This GMA star's husband is more famous than you'd think inside their groundbreaking love story

Posted by Reinaldo Massengill on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Gio Benitez is settling in nicely into his latest, high profile role as the anchor of Good Morning America Weekend back in May with co-anchors Janai Norman and Whit Johnson.

However, the strapping 37-year-old has been quietly winning over viewers for much longer, thanks to his tenure as the transportation correspondent on the main GMA show during the week.

Gio's personal life is also as much a part of his appeal, thanks to his role as a diligent reporter on-screen and a loving husband off-screen. Here's all you need to know about the GMA anchor's husband and his own lengthy resume…

VIDEO: GMA hosts Robin Roberts, Sam Champion, and Gio Benitez enjoy a weekend vacation together with their families

Who is Gio Benitez' husband, Tommy DiDario?

Tommy DiDario, also 37, has just as much of a presence on the internet as his husband does, if not more. The handsome TV personality has built a name for himself as a social media strategist and model.

He has also ventured into acting, making appearances in shows like Broad City, but is most notably known for his work as a correspondent on Extra and The Rachael Ray Show.

You may also like

Tommy is also the host of a podcast titled I've Never Said This Before and is a fitness influencer, boasting over 244,000 followers on Instagram alone.

When did Gio Benitez and Tommy DiDario meet?

It was the magic of social media that brought Gio and Tommy together, as the GMA anchor revealed that he met his future husband on Instagram in January 2015.

MORE: Gio Benitez reveals behind-the-scenes dilemma with co-star related to show

Of their introduction, Gio told People: "I used to be one of those guys who never really thought about marriage, and then I met Tommy.

"We're both avid users of social media, so we had a perfectly modern first meeting: on Instagram," he added. "We decided to meet for a drink and that's when we both realized this was more than a 'like' online. The chemistry was instant."

Are Gio Benitez and Tommy DiDario married?

After a few months of dating, Gio popped the question to Tommy in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 17, 2015. They tied the knot a few months later in April, 2016 in the Cuban-American news anchor's hometown of Miami.

Tommy's sister Megs officiated the ceremony, and several of their ABC News colleagues like Sam Champion and Martha Raddatz were in attendance. Gio told People after the wedding: "It's so special to see how excited our friends and family have been about this wedding.

"It truly is a celebration of love – our own, and what love means in their own lives. We are so moved and humbled to celebrate together."

MORE: GMA fans react to big first for Gio Benitez as co-stars remain absent

While Gio joined ABC News in 2013, he wasn't as open about his personal life till he announced his engagement in late 2015. In an ABC News segment on coming out as gay last year, he talked about his own experiences.

"Just give yourself the grace of time and understand that it doesn't have to be rushed. You will know when it's time," he shared, having come out to his own family when he was 24.

Get the lowdown on the biggest, hottest celebrity news, features and profiles coming out of the U.S. Sign up to our HELLO! Hollywood newsletter and get them delivered straight to your inbox. 

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qbHLpaammZeWx6q6xGeaqKVfl7%2BqsMSsZm5oYWeGeXvGpphmn5mkeqOxzaKrnrJdncK0rsCnm2aln6eybrLApqauq12ptaK6jLKmrmWknbavt4yipayhlJp6rbvVnmSsrJ%2BnxnA%3D