- Ross and Alana met through a dating app and married in October 2025.
- He dedicated 17 years to The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a co-executive producer.
- Ross made a career change and is now a marriage and family therapy trainee.
- Their wedding was a family affair with Gigi and Bella Hadid as bridesmaids.
- The ceremony was held at her father’s home, filled with personal touches.
For Alana Hadid, one last swipe on a dating app introduced her to Ross Williams, the man who would become her husband.
While he now stands beside one of the most famous families in fashion, Ross has carved out his own unique and inspiring path, transitioning from the bright lights of television production to a deeply meaningful career in mental health.
From A Final Swipe To A Lasting Partnership
Alana Hadid had nearly given up on finding a partner via a dating app when she decided to make one final swipe. That gesture revealed Ross Williams, leading to an unconventional first date for coffee at 8 a.m. in a Topanga café. Alana recalls the moment was “kind of over after that,” knowing right away that he was her future husband.
Their connection deepened over three years, culminating in a spontaneous proposal during a walk on a black sand beach in Big Sur. Ross planned the proposal to coincide with Alana’s birthday, presenting her with a thoughtful family heirloom—a trillion-cut amethyst ring that belonged to his mother.
Alana Hadid got married to Ross Williams!!! she’s wearing a archival Vivienne Westwood dress!! pic.twitter.com/ut6iHTh4oK
— ` (@iluvcouture_) October 21, 2025
An Emmy-Winning Producer Behind The Scenes Of A Landmark Show
Before his pivot to mental health, Ross Williams built a formidable career in television. He served as a co-executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2005 until the show concluded in 2022.
In a LinkedIn post reflecting on his 17-year tenure, he described the “intense energy” and “magnetic” force that drew him to the work and the team. His contributions to the renowned talk show were recognized with an Emmy Award, marking him as a significant talent in the production world.
A Compassionate Pivot To Mental Health And Therapy
In a significant career transformation, Ross Williams moved from entertainment to the field of mental wellness. He recently completed a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling.
He now applies his skills as a marriage and family therapy (MFT) trainee at CalFam Counseling and works as an addiction and mental health group facilitator at Solution Based Therapeutics. This shift appears to be a family passion; his mother, Janet Williams, is a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in couples counseling and life transitions.
An Intimate Backyard Wedding Surrounded By Family
The couple married on October 18, 2025, in a personal ceremony held at the Los Angeles home of Alana’s father, Mohamed Hadid. They chose a date with special significance—the anniversary of Ross’s own parents’ wedding.
Alana described the setting as a natural choice, wanting to be married “somewhere that meant something to us”. The wedding party included Alana’s sisters, Gigi and Bella Hadid, who served as barefoot bridesmaids in green dresses, and her sister Marielle, who was the maid of honor.
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Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
