Is 'Jeopardy' Winner James Holzhauer Married? Everything We KnowHome > Television > Jeopardy!Source: Getty Images ' Jeopardy' Hunk James Holzhauer Is Married to a Like-Minded Quiz Aficionado By Anna GarrisonMar. 8 2021, Updated 10:28 a.m. ET If you haven't kept up with Jeopardy! lately, here's the scoop: The top three highest Jeopardy winners competed in the Greatest of All Time tournament in January 2020. While James Holzhauer did not win the title of 'Greatest of All Time,' he did make a significant impact on the viewers watching. Now, fans are dying to know: Is James married? Article continues below advertisement James Holzhauer has been known to incorporate his personal life into his ' Jeopardy' wagers For someone who enjoys gambling, James is not without a strategy. In fact, in an interview with The Washington Post, James admitted that he often chose amounts to risk based on personal connections. "Family and friends will always mean more to me than any amount of money or ‘Jeopardy!’ wins. I wanted to show them my love in an unconventional way."Source: TwitterArticle continues below advertisement In the same interview, James also mentioned that one of the dates he used to place bets was none other than his wedding date. What does this mean, Jeopardy fans? Sorry to anyone hoping otherwise, but James is, in fact, married. His wife, Melissa Holzhauer, is no slouch at quiz shows either — she was on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? once upon a time! Several of James' bets were based on personal connections, including: "his wedding anniversary, the birthdays for his dad, nephew and daughter. He won exactly $110,914 on purpose on Tuesday [April 9, 2019], planning it all along. His daughter was born on 11/09/14." Not only have James and wife Melissa studied a wide range of trivia knowledge together, they also share a daughter named Natasha.Article continues below advertisement Who is James Holzhauer' s wife Melissa She' s all about quiz shows too It might shock Jeopardy viewers to think that James' wife was on a quiz show first, but the couple's mutual interest in trivia has been a key theme throughout their marriage. James said that he "knew that 'Sadie Lou' was a nickname for Sarah Lawrence College, because he and his wife had studied the etymology of the name 'Sadie' while picking out baby names." We are incredibly moved by the generosity of @James_Holzhauer & Melissa Holzhauer for their $10,000 donation today. They are truly #AllInForKids and we are so grateful for their support! #ThankYou #JeopardyJames pic.twitter.com/dX48iTWDEB— CIS_Nevada (@CIS_Nevada) May 29, 2019 Source: TwitterArticle continues below advertisement The couple has even participated in quiz shows together, having both competed in the World Quizzing Championship during the year of their marriage in 2012. Jesse Honey won the trivia competition that year, but James Holzhauer had an impressive run, placing 34th. His wife landed in the 154th spot. When Melissa isn't participating in quiz shows or helping to care for their daughter Natasha, Newsweek says she is a teacher and a tutor, with specific interest in helping students prep for the ACT. She also has experience helping undergraduate students in subjects related to Greek and Latin, having previously taught Greek Mythology courses. All of this in-depth trivia is sure to have helped her (and James!) prepare for their quiz show experiences.Article continues below advertisementSource: Twitter While, unfortunately, James nor Melissa are currently on Jeopardy, you can catch James on the new ABC show The Chase. This trivia show boasts "no participation trophies" and pits "average Joes" against the three former 'Greatest of All Time' Jeopardy participants. The Chase airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.AdvertisementMore from Distractify 'Jeopardy! Champ' James Holzhauer Isn't the Only Game Show Wiz in the Family 'Jeopardy!' Contestant James Holzhauer Addresses Game Strategy and Cheating Rumors Ken Jennings on His New 'Jeopardy!' Job and Winning the 'GOAT' Tournament (EXCLUSIVE) Latest Jeopardy! News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.