David Del Rio, best known for his roles in Pitch Perfect, The Troop, and the CBS reboot of Matlock, has recently become the focus of intense public attention for reasons unrelated to his acting career. Reports from TheWrap revealed that his Matlock co-star, Leah Lewis, accused him of assault. Following an internal investigation, CBS officially terminated Del Rio from the series, and his character will be written out of upcoming episodes. The controversy has sparked widespread curiosity about his personal life and, in particular, his wife, Katherine Del Rio, who has long been seen as his strongest supporter.
Katherine Del Rio, born Kathie Wallace, is an artist, actress, and entrepreneur who has built her own identity in the entertainment world. She starred in independent films such as Sick for Toys and Solstice Ranch before turning her attention to production. Together with her husband, she co-founded Theatre Row Productions, a company designed to uplift and support creative voices in both theater and film. David has previously shared in an interview with W Magazine that he and Katherine have built an “open and accepting environment” for artists through their collaborative work. The couple are parents to three children—two daughters and a baby born earlier this year—and have largely chosen to keep their family life private despite their work in the spotlight.
Their love story is one that seems straight out of a romantic film. Katherine first met David while he was performing in the Broadway production of In the Heights and she was a student at NYU. She met him backstage after the show, where he signed an autograph for her. Years later, fate brought them together again at a party in Los Angeles, where they reconnected and began talking. What started as casual text exchanges and late-night conversations soon turned into a blossoming romance. In a full-circle moment, David proposed to Katherine outside the very theater where they first met. The couple later tied the knot in a picturesque ceremony in Riviera Maya, Mexico, surrounded by close family and friends, a celebration that was even featured on the venue’s official site.
Over the years, David and Katherine have described their life together as a “traveling circus,” balancing demanding careers, parenting, and constant travel. They often juggle work while raising their two daughters, Lilia and Coco, and their newborn, who arrived in early 2025. Katherine celebrated her baby shower in October 2024, sharing glimpses of her growing family with fans online. Despite their busy lives, the couple prioritize family time, enjoying movie nights, sushi dates, and frequent adventures with their children and dogs.
In the wake of the recent allegations against David, Katherine has not made any public statements but is said to be standing by her husband as he faces one of the most challenging periods of his career. David, meanwhile, has remained silent about the accusations and is reportedly focusing on his family. Despite his exit from Matlock, he is expected to return to work soon in the upcoming comedy-thriller The Big Feed, which is currently in post-production and marks his comeback as both a producer and a writer.