Leah Remini’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Boyfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Leah Remini’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Boyfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Siblings

Leah has an older sister named Nicole and four half-sisters: Christine, Stephanie (who passed away from cancer in 2013), Elizabeth, and Shannon¹².

Parents

Leah’s parents are Vicki Marshall and George Remini. Her mother, Vicki, is of Austrian Jewish descent, and her father, George, has Italian ancestry rooted in Sicily³¹.

Husband

Leah was married to Angelo Pagán, an actor and salsa musician, from 2003 until their separation in 2024. They announced their decision to divorce after 21 years of marriage, citing mutual changes and the evolution of their relationship⁴⁵.

Boyfriend

Before her marriage to Angelo Pagán, Leah was in a relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs⁶.

Kids

Leah and Angelo have one daughter together, Sofia Bella Pagán, born on June 16, 2004⁴⁵.

Other Family

Leah’s extended family includes her half-sisters and their families. She is also a stepmother to Angelo Pagán’s three sons from previous relationships⁷.

Dating History

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Leah was in a relationship with the music mogul before her marriage to Angelo Pagán⁶.
• Angelo Pagán: Leah met Angelo in 1996 at a Cuban restaurant in Los Angeles. They married in 2003 and have one daughter together. Despite their recent separation, they have maintained a strong bond and continue to co-parent their daughter⁴⁵.

Personal Life

Leah Marie Remini was born on June 15, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York City. She grew up in a working-class family with her mother, Vicki Marshall, a schoolteacher, and her father, George Remini, who owned an asbestos removal company. Leah has an older sister, Nicole, and four half-sisters: Christine, Stephanie, Shannon, and also Elizabeth.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Leah’s family moved to Los Angeles when she was 13 years old. She dropped out of school at 14 to pursue a career in acting. Her early years in Hollywood were challenging, with Leah taking on various odd jobs to support herself while attending auditions.

Breakthrough Role

Leah’s big break came in 1998 when she was cast as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom “The King of Queens.” The show was a massive success and ran for nine seasons until 2007. Leah’s portrayal of the sharp-tongued, loving wife earned her widespread recognition and acclaim.

Other Acting Roles

In addition to “The King of Queens,” Leah has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including:

• “Saved by the Bell”: Leah played Stacey Carosi in a recurring role during the show’s third season.
• “Fired Up”: She starred as Terry Reynolds in this short-lived NBC sitcom.
• Also “Family Tools”: Leah played the role of Terry Baumgardner in this ABC comedy series.
• “Kevin Can Wait”: Leah reunited with her “King of Queens” co-star Kevin James for this CBS sitcom, also playing Vanessa Celluci.

Scientology and Activism

Leah was a member of the Church of Scientology from a young age, but she left the church in 2013. Her departure was highly publicized, and she became an outspoken critic of Scientology. Leah co-produced and hosted the A&E documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” which aired from 2016 to 2019. The series also exposed the practices of the Church of Scientology and provided a platform for former members to share their stories. The show won two Primetime Emmy Awards and brought significant attention to the issues within the church.

Author

In 2015, Leah published her memoir, “Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology.” The book became a New York Times Best Seller and provided an in-depth look at her experiences within Scientology and also her journey to break free from the organization.

Recent Projects

Leah continues to work in television and film. She has made guest appearances on various shows and has been involved in several projects as a producer. Leah also co-hosts the podcast “Scientology: Fair Game” with Mike Rinder, where they discuss ongoing issues related to Scientology and other high-control groups.

Leah married actor Angelo Pagán on July 19, 2003. The couple has one daughter, Sofia Bella Pagán, born in 2004. Leah is also a stepmother to Angelo’s three sons from previous relationships. The family resides in Los Angeles.