Taylor Dowd Simpson is an actress who is best known for portraying Lucille in ‘Monter’s Ball’ (2001), and Gray Bony Lady in ‘The Hawk is Dying’ (2006). Her fame however is largely a result of her being the wife of professional golfer Webb Simpson. The couple has been married since 2010 and has welcomed 5 children.
Taylor maintains a private life but has shown herself publicly in support of her husband’s career. This has rather attracted her admiration from different people and the media. Many would go on to say she is the woman behind his success. Also, her husband ceases given opportunities to shower her with praises and acknowledge her contributions in his life.
James Frederick Webb Simpson owes his fame to his career as an American golfer who won the U.S. Open in 2012, the Vardon Trophy and the Byron Awards both in 2020. He has been a part of the PGA Tour and has a total of 7 wins with 1 Major Championships, 1 Players Championships, FedEx Cup playoff events and 4 other PGA Tour wins.
Even with most aspects of her life concealed, we have gathered all the necessary things to know about Webb Simpson’s wife.
Biography Of Taylor Dowd Simpson
Formerly known as Taylor Dowd Keith, Taylor Dowd Simpson was born on October 30, 1984, to India and Greg Keith.
She attended Wake Forest University where she studied Communications and theatre. At that time, Dowd opened up herself to the theatre where she took part in plays.
Having a good background in theatre, she took acting as a profession and even featured in a number of American films that include ‘Grand Isle’ (1991) where she played the role of Mrs. Merroman alongside Patrick Weathers who played Mr. Merriman among others. She further played roles in 2001 and 2006 films titled ‘Monster’s Ball’ and ‘The Hawk is Dying’ respectively.
Her acting career did not however give her the fame marriage brought her. It was in 2010 that she walked the aisle to be married to Simpson and have since been together.
13 Interesting Facts To Know About Taylor Dowd Simpson
1. Webb Was Friends With Dowd’s Brother
Webb, Dowd and her brother Graeme Keith III attended the same college, Wake Forest. As per reports, Graeme and Keith were roommates that turned out to become friends. Even though Webb was said to have visited the Keith’s, he didn’t meet Dowd through her brother
2. Webb Simpson’s Father Offered Her Money To Go On A Date With His Son
Reports have further opened up that it was Webb’s father who approached Dowd and requested that she went on a date with his son in exchange for money. Instead, she jokingly said she was going on a date with his son for free if he was half as cute as the father.
3. It Was The Money Paid By Webb’s Father That They Spent On Their First Date
When Taylor Dowd Simpson finally went on a date with Webb, sources claim it was the money she got from his father that they used.
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4. They Broke Up For A Year After College
The couple started dating while in college. Upon graduation, they went their separate ways and began actualising their dreams in their careers. It was then Taylor moved to become an actress while Webb worked his becoming a better golfer. They reunited a year after.
5. They Decided To Get Married At Webb’s Grandfather’s Funeral
Webb’s grandfather Fred Simpson had a great influence on the life Webb has chosen himself from his career, faith, and even marriage. During the funeral of Fred, people spoke of the many good deeds and marriage of his grandfather. It was then that Webb and Dowd decided it was time they settled in marriage. A month after, he proposed and 5 months later, they were married.
6. Taylor Dowd Simpson Has A Great Influence On Her Husband
It didn’t take long for Dowd to start influencing her husband in many things including his career. She goes on different Tours with him and when US PGA banned anchored putters, she influenced her husband to take some time out from the game and work better in a new grip style. Shortly, Webb returned and his career took a new turn with him coming out victorious in many games.
7. Taylor Dowd Simpson Is One Of The Most Beautiful Women In Golf
In 2014, golfcity listed Dowd as one of the 10 hottest PGA tour wives and girlfriends. On many occasions, she has been described as a beautiful woman with the widest smile.
8. She Has The Diamond Ring Her Great-grandmother Wore
A diamond ring worn by her great-grandmother has been kept and cherished by Dowd
9. Dowd Loves Wigs
Dowd has different wigs and loves to play with them as well as attend events with some.
10. She Is A Christian
Both Dowd and Webb have established themselves as Christians who would go on to proclaim their faiths even in public. For Dowd, she enjoys reading the bible and sharing even their challenges with their church.
11. Taylor Dowd Simpson Served As Webb’s Caddie
In 2017 just before the Masters, Webb’s caddie had a problem with his back which made him stay off of the court for a few days. At Augusta National only a few days to the tournament, Dowd stood in as Webb’s Caddie. She performed the duties for three days before the return of his professional caddie. Webb still recounts the masters as a special one.
12. She May Have Ditched Acting
Professionally, Webb Simpson’s wife does not seem to partake in acting. She does the duties of a mother and wife and may probably be involved in other things.
13. Her Net Worth
Dowd was an actor whose earning her acting career remains a mystery and since her current career is unknown, it is rather difficult to say exactly her net worth. Regardless, she is married to Webb Simpson whose net worth is estimated at $16 million.
Webb Simpson makes his fortune from his career as a professional golfer. As of this writing, his career earning is more than $40 million.
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