Who is Todd Kapostasy Tara Lipinski’s husband?

Todd Kapostasy and Tara Lipinski are a power couple in the world of sports. A sports journalist married to a figure skater, the pair make a perfect couple. Todd Kapostasy is one of the most renowned and prominent figures in the world of sports journalism. With four Emmy’s to his name, Todd is one of the best executive producers in the business. He is also responsible for creating and directing the hit ESPN show, Sports Center. Now, Todd has switched over to the FOX network and is one of their leading journalists. 

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Description
Full name	Todd Kapostasy
Date of birth	July 7, 1984
Place of birth	Ohio, USA
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Education	Perry High School, Brown University
Major	Political science and history
Occupation	Director and sports producer
Net Worth	$3 million (estimated)
Works for	Fox and ESPN
Awards	Four Emmy Award
Notable works	The Pine Tar Incident, Gifts of My Kin, Rodman: For Better or Worse
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Tara Lipinski (m. 2017)
Children	None
Met spouse at	Sports Emmy Awards (2015)
Wedding date	June 24, 2017
Wedding location	Middleton Place, Charleston, South Carolina
Honeymoon destination	Maldives
Co-produced docu-series	Meddling (2022)
Docu-series topic	Olympic skating scandal of 2002

Early Life

Todd Kapostasy was born on the 7th of July 1984 in Lake County, Ohio. There is very little information about Todd’s early life and parents. Even after his rise to fame, Todd has shied away from answering questions relating to his early life. After finishing high school from Perry High School in 2002, Todd enrolled at Brown University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History. Growing up, Todd had an immense thirst for the world of sports. He even made it to the Varsity team for several sports. Todd later changed his career from a sportsman to a sports journalist.

Professional Career

Todd began his professional career with ESPN. He handled the role of a production assistant. Things looked bright for Todd who was slowly climbing the corporate ladder. His mind for creating interesting content impressed the higher-ups and Todd was given a chance to work in the show, Sports Center. It was Todd’s idea to change the format of the show to make it more intriguing. The result could be directly seen in the viewer count. During the late 2000’s and early 2010’s, the show reached its peak and had the most viewer count. After a long stay at the ESPN network, Todd decided to move on with his career.  

In 2015, Todd joined the FOX Network after the network made a lucrative offer for his services. With the freedom to explore his creative ideas, Todd started making tailor-made shows for the network. He transformed the way the network covered sports by adding original documentaries, and short videos. Once again, the results were evident by the viewer count. For his contribution to the world of sports journalism, Todd was awarded four Sports Emmy. 

A bump along the way

In 2017, FOX network released a promotional video for Super Bowl which featured the great Muhammad Ali. But the network did so without asking permission from Muhammad Ali Enterprises. The enterprises pressed a 30 million lawsuit and FOX had to appear on court.  

Even though FOX argued that the video was not to advertise but to hype the people about high-stakes competitions, the court ruled in favor of Muhammad Ali Enterprises. The two parties settled the dispute in 2018 with fox paying an undisclosed amount.

Personal Life

Todd Kapostasy is currently married to the figure skater Tara Lipinski. The pair met during the 2015 Sports Emmy Awards. Todd who won in one of the categories was due to receive his award from a notable athlete. It turned out that the notable athlete was Tara Lapinski. In the time that followed, the pair got to know each other better and got engaged in December of 2015. The pair tied the knot on the 24th of June 2017.

Children

The couple has been trying to have a baby for several years, but they have faced many challenges and difficulties along the way. They have suffered four miscarriages, undergone multiple IVF treatments, and struggled with fertility issues. They have also shared their story on their podcast, Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting, where they talk about their emotional and physical journey, their hopes and fears, and their advice and support for other couples going through the same thing. As of 2024, Tara Lipinski is not pregnant and the pair has not given birth to any children.

Net Worth

Todd has an estimated net worth of around $3 million. His sources of income include his salary as a producer and his earnings from his directorial projects. He has won four Sports Emmys for his outstanding work in sports documentaries and features.

Controversies and Rumors

Todd Kapostasy has been involved in some controversies and rumors related to his wife’s career and the sport of figure skating. They are:

• In 2022, he and his wife released a docuseries titled Meddling, which investigated the 2002 Olympic figure skating judging scandal that involved Russia and Canada. The docuseries revealed new details and perspectives on the scandal, which changed the way the sport is judged forever. Some critics accused them of being biased or sensationalizing the story, while others praised them for their journalistic work and courage.
• In 2022, he and his wife were part of the NBC commentary team for the Beijing Winter Olympics. They faced some backlash from fans and viewers for their silence during Kamila Valieva’s routine, a Russian figure skater who was accused of having illegal quads. Some people interpreted their silence as a sign of disapproval or protest, while others defended them as being professional and respectful.

Physical Traits

Trait	Description
Height	About 6 feet (183 cm)
Weight	Unknown
Hair color	Dark brown
Eye color	Brown
Skin tone	Fair
Facial features	Oval face shape, prominent nose, thin lips, arched eyebrows, stubble beard
Body type	Athletic and muscular
Tattoos	None visible
Piercings	None visible
Scars	None visible
Birthmarks	None visible
Glasses	Sometimes wears black-rimmed glasses
Clothing style	Casual and smart, often wears shirts, jackets, jeans, and sneakers
Accessories	Sometimes wears a watch, a ring, and a necklace