Famed Bake Off host Cal Wilson was married to her husband Chris Woods since 2008 and the duo were parents to their son, Digby. Her family explored.
Cal Wilson had a successful career in the entertainment industry that spanned over two decades.
She was one of the outstanding Hollywood stand-up comedians from New Zealand. She also doubled as a writer, radio, and television presenter.
The world learned about the Australian-based comic character’s tragic death on October 11, 2023, following a battle with a “short illness”.
The much loved Great Australian Bake Off host passed away at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, her management said, per ABC. She turned 53 six days prior to her death.
Following the sad news of the beloved comic star’s death, many want to know more about her personal life, especially, more about her husband and children. Here’s what we know about her family.
Who was Cal Wilson married to?
Cal Wilson was married once in her life when she was alive.
At age 38 and after 11 years in the entertainment industry, the comedian tied the knot with her husband, Chris Woods.
Chris dated Cal for four years before they tied the knot in 2008 and for the most part, he has kept out of the limelight despite having a famous wife.
The pair met in a bar in Northcote, Melbourne, and have been together for more than 20 years.
When asked about the meeting Cal said: “I overheard Chris say he was heading overseas in five weeks and I thought, ‘He could be a great fling,’ and 20 years later we are still together”.Who is Cal Wilson’s husband Chris Woods and who is their son Digby?
The Great Australian Bake Off host described her husband as a “kind human and a “man of his word” and said he expressed his love by filling her car up with petrol when she was stressed.
Who is Chris Woods, Cal Wilson’s husband?
Chris Woods is the husband of the late comedian and Great Australian Bake Off host, Cal Wilson.
Chris and Cal were married for over a decade.
While Wilson was famous for entertaining her audience, her spouse has lived a private life since they got hitched.
At the moment, what Woods does for a living, his personal and family life, and his educational background remain unclear.
Chris has not made a public statement about his wife’s passing but her management team has released a heartfelt message.
The tribute reads: “We are devastated to share the news that Cal Wilson, the much-loved stand-up comedian, writer and actor died today, surrounded by family and friends after a short illness at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
“Cal’s generosity, talent and friendship have been constants in the Australian comedy scene for the last twenty years.
“Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community.
“Cal is survived by her husband Chris and son Digby. The family are asking for privacy at this time.”
Did Cal Wilson have any children?
Cal Wilson was a mother of one before she died. The mom-of-one had a son named Digby Woods and shared him with her spouse, Chris Woods.
The couple had a son and had lived in Sunshine, a suburb of Melbourne.
Digby is 14 years old – as of October 2023 – and appears to be less camera shy than his Dad, as he has been pictured alongside his mum at several red-carpet events.
Digby enjoys cooking and in a touching interview just a few months before her death, Cal said she hoped her son would remember their weekends together – which they spent making pancakes.
She spoke of an unbreakable bond they had and said the two of them would spend hours on end in the kitchen.
The comedian was asked on Adam Miller’s Bakeology podcast what she thinks Digby will remember her for.
She replied: “I think it will be for pancakes because that’s a fairly regular weekend thing.”
What is known about Cal Wilson’s family?
Cal Wilson was born on October 5, 1970, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The names and other details about her parents are not known.
She was raised in a strong Christian home.
It is not known if she had any siblings.
Wilson attended a local High School in her hometown.
After high school in Christchurch, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Canterbury.