Matty Matheson Married High School Sweetheart Trish Spencer & They've Been Together for over 2 Decad

Matty Matheson Is Pictured Speaking on a Mic | Trish Spencer and Her Husband, Matty Matheson, Pose for a Picture | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/mattymatheson

Trish Spencer's husband, Matty Matheson, credited the confident navigation of his life and entrepreneurial ventures to the "100% trust" he had in his wife. She stood by the acclaimed chef through his troubled past as he battled substance abuse.

Not much is known about Matty Matheson's wife, Trish Spencer, or their family, but the entrepreneur has shared glimpses over the years. The couple met as teenagers in high school in Ontario, but Matheson was expelled in his freshman year.

Although he moved to another school afterward, their romance had begun, and it lasted for over twenty years before they tied the knot in 2014. Spencer welcomed three children with the restauranteur, who frequently shares their photos on his Instagram page.

Matheson battled addiction in his 20s, a part of his life where he created a reputation for heavy partying and an unhealthy lifestyle. It's unknown how he and Spencer dealt with the issue in their relationship, as he barely mentioned her during interviews. However, Matheson always praised his beau for her loyalty.

During an interview with The Guardian Australia, Matheson said most chefs were "adrenaline junkies" as he criticized the romanticism that came with being a chef with drug problems. Since going public with that part of his life, many fans have sought advice from him on breaking the addiction cycle.

Matheson acknowledged how problematic he became as his substance abuse worsened and did the work to pull himself out of that rut. He candidly stated that he only knew how to stop addiction by seeking treatment and attending support meetings. However, those solutions would only work if a person desired the change.

Matty Matheson Met His Wife in School

Spencer is a lifestyle expert. She met her husband when they both attended Fort Erie High School in Ontario and became high school sweethearts. Matheson was a rebellious student whose love for heavy metal music was evident in how he dressed and behaved.

He would dye his hair green, wear nail polish, and often get in trouble for fighting or having a negative attitude. Eventually, Fort Erie High asked him to find another institution to complete his high school education, and he transferred to Lakeshore Catholic High.

Spencer and Matheson continued dating from then onwards, and the couple tied their fates together by marrying on August 9, 2014. In 2020, Matheson posted a touching sixth-anniversary tribute on his Instagram page.

As he gushed about his wife in the caption, Matheson commemorated what he deemed "the greatest wedding in the world" and revealed that he and Spencer were also each other's prom dates in high school. He commended the roles she played in his life, saying:

"THERE IS NO ONE I WOULD WANT TO SPEND MY LIFE WITH MORE THAN YOU! YOU ARE THE GREATEST MOTHER, PARTNER, WIFE, FRIEND, YOU ARE MY ULTIMATE HUMBLER LOL! YOU ARE EVERYTHING!"

Matheson acknowledged Spencer's presence throughout the lowest points in his life and career but added that "the good always outweighs the bad!" As he described their family as "beautiful" and "powerful," he also revealed that they had a little farm.

Matty's Wife Is His Supporter

Spencer and Matheson welcomed two daughters, Rizzo and Ozzy, and a son, MacArthur, into their union. As the kids frequently appear on their dad's page, it seems the family values quality time; they often go out to eat and have superhero-themed birthday parties where they don matching costumes.

Regarding how he navigates his life and career, Matheson credited the loyalty, trust, and communication he shared with Spencer for a major part of his success. She supported him throughout the years, and he completely trusted her judgment, as he explained:

"She’s the one that says green light/red light and the only person who can tell me to stop or keep going and that partnership—complete trust, loyalty, understanding and communication—is the major reason I can move the way I am. I’m doing it for us."

Details of Matty's Life Behind-The-Scenes

Regarding his expulsion from Fort Erie High School, Matheson – whose culinary caliber reaches but is different from that of Jamie Oliver – never wanted anything to do with academics. Still, he graduated after moving to Lakeshore Catholic High.

Matheson's love for tattoos also expanded as he grew older. The most meaningful of his pieces is one he likes the least; it was dedicated to his sister while she dealt with a tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband. The one he's most proud of is etched across his chest – his son's name: MacArthur.

At 29 years old, Spencer's husband suffered a heart attack, a potentially fatal medical condition he said he slept through. Ironically, the health scare only further pushed him into substance abuse, but he eventually sought the help he needed and has been sober ever since.

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