Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin posing together at a red carpet event.
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Ben McKenzie Names His Marriage to Morena Baccarin His 'Best Investment'

The former 'O.C.' heartthrob turned crypto critic admits his relationship is his biggest financial and emotional win.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Forget digital currency and speculative markets—Ben McKenzie knows where his true fortune lies. While promoting his new anti-cryptocurrency project, the former TV heartthrob revealed that marrying actress Morena Baccarin remains the single smartest move he has ever made in his entire life. Speaking during a promotional push for his documentary project, the 47-year-old actor got candid about his personal life and financial journey. He admitted that while analyzing money habits has become a major focus for him in recent years, nothing tops the payout of his marriage. He noted that navigating adulthood without a solid partner is a brutal road, expressing deep gratitude toward Baccarin for taking a leap of faith when she agreed to build a life with him.

Are Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin still married?

Yes, the Hollywood couple is going strong. The pair originally met while starring together on the set of their hit drama series *Gotham* and have maintained a tight bond ever since tying the knot back in 2017. According to McKenzie, Baccarin isn't just his emotional anchor at home—she also lends her onscreen presence to his latest cinematic project. McKenzie joked that his wife serves as an essential surrogate for women everywhere who have been dragged into unwanted lectures about digital tokens. He pointed out that crypto obsession seems to skew heavily as a male phenomenon, making Baccarin’s grounded perspective in the film completely relatable to viewers.

Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin posing together at a red carpet event.
Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin posing together at a red carpet event.

What is Ben McKenzie's crypto documentary about?

The project, titled *Everyone Is Lying to You for Money*, dives headfirst into the dubious claims and financial pitfalls of the digital currency boom. Available through ticketed live virtual screening events worldwide, the film features McKenzie investigating the hype and questionable ethics surrounding the industry. Despite her appearance in the release, McKenzie admitted that Baccarin has virtually zero personal interest in Bitcoin or blockchain technology—a disinterest she shares with their children. Still, he praised her for being endlessly supportive of his passionate crusade to expose financial grifters, proving that real-world support trumps any digital asset.

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How did Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin meet?
Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin met while co-starring on the set of the Fox drama series Gotham before marrying in 2017.
What is Ben McKenzie's documentary called?
Ben McKenzie's documentary is titled Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, which takes a critical look at the cryptocurrency craze.