Elisha Cuthbert and her spouse Dion Phaneuf

Who is Dion Phaneuf's wife? More about Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert

Modified Feb 02, 2023 11:35 GMT

Dion Phaneuf is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenseman. During his career, he played with the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Los Angeles Kings in the NHL.

Phaneuf is married to Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert. They began seeing each other in 2008, got engaged in September 2012 and then married on July 6, 2013.

The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2017 and three years later their second child, a son. The couple have been happily married for over nine years and are living their best lives.

Early life of Elisha Cuthbert

Elisha, like her husband Dion, is a well-known figure. The 40-year-old was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on November 30, 1982. Elisha Cuthbert is a well-known Canadian model and actress. She grew up in Greenfield Park, Quebec and was raised by her parents Kevin and Patricia. She is a graduate from Contennial Regional High School in Quebec.

Cuthbert has always wanted to be an actor since se was a child and made her start in "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Her career took off when she was cast as 'Kim Bauer' in the popular American television series "24." American comedy series like "The Girl Next Door" and "House of Wax" also helped her rise to fame.

Cuthbert is also renowned for being one of the most beautiful women in the world. As such, she has multiple entries on the "hottest women" list in magazines such as FHM and Maxim.

In 2020, Elisha Cuthbert was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Guest Performance in Jann, a Canadian television comedy show. She has been awarded many awards such as the Gemini Awards (2001), Teen Choice Awards (four times) and the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards.

Aside from acting, she enjoys painting and is a huge fan of ice hockey, particularly the National Hockey League (NHL).

Dion Phaneuf's NHL career

Dion Phaneuf began his NHL career with the Calgary Flames, who selected him ninth overall in the 2003 NHL entry draft. He made his NHL debut in 2005, and came into the league as a two-time Western Hockey League defenseman of the year.

Phaneuf played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Los Angeles Kings in addition to the Flames. During his NHL career, he was an All-Rookie Team member (2005-06) and a three-time All-Star Game member.