Shaun So is an American military veteran and entrepreneur who serves as CEO and managing partner of The So Company. However, he is famously known as the husband of American actress Anna Chlumsky. Chlumsky began acting as a child and debuted in the 1999 film “My Girl” and its sequel, “My Girl 2.”
Although she went on hiatus from 1999-2005 to attend college, she returned to acting with several independent films. She rose to fame for portraying Amy Brookheimer on the HBO television series “Veep” from 2012-2019. Her role in the series earned her six nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, among others.
While Chlumsky is a famous actress, her husband is an entrepreneur. Despite working in different spheres of life, the couple have been together for over two decades. However, the curiosity of fans soon spilled over to her low-profile husband.
Here’s everything we know about the actress’s husband.
Who Is Anna Chlumsky Married To?
Anna Chlumsky is married to Shaun So. So was born in Maine, U.S.A., to Chinese immigrant parents in 1980. His birthdate and details regarding his parents, siblings, and upbringing are unknown. However, despite his Chinese roots, Shaun So is a full-fledged American.
While there are no details regarding his elementary and high-school education, he enrolled at the University of Chicago in 1999. While studying at the University of Chicago, he enrolled at Tsinghua University, took language immersion classes, and studied Mandarin in 2001.
Afterward, he graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2003. He then enrolled at the City University of New York and earned an MBA.
What Does Shaun So Do?
Anna Chlumsky’s husband began his career in 2003 when he joined the United States Federal Government Defense Intelligence Agency. He worked with the federal agency as an Intelligence Analyst from June 2003 to April 2006. Afterward, he worked as a Defense Contractor for McNeil Technologies for another three years, from July 2006 to March 2009.
Additionally, Shaun So served as a counterintelligence special agent for the United States Army from October 2003 to 2011. He led the team for domestic and international combat operations and performed the duties of a tactical intelligence team sergeant during that period.
After he left the active military and intelligence sphere, Shaun So co-founded the urban logistics start-up, “Cubby” and remained its CEO from June 2011 to April 2012. He said launching an “urban personal logistics company” struck him after he struggled with his wife’s luggage for some time.
The company provided a short-term storage facility for luggage at a fee, enabling users to explore new cities without bothering about their luggage. However, the start-up shut down after its first year of operation. After that, So worked as a Forbes contributor and wrote on various subjects, including entrepreneurship and business, from May 2012 to December 2014.
The actress’ husband presently works at The So Company, where he is the CEO and managing partner. The company works with clients such as The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the US Department of Veteran Affairs. In addition, the military veteran is also a certified Wilderness First Responder and an Open Water Diver.
How Did Shaun So and Anna Chlumsky Meet?
The couple met after a mutual friend introduced them at a college party while they were both students at the University of Chicago in 2000. Shaun So and the stunning actress started dating after they met. However, So was deployed on an official assignment to Afghanistan from 2004-2006. Despite the odds, the lovebirds maintained a long-distance relationship.
After returning from Afghanistan in 2006, he proposed to Chlumsky. The then-new couple announced their engagement in October 2007 and eventually tied the knot the following year. Shaun So and the “Veep” actress exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on March 8, 2008.
How Many Children Do Shaun So and Anna Chlumsky Have?
Shaun So and his wife have two children. The duo welcomed their first child and daughter, Penelope Joan, five years after they tied the knot in July 2013. Three years later, the military veteran and his wife announced the birth of their second daughter, Clara Elizabeth, in August 2016. However, the couple has kept their children away from the constant gaze of the media.
Is Anna Chlumsky Still Married?
Yes, she is. Anna Chlumsky and Shaun So met over two decades ago and tied the knot over a decade ago. The lovebirds keep the details of their marriage private. However, they make public appearances together and appear head over heels in love.
What Is Shaun So’s Net Worth?
According to reports, Shaun So has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $5 million. On the other hand, his famous wife also has a net worth of $5 million, which she made as an actress.
Another celebrity spouse like Shaun So, who has captured the hearts of fans, is Karla Mora, footballer Guillermo Ochoa’s wife.