Meet Nicholas Brendon's First-Wife, Tressa DiFiglia, He Married Moonda Tee After Divorce From Her

American actor, Nicholas Brendon, died on March 20, 2026 at the age of 54. Brendon rose to international fame in the late 1990s as one of the original cast members of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, appearing in 144 episodes across all seven seasons as 'Xander Harris'. Following his passing, his fans have been revisiting his iconic character and sharing heartfelt tributes. According to a statement released by his family, he passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes. Amid the outpouring of condolences, here's a look at his personal life, including his two marriages.

Who is Nicholas Brendon's first wife, Tressa DiFiglia?

Tressa DiFiglia is an American actress and writer, best known for being the first wife of Nicholas Brendon. She was reportedly born on July 25, 1971, in Carlsbad, California and is 54 years old as of March 2026. According to IMDb, Tressa has appeared in several television series and films, including ER (1994), Weeds (2005), Illusion (2004) and Chance (2002). As per the information available in her IMDb profile, she appeared in at least 11 projects during her career.

Inside Nicholas Brendon and Tressa DiFiglia's troubled marriage

Nicholas and Tressa got married on September 1, 2001 at her parents' ranch in Carlsbad, California. At that time, he was at the height of his fame as 'Xander Harris' of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The ex-couple planned a big Hollywood wedding, and he excitedly shared the details with media outlets like Entertainment in May of that year. At that time, he and Tressa had just bought their rings and were doing the invitations. Revealing an interesting detail about the wedding prep, Nicholas mentioned the bridesmaids would sew their own dresses. They hired In Style to cover the wedding.

During their marriage, Brendon navigated through highly publicised personal struggles. In 2004, while still married to Tressa, he announced at a fan meet that he was entering rehab for alcoholism and substance abuse. His addiction was partly caused by his rough patch in his career. Following the end of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 2003, Brendon faced difficulties finding steady acting work, which he admitted contributed to his worsening mental state. He has been open about his lifelong battle with depression, sharing that his internal demons often led to self-destructive behaviour, including blackouts, according to the LA Times.

Both Nicholas Brendon and Tressa DiFiglia remarried after their divorce

After five years of marriage, Nicholas Brendon and Tressa DiFiglia reportedly split in 2006. Following their divorce, she married writer and producer, Don Handfield on February 14, 2008. She has two children with Don, a daughter born in 2008 and a son born in 2011. As for Brendon, he married actress, Moonda Tee on October 1, 2014, but the relationship ended less than five months later. Their split was announced on Valentine's Day in 2015. While Brendon's first marriage was marked by his mental health issues, his second marriage included legal troubles.

Just weeks after their wedding, Brendon was arrested in Boise, Idaho, on suspicion of damaging property and resisting arrest after an outburst in a Colorado hotel lobby, as reported by E! News. He later apologised for his "unacceptable behaviour" and cited the reason as a combination of prescription medication and alcohol. After about four to five months, they parted ways in February 2015. A representative of Brendon announced their separation on Facebook, stating that Brendon wished Moonda the best and described her as a "beautiful person." Following the split, Brendon remained unmarried while the current relationship status of Moonda is not publicly known.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Nicholas Brendon's family as they deal with his loss.

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