Tharita Cesaroni-Catulle is the wife of Dermot Mulroney, the American actor and singer. She has been married to Dermot for 16 years now and is the mother of his two daughters – Mabel Ray and Sally Mulroney.
Dermot Mulroney’s wife, Tharita Cesaroni, was born in 1973. The 51 year old is an Italian cinematographer and film producer. She is also an actress and singer.
Tharita Cesaroni’s Profile Summary
- Full Name: Tharita Cesaroni-Catulle
- Moniker: Prima Apollinaare
- Gender: Female
- Year of Birth: 1973
- Place of Birth: Milan, Lombardy, Italy
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Age: 51 years old
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Nationality: Italian-American
- Occupation: Cinematographer, Movie Producer
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christian
- Marital Status: Married
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Husband: Dermot Mulroney (m. 2008)
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Children: Mabel Ray Mulroney, Sally Mulroney
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Parents: Franco Catullé and Emy Cesaroni
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 4 inches
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Height in Centimetres: 162.56 cm
- Tharita Cesaroni’s Weight: 114 lbs (52 kgs)
- Hair Colour: Brown
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Famous for: Being Dermot Mulroney’s wife
- Net Worth: $2 million
- YouTube: Prima Apollinaare
How Old is Tharita Cesaroni?
Tharita Cesaroni is 51 years old in 2024. She was born in Milan, Italy in 1973, however, her exact date of birth is not known as she is quite private about her life. Her parents are Emy Cesaroni and Franco Catullé.
While little is known about her father Franco Catullé who is from Catanzaro, Calabria, her mother Emy Cesaroni was a popular singer under the Italian record label, Style in the 1960s and 1970s. Emma Cesaroni is a native of Terni, Italy, and also went by the stage name Sabrina when she launched into the German music/entertainment market.
Little is known about her childhood or her educational background. She however grew up in Milan with her parents and attended a local high school. She didn’t continue on to college, choosing to go into acting and finally working behind the scenes.
What Does Tharita Cesaroni Do For a Living?
Tharita Cesaroni is a cinematographer, film producer, actress, and singer. She was influenced by her mother to venture into the entertainment scene at a young age, but she chose to first work behind the camera as a cinematographer and producer.
Tharita had already established a career in film production and cinematography in Italy before she met her husband Dermot Mulroney and moved to the United States. She now has dual citizenship as American and Italian. She received a ‘special thanks’ for her role in The Rambler, a 2013 American independent horror film written and directed by Calvin Reeder, which starred her husband Dermot Mulroney, Lindsay Pulsipher, and Natasha Lyonne.
While pursuing her dreams behind the camera, Tharita also followed in her mother’s footsteps as Prima Apollinaare. As Prima Apollinaare, she is a singer and actress, with various songs in English and Italian.
On her YouTube page, with a few hundred subscribers, she has beautiful and powerful songs like My Heart Is Open, Stand Up For Love, Mio Amore, Mamma Scusa, Dream, and With My Heart In My Hand. The Music Video of one of her popular songs Dream was directed by Paul Smith, and the song was written with Alexander Vincent. Prima Apollinaare has also featured in the movie series Carnival Row (2019) and Mozart in the Jungle (2014).
These days, she has chosen to stay out of the limelight as the rare occasions we get to see her is when she appears on the red carpet with her husband Dermot Mulroney. She is obviously enjoying her marriage and is kept busy with two active daughters, while also releasing music videos periodically.
How Did Tharita Cesaroni Meet Her Husband Dermot Mulroney?
How the couple met, when they met, and the details of their relationship, are unfortunately not available to the public. In fact, their relationship was kept a secret by the pair, until they were caught by paparazzi in 2007. This of course led to rumors that they had been dating, while Dermot was separated from his ex-wife Catherine Keener.
Perhaps their divorce was even linked with his relationship with Tharita Cesaroni, although irreconcilable differences had been cited as the cause for the breakup of Dermot’s first marriage. Dermot had met Catherine Keener while filming the movie Survival Quest in 1986 and they had gotten married in 1990.
Their son Clyde Keener Mulroney was born June 21, 1999, but the marriage didn’t last as the couple separated in May 2005 and officially got divorced on December 19, 2007.
Tharita Cesaroni and Dermot Mulroney got married in a private ceremony with close family and friends in 2008. The details of their married life aren’t available as the couple chooses to be private about it, however, in an interview with YourTango, Dermot did mention that their love story was ‘epic’ in his mind. There is no doubt that the two are enjoying their marriage as they have been together for thirteen years now.
Interesting Facts About Tharita Cesaroni’s Husband Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney was born in Alexandria, Virginia on 31 October 1963. The son of Dermot Mulroney, a law professor, and Ellen, a regional theatre actress, Dermot grew up with four siblings; three brothers and a sister. He went to George Washington High School before moving to T. C. Williams High School, from where he graduated in 1981.
He graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in 1985 and was featured in his first lead role as Tim McGary in the movie Sin of Innocence in 1986. In 1988, he landed his first big-screen role in the movie Sunset, which was followed by subsequent hits like Staying Together, Bright Angel, Angels in the Outfield, My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Wedding Date, August: Osage County, and Insidious: Chapter 3.
Besides films, Dermot has also worked in many TV shows such as his portrayal of Sean Pierce on Shameless. Other notable appearances include his role as Gavin Mitchell in the critically acclaimed comedy series Friends, and shows like Hanna, The Righteous Gemstones, and The Eric Andre Show.
Dermot has an estimated fortune of $14 million which he has racked in from his appearance in roughly 130 movies and TV series. He is also a talented cellist and is famous for his part of the scores for Mission: Impossible III, and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
Meet Tharita Cesaroni and Dermot Mulroney’s Children
Tharita has two daughters with her husband Dermot Mulroney. Both of their daughters have grown into teens and are currently pursuing their education.
Mabel Ray
- Date of Birth: April 2008
- Age: 16 years old
Their first daughter Mabel Ray was born in April 2008. Tharita’s pregnancy news came out a month before Mabel Ray was born and the little girl was baptized at San Pietro’s Church in Roccascalegna, Italy on 4th October.
Sally Mulroney
- Year of Birth: 2009
- Age: 15 years old
In late 2009, Dermot and Tharita welcomed their second daughter Sally Mulroney. Being daughters of a famous celebrity, Mabel and Sally are undoubtedly living their best lives and hopefully, we would soon begin to hear of their exploits. As for now, Tharita and Dermot have chosen to keep them out of the limelight.
Where is Dermot Mulroney Now?
Tharita Cesaroni lives in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, with her family. Her husband had purchased their 2,075 square feet mansion for $2.065 million in 2018. Cesaroni chooses to live a life outside of the limelight despite her husband’s fame. She has no social media presence, apart from her YouTube account.
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Who is Tharita Cesaroni?
Tharita Cesaroni-Catulle is the wife of Dermot Mulroney, the American actor and singer. The 51 year-old is an Italian-American cinematographer and film producer. She is also an actress and singer.