Mark Wahlberg's family

Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, professionally known by the name Mark Wahlberg is an American actor. Mark started his career in the entertainment business at a very early age where he was seen alongside his elder brother Donnie Wahlberg in the boy band New Kids on the Block. As a singer and rapper, Mark has released various singles titled No Mercy (1995), Hey DJ (1996), Feel the Vibe, and Best of My Love (both in 1997).

As an actor, Mark Wahlberg entered Hollywood with the television film The Substitute which was aired back in 1993. The actor later starred in other movies like The Basketball Diaries (1995), Fear (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), The Big Hit (1998), Three Kings (1999), The Perfect Storm (2000), Four Brothers (2005), and many more. Mark has earned various awards and accolades including one BAFTA Award, MTV Movie & TV Award, and 2 Satellite Awards, along with nominations for 2 Academy Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards, and 8 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Who are Mark Wahlberg’s parents?

Mark Wahlberg was born to parents Alma Elaine (née Donnelly; 1942–2021) and Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr. (1930–2008) on June 5, 1971. The actor was born in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Being a part of the Huge family, Mark was always supported for his dreams from being a rapper to being a full-time actor. Talking about his parents, his mother was a bank clerk and a nurse's aide by profession whereas his father was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. It was known that his parents had moved their separate ways in 1982 and because of this, the actor had to divide his time equally between both of them.

Who are Mark Wahlberg’s siblings?

Mark Wahlberg belonged to a huge family, being the youngest of his 8 other siblings - namely Debbie, Michelle, Arthur, Paul, Jim, Tracey, Robert, and Donnie. The actor has 5 elder brothers and 3 elder sisters. It is known that all the siblings grew up together, in Dorchester, a neighborhood in Boston, where he and his 5 brothers used to share the same room.

Talking about his time growing up with his siblings, Mark Wahlberg told the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2018, “Well, there was a lot of us, but being the youngest of nine wasn’t odd. It was common where I grew up. My parents were like everyone else [in Dorchester] and just spent their time trying to put a lot of food on the table, which wasn’t easy because my dad drove a truck and my mom worked as a nurse’s aide.”

Who is Mark Wahlberg’s wife?

As of 2025, Mark Wahlberg is married to his wife Rhea Durham. The actor and model had initially met each other in a press junket held in 2001. Recalling their first meet, Mark revealed in an interview with PEOPLE stating, "I asked her if she wanted to come out with me, and she said yes. Then I asked her if she wanted to come to church with me the next morning, and she said yes again. So that was our first date: St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York."

There have been many moments where Mark Wahlberg has praised his wife for the dedication and efforts she has put in while supporting the actor through his journey. During a 2018 interview with The Sun, Mark explained, "I owe a lot to my wife. She has helped me become the man that I am and created a beautiful life for me and our children." He continued, "I also knew that she loved me for who I am and that she was someone I could trust. Until I met her, I wasn't ready to get married."

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Who are Mark Wahlberg’s children?

In his marriage to Rhea Durham, Mark Wahlberg is known to have 4 children. The actor has 2 sons who go by the names Michael and Brendan, and 2 daughters, Ella and Grace. The actor’s first child was Ella who was born on Sept. 2, 2003, followed by Michael who was born in LA on March 21, 2006. 2 years later on September 16, 2008, Mark and Rhea welcomed their 3 child and second son Brendan Joseph Wahlberg. Finally, the duo was blessed with their fourth child, a girl named Grace Margaret Wahlberg on January 11, 2010.