Ray Romano, best known for “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and his wife have raised four remarkable children. Their family includes a talented PR professional, filmmakers, and a witty son who keeps the Emmy-winning actor on his toes.
Most recently, the entire family posed together at the red carpet premiere of Ray’s new television show, “No Good Deed.” It was a rare sighting of the Romano family together. Here’s a closer look at each of Ray’s kids and the stories behind them.
Anna and Ray Romano pictured on February 9, 2020 | Source: Getty Images
The Firstborn: Ray’s Parenting Trial Run
Ray’s first experience with fatherhood came with the birth of his daughter, Alexandra Romano, in New York City. Reflecting on those early days, Ray shared a memorable story about when he picked up his wife and newborn daughter from St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Now 34, Alexandra, whom they fondly called Ally, has built a career for herself in public relations. She works for a PR firm that handles high-profile clients, including celebrity chefs and restaurants.
In 2023, Ray talked about Alexandra who had just gotten engaged. The following year, on September 21, 2024, Alexandra and Zachary Wilezol tied the knot at the iconic New York Public Library.
While Alexandra has chosen a career path outside the spotlight, her brothers have had closer ties to the entertainment industry. Next up are Ray’s identical twin sons, Matthew and Gregory.
Ray and Anna’s middle children are their identical twins, Matthew and Gregory, now 31. Fans of “Everybody Loves Raymond” may recognize their names from the show’s pilot episode, where Ray’s on-screen twin sons were originally named Matthew and Gregory.
Ray, Alexandra, Matt, and Greg Romano at the 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards on January 10, 2006 | Source: Getty Images
Like their older sister Alexandra, Matthew and Gregory have shown interest in the entertainment industry. Both have worked behind the scenes in television production.
Ray, Alexandra, Matthew, and Gregory Romano attend the 14th Annual Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards on April 21, 2001 | Source: Getty Images
Ray Romano, with the twins, at the 30th Annual People’s Choice Awards on January 11, 2004 | Source: Getty Images
Ray Romano’s twins on “The Ellen Show,” dated December 20, 2022 | Source: YouTube/@TheEllenShow
Matthew worked on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and in 2017, Ray brought him on stage during an appearance on the show in an attempt to help him find a girlfriend. Ray’s playful matchmaking antics didn’t stop there.
Matthew and Ray Romano on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” dated August 15, 2017 | Source: YouTube/@JimmyKimmelLive
Days later, he did the same for Gregory while appearing on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” where Gregory was working at the time. The twins have taken their father’s influence to heart, diving into creative pursuits of their own.
Gregory Romano on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” dated August 18, 2017 | Source: YouTube/@TheLateLateShow
Ray Romano makes fun on Gregory during an episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” dated August 18, 2017 | Source: YouTube/@TheLateLateShow
In 2023, they were reported to be working on a documentary together. While their personal lives have remained private, Ray did reveal during a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that one of the twins got married a few months before their sister Alexandra.
Joseph Romano, the youngest of Ray and Anna’s four children, is 24. Ray has frequently shared anecdotes about him, highlighting his knack for clever one-liners. One of the stories about Joseph happened when he returned home at 6 a.m.
Ray Romano with his three sons pictured at the Gibson Amphitheatre and CityWalk Cinemas on July 12, 2007 | Source: Getty Images
Ray confronted him, asking, “Joe, you come home at 6 a.m.?” Joseph’s response was brief but stuck in his father’s mind. “For now,” he answered. The moment left Ray reflecting on the deeper meaning of time, joking that it sent him into an “existential crisis.”
He has also shared that Joseph has expressed interest in taking acting classes, although, as of Ray’s interview, he had not yet started them. With Joseph’s quick wit and natural comedic timing, it remains to be seen if he will follow in his father’s footsteps in show business.
Ray’s life has been shaped by fatherhood as much as by fame. His journey from stand-up comic to television star came with lessons he continues to pass on to his children.
While on the red carpet for his show “No Good Deed,” Ray shared his thoughts on his kids’ growing interest in entertainment. “I know the business, and I know even people that have ‘it’ don’t get it,” he stated.
Ray, Anna, Alexandra, Matthew, Joseph, and Gregory Romano, attend the premiere of Netflix’s “No Good Deed” on December 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
But he also sees the positives. “I want them to be passionate about something and go for it. And if that’s it, then good. I’m glad,” he said. His reflections are rooted in his own experience as a young comic struggling to break into the business.
Ray Romano seen in New York City in 1997 | Source: Getty Images
Ray Romano with his wife and children photographed in Santa Monica, California on October 26, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
But as his kids grew up, his comedy evolved. “Now that they’re people … we can have a conversation,” he said, noting how much richer his storytelling has become thanks to his children’s perspectives.