Who Is 'Masters of the Universe' Star Alison Brie's Husband Dave Franco? Inside Their Hollywood Love Story

Published 06/05/2026, 1:27 AM EDT

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Away from Eternia's magic, battles, and dark sorcery, Alison Brie has been living a love story straight out of a Hollywood script with husband Dave Franco. After all, their romance has quietly blossomed into one of the industry's most enduring relationships, spanning more than a decade of love, marriage, and creative collaborations. And while Brie is now preparing to unleash her villainous side as Evil-Lyn in Masters of the Universe, her personal life has drawn quite enough spotlight too.

So, who exactly is Dave Franco, the actor, filmmaker, and husband behind one of Hollywood's most admired love stories?

Who is Dave Franco?

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Dave Franco is an actor, filmmaker, writer, producer, and director best known for projects such as 21 Jump Street, Now You See Me, Neighbors, and The Disaster Artist. Long before becoming Alison Brie's husband, Franco had already carved out a successful Hollywood career of his own. Over the years, he expanded beyond acting, stepping behind the camera to direct projects including The Rental and Somebody I Used to Know, while continuing to build a reputation as a writer, producer, and filmmaker.

His biggest success story, however, may be his decade-long romance with Brie. The pair first met during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans in 2011 before getting engaged in 2015 and marrying in March 2017. Since then, they have frequently shared the screen in projects such as The Disaster Artist, The Little Hours, and Together, with Franco also directing Brie in multiple films. The couple do not have children but are famously devoted pet parents, often giving fans a glimpse into one of Hollywood's most admired partnerships.

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However, while He-Man and Skeletor may be leading Eternia's biggest battle yet, many fans believe Evil-Lyn is quietly stealing the spotlight.

Alison Brie casts a spell over Eternia

In Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films' live-action Masters of the Universe, Alison Brie takes on the role of Evil-Lyn, Skeletor's powerful second-in-command and one of Eternia's most dangerous sorceresses. Armed with her signature crystal-topped staff, Evil-Lyn serves as the strategist behind many of the villainous forces threatening the kingdom. Brie has described her version of the character as a classic femme fatale, blending dark magic, manipulation, and theatrical charm.

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The character's biggest strength, however, may be her dynamic with Jared Leto's Skeletor. Critics have praised the pair's volatile love-hate chemistry, with both actors embracing the campy, larger-than-life energy that defined the original franchise. Directed by Travis Knight, Masters of the Universe officially arrived in theatres on June 5, following its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on May 18. The film follows Nicholas Galitzine's Prince Adam as he returns to a devastated Eternia and embraces his destiny as He-Man in a battle against Skeletor's tyrannical rule.

Thus, as Alison Brie prepares to win over audiences as Evil-Lyn in Masters of the Universe, her decade-long love story with Dave Franco continues to remain one of Hollywood's most admired romances.

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Lisa Roy

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Lisa Roy is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie, bringing Hollywood’s biggest moments to life through crisp news and fan-focused feature stories. With a Master’s in English Literature and over four years of experience across national and international domains , she is known for an eye for stories that fans instantly connect with. While she enjoys covering real-world gossip, she is deeply drawn to fictional universes of wizardry and witches.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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