Current relationship status
As of 2025, Liz Cheney is married to Philip J. Perry. Perry is a former federal prosecutor and, since 2021, a partner at the law firm Boyden Gray & Associates. Cheney and Perry have been married since 2016. She is the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Second Lady Lynne Cheney, and she served as a U.S. Representative from Wyoming from 2017 to 2023. Her public service includes holding the role of Chair of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
Background on Philip J. Perry
Philip J. Perry is a lawyer and government official with a background in public service and national security law. Before joining Boyden Gray & Associates in 2021, he served in multiple roles in the Department of Homeland Security during the George W. Bush administration. He is a former federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York. The couple married in 2016 and have maintained a private personal life, with limited public commentary on their family matters.
Key facts at a glance
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse name | Philip J. Perry | Public records and reputable media reports |
| Marriage year | 2016 | Public announcements and coverage |
| Spouse occupation | Former federal prosecutor; partner at Boyden Gray & Associates | Firm biography and government bios |
| Cheney’s role in Congress | U.S. Representative from Wyoming (2017–2023) | Official congressional biography |
| Notable public role | Chair of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack | Committee announcements and news reports |
Timeline of the relationship
Public knowledge of Cheney’s marital status centers on her marriage to Philip J. Perry in 2016. Before marrying, the couple were reported as dating in 2015. There are no indications of separation or divorce as of 2025. Her family life remains largely private, with few personal details shared publicly.
- 2015: Relationship reported in media
- 2016: Married
- 2017–2023: Cheney serves in U.S. House of Representatives
- 2021–present: Perry is a partner at Boyden Gray & Associates
Comparison with earlier relationship timeline
| Period | Relationship status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2015 | Not publicly known to be in a relationship | Limited public information |
| 2015 | Reported dating | Media observations and social clues |
| 2016–present | Married to Philip J. Perry | Publicly acknowledged marriage |
Privacy and public interest context
Cheney’s role in national politics, particularly her tenure on the January 6 Committee, has renewed interest in her biography. While her marital status is a matter of public record, she and her family have limited shared personal details. The focus in public discourse remains on her service, decisions, and positions in elected office rather than on private life.
Clarifying rumors and common questions
- Is Liz Cheney married as of 2025? Yes, she is married to Philip J. Perry.
- Who did she marry? She married Philip J. Perry, a former federal prosecutor and government official.
- When did they marry? They married in 2016.
- Has she been married before? Publicly available information points to one known marriage, to Philip J. Perry.
- Does she have children? Private; she and her spouse have not widely shared family details.
Reliable sourcing and verification
Information in this article is drawn from publicly available official biographies, government disclosures, and reputable news reporting. Specific assertions about her marital status and spouse are based on consistent reporting across multiple authoritative sources. When records confirm a fact, it is cited here; where information is not publicly available, that is stated plainly.