Heather Morris Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Awards, Glee

Heather Elizabeth Morris, known professionally as Heather Morris, is an American actress, dancer, and singer best recognized for her role as Brittany S. Pierce in the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015), where her comedic timing and dance prowess earned her widespread acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the cast.

Starting as a professional dancer for artists like Beyoncé, Morris transitioned into acting with Glee, showcasing her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Profile

• Full Name: Heather Elizabeth Morris
• Stage Name: Heather Morris
• Born: 1, February 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Dancer, and Singer
• Height: 1.73m
• Parents: Randolf Bruce Morris, Barbara Ann Morris
• Siblings: April Morris, Crystal Morris
• Spouse: Taylor Hubbell (m. 2015)
• Children: Elijah “Eli” Beckwith Hubbell, Owen Bartlett Hubbell
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Heather Elizabeth Morris was born on February 1, 1987, in Thousand Oaks, California, to Randolf Bruce Morris and Barbara Ann Morris. She grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, with two sisters, April and Crystal. Her father passed away from leukemia when she was 14, profoundly impacting her life.

Morris began dancing at age one, training in jazz, tap, and ballet, and competed nationally by her teens. Heather Elizabeth graduated from Desert Mountain High School in 2005 and briefly attended Arizona State University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a dance career. Her ethnicity is of English, German, and Scottish descent, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Heather Morris launched her career as a professional dancer, performing in the High School Musical national tour (2006) and appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Swingtown (2008). Her big break came in 2006 when she was selected as a backup dancer for Beyoncé’s The Beyoncé Experience tour, performing at the 2007 MTV VMAs and on Saturday Night Live.

She joined Glee in 2009 as Brittany S. Pierce, initially a background cheerleader, but her dance skills and comedic talent led to a main role by season two. Her performance, including numbers like “Single Ladies” and “Toxic”, contributed to Glee’s chart-topping soundtracks and earned the cast a 2010 Screen Actors Guild Award.

Morris expanded into film with roles in Fired Up! (2009), Spring Breakers (2012) alongside James Franco, and Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016). She competed on Dancing with the Stars season 24 (2017), finishing eighth with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, despite controversy over high scores due to her dance background.

Other TV credits include How I Met Your Mother (2010), Go On (2013), and L.A.’s Finest (2020). She voiced characters in Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) and starred in indie films like Most Likely to Die (2015) and Psycho Therapy (2016). In 2020, she launched the podcast The Dance Floor with Dance Moms alumna Paige Hyland, focusing on dance culture.

Morris remains active in both acting and dancing, with recent roles in Santa Fake (2019) and All Styles (2018). In 2024, she performed at Glee’s 15th-anniversary concert at London’s Dominion Theatre and appeared on The Masked Singer season 11 as “The Lovebird,” showcasing her vocal talents.

She continues to teach dance workshops and engage fans through social media, sharing choreography and personal updates. Her advocacy for mental health, inspired by her father’s loss and her Glee co-star Naya Rivera’s death in 2020, underscores her influence as a compassionate performer.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @heatherrelizabethh
• Facebook Handle: Heather Morris
• Twitter Handle: @HeatherMorrisTV

Personal Life

Heather Morris married Taylor Hubbell, a former college baseball player, on May 16, 2015, after meeting him in high school and reconnecting in Los Angeles. They have two sons: Elijah “Eli” Beckwith, and Owen Bartlett, 2016.

Morris has no publicly confirmed past relationships. Based in Los Angeles, she is a dedicated mother and maintains a close friendship with Glee co-stars like Lea Michele.

Filmography

• Fired Up! (2009)
• Glee (2009–2015)
• How I Met Your Mother (2010)
• Spring Breakers (2012)
• Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
• Go On (2013)
• Most Likely to Die (2015)
• Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016)
• Psycho Therapy (2016)
• All Styles (2018)
• Santa Fake (2019)
• L.A.’s Finest (2020)
• The Masked Singer (2024)

Discography

• Glee: The Music, Volume 1 (2009)
• Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna (2010)
• “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Billboard Hot 100 #31
• “Toxic” – Billboard Hot 100 #16
• “I’m a Slave 4 U” – Billboard Hot 100 #85

Net Worth

Heather Morris has an estimated net worth of $4 million, primarily earned through her role in Glee, which included acting and contributions to bestselling cast albums. Her dance career, including tours with Beyoncé, and film roles in Spring Breakers and Folk Hero & Funny Guy add to her income.