Meet Ryan Tedder's wife and kids: his relationships behind music
Ryan Tedder’s wife, Genevieve Tedder, and their children, Copeland Cruz and Miles, have quietly influenced both his career and personal life. Her steady support has helped keep the Grammy-winning OneRepublic frontman grounded through the highs of global success.
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Key takeaways
- Ryan Tedder’s wife, Genevieve Tedder, is a photographer.
- Genevieve and Ryan are college sweethearts who met at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- The couple got married in 2004.
- They have two sons, Copeland Cruz Tedder and Miles Tedder.
Profile summary
Full name | Genevieve Tedder |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 24 August 1981 |
Age | 45 years (as of 2026) |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Place of birth | United States |
Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height in feet | 5'6" |
Height in centimetres | 168 |
Weight in pounds | 132 |
Weight in kilograms | 60 |
Hair colour | Brown |
Eye colour | Brown |
Marital status | Married |
Husband | Ryan Tedder |
Children | 2 |
College | Oral Roberts University |
Profession | Photographer |
Who is Ryan Tedder's wife?
The American singer-songwriter, producer, and lead vocalist of OneRepublic is married to Genevieve Tedder. Genevieve, a professional photographer, was born on 24 August 1981 in the United States. Her age is 45 years as of 2026, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
How did Ryan Tedder meet his wife?
Genevieve attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, where she met her husband. In a 2016 interview on Today, Ryan and Genevieve discussed the early stages of their relationship and how they weren’t sure it was serious. Genevieve said:
There were plenty of times where I think both of us were like, 'What are we doing?' 'What's gonna happen? And is this worth it?
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Genevieve has been supportive of her husband. On her 38th birthday in 2019, Ryan posted a photo of her on his Instagram page with a caption highlighting her unwavering support. The caption reads:
My beautiful wife had a birthday today & she is definitely not a fan of me posting pictures of her but I love this one & she keeps me sane & as “balanced” as a guy like me is capable of being in this life and for that I am forever grateful (also she’s an incredible mother & aesthetic guru & creative & talented and many other hot things). XO Gen.
In 2017, Ryan and Genevieve joined forces to renovate their Beverly Hills residence, previously owned by film producer Gregory Goodman. The couple had purchased the 5,383-square-foot property in 2015.
They later sold it in September 2017 to actress Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, for $11.625 million.
Ryan Tedder's kids: inside Ryan Tedder’s life as a dad
Genevieve and Ryan have two sons, Copeland Cruz and Miles Tedder. Ryan Tedder's sons have followed in his musical footsteps. Below are more details about them.
Copeland Cruz Tedder
Copeland Cruz is the first son of the American singer Ryan and Genevieve. He was born in Colorado on 2 August 2010, making him 16 years old as of 2026. Copeland developed an interest in music at a tender age. He plays the guitar and piano, and also produces songs.
Copeland's father revealed this during an interview with People in 2023. He mentioned:
[Copeland] plays guitar and piano, and he can play basically anything he hears on streaming, radio or otherwise.
He added:
Actually, [Copeland] is singing background vocals on "I Ain't Worried" in the chorus. That was his first record. He's credited as a background singer — still figuring out how to get him paid, but I think we'll take care of it.
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Copeland's dad also spoke about his son's talent during an interview on AOL in 2024, when he was asked whether Copeland was following in his footsteps. He replied:
Yes. He loves tech and he loves music and he downloaded Ableton and FruityLoops software like two years ago, and then dove head first into it, probably about nine months to a year ago, and produces beats in all his spare time now.
He added:
(He) finds tracks and records that he loves on artists that he likes and figures out how to reproduce them from the ground up, and has gotten good enough to the point where he could post stuff, probably, and pitch some beats. He's starting with like hip-hop, which is how I started, but he really wants to do it — for now. He's 13, almost 14, so we'll see where it goes, but he genuinely loves it and wants to do it.
Miles Tedder
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Miles is the younger brother of Copeland Cruz. He was born on 8 September 2014, making him 11 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Virgo. Like his brother Cruz, Miles has developed a passion for music.
In the aforementioned interview with People, when Ryan was asked whether he sees his sons following in his footsteps, he replied:
I think I would assign a greater than 50 percent chance given what both of my kids now do. They make fully-produced tracks. [Miles] is 8, [Copeland] is 12, and my 12-year-old is now fully versed in Ableton, making dance records, and so is my 8-year-old.
FAQs
- What is Ryan Tedder's age? Ryan Tedder was born on June 26, 1979, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is currently 47 years old in 2026.
- How tall is Ryan Tedder? His height is approximately 5'8" or 173 cm. Some sources place him at 6 feet.
- What is Ryan Tedder known for? Ryan is widely recognised as a songwriter, producer, and lead vocalist of the American pop-rock band OneRepublic.
- What is Ryan Tedder's net worth? The musician has an estimated net worth of $145 million. His wealth comes from his career as a singer, songwriter, and producer, as well as the sale of his song catalogue to investment firm KKR.
- What ethnicity is Ryan Tedder? The music producer's ethnicity is primarily English, with German and Scottish ancestry, along with distant Scots-Irish roots. He is American by nationality, born and raised in Oklahoma.
- Who is Ryan Tedder to Tate McRae? Ryan is Tate McRae's songwriter, producer, and mentor. He co-wrote and produced her hit "Greedy" and served as co-executive producer on her albums THINK LATER and So Close to What.
Ryan Tedder's wife, Genevieve Tedder, continues to support Ryan behind the scenes while embracing a life away from the spotlight. Her quiet strength and steady presence have played a key role in shaping both his career and the meaningful family life they’ve built together.
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