Who Is Jill Wagner’s Husband? Know More About the ‘Lioness’ Actress’ Family

Published 08/01/2026, 11:46 AM EDT

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Jill Wagner clearly did not come to Lioness just to wear tactical gear. She helped create the Paramount+ phenomenon after developing the concept for years before bringing it to Taylor Sheridan. Wagner also executive produces the series while portraying Bobby, the relentless Quick Response Force leader. Years of grueling fitness training only sharpened the authenticity she brings to every mission.

Now, curiosity has marched well beyond Bobby's battlefield, with fans eager to learn about Jill Wagner's life, family, and the people closest to the actress.

Meet Jill Wagner's husband

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David Lemanowicz is Jill Wagner's husband, although his résumé could easily rival an action hero's. The Florida Panthers selected the former professional ice hockey goaltender in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft before skating across multiple leagues. Then came an unexpected second act, trading the crease for military service as a United States Army Major.

That remarkable career shift would eventually circle back to Hollywood. After earning a degree in Global Security and serving in Afghanistan, Lemanowicz brought his military insight into Lioness. In fact, he co-created the acclaimed series alongside Jill Wagner and Taylor Sheridan, helping shape its grounded, tactical world behind the scenes.

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Their romance, meanwhile, refused to follow a straight script. Jill Wagner first dated David Lemanowicz at 17 before life pulled them in different directions for 17 years. A surprise reunion during a USO tour in Afghanistan reopened the chapter, while another chance encounter in Los Angeles finally turned an almost-forgotten teenage romance into a lifelong partnership.

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Jill Wagner's family life

Away from Hollywood sets, Jill Wagner's favorite cast includes three daughters. Army Gray Lemanowicz arrived in April 2020, carrying a name inspired by military service and a Fourth of July conception story that is uniquely their own. Daisy Roberta Lemanowicz joined the family in August 2021, while Wagner also proudly embraces her role as stepmother to Lija Lemanowicz.

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The family eventually traded Los Angeles traffic for open Tennessee skies, settling on a sprawling 200-acre farm in Tellico Plains. Their restored 1912 home reflects a quieter chapter built around family rather than film sets. As Lioness fans await the series' next mission, Jill Wagner's greatest role clearly begins at home.

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Iffat Siddiqui

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