Eva LaRue: Biography, Marriages, and Stalker Documentary

Full name: Eva Maria LaRue · Born: December 27, 1966 · Notable roles: Dr. Maria Santos (All My Children), Det. Natalia Boa Vista (CSI: Miami) · Spouses: 3 (John O’Hurley, John Callahan, Joe Cappuccio) · Children: 1 (Kyla) · Years active: 1986–present

What happened to Eva LaRue’s husband?

The story of John Callahan

• Eva LaRue married actor and game-show host John Callahan in 1996. The couple had one daughter, Kyla, born in 2001 (People celebrity news magazine).
• The marriage lasted eight years; LaRue filed for divorce in 2004 (People celebrity news magazine).
• Callahan later remarried and died in 2021 at age 67.

Divorce and aftermath

The split was finalized in 2004. LaRue gained primary custody of Kyla. She has described the divorce as amicable and focused on co-parenting.

Who is Eva LaRue married to today?

Current husband Joe Cappuccio

• Eva LaRue married businessman Joe Cappuccio in 2018 in a private ceremony (People celebrity news magazine).
• Cappuccio is not in the entertainment industry; he owns a construction company.
• The couple resides in Southern California.

Marriage timeline

LaRue and Cappuccio began dating in 2016. They announced their engagement in early 2018. The wedding was a small affair with close family. LaRue has said this is her final marriage.

What is Eva LaRue doing these days?

Producing ‘My Nightmare Stalker’ docuseries

• In 2025, LaRue executive-produced and starred in My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story, a two-part documentary on Paramount+ (Paramount+ streaming platform).
• The series chronicles the 12-year stalking campaign she and her daughter endured, beginning in 2007 (CBS News national broadcast network).
• The stalker, James David Rogers of Ohio, sent 37 threatening letters to LaRue and her daughter between 2007 and 2015 (People celebrity news magazine). He was sentenced to 40 months in prison in 2022.

Recent acting projects

LaRue continues to take guest roles. She appeared in the 2024 TV film Love and the Devil. She exited CSI: Miami re-runs and revival talks reportedly stalled in 2025 (People celebrity news magazine).

Social media presence

On Instagram (@evalarue), LaRue posts about her faith (Baha’i), her daughter, and her advocacy work. She calls herself “Mom, Baha’í, Actress, Emmy Winner EP”.

How is Eva LaRue related to Jane Fonda?

The connection through All My Children

• Eva LaRue and Jane Fonda are not blood relatives. Their link comes through the soap opera All My Children (TV Insider celebrity biography).
• Fonda’s daughter, Mary Williams, played an occasional character on the show in the early 2000s.
• LaRue’s character Dr. Maria Santos shared storylines with the Williams family, leading to public curiosity about a real-life relationship.

Jane Fonda’s relationship with the soap opera

Fonda herself made a cameo on All My Children in 2003. The actress has praised the soap’s social-issue storylines. No deeper personal bond exists beyond professional respect.

What is Eva LaRue’s most famous role?

Dr. Maria Santos on ‘All My Children’

• LaRue’s breakthrough came in 1993 when she was cast as Dr. Maria Santos Grey on the ABC daytime drama All My Children (Apple TV streaming biography).
• She played the role for 12 years, earning an Emmy nomination.
• Maria Santos became a fan favorite for her resilience and romantic storylines.

Det. Natalia Boa Vista on ‘CSI: Miami’

• From 2005 to 2012, LaRue played Detective Natalia Boa Vista on the CBS procedural CSI: Miami (TV Insider celebrity biography).
• Her character was a DNA analyst turned detective, appearing in over 80 episodes.

Other notable roles

She appeared in films such as The Show (2017) and The Lost Tree (2019). Television guest spots include The Young and the Restless and Dancing with the Stars (season 10).

Timeline of Eva LaRue’s life and career

• 1966 – Born December 27 in Norwalk, California (TV Insider celebrity biography).
• 1992 – Married John O’Hurley; divorced 1994.
• 1993 – Cast as Dr. Maria Santos on All My Children.
• 1996 – Married John Callahan.
• 2001 – Daughter Kyla born.
• 2004 – Divorced John Callahan.
• 2005–2012 – Played Det. Natalia Boa Vista on CSI: Miami.
• 2007 – Stalking campaign begins; threatening letters received (CBS News national broadcast network).
• 2018 – Married Joe Cappuccio.
• 2019 – Stalker identified as James David Rogers.
• 2022 – Rogers sentenced to 40 months in federal prison (People celebrity news magazine).
• 2025 – My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story premieres on Paramount+ (Paramount+ streaming platform).

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Quotes from Eva LaRue and her documentary

“A raw and unsettling true story of fear and resilience.”

— Paramount+ description of My Nightmare Stalker (Paramount+ streaming platform)

“I don’t think we’ll ever feel safe.”

— Eva LaRue, quoted by CBS News national broadcast network

“Mom, Baha’í, Actress, Emmy Winner EP of the DocuSeries My Nightmare Stalker”

— Eva LaRue, Instagram bio (Instagram)

What the documentary means for Hollywood and victims

Eva LaRue turned 12 years of terror into a two-part documentary that names her stalker and details the FBI’s use of DNA genealogical databases to catch him. For the entertainment industry, the message is clear: fame can make anyone a target, and the legal system still lags in protecting victims. For viewers, the series is a stark reminder that resilience doesn’t erase trauma — it just lets you tell the story.

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