Jaleel White, famed for his role as Steve Urkel on 'Family Matters,' celebrated his marriage to Nicoletta Ruhl, marking a new chapter in their pandemic-sparked romance.
- May 9, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jaleel White, the actor best known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel on the hit '90s sitcom "Family Matters," embarked on a new chapter in his life. On May 4, White married sports tech executive Nicoletta Ruhl in a lavish ceremony held at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
PEOPLE magazine has given us an inside look into the star-studded event, which was attended by 175 guests, including a mix of family, friends, and notable celebrities like Omar Miller, Lamorne Morris, Adam Ray, Mekhi Phifer, and Camilla Belle.
This loving union was the culmination of a relationship that blossomed during the pandemic, with Ruhl making it Instagram official on New Year's Day in 2022. Their romance quickly captured the hearts of fans, further highlighted by their public appearances, such as at the premiere of White's movie "Hustle."
White, a UCLA alum, and Ruhl, who swam at Yale before earning a business degree from Stanford, both prioritized the importance of having those who've impacted their lives share in their celebration.
Their wedding festivity included "5-star food," multiple DJs to keep the party atmosphere alive, and a special choreographed dance by the couple to Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Reflecting on their wedding, White remarked, "I felt like a prince."
Aside from being a personal milestone, this event coincides with a professional one for White as he gears up to release his new book, "Growing Up Urkel," later this year. This union not only marks White's first marriage but also symbolizes a commitment, as he eloquently put it, to “loving and helping one another achieve the best possible outcome in anything we set out to do both personally and professionally.”
For Ruhl and White, their wedding was more than just a celebration; it was an affirmation of patience, understanding, and growing together. "We both fully believe that when you force something, it won't result in the best outcome," Ruhl stated, summing up their approach to life and love.
In sharing their joy, White and Ruhl have provided a touching narrative of love overcoming the odds, setting an example of partnership and mutual support. As they embark on this new journey together, their story will undoubtedly continue to inspire.
