Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez has been married to wife Perry Mattfeld since 2023.
The couple met in 2017 through mutual friend Scotty McKnight, who officiated their wedding, and kicked off their years-long romance. Most of the early days of their romance was “long-distance,” Mattfeld told The Knot in May 2023. When they were quarantined together during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, both Mattfeld and Sanchez knew they were meant to be.
“That year was really the first time we were like, ‘This is it. This is our life,’” Mattfeld said at the time. Sanchez proposed in May 2022 during a trip to Anguilla.
“I definitely did not see the engagement coming,” Mattfeld told The Knot, noting that she never adjusted to fiancé so thinking of Sanchez as her husband was totally different.
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“Not only is this a new chapter that gives us an opportunity to fall in love again as husband and wife, but I’m also excited for the official extension of unity as a family,” she shared.
The couple exchanged vows in Oaxaca, Mexico, in May 2023. The location was important for both Sanchez and Mattfeld.
“We are both of Mexican descent and we loved the idea of celebrating there,” Mattfeld told People at the time. “We visited Oaxaca a few years ago and fell in love, so we knew it was the perfect location for us. We also liked the idea of giving our friends and family a reason to visit Oaxaca.”
Keep scrolling for everything to know about Sanchez’s wife:
1. She Has California Roots
Mattfeld was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She attended the University of Southern California, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the college’s School of Dramatic Arts.
2. She Used to Be a Dancer
The star kicked off her performing career at age 5, when she was enrolled in ballet classes. She studied ballet under professional dancer and actress Debbie Allen for nine years.
3. She’s an Actress
Mattfeld has a series of recognizable roles in Shameless and Peacock’s Long Bright River. She also appeared in the 2024 movie The Idea of You.
More recently, Mattfeld starred as Ricky Hudson alongside Glen Powell in his Hulu series Chad Powers.
“When I read this script, I was like, the fact that my two worlds could be meeting together was amazing — that is what made this my dream role,” Mattfeld told The Hollywood Reporter in September 2025. “I remember reading the audition sides and talking all that football lingo. It was stuff that I genuinely was like, ‘I know this! I know what these mean!’ I always surprised myself with how much football knowledge I actually have.”
4. She’s a Mom
The actress confirmed during a September 2025 interview with Glamour that she and Sanchez welcomed twins that March. She is also the stepmom to Sanchez’s son Daniel, whom he welcomed in a previous relationship.
5. She’s a Low-Key Foodie
During her wedding exclusive with People in June 2023, Mattfeld revealed how much she and Sanchez love to eat.
“Mark and I love food. Period! It’s our favorite thing, and favorite thing to do together,” she shared at the time. “The cuisine in this magical place played a critical role in selecting Oaxaca as our wedding destination.”
