Mo Amer, a stand-up comedian and actor, was married to a Mexican-American woman named Peggy Mae Gutierrez Amer³⁴. She had a daughter from a previous relationship, whom Mo raised as his stepdaughter. They lived together in Los Angeles, California²⁴.
Why did Mo Amer get divorced?
Mo Amer announced that he got divorced during the pandemic in his Netflix special in 2021². He did not reveal the exact reasons for the divorce, but he joked about how he was used to certain things in his marriage and how he felt lonely after the separation².
Does Mo Amer have a daughter?
Mo Amer does not have a biological daughter, but he was a stepfather to his ex-wife’s daughter, Elyse Bennett⁴. She is the daughter of Brian Bennett, Peggy’s former husband⁴. It is unclear what kind of relationship Mo has with his stepdaughter after the divorce.
How does Mo Amer’s ex-wife inspire his comedy?
Mo Amer’s ex-wife is a source of inspiration for his comedy, as well as his Netflix series, Mo⁵. In the show, Mo plays a fictionalized version of himself, who falls in love with a Mexican-American woman named Maria. She is based on his real-life ex-wife, and their relationship faces challenges due to cultural differences and family expectations⁵. Mo uses comedy to channel his anxiety and emotions about his personal life².