Who is Justina Machado's husband, and what do we know about her love life?
Justina Machado does not have a husband. While it is unclear whether the One Day at a Time actress ever intends to get married, it is no secret that she never wants to have kids. In an October 2021 interview with SheKnows, Machado declared her stance on motherhood, saying:
As much as I love kids, I chose never to have any of my own. This was a strong decision for me.
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Key takeaways
- Justina Machado keeps details about her love life under wraps.
- She was reportedly romantically involved with actor Christian Svensson in the early 2000s.
- Machado referred to producer Emanuel Gironi as "my love" in a 2015 Instagram post.
- Despite their strong on-screen chemistry, Justina and her Six Feet Under love interest, Freddy Rodriguez, have never dated in real life.
Justina Machado has never walked down the aisle
No credible reports suggest Justina is currently seeing someone. In interviews, she avoids commenting about her romantic life and often attends red-carpet events solo. Nonetheless, she has been romantically linked with two men.
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Exploring Emanuel Gironi's longtime relationship: Are they still an item?
Dating rumours between Justina and Emanuel sparked in August 2014 after the latter posted a photo alongside the actress and his mom.
Interestingly, this was Gironi's inaugural Instagram post. On 1 October 2015, Machado took to the platform to celebrate Emanuel's special day via a post that read:
Happy birthday! Everything is better with you because you are pure light. #loveofmylife.
On 14 May 2016, Gironi solidified their relationship in the public eye with a post that he captioned:
Exquisitely priceless. I love you, baby!
In February 2018, Machado celebrated Emanuel in style by posting a romantic photo of them on Instagram. About six months later, she gushed over his looks in a post that read:
Despite being an actress, I hate taking snaps. But Emanuel always looks handsome in pictures.
Although neither Justina nor Gironi ever publicly confirmed their relationship, it was evident from their social media posts that they had a close relationship.
However, whether the duo is still together remains unclear because their last post featuring each other was in 2022. They still follow each other on Instagram.
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Emanuel Gironi has a successful career in the film industry
Emanuel is a producer, director, writer and actor. Below are some of the films he has starred in, per his IMDb profile:
- Strange as Angels (2003)
- The Mind Conjurers (2008)
- Rent a Bad Student (2012)
- Simple Choice (2016)
- Bless This Mess (2019)
Justina Machado's rumoured relationship with Christian Svensson
Justina Machado and the actor purportedly started dating in 2003. Neither party ever confirmed nor denied the dating speculations. Christian is best known for Death and Other Details (2024), We Got This (2020) and A Need for Blood (2015).
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Machado never wants kids: How societal pressures on women influenced her decision
Speaking with SheKnows, Justina talked about her role in Switched Before Birth, a film inspired by the real-life events of two women struggling with infertility. She said:
The society sometimes views infertility as a shameful thing. This makes most women who are unable to conceive feel incomplete.
Machado added:
I chose never to have kids, but my heart goes out to all women who want to be mothers but are unable to.
She is entirely focused on her acting career
Justina is vocal about her professional career and achievements, unlike her love life. She made her acting debut in 1993, portraying Juanita Gonzales in Missing Persons.
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From 2001 to 2005, Machado starred in the comedy-drama series Six Feet Under, for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award. Some of her other acting credits include The Accidental Husband (2008), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), The Horror of Dolores Roach (2023) and Happy's Place (2025).
How rich is Justina Machado?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Justina has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She has amassed this wealth from her successful acting career and lucrative endorsement partnerships with brands such as Walmart and T-Mobile.
FAQs
In 2025, Machado was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Real Women Have Curves. Here are some frequently asked questions about her:
How old is Justina Machado?
Justina (52 as of August 2025) was born on 6 September 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Her mother, Alicia Morales Ruiz, is a Puerto Rico native, while her dad, Ismael Machado, has Puerto Rican parents.
Machado's family roots are in Patillas, Puerto Rico, and Barcelona, and her ancestry includes Afro-Latino.
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Was Justina Machado in Grey's Anatomy?
Machado portrayed patient Anna Nyles in Grey's Anatomy's Season 3 episode Oh, the Guilt. She reprised her role as nurse Stephanie Kemp in the spin-off series Private Practice.
Where does Justina Machado live now?
Machado currently resides in Los Angeles, USA. She moved there in the 1990s to launch her acting career.
Wrapping up
Justina Machado does not have a husband and has never been married. She reportedly started dating Emanuel Gironi around 2014, but whether they are still together is unclear.
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