What Dr. Oz’s Blonde-Haired Wife and Mom of His 4 Kids, Who ‘Rubs’ His Head, Looks Like
|Dr. Mehmet Oz | Source: Getty Images
Renowned talk-show host and health expert, Dr. Mehmet Oz, credits much of his success to his wife, Lisa Oz. For nearly four decades, Lisa has been his rock, offering wisdom and support in good times and bad.
Since their wedding in 1985, Lisa and Mehmet Oz have built a strong partnership. Together, they’ve raised four children and navigated high-profile careers, cementing their reputation as a team that thrives on mutual respect and humor. However, their relationship didn’t get off to a storybook start.
Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks on ABC’s “Good Morning America” in 1987 | Source: Getty Images
From a rocky first date to an unconventional proposal, their early days were filled with moments that hinted at the unique bond they would later share. What began as a bumpy start has blossomed into a partnership that blends romance, family, and professional collaboration.
Dr. Mehmet and Lisa Oz seen at Temple Emanu-El on September 7, 2014 | Source: Getty Images
The couple’s first meeting was arranged by their parents, both of whom thought the pair might be a good match. Mehmet’s father, a friend of Lisa’s dad, orchestrated a dinner where the two first crossed paths. However, the meeting was anything but smooth.
When Mehmet arrived at the restaurant, Lisa mistook him for the maître d’. “I thought, ‘Wow, that waiter is so hot,'” she recalled humorously. But any chance for sparks was dampened when Mehmet spent the entire evening focused on her mother instead of her.
Mehmet Oz on October 25, 1996 | Source: Getty Images
Far from an oversight, it was part of Mehmet’s calculated plan. “If I get Mom to buy into me as a reasonable suitor, I can get Lisa to come on a date with me,” he later explained.
What followed was an unconventional start to a now legendary love story. While their initial meeting was underwhelming, it planted the seeds for something much greater. Mehmet followed up with a phone call asking Lisa out on a proper date.
After their...