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Tony Hawkand Catherine “Cathy” Goodman slid right into each other’s hearts.
Hawk married his fourth wife, Goodman, in Ireland in June 2015.
“Tying the Celtic knot with my best friend,” hecaptioned a photo with his new brideon their wedding day.
Hawk, who has four children from his previous relationships —Riley, Spencer, Keegan andKadence—told theSydney Morning Heraldin April 2020 that he and Goodman “connect on a deep level in terms of our approach to life.”
“I hate to use the word ‘alternative,’ but we have a unique approach to parenting,” he continued. “We truly enjoy the challenges of raising children, of giving them the tools to make really good choices.”
In a 2019commemorative post for their wedding anniversary, he referred to Goodman as the “quintessential co-parent,” writing, “Thank you for this wonderful ride; I never knew a real life could be so fun and rewarding all at once.”
So who is Tony Hawk’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Catherine Goodman and her relationship with the professional skateboarder and entrepreneur.
She is a theater and film producer
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According to a 2021 profile story inThe New York Times, she and Hawk are working on the Broadway musicalSlamfeaturing live skating and previewing on Dec. 31, 2023,per Broadway World.
The musical centers on a 17-year-old skateboarder who unexpectedly gets his girlfriend pregnant and seeks advice through fantasized conversations with Hawk.
She enjoys skateboarding as much as Hawk
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Goodman shares the same fondness for skateboarding as Hawk.
On her birthday in 2022, Hawk posted a series of photos of his wife, including one of her on a skateboard, onInstagram.
“Happy Birthday to my precious love. Thank you for the laughs, the adventures, the child nurturing and the understanding of my (our) 4-wheeled obsession,” he wrote.
In 2020, Goodman posted somethrowback snaps from the ’90s, sharing moments of her skating days.
Goodman is also on the advisory board for the nonprofit organization Skateistan, which empowers kids through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa.
She was married to one of Hawk’s best friends for 20 years
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Goodman was previously married to Matthew Goodman, reportedly one of Hawk’s best friends. Years before Goodman and Hawk — who filed for divorce from his third wife, Lhotse Merriam, in 2011 — tied the knot, Matthewtold RadarOnlinethat he was “totally cool” with his friend dating his ex.
“I know people will think it is strange, but I’m totally cool with it,” Matthew told the outlet in March 2011. “I had split up with Cathy over a year ago, and she started dating Tony about seven months ago.”
Matthew continued, “We are all trying our best to get along. Our kids are all friendly, and we do not want a bad situation — people are making it a bigger deal than it is. I knew Tony was not happy with Lhoste, and I hope he finds that (happiness) with Cathy — they have known each other a long time.”
She and Hawk wed in Ireland
As shown in aphoto of Hawk kissing Goodman, the couple coordinated in black attire for their wedding on June 27, 2015.
Goodman completed her lace bridal look with a headpiece from AMAROQ Design.
“I felt way too cool in it, and I got to stab people when they tried to hug me … which was a bonus. Amazing work!!!” the newlywedcaptioned a photo featuring her accessoryand bouquet.
Hawk and Goodman’s ceremony was held at the Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland. The bride’s brother, David, posted about the venue onInstagram.
“The Earl of Dunraven once lived here who is a distant relative of mine. Unreal,” he wrote.
She’s a mom and stepmom
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While the couple do not have any children together, Goodman is mother to sons Miles and Calvin, whom she shares with her ex-husband. The doting mom posted an Instagram tribute to her sons back in 2017.
“Thank you for being mine. I love you. 💕,” Goodman captioned aphoto of her sons as young boys.
Goodman has revealed that her and Hawk’s children “get along.”
“It’s been refreshing to really realize how well all of our kids get along and how great they are together,” she toldThe New York Timesin 2021. “Not all siblings have these dynamic bonds — especially stepsiblings — so we’re thankful for that.”
She and Hawk went on a road trip with their kids during quarantine
The pair hit the road with their blended family in July 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In the beginning of the pandemic, it became pretty clear that the kids were so desperate to get out,” Goodman toldThe New York Timesin 2021.
Hawk, Goodman and their brood road-tripped in an RV, stopping in states they had “never explored,” including Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota and Colorado.
She supported Hawk at the 2022 Oscars
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The skateboarder, who was on hand to present at the awards show, shared on Instagram in March 2022 that hebroke his femurweeks prior to the ceremony.
Reflecting on the evening on March 28, Hawk captionedphotos from the “surreal night"on Instagram, which included flicks with Goodman,Shaun White,Bill Murray,Serena Williams,Venus WilliamsandTroy Kotsur.
“Hiding my limp felt like more of an accomplishment than nailing my lines,” he wrote before adding, “Finally strolling the carpet with my stunning wife in our @gucci threads was the best.”
source: people.com
