Who Is Chris Hansen's First Wife? Details on Mary Joan Amid A24 'Primetime' Buzz

The new movie Primetime has once again brought the life of Chris Hansen into focus. The film follows his life during the To Catch a Predator years, which means his first marriage has also garnered the limelight. Chris was married to Mary Joan Hansen at the time. While his marriage to his second wife, Gabrielle Gagnon, is well-known, here is what you need to know about his first wife, Mary, and where she is now after his affair.

Who is Chris Hansen's first wife, Mary Joan Hansen?

Mary Joan Hansen, while the name is familiar to the world, the person behind it has always remained a mystery. Despite being married to Chris Hansen during his prime, she stayed away from the spotlight. Chris built a strong career for himself as a television journalist and became particularly recognizable through To Catch a Predator. For those who are unfamiliar with the show, it was a recurring Dateline NBC investigation that aired during the 2000s.