Who Is Ryan Hurst’s Wife Molly Cookson? Everything About His Married Life

Hollywood actor Ryan Hurst, son of the late Dukes of Hazzard star Rick Hurst, is stepping into a bold new chapter in his career. Known for his iconic role as ‘Opie Winston’ in Sons of Anarchy and for voicing ‘Thor’ in God of War Ragnarök, Hurst now takes on the role of ‘Kratos’, the legendary Spartan warrior, in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming live-action God of War series. This marks the most significant role of his career to date.

While fans are captivated by Hurst’s transformation into the brutal Norse demigod, attention has also turned to his personal life. The 49-year-old actor leads a quiet life with his wife, Molly Cookson, who has been a steady presence throughout his career.

Who is Molly Cookson?

Although not as widely known as her husband, Molly Cookson is a talented actress and production manager. She appeared in the indie film Shouting Secrets and played ‘Eela Shay’ in season two of the drama series Outsiders. Alongside Hurst, she co-founded the production company Fast Shoes. Cookson studied music at Loyola Marymount University and has maintained a relatively private life while supporting her creative endeavors behind the scenes.

Ryan Hurst and Molly Cookson’s love story

Hurst and Cookson first met at Santa Monica High School in 1994 and have been together for over two decades. They married in May 2005, long before Hurst gained international recognition, and have two children whose identities remain private. In 2013, the couple purchased a 3,400-square-foot home in Woodland Hills, California, for USD 1.71 million.

Hurst’s spiritual journey

Born into a Christian family in Santa Monica in 1976, Ryan embraced Sikhism in the early 2010s, adopting the name Gobind Seva Singh. While it is not confirmed if Cookson follows the same 3HO tradition, she has supported Hurst throughout his spiritual journey.

A glimpse into Hurst’s Hollywood career

Ryan Hurst began as a teen actor in Saved by the Bell: The New Class and appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan (1998). He gained prominence as ‘Opie Winston’ on Sons of Anarchy and has appeared in shows including Law & Order, Bates Motel, The Walking Dead, SWAT, and Bosch. Hurst will also star in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming war epic The Odyssey, set to release on July 17, 2026.

With his debut as Kratos, Hurst takes on a role that will explore the complex father-son relationship with Atreus, expected to be the emotional core of the highly anticipated live-action God of War series.