Shannon Elizabeth Husband: Who Is She Married To? (2026)
Shannon Elizabeth, known for playing Nadia in American Pie (1999), was married to Simon Borchert, a South African conservationist, from 2021 to 2026. The couple met in 2015 and worked together on wildlife conservation through the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation. They separated in September 2025 and finalized their divorce in May 2026.
Who Is Simon Borchert?
Simon Borchert is a Cape Town, South Africa, local with a background in conservation, sustainability, and strategic planning. Before joining Elizabeth's nonprofit, he worked in the commercial operations department at Africa Geographic and later founded a sustainability firm called Change. In 2019, Borchert became the chief executive officer of the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, overseeing fundraising, strategic partnerships, marketing, and production. Together, the couple built a wildlife sanctuary and cared for a blind black rhino, with plans to bring in more rhinos as part of an expansion.
Marriage Timeline
Elizabeth and Borchert met in 2015, the year before she moved to South Africa in 2016. After six years together, they married in 2021. Throughout their relationship, they jointly ran the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, which supports the global wildlife conservation movement with an emphasis on endangered species such as rhinos. In September 2025, Elizabeth confirmed the couple had separated, describing it as "a thoughtful, ongoing process." She filed for divorce in April 2026, and the divorce was finalized in May 2026. Despite the split, Elizabeth has said she remains based in South Africa and that animal conservation activism remains a priority.
Children
No children have been publicly reported in connection with Shannon Elizabeth's marriage to Simon Borchert. Public coverage of their relationship focused on their shared conservation work rather than a family, and no public information is available about children from the marriage.
Career Highlights
Shannon Elizabeth broke out as Nadia in American Pie (1999) and went on to star in Scary Movie (2000), becoming a prominent figure in late-1990s and early-2000s comedy. She later shifted her focus to wildlife conservation, founding the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation. In April 2026, shortly after filing for divorce, she launched an OnlyFans account, telling People and Page Six the move was about taking control of her own image and career. For more on celebrity relationships, see other spouse and family stories.
FAQ
Who was Shannon Elizabeth's husband?
Shannon Elizabeth was married to Simon Borchert, a South African conservationist, from 2021 until their divorce was finalized in May 2026.
When did Shannon Elizabeth and Simon Borchert get married?
They married in 2021 after meeting in 2015 and spending six years together.
Why did Shannon Elizabeth and Simon Borchert split?
Elizabeth said they had been separated since September 2025, calling it "a thoughtful, ongoing process" rather than a sudden event. She filed for divorce in April 2026 and it was finalized in May 2026.
Do Shannon Elizabeth and Simon Borchert have children?
No children have been publicly reported from their marriage.
What is the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation?
It is her nonprofit focused on the global wildlife conservation movement, with special emphasis on endangered species such as rhinos.