Who is Tara Beane? Everything you need to know about Billy Beane's wife

Who is Tara Beane? Everything you need to know about Billy Beane's wife

Tara Beane is the longtime wife of former professional baseball star Billy Beane. The couple tied the knot in 1999 and are proud parents of twins, Tinsley and Brayden. Unlike many celebrity spouses, Tara keeps a low profile, prefers to stay out of the public eye, and focuses on her family.

Billy Beane and his wife Tara Beane.
Tara has been married to Billy since 1999. Photo: @celeb_critics, @ThebiographyPen (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Tara Beane was born in San Diego, California.
  • She is a stepmother to Casey Beane, Billy Beane's daughter from his first marriage.
  • The couple has twins, born in 2008.
  • Tara's husband, Billy, is a former MLB player and executive.

Profile summary

Birth name

Tara Marie Graves

Gender

Female

Date of birth

11th August 1964

Age

61 years old (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Leo

Place of birth

San Diego, California, United States

Current residence

Oregon, United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in inches

5'5"

Height in centimetres

165

Weight in kilograms

56

Weight in pounds

123

Hair colour

Brown

Eye colour

Brown

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Billy Beane

Children

2

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Who is Tara Beane?

Tara Beane is the wife of Billy Beane, the former Major League Baseball player. She was born on the 11th of August, 1964, in San Diego, California, United States, to Mr and Mrs Graves. As of 2025, Tara Beane's age is 61 years.

Little is known about Tara Beane's early life, as she has consistently shied away from the media and public attention. Tara Beane's education follows the same secrecy as most other things in her life.

Tara Beane and Billy Beane's relationship

Tara has been married to the ultimate love of her life for over two decades. Tara married Billy Beane in 1999, despite having been friends since they were kids. They lived around the same neighbourhood in San Diego, California, United States of America.

Billy and Tara are blessed with twins who were born in January 2008. Tara Beane's daughter is Tinsley Beane, and her twin brother is Brayden Beane.

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Beane was first married to Cathy Sturdivant, and together they have a daughter named Casey Beane. Tara's stepdaughter is a graduate and makes a living by working in a large accounting firm.

Casey also landed a role in a biographical movie based on her father's life, although she has not fully immersed herself in the movie industry at this time.

Five facts about Tara Beane.
Five facts about Tara Beane. Photo: @ThebiographyPen (modified by author)
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What is Tara Beane's net worth?

Tara Beane's net worth has not been publicly disclosed. However, her husband, Billy Beane, has amassed significant wealth. As of 2025, Yahoo Sports estimates Billy Beane's net worth at around $18 million.

His fortune stems from his career as a former professional baseball player, his role as a minority owner of the Oakland Athletics, and earnings from the book Moneyball and its film adaptation.

Body measurements

Tara Beane's height is 5 feet and 5 inches. She weighs around 56 kilograms.

Where is Billy Beane now?

Billy Beane is a front office executive and currently serves as senior advisor to Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher, as well as a minority owner of the team. He previously held the role of Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations.

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Beyond baseball, Beane is also a minority owner of the English soccer club Barnsley (EFL League One) and Dutch club AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie).

Who is Billy Beane's ex-wife?

Billy Beane's ex-wife is Cathy Sturdivant. She was his first wife, and together they have a daughter named Casey Beane.

Who is Billy Beane married to now?

Billy Beane is married to Tara Beane. They tied the knot in 1999, and together they have twins, Brayden and Tinsley.

What was Billy Bean's cause of death?

Billy Beane, the former Oakland Athletics executive famously associated with the book and film Moneyball, is alive as of 2025. However, Billy Bean, the former MLB player and LGBTQ+ advocate, passed away on the 6th of August, 2024, due to acute myeloid leukaemia.

Billy Beane stands on the field prior to the game. Billy relaxes in the dugout prior to a spring training game.
Beane's first marriage was to Cathy Sturdivant. Photo: Michael Zagaris (modified by author)
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Is Moneyball a true story?

Yes, the film Moneyball is based on a true story. It tells the story of Billy Beane. The movie is adapted from Michael Lewis's 2003 book Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, which chronicles Beane's real-life strategies and challenges in Major League Baseball.

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Fast facts about Tara Beane

  • Tara reportedly grew up in San Diego.
  • She prefers to stay out of the media spotlight and rarely gives interviews.
  • She is highly involved in her twins' upbringing.

Tara Beane may live a quiet life away from the limelight, but her lasting marriage to Billy Beane speaks volumes about her strength and commitment. For over two decades, she has supported her husband through his successful career while focusing on raising their twins, Tinsley and Brayden.

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