Justin Mikita Wikipedia, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Cancer, Bio

Name Justin MikitaAge / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB September 10, 1985. As of 2024, he is around 39 years old.Wiki Bio / Profile Background

Introduction :

Justin Mikita is an American actor, who is more well-known for his marriage to Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education

Justin was born in September 1985 in Tarzana, California.
He was given the full name Justin Nathaniel Mikita at birth, although he has said he despises his middle name.
His parents recognized his sexuality from a young age, as such he never had to have a big ‘coming out’ moment with him.
He has praised his parents often for being so supportive of his sexuality.

Justin Mikita Cancer Treatment :

In 1997, at the age of 12, Justin was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which is a form of cancer.
He spent the next 2 years in and out of hospital and underwent chemotherapy.
Initially, his doctors thought he would not survive the illness & his parents began to make preparations for his death.
However, he was a fighter and was determined to get through it. In 1999, he was declared to be in remission, and as of 2019 – he has been cancer free for twenty years.

Marriage to Jesse Tyler Ferguson :

In 2009, Justin met Modern Family fame actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson at a Hollywood party. Ferguson was instantly attracted to him, but he took a little more persuading.
They two dated for three years & later got engaged on a Caribbean holiday in September 2012.
On July 20, 2013, they married in New York City, as they stated that it was the closest legal place to get the ceremony done.
The ceremony took place at the courthouse, with just close family, however, it was followed by a reception for their friends at a private nightclub later that day.
Mikita has been quoted as saying his reception was super fun, however, he was concerned that Sofia Vergara (Ferguson’s Co-Star) would split her dress open on the dance floor due to her vigorous dancing.
When the couple was asked about the state of their relationship in 2016, they both replied that kids would be their next big adventure.

Career and Interesting Facts :

As an actor, Mikita has appeared in the movie Can’t Be Heaven (2000).
He worked in a co-producer role on the movies 8 (2002) & Through the Woods (2013).
In 2013, he appeared on the TV show, Culture Pop, as a commentator.
With his husband, he owns a tie company called “Tie the Knot.” The company’s aim is to advocate for the civil rights of gay and lesbians & to ‘look damn good’ while they do it. They release seasonal ties, and all proceeds support LGBT organizations.
He has previously worked for the American Foundation, and was on the team that eventually orchestrated the overturn of Proposition 8 – a ballot that was to eliminate the right for same-sex couples to marry.

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