Is Rachel Nichols still married? The story of Max Nichols

Is Rachel Nichols still married? The story of Max Nichols

Lenah Ann
July 11, 2023 at 11:33 AM

When Rachel Nichols, Max Nichols' wife, lost her ESPN job in mid-2021, she was all over social media since her show was cancelled. In doing so, questions such as: is Rachel Nichols still married, why was she let go, who is her husband, and what does he do for a living became a norm among fans.

Max Nichols’ biography
Director Max Nichols and his wife attend the premiere of eOne Films "Two Night Stand" at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on 16 September 2014 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Earl Gibson
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The American Hollywood film producer and director comes from a background that has based their careers in the film industry. Max's father, Igor Mikhail, was a renowned actor, producer, comedian, and director who produced legendary films such as The Graduate, Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, and Carnal Knowledge.

Max Nichols' bio and profile summary

Full name

Max Nichols

Date of birth

9 December 1973

Age

49 years of age (as of July 2023)

Place of birth

Connecticut, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Judaism

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Height

6 feet 1 inch or 185 centimetres

Weight

169 pounds or 77 kilograms

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Blue

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Rachel Nichols

Parents

Igor Mikhail Peschkowsky and Annabel Davis-Goff

Siblings

Daisy, Jenny

Children

Two daughters

Profession

Director, music executive, actor

Net worth

Approximately $3 million

Famous for

Being Rachel Nichol's spouse

Max Nichols' biography

The renowned film mogul was born to Igor Mikhail Peschkowsky and Annabel Davis-Goff on 9 December 1973 in Connecticut, the United States of America, where he grew up alongside his siblings, Jenny and Daisy.

Regarding his educational background, Max attended Tamalpais High School before moving to Classen High School. He proceeded to the University of Oklahoma and later Columbia University, where he graduated with a degree in journalism.

His Jewish father, Mikhail, died at 83 in New York and was closely associated with Judaism. On the other hand, his mother, Annabel-US-based Irish novelist and advocate, is still alive. The couple got married in 1975 and divorced after 11 years.

Max Nichols' age and height

The renowned producer was born on 9 December 1973; thus, as of July 2023, he is 49. The well-known film director is 6 feet 1 inch or 185 centimetres tall and weighs 169 pounds or 77 kilograms.

Is Max Nichols married?

The famous producer is married to his long-term life partner, former ESPN journalist Rachel Nichols. The duo has been together for more than two decades now.

Is Max Nichols married?
ESPN sideline reporter, Rachel, reports the game during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on 24 June 2021 at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jim Poorten
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Who is Rachel Nichols' husband?

The television personality and legend is married to the Two Night Stand producer, Max Nichols, and they have been together since 2001.

Max and Rachel Nichols' wedding

The dynamic couple met at a summer camp called Maine and reunited after a decade after a high school separation. After catching up, they married in Venice City in 2001, with their Jewish marriage being presided over by Rabbi Joui Hessel.

Although the couple has not disclosed anything regarding their twin daughters to the public, in 2022, in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Rachel indicated they were in the third grade.

What is Max Nichols' age?
The ESPN reporter talks during the 2021 NBA Draft on 29 July 2021 at the Barclays Centre, New York. Photo: Michael J LeBrecht
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Max Nichols' career

Max debuted his career in a movie called Ragtime, produced by Milos Forman in 1981. The film mogul became a director in the early 2000s, and since he was still catching up with some of the greatest legends in the arena, his movies barely reached the Box office.

In his strive to be at the top of his game, he ended up being a music director, and in doing so, he directed and released I'm N Luv Wit a Dancer in 2006. His breakthrough came when he produced the Two Night Stand, and since then, he has produced several hit movies and series.

Max Nichols' net worth

As of July 2023, the famous film director is estimated to be worth $3 million. Although most of his earnings are from his career and advertisements, Max also has a wealthy background since he comes from a family of film directors, writers, and producers.

However, on the other hand, his wife, Rachel, takes home a whopping salary of about $1.5 million annually. According to various online sources, the journalist is worth approximately $10 million as of July 2023.

What are Max Nichols' social profiles?

Unfortunately, Max is not an active person on social media platforms. Unlike most famous celebrities with millions of followers, especially on Instagram and Twitter, he manages to go about his life documenting little about his day-to-day activities and lifestyle.

However, unlike her husband, Rachel is active on both Instagram and Twitter. As of July 2023, she has amassed over 1.1 million followers on Twitter and 1.2 million on Instagram.

Why did Rachel Nichols get fired from ESPN?

She was taken off air because she was recorded on a call commenting disparagingly about a black colleague. The comments were used as an act of misconduct between her employee and her, and thus she was let go.

Who took over Rachel Nichols?

After Rachal was let go, Malika Andrews, an ESPN NBA journalist, took over her role cancelling The Jump and replacing it with NBA Today, which provides details and coverage of everything about the NBA.

Since the couple has kept most of their family affairs out of the public eye, little is known about their personal lives. Is Rachel Nichols still married, and does she have kids are among the many questions that fans strive to get an answer to whenever they trend. Undoubtedly, most information about the dynamic couple will come to light in the coming days.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.