Brendan Hunt has added a real-life celebration to his Ted Lasso résumé: the actor and co-creator has married longtime partner Shannon Nelson in Ireland. Hunt shared the news in a low-key social media post, later describing married life with a sentiment fans instantly recognized as very “Ted Lasso”: “It’s so much better to have a teammate.”
Brendan Hunt and Shannon Nelson were married in Ireland
People reports that Hunt and Nelson tied the knot in Ireland in a ceremony held a few weeks before the announcement went public. Hunt posted photos and joked about the update with an “Oh wait!” style caption, keeping the vibe light and personal rather than splashy.
Jason Sudeikis played a key role on the day
Entertainment Weekly notes that Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis was “front and center” during the wedding celebration, underscoring how close the show’s core group remains off-screen. IrishCentral also reports Sudeikis officiated the ceremony.
Their engagement and family background
The couple announced their engagement in June 2023, and People notes they share two children.
“It’s so much better to have a teammate”
In the same wave of coverage, Hunt’s quote about marriage being better with a “teammate” became the headline line—an affectionate, simple way of framing the milestone that fits his public tone and the spirit fans associate with Ted Lasso.
