On CBS’s FBI, Missy Peregrym brings strength, heart, and depth to her role as Special Agent Maggie Bell. Her character has faced heartbreak, professional obstacles, and danger, but in real life, Peregrym’s journey to finding lasting love has been just as dramatic—though far more rewarding.
Early Career and First Marriage
Peregrym first made a name for herself in shows like Rookie Blue before joining FBI. Along the way, she entered into a brief marriage with actor Zachary Levi in 2014. The union caught fans by surprise—both stars were known to keep their personal lives private—but the marriage ended after just a few months. Though short-lived, it highlighted the challenges of balancing Hollywood careers and private relationships.
Finding True Partnership with Tom Oakley
In 2018, Peregrym married Australian actor Tom Oakley in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close family and friends. The couple chose a quiet, meaningful wedding rather than a lavish Hollywood event, reflecting their shared values of privacy and authenticity.
Together, they’ve built a strong partnership rooted in family. Peregrym and Oakley are now parents to two children, a son named Otis (born in 2020) and a daughter named Mela (born in 2022). Parenthood has brought a new dimension to Peregrym’s life, and she has been open about the challenges of balancing motherhood with the demands of starring in a network procedural drama.
Supportive Cast and Crew
Peregrym’s FBI family has also been supportive. During her maternity leaves, the series wrote Maggie temporarily out of storylines, ensuring the actress could take time to focus on her real-life family. This rare flexibility in the entertainment industry has made her bond with the cast and crew even stronger.
The Woman Beyond Maggie Bell
Off-screen, Peregrym is not just a wife, mother, and actress but also an advocate for maintaining balance in a career that can be all-consuming. Her story proves that even in Hollywood, where relationships often make headlines for the wrong reasons, lasting love and grounded family life are possible.
