Meet Ben Shapiro's Wife, Whom He Proposed to After Dating for Three Months

Although his spouse leads a low-key life, the controversial public figure often mentions her during interviews and on his podcast. He has openly shared their love story over the years, including the sacrifices they made for one another.

Ben Shapiro has been married to his wife for more than a decade, and the pair are proud parents. While he is widely known as a conservative political commentator, his wife has taken a different path.

Meet Ben Shapiro's Wife Mor Shapiro, Who Pursued a Career in Medicine

Ben Shapiro's wife is Mor Shapiro, who was born into a Jewish Moroccan family and grew up in Israel. She moved to Sacramento, California, when she was only 12 years old. In California, Mor built her medical career. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2015.

From 2016 to 2019, she completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Woodland Hills). Mor, who keeps a low profile, also attended the David Geffen School of Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree.

In a Newsweek opinion piece, Ben revealed how they made sacrifices for each other's careers early in their relationship. When she was still a student at UCLA and he wanted a job in New York, she offered to transfer to another college across the country. He recalled:

"When she applied to medical school across the country; I offered to move my job."

Ben has not only supported his wife but also publicly praised her achievements. He once wrote on X, "Mazal tov to the love of my life and mother of my kids on becoming a doctor today, graduating UCLA School of Medicine!"

Inside Ben and Mor Shapiro's Love Story

The couple, introduced by Ben's younger sister, had a whirlwind romance. They began dating in September 2007 and were engaged by December of the same year. During an episode of "The Ben Shapiro Show," Ben was asked how he knew Mor was the one. He replied:

"My wife happens to be smoking hot, so this definitely was the initial draw."

Beyond physical attraction, they also shared the same values. Ben recalled that on their first date, they spent three hours discussing free will and determinism, as well as how many children they wanted. "We were dating for marriage," he said.

They married in July 2008 in a traditional Jewish ceremony in Mor's home country. Ben was 24, and Mor was 20. He later wrote on his blog, "Together we plan, with the help of God, on having healthy, happy, freedom-loving children who will grow up with the security provided by the armed guard." The pair have since welcomed four children together and have been married for 15 years now.

Ben Shapiro on the Benefits and Lessons of Marrying Young

Ben has reflected on marrying young, noting that one can often tell within the first year if they have found the right person. In a September 2023 appearance on "The Iced Coffee Hour," he said it is possible to figure out if someone is the wrong match within the first ten minutes of meeting.

"The nice thing about getting married young is that you're able to sort of shape each other a little bit, which is nice," he added. He explained that when people marry later in life, they often have more personal baggage and established habits, which can make it harder to align as a couple.

When he and Mor celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary, Ben said their marriage was better than ever and shared the lessons he had learned. According to him, sharing values, supporting each other's dreams, being ready for change, making time for one another, and accepting help from a spouse all make marriage more fulfilling.

Ben and Mor's marriage has endured through personal growth, career changes, and the demands of raising a family. Their relationship is grounded in shared beliefs, mutual respect, and a willingness to adapt to life's challenges.

Both have shown that supporting each other's ambitions can strengthen a partnership. Their story reflects how dedication and aligned values can sustain a long and committed marriage.