Meet Michael Hall's Third Wife, Morgan Macgregor, Literary Critic And 'Dexter' Star's 'Truth Teller'

Michael C. Hall is best known for his role as the serial killer analyst, 'Dexter Morgan', in the much-loved television series, Dexter. The actor first took on the role in 2006 and has since reprised it in several spinoffs. Dexter first hit the screens in 2006, followed by New Blood in 2021, Original Sin in 2024, and now Resurrection. The show premiered on July 11, 2025, and its finale was released on September 5, 2025. For those who have followed the show, 'Dexter Morgan's' wife, 'Rita', was brutally murdered by 'Trinity Killer', and the image of him finding his beloved's body in the bloody tub will forever be etched into the viewers' minds.

However, Michael's on-screen role also raised curiosity around the actor's real-life romances. The title lead, Michael C. Hall, met his second wife, Jennifer Carpenter, on the set of the show, Dexter in 2006. However, soon Michael was diagnosed with cancer, and the stress of it all eventually led to the end of their marriage in 2010. By 2011, the couple was officially divorced. Nonetheless, he found love once again and got married to Morgan Macgregor in 2016, which is a much cheerier topic. So, without much ado, let's take a look at everything you need to know about Michael C. Hall's wife, Morgan Macgregor.

Who is Michael C. Hall's wife, Morgan Macgregor? 

The Dexter fame actor, Michael C. Hall, is married to Morgan Macgregor. The duo has been together for over a decade and tied the knot after several years of dating. Michael was previously married to Jeniffer Carpenter; their marriage is said to have ended because, after his diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, the star didn't want any kids while Jeniffer still wanted a family of her own.

While the speculation was never confirmed, it can be said that the actor might have taken his time to get married to Morgan to ensure they were on the same page. Morgan Macgregor and Michael C. Hall tied the knot in 2016 at New York City's City Hall, keeping their relationship private until they were officially married. 

Michael C. Hall's wife, Morgan Macgregor, is a well-renowned literary critic and author

Regarding Morgan Macgregor's profession, she is an extremely ambitious and creative individual. Morgan is a former book critic and former editor at the Los Angeles Review of Books. She has also been published in other outlets, such as Book Riot and The Paris Review. While she no longer works as a critic, her bio suggests that she is currently working on a novel. In an interview with The Guardian, Michael C. Hall revealed:

"I probably benefit more from her expertise than she does from mine. She has a unique ability to place books with people, myself included, so that's a nice perk."

How did Morgan Macgregor and Michael C. Hall meet?

The Dexter: Resurrection star and Morgan Macgregor are known to keep their private life away from the public eye. While it's not confirmed how they met or when they started dating, the couple is said to have made their first public appearance in 2012. The couple appeared at the Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2012. So, it won't be wrong to assume they had been dating for some time prior to that outing. 

Morgan Macgregor and Michael C. Hall's marriage

Michael C. Hall and Morgan Macgregor have kept the details of their marriage private, even after nearly a decade of marriage. There is no confirmed information on when the couple got engaged, but it is fair to say that it occurred sometime around their appearance at the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012 and their subsequent marriage in 2016. According to reports, Morgan Macgregor and Michael C. Hall got married on February 29, 2016, in a fairly private City Hall wedding in New York City. 

Morgan Macgregor and Michael C. Hall on parenthood

One of the most heated topics when it comes to Michael C. Hall is becoming a parent. While he initially wanted kids, it changed when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a serious health challenge. For the unversed, Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes. He and Morgan Macgregor don't have any kids. However, they have discussed the subject, and Michael spoke about the same in an interview with The Daily Beast in 2018 and stated:

"It's no news to anyone, but it's a crazy world, and bringing somebody into that world for a front-row seat is something that gives me pause. But it's also something we talk and think about."

Michael C. Hall was married twice before meeting Morgan Macgregor

Michael C. Hall first tied the knot in 2002 with actress, singer and dancer, Amy Spanger. The two met while performing on Broadway in Chicago, where Michael portrayed 'Billy Flynn' and Amy took on the role of 'Roxie Heart'. However, their marital bliss was short-lived, and they got divorced in 2006. Soon after, Michael met Jennifer Capenter on the set of Dexter, the actress was playing the role of his sister, 'Debra' on the show.

Michael and Jeniffer started dating in 2007, got married on New Year’s Eve 2008 and were divorced in 2011. However, they have remained close friends. Michael thereafter got married to Morgan Macgregor in 2016. Talking about his wife with The Daily Beast, he stated:

"My marriage with Morgan is one corner of my life that doesn't belong to anyone but us, and it's been great. She's just an incredible friend and is a remarkable combination of intelligence and kindness, and she's able to tell me the truth in a way that I can actually stomach."

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