Who Is Joseph Morgan's Wife? All About Persia White (2024)

Joseph Morgan and Persia White are a perfect match.

The couple met while filming the third season of The Vampire Diaries in Atlanta and eventually tied the knot in 2014.

"There was nothing about it that was overwhelming or very huge or fabulous in that way," White told PEOPLE of their wedding in Jamaica. "We tried to keep everything really intimate and beautiful and sort of going along with nature."

During an interview with Fox 5 Atlanta in August 2023, White opened up about her and Morgan's secret to a long and healthy marriage in Hollywood.

"We're really always trying to stay together. I think our industry pulls us apart because of all the travel. We manage to do what we want to do and stay together," she said. "We're really dedicated to the relationship. That's our big secret."

So who is Joseph Morgan's wife? Here's everything you need to know about Persia White and her relationship with the actor.

She was born in Miami

White was born in Miami and spent much of her early childhood living in the Bahamas, where her parents moved for work. She started taking ballet at a young age, and after moving back to South Florida with her family, she was discovered by a scout for the Coconut Grove Children's Theater while out with her mother.

She's an actress

After high school, White moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. She also continued auditioning for acting gigs and landed a few guest appearances on shows like Sister, Sister, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and NYPD Blue.

White was later cast on the show Girlfriends in 2000, and played the role of Lynn Ann Searcy on the series until its finale in 2008. She also portrayed Abby Bennett Wilson in The Vampire Diaries from 2012 through 2017.

In July 2011, White won the award for Best Actor in a Feature Film at the American Black Film Festival for Dysfunctional Friends, according to her website.

In addition to acting, White also has producer and writer credits to her name. She teamed up with Joaquin Phoenix to co-produce the award-winning documentary Earthlings, which was released in 2005. In 2018, she won a Woman in Film award at the Westfield International Film Festival.

She has a daughter from a previous relationship

White has a daughter, Mecca, from a previous relationship. According to her Instagram bio, Mecca has followed in her mom's footsteps and is an actor and content creator. She also has her own "surf/skate-inspired" clothing line called White Lion.

Mecca, Morgan and White regularly share photos together from their adventures in Hawaii. In 2021, Mecca posted a birthday tribute for Morgan on Instagram, writing, "Happy Birthday to @therealjosephmorgan AKA the coolest step dad on da island man 😆🎉🎂☀️we jammin 🎶 🎉🌺 🎁," alongside a photo of the trio posing in front of the ocean.

She's a singer

After accumulating more than a dozen acting credits to her name, White released an album titled Mecca, after her daughter, in 2009. The album features 12 tracks that combine elements of "electronica, trip-hop, blues and prog-rock," according to her website.

"When I make music I want it to be honest and to be me. I wanted to wait and do it the way I felt it should be in my heart. I'm so grateful to finally be in a place to release my own, honest work," she wrote in a press release posted on her website.

In August 2023, she released her second album, Love Letters.

"It originated after all the darkness that happened. I think the pandemic changed us all," White said during an interview with Fox 5 Atlanta. "Coming out of that was really special. The songs each represent a different part of [me]."

She met Morgan while filming season 3 of The Vampire Diaries

White met Morgan when she signed on to star in season 3 of The Vampire Diaries in 2012. The two ended up falling in love and later got engaged. In July 2014, they flew to Jamaica to exchange vows in front of 26 guests. After saying their "I dos," White and Morgan danced to "Never Let Me Go" by Florence + the Machine.

"It had a very rustic feel to it," White told PEOPLE of the wedding. "There was nothing about it that was overwhelming or very huge or fabulous in that way. We tried to keep everything really intimate and beautiful and sort of going along with nature."

The event was an intimate affair that took place by the ocean. White wore a Vera Wang dress, while Morgan sported an ivory-colored silk tux with black lapels.

"I think one of the reasons we picked it was because we love the ocean and we both grew up by the sea," White said. "To be by the sea was wonderful. And the people of Jamaica are just wonderful."

She is Morgan's biggest cheerleader

In 2016, while talking to PEOPLE about his directorial debut on The Vampire Diaries spin-off, The Originals, Morgan gushed about White.

"My wife was just incredible during the whole process. She was just so utterly supportive," he said. "I couldn't have done it without her."

She and Morgan have teamed up on a few projects

In 2016, White and Morgan teamed up for a joint venture when they started a production company, Night Owl Productions.

"Night Owl Productions was born on the wings of our imagination, out of a passionate desire to create bold, fresh concepts in film, music, art, and whatever else our sleepless hearts can conjure up," reads the company's website.

They saw one of their projects come to life in 2018. Carousel, a short film, was directed by Morgan and co-written and produced by White.

In 2022, Morgan and White collaborated on a live show for StageIt — an online venue for live and interactive performances. White's daughter, Mecca, was also a part of the show, and the family provided a "night full of music, art, and poetry."

Morgan and White also own an online store, where fans can shop for merchandise from the couple's various projects.

She is an animal rights activist

White is an animal lover and dedicates much of her time to animal activism. In an interview with Gregory Mantell, she opened up about the work she'd done with Sea Shepherd, an organization dedicated to oceanic conservation and protecting marine life.

Over the years, White has also joined forces with PETA and has posed in an ad for them. In an interview with the organization, White shared how she first got involved with animal activism, explaining that she became a vegetarian after her dog was hit by a car when she was a child.

"I loved my pet, my animal … and the reality of the fact that all animals are the same and that it's just a brutal truth that we sort of cover up," she said.

White is also a dedicated yogi. In June 2021, she combined her two passions when she jokingly posted a video about her new "experimental fitness technique designed for dog lovers," which showed her two dogs repeatedly interrupting her at-home workout.

She and Morgan attended Comic Con Liverpool

In April 2023, the couple hosted an exclusive fan event at Comic Con Liverpool.

"Thank you to everyone who welcomed us! Especially ME! I never expected so many warm friendly smiles and love," White wrote on Instagram. "I used to be afraid of attending conventions because, as some of you know, for many years I was severely bullied by fans for being with Joseph. Being a woman of color made it worse."

She continued: "All I can say is THANK YOU to each and every person that has given me love. I was blown away in Liverpool, especially by my 🦖🦋butterflies! I love you more than you know. I look forward to meeting more of you."