2 million, Youssef continues to be one of the most recognized Egyptian-American entertainers working today.
Key points
- Ramy Youssef married a Saudi Arabian visual artist in 2022 and keeps her identity private.
- Youssef and his wife met through mutual friend May Calamawy in 2019.
- Youssef's career spans multiple fields, including television, film, and stand-up comedy.
