A Love Story Unveiled: The Captivating Journey of America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams

America Ferrera discovered her life partner, Ryan Piers Williams, while studying film at the University of Southern California. Williams, who was a fellow student, chose Ferrera to star in his first short film, Muertas, in 2005. Their professional collaboration soon blossomed into a personal relationship, and after two years of living together, rumors of their engagement began to circulate.

"It's absolutely false!" Ferrera claimed in an interview with W magazine in 2007, dismissing the rumors. "Even his mother reached out to me and my sisters were contacting me, and I responded with disbelief, saying, 'Are you kidding? Did you honestly think I wouldn't inform you first?' I then issued a statement refuting the claims, which in turn became a significant news story. Apparently, it's now considered news when something doesn't actually occur? It's like breaking news: California remains untouched by a hurricane today."

In the end, Williams did propose in June 2010, leading to their marriage a year later. Even after their wedding, the couple have continued to act alongside each other on screen.

Ferrera and Williams first met while working together, and their professional collaboration has always been a significant aspect of their relationship. In an interview with Metro U.S. in March 2015, Ferrera, who has two children with Williams, expressed that when they work together, they become completely engrossed in their work. Being fully invested in the same project and being on set together for extended periods of time creates a strong bond. When it came to discussing the possibility of portraying a couple in Williams' film, X/Y, they believed that their real-life intimacy and history would naturally translate into their body language on screen, the kind of genuine connection that is difficult to feign. Now, let's delve into Ferrera and Williams' relationship timeline.

2005

Williams and Ferrera, both students at USC, crossed paths during the production of Williams' short film revolving around a series of murders in Juarez, Mexico. While Williams assumed the role of director, he also took on the lead role alongside actress Masiela Lusha. As for Ferrera, known for her role in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," she played the supporting character named Rebecca.

After filming wrapped, Williams and Ferrera started dating.

2010

Ryan Piers Williams and America Ferrera. Alan Davidson/Shutterstock

Nearly three years after dodging engagement speculation, Ferrera’s rep confirmed to We in June that Williams had popped the question.

2011

They wed one year later at the New York home of her Ugly Betty costar Vanessa Williams.

2018

Ferrera revealed her pregnancy with her partner in December 2017. Their son, Sebastian, was born in May 2018.

In January 2020, Lauren Ash, Ferrera's co-star on Superstore, shared that Ferrera loved her child enormously but had not lost herself. She emphasized Ferrera's dedication to her job and self-care, admiring her ability to prioritize her own well-being and be fully present for her child. Ash has always looked up to her for this.

2020

In May 2020, the couple joyfully embraced their new addition, daughter Lucia, just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day. Ferrera couldn't contain her excitement as she took to Instagram to share the news, expressing how thrilled Mama, Dada, and Big Brother were to welcome Lucia's radiant presence into their loving family.

2023

Ryan Piers Williams and America Ferrera made a significant achievement in their relationship while promoting Ferrera's role as Gloria in Greta Gerwig's Barbie.

"Happy Anniversary to the person who has been my emergency contact for 18 years, my rock and the one who makes my house a home," Ferrera expressed on Instagram in June. Accompanied by a wedding picture, she added, "Wow, we were so young back then! @ryanpierswilliams #12yearsstrong."