March 10, 2026, 11:33 a.m. ET
For Gary Owen, behind every great man, there’s a great woman.
The stand-up comedian and actor, 51, married partner Brianna Johnson during a ceremony in Houston on Saturday, March 7, the couple confirmed to People magazine.
“I admire Bri because she protects me and us,” Owen told the magazine. “She makes me look at myself for who I truly am, which makes me do the things to become a better husband and father. I am most excited to announce to the world who Bri is. If you see me, you see her.”
The pair met after the beauty influencer attended one of Owen’s comedy shows, they told the outlet. The couple shares 2-year-old twin sons, Royal and Rome, in addition to their children from previous relationships.
“The world sees how funny and talented he is, but at home, he’s the most devoted, hands-on father and the most supportive partner,” Johnson told People. “For me, marriage represents a lifelong commitment to grow together, support one another and share every chapter side by side.
“It also means the joining of our families — blending traditions, memories and relationships into one united family moving forward,” she continued.
Owen echoed the sentiment: “Being married means this is the person I want to share my life with — the good, the bad, the happy, the sad. No matter what, we are going to figure out things together.”
Gary Owen enlists ‘Think Like a Man’ costars for wedding
A groom is nothing without his best men, and Owen had the ultimate crew for his big day.
Owen, who appeared in the 2010s romantic comedies “Think Like a Man” and “Think Like a Man Too,” invited several of his costars to his wedding, according to People magazine.
Per the outlet, actors Terrence J, Romany Malco, Jerry Ferrara, Michael Ealy and Will Packer served as Owen’s groomsmen. NFL veteran Chad Johnson officiated the ceremony.
“The #ThinkLikeAMan crew got together to send off our guy @garyowencomedy 💍,” Packer wrote on Instagram, to which Owen replied, “My brothers for life.”
Owen’s “Think Like a Man” costars’ suits, made by Adam Ross Bespoke & Custom Clothiers, were lined with cast photos from the film.
Kevin Hart, who also appeared in the film, was unable to attend the wedding due to a schedule conflict but made a surprise appearance via video, People reported.
“From candlelit vows to the best dance floor ever, we got to celebrate surrounded by our favorite people,” Johnson wrote in a joint Instagram post after the wedding. “Drinks were flowing, vibes and decor were perfect, and there was so much love and laughter in one room.”
Gary Owen’s ‘Think Like a Man’ wedding cameos delight fans
Owen’s inclusion of his “Think Like a Man” costars stood out to fans on social media, who took to the comments to gush over the pop culture homage.
“It’s giving ‘Think Like a Man 3’ 😍😍😍,” @junct wrote on Instagram.
“It’s the cast as his groomsmen for me! I love this for them,” user @davidasdiary also commented.
“With all those comedians in attendance, I just know that reception was fun and funny,” @ashmarie1983 wrote.
“Awww…. he has the boys as his groomsmen!” @tlsey commented.
“‘Think Like a Man’ groomsmen squad,” actor KB Holland wrote.
