Who is Katie Zacharia’s Hollywood exec husband she called ‘the president’ — their life with their 4 children

LEAVE A COMMENT Katie Zacharia kicked off her role as the new White House press secretary on October 13.

During her first press briefing, she was asked about how she'll balance her demanding job, as well as raising her four children, including three boys and one girl aged six to 12.

She explained: "The idea of not spending [the] evening with my kids is completely unacceptable, so my president…"

Katie immediately corrected herself, stating: “Excuse me – my husband – that’s a good one… is out here,” as she let out a laugh.

The family, who is based in California, were all in Washington D.C. for her role debut, due the family’s celebration of two birthdays. She informed the press room that the family will be moving to the capital due to her job.

She gushed: “I love being with my kids,” and added: “I want to give my husband an amazing shoutout.” It’s time to learn all about who her husband is and more about her children below.

Tyler Zacharia is a Hollywood producer as well as 2521 Entertainment’s chief operations officer.

He has produced movies such as The Irishman, Silence, The Starling, Countdown and Roofman.

Tyler graduated from Georgetown University and he went on to earn an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Katie gushed about her husband to LA Mom Magazine, sharing: “Teamwork is so essential. He integrates family on work trips, the entire family.”

She added: “A lot of our relationship right now with kids that are so young are family activities. It is important as a family that we are together for these events. You make it work.”

During the press briefing, she expressed: “We have four kids, ranging from 12, 10, 8 and 6, and three of them are boys so we have a handful. I adore my family. I love them. They are my priority.”

Katie shared a family picture on her social media, featuring her husband and her children’s faces blurred out. She wrote online about the challenges she faces being in the industry as a mother.

Katie revealed: “Being in the world of politics, whether directly or adjacent, is BRUTAL…and I personally take DAILY heat for it. I try to keep my family away from the flame.”

She added: “However, this year I’m particularly proud of my husband, who made David, Brink of War, Young Washington and many other great movies for @angel. Our four kids get to be front and center of the family-friendly films and they are our WHY. Different lanes, but God, Country, Family, and as our kids know, in CA, we proudly support President Trump.”

Post-graduation from Pepperdine University, Katie moved to China and began her career at Zhong Lun Law Firm. Later on, she became Newsmax’s commentator.

The alumni was the director of development for special projects at the school between 2023 to 2025. On top of that she currently serves as a Dean’s Council member at Pepperdine University School of Law.

Last Feburary, she secured the role of the Department of Homeland Security’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, however, she called it quits a month later due to her time-consuming commute and being far from her family.

In June 2026, she began her new role at the Trump Media and Technology Group as a communications advisor, before starting her current role as the White House press secretary.

More USSee morenew momLady Gaga and fiancé's alternative living situation as they welcome first babyThe singer and her fiancé Michael Polansky met in 2019, and they went public on Instagram the following year, and got engaged in 2024family tiesMeet Shameless star Emmy Rossum's famous film director husbandThe actress met Sam Esmail in 2013, while he was the director of his first feature film called Comet, in which Emmy starred in, and they immediately hit it offfamily tiesJohn Travolta shares bittersweet tribute for late wife Kelly Preston as he delivers emotional life update The Grease star welcomed three children into the world with Kelly including Jett Travolta, born in 1992, Ella Bleu Travolta, born in 2000, and Benjamin Travolta, born in 2010family tiesMeet Jenna Dewan's famous fiancé and blended family with 3 kids — including daughter with ex Channing TatumMeet Jenna Dewan's famous fiancé and blended family with 3 kids — including daughter with ex Channing TatumThe Dancing with the Stars contestant has been dating Steve Kazee since 2018 and the duo got engaged in 2020 and have two children together ConversationFor more information on our conversation section, please read our Community Guidelines. Comments featured and views shared are not endorsed by HELLO!.