Shark Tank Stars And Their Real-Life Partners

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Adapted from the British show "Dragon's Den," "Shark Tank" has become a pillar of ABC's schedule since its 2009 premiere, regularly winning the Friday night ratings war, picking up outstanding structured reality program at the Primetime Emmy Awards on no fewer than five occasions, and making household names of entrepreneurs who'd previously been familiar only to readers of Forbes magazine.

The series, which gives enterprising members of the public the opportunity to pitch their moneymaking ideas to some of America's brightest business minds in the hope of major investment, has welcomed everyone from Virgin founder Richard Branson and tennis champion Maria Sharapova to Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow and YouTube mogul Mr. Beast to its panel over the past 17 years. But only 10 movers and shakers have ever taken a permanent seat. While Kevin Harrington —who put his money where his mouth was in the first two seasons — is now a proud singleton, having split from "Queer Eye" star Antoni Porowski in 2023, the other nine are all still happily loved up. Here's a look at their other halves.

Barbara Corcoran is obviously someone who commits for the long haul. In addition to being one of the four "Shark Tank" ever-presents, the entrepreneur has also been married to Bill Higgins, a man whose career has involved the Navy, the FBI, and the real estate industry she's made her fortune in, since 1981.

The pair were first introduced to each other seven years prior at a New York conference and initially kept things strictly business. But within six months, the pair became inseparable. As well as getting hitched, and on Valentine's Day to boot, Corcoran and Higgins also welcomed two children into the world, Kate and Tom, adding to a blended family that included four kids from the latter's previous marriage.

Celebrating a milestone anniversary on Instagram, Corcoran — who once shared the "Shark Tank" deal that made her the most money — acknowledged that her romantic priorities had changed since she first met her husband. "What I thought I wanted when I married Bill 35 years ago was an exciting, sexy guy to travel the world with! Now long into our marriage, I realize I've got the important stuff. A rock solid guy, a close friend, and a great father to our children." When asked by The Wall Street Journal about the secret to their success, she quipped that it was the ability to sleep separately: "When I got my second bedroom, I immediately loved my husband twice as much." 

Kevin O'Leary, the self-styled "Mr. Wonderful" of the "Shark Tank" gang, and Linda O'Leary have been wed since 1990, albeit with a bit of a wobble in the early 2010s when they decided to take some time apart for approximately two years. "I always tell people it's not a destination, marriage is a journey," the businessman told Closer Weekly in 2019.

Although they now have wealth beyond most people's wildest dreams, their financial situation was very different when they walked down the aisle. As a result, they tied the knot in the most casual and cost-effective manner. As Kevin, who made his money in the world of tech software, explained to CNBC Make It: "I said to my wife, 'Why go in debt?' Let's invite our friends over, let's buy a few cases of beer and I'll order some pizza. We saved a fortune. I was able to put it in my business to start growing it."

Of course, the O'Learys, who also have two children, Savannah and Trevor, have never stopped growing their business empire. In 2016, Kevin launched an eponymous wine brand, with his other half serving as its marketing vice president. "My wife Linda has a remarkable palate for wine," he gushed in a piece for HuffPost. "I am always amazed how she can distinguish one region from another, new world wines from old just from the look, nose, and taste. A marriage based on a good wine cellar can last forever!"

Daymond John, who has appeared in every season of "Shark Tank," found himself in an unusual position while filming one particular episode in 2016. Instead of listening to a business plan proposal, he offered a genuine marriage proposal. Thankfully, it was to his long-term girlfriend rather than an aspiring entrepreneur.

Luckily, avoiding what would have been a rather awkward remainder of the shoot, Heather Taras accepted. "I was nervous I was proposing on set, but really because, you know, my fiancée [and I had] been together for many years, and she knows all the sharks," John explained while appearing on "The Harry Connick Jr. Show" a year later. "So I saw Kevin [Harrington] in the corner whispering to her about royalties and all kinds of stuff when I proposed. She said, 'Yes,' and I'm very happy about that."

In 2018, John, who once got a restraining order against former "Shark Tank" contestants, and Taras exchanged vows at a New York ceremony in front of their loved ones, including their 2-year-old daughter Minka and the former's two kids from an earlier relationship, Destiny and Yasmeen. Six years later, the ABC star paid tribute to his wife on Instagram, describing her as his "best friend, advisor, dealmaker, bodyguard, better half" while celebrating her birthday. "I'm always fascinated by her inner strength and poise. I am proud to be able to spend this life with you." Here's a look at where the stars of "Shark Tank" live.

Robert Herjavec, the remaining "Shark Tank" stalwart, fell in love with his future wife live on television. And while busting some moves to boot. Yes, the Canadian, who earned his fortune in the field of information technology security, was first introduced to Kym Johnson when they were teamed up for the 20th season of another long-running ABC reality show, "Dancing With the Stars."

While guesting on "Live With Kelly and Mark" in 2026, Johnson disclosed she'd repeatedly turned down Herjavec's offer of a date while they waltzed their way to sixth place, leaving the businessman crestfallen. However, once they were no longer working together, she relented and joined her dancing partner at two of his friends' wedding vow renewals. Within a year, they were married themselves!

Yes, the fast movers walked down the aisle in the summer of 2016. But the groom was more worried about their first dance than saying "I do," thanks to the complex routine his bride had choreographed beforehand. The pair have since become parents to twins Haven and Hudson, adding to the three kids Herjavec had with first wife Diane Plese. "[I]t's truly a miracle," Johnson told People about becoming a mom. "And to have met Robert, who is incredible, so supportive and my best friend, and then to have these miracle children was just absolutely amazing. So I couldn't be happier. I have to pinch myself. It's truly magical." Here's a closer look at how the pair got together.

You could be forgiven for assuming that Lori Greiner was a single woman, considering there doesn't appear to be any photo evidence suggesting otherwise. But "The Queen of QVC," who initially guested on "Shark Tank" before joining full time in its fourth season, is very much married to a fellow entrepreneur.

In fact, Lori has been with Dani Greiner since they first met at a Chicago sports bar in the 1990s. And their relationship isn't just a personal one, either. Indeed, the latter, who previously worked as a manufacturing firm's division controller, serves as the vice president of the former's For Your Ease Only, Inc. company. And he was instrumental in giving Lori the confidence to pursue her first invention, a jewelry organizer, as she explained (via Country Living) in "Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!" "He's cautious — not at all the type to push the envelope. And yet, in this instance, he was on board from the minute I told him about my idea." Since then, the couple have patented more than 100 different products.

Speaking to Young Hollywood in 2016, Lori said that their ability to mix business with pleasure has been hugely conducive to their enduring marriage: "There isn't really work-life balance. You have to be committed and willing to work Sundays, Saturdays, evenings — it's not where you can just say, 'It's 9 to 5, I'm leaving.' So I think the truth is that you should try to involve your family in your business."

Kendra Scott is one of the two "Shark Tank" newbies, having joined the panel permanently in the 18th season after various guest appearances. She's also the show's most recent newlywed, having just exchanged vows with country singer Zac Brown. In fact, the ink on their marriage certificate probably hasn't even dried yet, with the pair saying "I do" at a Greek ceremony in the summer of 2026.

The couple reportedly first met via a mutual pal before making things official on the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet. "They are head over heels and have become inseparable," an anonymous source told People at the time. Proof of that came a few months later when they announced they were engaged. "We are so happy and grateful that we found each other," they told the same magazine.

Of course, this isn't either party's first rodeo. Brown, best known for fronting his eponymous band, got hitched to actor/model Kelly Yazdi in 2023, only to hit divorce court within four months. Before that, he was wed for 12 years to Shelly Brown, the mother of his five children. Scott, a self-made millionaire renowned for her self-titled jewelry collection, has tied the knot on three previous occasions: to John Scott and then Matt Davis for six years each, and then to Thomas Evans for just two years. Her first two marriages also produced three sons, Grey, Beck, and Cade. Here's a look at how much the "Shark Tank" judges are worth.

Like Kendra Scott, Rashaun L. Williams guested on "Shark Tank" for a couple of seasons before joining the gang full time for its 18th season. And when it comes to marriage, he too is in the honeymoon phase, having said "I do" to LaNēah Williams only four years ago.

The latter is no stranger to the limelight, although R&B fans are more likely to be familiar with her stage name. As Starshell, she worked with mentor Mary J. Blige on her tracks "I Can See Color" and "Closer" — and if rumors are to be believed, also had an affair with "The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's" husband Kendu Isaacs. And in 2012, she became a hitmaker in her own right with "Birthday Girl." The song's success inspired her to launch a business, Birthday Girl World, which as its title suggests, specializes in celebratory apparel and accessories.

LaNēah's company was partly financed by Value Investment Group, which is co-owned by her husband. And in continuing to mix business with pleasure, she also now works as the marketing director of the Harbinger Sports Partners company, which propelled Rashaun to fame and fortune. When they're not busy making money, the couple are also parents to two children, Cooper and Cali. Here's a look at what the sharks of "Shark Tank" looked like before all the fame.

Mark Cuban joined the "Shark Tank" gang permanently in its third season following various guest appearances and remained a fixture on the show until 2025, making his departure only the second since Kevin Harrington left. However, the entrepreneur, whose business portfolio over the years has included everything from streaming media company Broadcast.com to NBA team the Dallas Mavericks, is still very much committed to his marital life.

Indeed, next year, Cuban and wife Tiffany Stewart will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, having tied the knot in September 2002. The couple first set eyes on each other at a Dallas gym in 1997 when the former was already a multimillionaire and the latter an ad agency sales executive. They went on to have three kids together, Jake, Alexis, and Alyssa. As Cuban told Business Insider, he's been determined to make sure they learn the value of money: "I'm not the dad that comes home with a ton of presents. I am the dad that says, 'Pick that up. Take that; put it in the sink. No, you have to earn that.' I want them to recognize that the only thing special about themselves is what they make for themselves."

The couple have occasionally graced public events together, such as the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and the 2015 White House state dinner held in aid of Chinese president Xi Jinping. However, Stewart and Cuban largely prefer to keep their private lives private.

Daniel Lubetzky, who became a permanent member of the "Shark Tank" gang in the show's 16th season after several guest appearances, has been wed to Michelle Lynn Lieberman since 2008. And the pair, who now have four kids together, had two ceremonies just to make sure, first getting hitched at a San Antonio civil service before saying "I do" again at a rabbi-conducted ceremony at Mexico's Maroma Beach.

The pair first met at a Chinatown karaoke party staged by a mutual pal two years earlier. But it's fair to say that the conversation wasn't exactly romantic. Indeed, aware that Lieberman was in the medical field — she was undertaking a residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital at the time — Lubetzky began talking about his bad back. After receiving some advice that helped with the problem, he called her to express his gratitude and cheekily ask her out for a date. But on appearing to receive the cold shoulder, he moved on to someone new.

However, after that relationship fizzled out, Lubetzky, who built his fortune with healthy snack company KIND, tried again with thankfully a more successful response. "He had interpreted that I was not interested," Lieberman explained to The New York Times about why she took her time. "But in fact, I was just really busy ... In fact, I was interested and I was surprised and excited when he called back because I wanted to go out with him in the first place."