Who Is Liev Schreiber’s Wife? All About Taylor Neisen

Liev Schreiber and his wife, Taylor Neisen, are parents!

The Ray Donovan actor announced the birth of their daughter, Hazel Bee, on Instagram in August 2023.

“She arrived early in the morning of August 27th and has been a dream every day since,” he wrote alongside photos of the newborn.

Hazel Bee is Schreiber’s third child, his first with Neisen. He also shares two children with his ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts, whom he dated for 11 years. In June 2022, Watts, who is now married to Billy Crudup, deemed them a “modern family” on Instagram.

Schreiber and Neisen have been linked since 2017. They quietly wed in July 2023.

So, who is Liev Schreiber’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Taylor Neisen and her relationship with the actor.

She’s a former pageant queen

Neisen was crowned Miss South Dakota in 2012, and went on to represent her home state in that year’s Miss USA Pageant.

In an interview on the Miss USA Youtube channel, Neisen revealed that if she could choose one thing to be great at, she’d want to be a better singer, noting that she was “awful” at it.

“You do not want to hear me sing,” she laughed.

While Neisen competed in the pageant, the 2012 crown ended up going to model Olivia Culpo, who later went on to win Miss Universe.

She rehabs wildlife

Neisen is passionate about animals, and even rehabbed baby raccoons in 2022. She shared several photos of the animals on Instagram, including one snap of her cuddling up with a raccoon close to her chest.

“I miss them so much. Rehabbing these babies is so bittersweet. When they’re strong enough for release I feel incredibly proud and happy but also selfishly sad that I must say goodbye,” she captioned the post.

“I put motion-sensor cameras outside because I’m a helicopter mom and seeing the footage makes me mushy inside,” she continued. “They’ve made friends with a fox, a mangy cat, a very fat raccoon, and are still hanging with their possum brothers and sisters. 🥹”

Schreiber has teased her about her affinity for wildlife, writing on a birthday Instagram post, “Happy Birthday Taytay!!! All the critters are so happy you were born today! Most of all me.”

The playful caption accompanied a photo of a sheet cake with a picture of Neisen holding a raccoon printed on it.

She gets along well with Schreiber’s ex, Naomi Watts

Schreiber and Watts are parents to two children, Kai and Sasha. Despite no longer being together, Schreiber and Watts are committed to remaining friends and co-parenting their children amicably, with includes getting along with each others’ partners.

In June 2022, Watts shared a photo of her and Schreiber posing with Neisen, Crudup and their kids in honor of Kai’s middle school graduation.

“Congratulations to Kai ⚡️🎉Class of 2022 #modernfamily ❤️ #graduation,” she wrote in the caption.

“It’s important to support each other,” Schreiber said about co-parenting with Watts on Sunday Today with Willie Geist in 2018. He recalled a time when he “was making jokes” about Watts at breakfast with his kids and noted that Kai and Sasha’s “eyes light up when I talk about her.”

“You can see how important it is to them that their parents care about each other,” he explained.

Watts also seemingly has a good relationship with Neisen. In December 2022, she commented on Schreiber’s birthday post for Neisen, writing, “Happy birthday Tay!! 🙌🙌😍😍”.

She loves the ocean — and wants to protect it

Neisen loves to spend time near the water. She and Schreiber are often photographed at the beach, and have been spotted surfing together.

In addition to posting photos from her beach outings on Instagram, Neisen used her platform to raise awareness about a cause she cares about: ocean pollution.

In June 2022, she celebrated World Oceans Day with a post showing a collection of litter she gathered from her walk on the beach.

“Happy #worldoceansday from my sunset beach walk,” she captioned the photo, noting that “eight million tons of plastic” end up in the ocean every year. “It’s estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.”

She continued, “With so much tragedy and hardship in the world right now, caring about the ocean or what might happen to it 30 years from now might be at the bottom of your list of concerns. But the ocean is the heart of our planet and without it we cannot survive.”

Neisen finished her post by encouraging her followers to check out Surfrider, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the ocean.

She and Schreiber champion several causes together

Schreiber and Neisen support quite a few causes together, including the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit organization to support LGBTQ+ homeless youth.

The pair attended the center’s annual gala together in May 2022. Neisen shared a photo of her and Schreiber at the event, with Schreiber holding up a rainbow light-up baton. “A New York moment celebrating the important work of @aliforneycenter,” she captioned the post. They stepped out again for the organization’s 2023 event in May, an occasion Neisen marked by sharing a selfie of the couple on Instagram.

Neisen has also joined Schreiber in supporting Ukraine. The actor, whose family comes from the country, has been outspoken about his support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. In addition to providing humanitarian aid through his organization BlueCheck Ukraine, Schreiber has visited Ukraine several times since the start of the conflict and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

In May 2022, Schreiber hosted a Unite for Ukraine fundraiser in Washington D.C., and Neisen was right by his side for the event. She posted a photo from the evening with Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., and urged her followers to donate to BlueCheck. “A truly beautiful evening at the U.S. Institute of Peace for Unite For Ukraine,” she captioned the post.

She and Schreiber welcomed their first baby together in August 2023

Neisen gave birth to the couple’s daughter, Hazel Bee, on Aug. 27, 2023. Schreiber announced the baby’s arrival on Instagram, calling Hazel “a dream.”

“Mom and baby are both super happy and healthy. Thanks to all for the love and support,” he wrote. In the comments, the actor’s ex, Naomi Watts, said: “We love baby Hazel!!”

Prior to welcoming her baby girl, Neisen stepped out on multiple occasions with her bump on full display. In June 2023, she was spotted on a walk in New York City. Days earlier, Neisen was seen on another stroll accompanied by Schreiber. The actor held Neisen’s hand as they walked around the city. The following month, Neisen and Schreiber were seen spending time together in the Hamptons.

She is supportive of Schreiber’s career

Neisen doesn’t miss an opportunity to support her husband.

In June 2023, Neisen — along with the actor’s son, Sasha — attended a special screening of Schreiber’s limited series A Small Light. The following year, she and Schreiber’s eldest daughter, Kai, supported the actor at opening night of his Broadway play, Doubt: A Parable, in New York City.