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Who Is Ashley Cruger? Meet Taylor Kinney’s Wife — Photos & Story md06

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Taylor Kinney married his wife, Ashley Cruger, in April 2024 in a small private ceremony in Chicago. The “Chicago Fire” star and the model had been together for more than two years before saying “I do.” While the couple keeps their relationship mostly private, fans have gotten glimpses of their life together through social media and public appearances.

Ashley Cruger’s Career and Background

Ashley Cruger and Taylor Kinney attend Operation Smile's 10th Annual Park City Ski ChallengeAlex Goodlett/Getty Images for Operation Smile
Ashley Cruger and Taylor Kinney attend Operation Smile’s 10th Annual Park City Ski ChallengeAccording to People, Cruger graduated from the University of Iowa in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. After graduation, she worked in IT for General Motors and in sales and marketing for El Bandido Yankee Tequila Company. She now works part-time as a business development manager for Eagle Six Properties while also working as a model with BMG Models.

Cruger even made a cameo in season 11 of “Chicago Fire.” In one episode, she appeared in a bar scene alongside Kinney’s character, Kelly Severide. “First episode of ‘Chicago Fire’ aired last night and I got to sneak on it @taylorkinney111,” she wrote in a since-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), per Hello!.

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The couple first went public in 2022 when Kinney shared a photo of Cruger on Instagram. That same spring, they attended a charity event in Utah together. Cruger later posted her own photo of them attending a race in Texas.

Inside Taylor Kinney and His Wife’s Relationship