Many have speculated that Sebastian Gutierrez, the acclaimed filmmaker, is Carla Gugino’s husband. In any case, the actress set the record straight at one point regarding the true nature of their relationship.
Carla Gugino is an established Hollywood actress who has starred in numerous successful films and television shows. Most people recognize her from her roles in the critically acclaimed Netflix horror series “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor.”
Gugino’s partner, the Venezuelan director Sebastian Gutierrez, has also found great success in Hollywood. He has directed several films and television series. Additionally, he shines as a writer and producer.
Sebastian Gutierrez and Carla Gugino at the after-party for Sony Pictures Classics’ “Whiplash” at Carnegie Hall on September 29, 2014, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Inside Their Long-Lasting Relationship
Gugino and Gutierrez have been a couple for more than a decade. Even though they seem to have kept their relationship quiet, they have been praised for their professionalism.
Working in the same industry allowed the couple to collaborate on the 2019 series “Jett.” Gutierrez directed the series, while Gugino played the lead character, Daisy “Jett” Kowalski, a world-class thief in the show.
According to Gutierrez, Gugino’s role was one of the fascinating characters he created, and he hoped it would boost her acting range in the industry. Gutierrez expressed frustration that her talents were not fully utilized and claimed that she was “underused.”
Sebastian Gutierrez and Carla Gugino at the Cinemax and the Cinema Society’s after-party for the “Jett” series on June 11, 2019, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
The veteran filmmaker also mentioned how exciting it was to give Gugino several instructions based on her role, which she gladly followed. After all, Gutierrez stated that she was his “favorite actress.”
In a 2009 Women’s Health interview, Gugino shared that marriage is not important for them.
Gugino’s longtime partner was the same man who created the compelling characters in the thriller film “Gothika,” starring actress Halle Berry.
Sebastian Gutierrez and Carla Gugino at the LACMA Screening of “Hotel Noir” on September 25, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Gutierrez also wrote the action-thriller film “Snakes on a Plane,” which starred Samuel L. Jackson and actresses Rachel Blanchard and Elsa Pataky. He also penned the film “The Eye,” starring actress Jessica Alba.
Gutierrez directed the films “Women in Trouble” and “Hotel Noir.” He directed another classic film “Judas Kiss,” which starred Gugino alongside actress Emma Thompson and the late actor Alan Rickman.
Sebastian Gutierrez and Carla Gugino attend the screening of “Hotel Noir” at Soho House on September 27, 2012, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Marriage Isn’t Important for Carla and Her Partner
Gugino and Gutierrez are among the few celebrity couples who seem content with having a steady relationship. In a 2009 Women’s Health interview, Gugino shared that marriage is not important for them. She added:
“We like being boyfriend and girlfriend; there’s something sexy and fun about that. We’re very much about, ‘There’s nothing holding us here other than our desire to be together.'”
Gutierrez also prefers Gugino as his girlfriend rather than a wife. Even though she has her place in New York, Gugino spends most of her time with Gutierrez in Los Angeles. It’s unclear whether Gutierrez was married, but he has two children.
Carla Gugino and Sebastian Gutierrez at the Los Angeles party for Alteration presented by Greg Lauren on May 1, 2010, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Carla Gugino and Her Partner’s Working Relationship
Gugino prioritizes professionalism in her work, which is why she and Gutierrez had a seamless working relationship while working on the “Jett” series. When he handed her the script, she said she was “immediately taken” by her character.
Gugino’s character, Daisy “Jett” Kowalski, was a fascinating woman. Daisy, Gugino stated, was an “unsentimental, nonreactive, and keenly observant” woman. She was also fashionable.
Gugino has been an exceptional actress for over three decades and is no stranger to roles that highlight a woman’s strength and sensuality.
Sebastian Gutierrez and Carla Gugino at the Samuel Goldwyn Films’ “Elektra Luxx” screening on March 4, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
She has been aware of the media’s perception of her as a femme fatale actress, a bombshell, or a screen siren. However, she described herself as an “emotional bombshell.”
Gugino also played the role of a mom in the iconic children’s film “Spy Kids” alongside actors Alexa Vega and Antonio Banderas. She played a similar role in the disaster film “San Andreas,” with actors Dwayne Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.
Meanwhile, Gugino is also a famous Broadway actress who debuted on stage in 2004 as Maggie in the production “After the Fall.” She noted that Marilyn Monroe was her inspiration for her role.
