Zoe Buckman: David Schwimmer Wife – Bio, Career, Age, and Net Worth

Who is Zoe Buckman

Zoe Buckman is a British English writer, photographer, and versatile artist. She loves working on sculptures, textiles, and installations.

Zoe presently resides in Brooklyn, New York. She also described herself as an Intersectional Feminist.

Zoe was married to actor, director, and producer David Schwimmer for seven years. He is, however, popularly known for his role on the sitcom Friends. 

Let us get to know Zoe Buckman better. But first, here are a few facts about her.

Quick Facts About Zoe Buckman

Full NameZoe Buckman
CareerArtist
AgeBorn. September 13, 1985 (Age 38)
NationalityBritish
Net Worth$8 million

Zoe Buckman Biography

Zoe Buckman is a photographer, artist, and writer. She was born in East London, England, to Jewish parents Jennie Buckman and Nick Blachley.

Zoe Buckman pursued her studies at the International Center of Photography in 2017.

Over the years, She received different awards. The permanent collection in Virginia and The National Portrait Gallery in London embody some of Zoe’s works.

In 2007, Zoe met David Schwimmer, an actor. Soon after, they started dating. On June 4th, 2010, the couple tied the knot. Afterward, their beautiful daughter, Cleo, was born in 2011.

Nearly seven years later, in April 2017, they announced they were separating.  In the same year, they divorced. 

Since then, Zoe Buckman and David Schwimmer have been able to co-parent their daughter Cleo Buckman Schwimmer. Consequently, Zoe gave a shout-out to her ex for making co-parenting easy during their daughter’s 11th birthday.

Zoe Buckman and her daughter Cleo currently reside in Brooklyn, New York.

Who is David Schwimmer Married To?

David Schwimmer married Zoe Buckman on June 4th, 2010. The couple divorced in 2017, having been married for seven years. They share a 12-year-old daughter, Cleo Buckman Schwimmer.

Before settling down with Zoe Buckman, David was in different relationships. 

He dated Natalie Imbruglia and later Spanish Actress Carla Alapont for about a year.

David Schwimmer and Wife

David Schwimmer is an actor, producer, and director. He was born in Queens, New York, to a Jewish family.

The Schwimmers moved to Los Angeles when David was about ten years old. His first debut was as a cast member in Cinderella, a Jewish version.

In the early 1990s, David Schwimmer L.A Law, Monty, among others. David acted and directed in the well-known American comedy series Friends. David’s acting prowess earned him his first nomination for the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Afterward, he featured in different movies and series. Another popular film was OJ Simpson vs the People, where he starred as lawyer Robert Kardashian in 2016. The movie gave him his second prime-time Emmy Award nomination.

David Schwimmer met his ex-wife and mother of his child, Zoe Buckman, in London in 2007 while directing a comedy, Run in London.

Zoe relocated to Los Angeles. Then, three years later, after their initial meeting, the pair got married in a private wedding attended by only close family and friends. 

In 2011, a year after they tied the knot, Zoe Buckman and David Schwimmer welcomed their daughter, Cleo Buckman Schwimmer.

David Schwimmer and his wife, Zoe Buckman, separated in 2017 after seven years of marriage. By the end of the year, they had divorced. They currently are on good terms and co-parent their daughter, Cleo.

Though the couple went their separate ways, Zoe Buckman and David Schwimmer were seen together in 2020 marching following the Black Lives Matter Protest after the death of George Floyd that sparked protests across the United States. 

Despite their divorce, the former couple advocates for social justice and reforms. David Schwimmer is accused of requesting a Rolex watch as a condition for appearing in a charity event. To set matters straight, David sued the former charity fundraiser Aaron for 400,000 USD, and he won.

In March 2023, David Schwimmer took part in the celebrity Bake Off in the United Kingdom, intending to raise awareness for breast cancer. 

David had lost his grandmother to cancer, and his sister Ellie Schwimmer is a cancer survivor. 

His daughter Cleo lost her maternal grandmother, Jennie Buckman, to breast cancer on January 4th, 2019.

David Schwimmer won the Star Baker in his episode.

During Cleo’s birthday, Zoe Buckman appreciated her ex-husband’s presence in their daughter’s life in an Instagram post.

September 2023, it’s evident that they are supportive and respectful to each other as they co-parent despite going their separate ways.

David Schwimmer posted his ex-wife Zoe Buckman’s artwork exhibition. He even went to the extent of mentioning Zoe Buckman in his Instagram post.

The former couple are both Jewish. Despite the world taking sides on the Israel – Gaza war that started on October 7, 2023, they share the same opinion.

Zoe Buckman and David Schwimmer are concerned about long-lasting peace in the region.

David Schwimmer Daughter

David Schwimmer and his ex-wife welcomed their daughter, Cleo Buckman Schwimmer, on May 8, 2011, in New York, United States. Cleo was born at home. Among those present was her maternal grandmother, Jennie Buckman.

Cleo Schwimmers’ parents divorced in 2017. Despite that, her parents are cordial and respectful to each other and active parents.

Cleo is an only child to her parents and is a cat lover. Her cats are named Tuchus and Javirvis. 

Cleo Schwimmer is an expressive and stylish child. It’s been interesting seeing her hair changing over the years. 

From low cut to colored hair to a pixie-like haircut. Cleo is currently a pre-teen.

Zoe Buckman Career, Movies

Zoe Buckman featured as Beyle in the British movie Simon Magus. Simon Magus centers on a Jewish village where an outcast becomes a pawn. Simon Magus is a  romantic/drama released in 1999 and directed by Ben Hopkins. After this, she has mainly focused on her artistry and photography.

Zoe Buckman is a writer, artist, and photographer. Her artistic output concentrates on drawing, embroidery, textiles, sculpting, photography, and installation. Zoe’s themes include things she is passionate about, such as equality, feminism, and mortality.

Zoe Buckman has done solo projects and collaborated with various artists across different cities.

In February 2018, Zoe Buckman unveiled her first public Neon sculpture, Champ, in Los Angeles. She also has permanent collections in London and Virginia.

Zoe Buckman Family 

Zoe Buckman comes from a Jewish family. She grew up with her brothers in Hackney, East London, England. 

Zoe Buckman’s mother, Jennie Buckman, was a Jew from North London and worked at RADA for 21 years, where she later became the Head of Acting before her demise.

January 2019 was a tough time for Zoe Buckman. Her mum and best friend, Jennie Buckman, lost her battle with breast cancer after nine years. 

Zoe’s mother passed away at home in Leyton in the company of her loving husband, Nick Blatchley. Jennie had asked to stay home with her family during her last days instead of staying at the hospice care.

Zoe had such a beautiful bond with her mother that they got a complimentary tattoo with the word ‘Freedom.’ The grieving period was not easy for Zoe Buckman. Even after three years since Jennie Buckman passed away, Zoe is still grieving. And as she says, there is no rule on how long one can grieve.

How Old is Zoe Buckman?

Zoe is currently 38 years old, born September 13, 1985.

Zoe Buckman’s Net Worth

Zoe Buckman is worth about 8 million US dollars.

Zoe Buckman Height and Weight

Zoe Buckman is 1.68m tall and weighs about 65 kg.

Zoe Buckman Social Media

Social Media Handle
Instagram @ zoebuckman