Ally Sheedy Husband: Who Is Ally Sheedy Married To? (2026)

Ally Sheedy is not currently married. The Breakfast Club star's only husband was actor David Lansbury, whom she married in 1992 and divorced in 2009. The couple was together for 17 years and share one child, their son Beckett Lansbury, born in 1994.

Who Is David Lansbury?

David Lansbury is an American actor known for roles in films such as Michael Clayton and Scent of a Woman. He comes from a prominent entertainment family related to legendary actress Angela Lansbury. While David Lansbury never reached the same level of fame as his ex-wife, he built a steady career with appearances in film, television, and theater. After his divorce from Sheedy, Lansbury remarried Kristina Mikkelsen in 2013, and they have a child together.

Marriage Timeline

Ally Sheedy and David Lansbury were married on April 12, 1992, according to celebrity biographies, with Wikipedia recording the marriage year as 1992. The wedding took place during a relatively quiet period in Sheedy's career, following her 1980s Brat Pack peak in films like The Breakfast Club (1985) and St. Elmo's Fire (1985). The couple's marriage lasted 17 years before ending in divorce in 2009, with some sources dating the separation filing to 2008.

Before marrying Lansbury, Sheedy had high-profile relationships with several notable figures in the 1980s, including Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, actor Woody Harrelson (in 1989), and actor Eric Stoltz (1980 to 1983).

Children

Sheedy and Lansbury have one child together: Beckett Lansbury, born on March 15, 1994. Initially identified as female and named Rebecca, he later came out as transgender and now identifies as male with the name Beckett. In a 2010 interview at the Trevor Project's East Coast gala, Sheedy publicly supported her child, saying she herself was raised by a gay mother and felt deeply connected to the LGBTQIA+ community. Beckett has pursued a career in education, teaching science at Bard College, where he also earned his degrees. For related stories on celebrities' family lives, see our other profiles.

Career Highlights

Ally Sheedy (born Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy on June 13, 1962, in New York City) began her career as a teenager in commercials and television guest roles before her theatrical film debut in Bad Boys (1983). She became one of the defining faces of the Brat Pack with The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire (both 1985), alongside WarGames (1983) and Short Circuit (1986). She received three Saturn Award nominations for Best Actress. After a career downturn in the late 1980s, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for playing a drug-addicted lesbian photographer in High Art (1998). She later starred in the comedy series Single Drunk Female (2022-2023) and has taught at the City College of New York since 2021. She also authored two books, including the best-selling children's book She Was Nice to Mice, published when she was 12.

FAQ

Who is Ally Sheedy's husband?
Ally Sheedy is not currently married. Her only husband was actor David Lansbury, whom she divorced in 2009.

When did Ally Sheedy get married?
Sheedy married David Lansbury in 1992, with biographies citing April 12, 1992, as the wedding date.

When did Ally Sheedy and David Lansbury divorce?
The couple divorced in 2009 after 17 years of marriage, with some sources noting the divorce proceedings began in 2008.

Does Ally Sheedy have children?
Yes, one. Her son Beckett Lansbury was born on March 15, 1994, and is a science teacher at Bard College.

Who is David Lansbury married to now?
After divorcing Sheedy, David Lansbury remarried Kristina Mikkelsen in 2013.