Nate Bargatze and his wife, Laura Bargatze, started out as coworkers at their local Applebee’s in Tennessee — and have been together ever since.
Laura recalled first feeling connected to Nate one night when they went out with all of their coworkers.
“He put in The Little Mermaid soundtrack and told his friends to, like, ‘Shush, shush, I’m listening to this song,’” Laura shared on “The Nateland Podcast” in November 2020. “I was like, if anyone could put in The Little Mermaid soundtrack and shush a bunch of 20-year-olds … to be quiet while he sings it. I thought that was totally confident.”
The couple eventually got engaged in 2005 and tied the knot in October 2006 on a Friday the 13th.
“We got married on Friday the 13th. Got a pretty sweet deal on that,” he joked in his The Tennessee Kid comedy special in 2019. “They were wide open. We were like, ‘What times are available?’ They go, ‘Every one of ‘em. All 24. You can call us that day if you want.’”
Nate and Laura went on to welcome daughter Harper in July 2012.
Laura has continued to support Nate throughout his career, including becoming an executive producer on his “The Nateland Podcast” and serving as a talent manager at Bargatze Enterprises.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Nate and Laura’s relationship through the years:
Early 2000s
Nate and Laura hit it off while they were coworkers at Applebee’s in Tennessee.
2005
Nate asked Laura to marry him during a carriage ride through Central Park.
“I was completely shocked,” Laura shared on “The Nateland Podcast” in November 2020.
October 2006
The couple tied the knot on Friday the 13th.
July 2012
Laura gave birth to her and Nate’s first child, daughter Harper.
“My beautiful new daughter Harper Blair. Awesome day,” Nate wrote via X alongside a photo of the newborn.
2019
After working in marketing and then as a corporate event planner, Laura began working for Nate as an executive producer on his “The Nateland Podcast” and as a talent manager at Bargatze Enterprises, per her LinkedIn profile.
December 2020
Nate took to Instagram to share a sweet birthday post dedicated to his wife.
“Happy birthday to the best mom, wife, and podcast producer!” he shared via Instagram alongside a photo of him, Laura and Harper. “And the prettiest. We love you Laura.”
April 2022
The pair attended the 2022 Grammy Awards after Nate received a nomination for Best Comedy Album for his Netflix special, The Greatest Average American.
“Some other pictures from the Grammys. My wife looked beautiful,” Nate shared via Instagram. “We had a lot of fun. Thanks again to all that watched. @amberlehman styled us. I don’t know how you say that.”
October 2023
In honor of their 17th wedding anniversary, Nate posted a sweet Instagram post to Laura.
“Wow, we’ve been married 17 years today,” he captioned a photo of him, Laura and Harper. “Friday the 13th turned out to be ok. I couldn’t have done any of this without you. I love you Laura. Happy Anniversary!”
February 2025
The couple made a rare red carpet appearance when they attended SNL50 together.
May 2025
Nate opened up about how Laura is good with him talking about her during his comedy sets.
“She’s been fine with it,” he told People. “She’s got a great sense of humor, and she likes it when we’re making fun of each other. But you have to show love.”
The comedian noted that he tries to make his jokes “mostly” about him.
“I want to make fun of her, I have to make fun of me times two,” he explained to the outlet. “But I’m very fortunate in that she’s been very good about it. And she still keeps providing me with material.”
