Wes Bentley Wife: Who Is Jacqui Swedberg? (2026)

Who Is Jacqui Swedberg?

Jacqui Swedberg is a Canadian-born producer and director. Before meeting Bentley, she worked as an associate producer on the Canadian sitcom Corner Gas. The couple guards their family privacy carefully — neither maintains social media accounts, and they share very little about their private lives publicly.

Marriage Timeline

Bentley and Swedberg met through a mutual friend while he was filming Dolan's Cadillac in Canada. In an interview with Canadian broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos, Bentley recalled that a publicist friend invited them all to an Iron Maiden concert — and he fell in love in that moment, while the band played "Run to the Hills."

The two married in 2010. Bentley credits Swedberg with helping him overcome the drug and alcohol addictions that derailed his career after his early success — he has been clean since entering a 12-step program in July 2009.

First marriage: Bentley was previously married to actress Jennifer Quanz from 2001 to 2009. They divorced in 2009, reportedly due to his substance abuse. In a February 8, 2010 New York Times article, Bentley described hiding his addiction from Quanz before their 2006 separation; he was arrested in 2008 and ordered into counseling before getting clean in 2009.

Children

Bentley and Swedberg share two children: son Charles, born in 2010 not long after the wedding, and daughter Brooklyn, born in 2014.

Career Highlights

Wes Bentley broke through as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty (1999), then saw his career stall during years of addiction — a journey documented in My Big Break (2009). He rebuilt with roles including Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games (2012), parts in American Horror Story, and his highest-profile role as Jamie Dutton on Paramount Network's Yellowstone (2018-2024). He revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in December 2022 that he had turned down the role of Peter Parker in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002) before Tobey Maguire was cast.

FAQ

Who is Wes Bentley's wife?

Jacqui Swedberg, a Canadian producer and director. They married in 2010.

How did Wes Bentley meet his wife?

Through a mutual friend while filming Dolan's Cadillac in Canada; he fell for her at an Iron Maiden concert playing "Run to the Hills."

Was Wes Bentley married before?

Yes — to actress Jennifer Quanz from 2001 to 2009. They divorced amid his substance abuse struggles.

How many children does Wes Bentley have?

Two with Jacqui Swedberg: son Charles (born 2010) and daughter Brooklyn (born 2014).

What is Wes Bentley known for?

American Beauty (1999), The Hunger Games (2012), and playing Jamie Dutton on Yellowstone (2018-2024).