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Updated Mar 06, 2025Who is Kike Hernández's Wife? All About His Relationship With Mariana Vicente
The MLB player slid right into her DMs.
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
Kike Hernández's wife isn't just cheering from the stands—she's a former beauty queen, a working actress and half of one of baseball's most charming love stories. Kike (full name Enrique Hernández) is a Major League Baseball player best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he's won fans over with clutch hits, killer defense and his all-around versatility as a Dodgers player.
Sure, Kike Hernández's stats—like 68 career home runs and 58 postseason appearances—speak volumes on the field, but it's his life off the diamond with Mariana Vicente that really rounds out the picture. In this deep dive, we're exploring everything from who Vicente is to how they met, got married and became one of the MLB's favorite couples.
- Kike Hernández is married to Mariana Vicente. They have been together since 2015.
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente first started talking on social media in 2015.
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente got married in December 2018 in Puerto Rico.
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente share one child together: Penelope Hernández.
In this article:
- Who is Kike Hernández's Wife, Mariana Vicente?
- How Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente Met
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Relationship Timeline
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Engagement
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Wedding
- Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Children
Who is Kike Hernández's Wife, Mariana Vicente?
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
Mariana Vicente Hernández is a Puerto Rican model, actress and former pageant queen. Born in San Juan in 1989, Vicente started modeling as a young child and gained early prominence in pageantry. In 2010, she earned the title of Miss Universe Puerto Rico, representing her homeland on the global stage. "I think that what attracted me to [the] Miss Universe pageant and acting is that beauty was not the only thing I had to offer," she said in a 2015 interview with The Latin Times. "Obviously, the physical appearance is important, but that is not everything. Being part of Miss Universe gave me the opportunity to represent my country and not just be a beauty queen but learn other areas."
Vicente built an acting resume in the years before meeting Hernández. She landed a role on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful and appeared in various films, including Hot Tub Time Machine 2. She has since appeared in other projects, from TV shows like American Horror Story to films like Speed Kills, while also working as a model and influencer. By the time she crossed paths with Hernández, Vicente had established herself as more than just a future MLB wife—she was a rising star in her own right.
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How Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente Met
In early 2015, Hernández was watching Hot Tub Time Machine 2 when a particular actress on screen caught his attention. That actress happened to be Mariana Vicente. Impressed by her performance (and surprised to learn she was also Puerto Rican and living in LA), Hernández did what many of us might do—he looked her up on social media. "He found me on social media and sent a message congratulating me on my performance," Vicente told Inside Weddings.
After exchanging messages for a couple of months, the two decided to meet in person for lunch. That first meeting in mid-2015 went exceedingly well—Hernández even admitted that the moment he saw Vicente in person, he knew he was going to propose one day. Still, the pair took their time. They spent about six months becoming friends, getting to know each other without rushing into romance. By late 2015, however, the chemistry was undeniable; Hernández and Vicente opened up about their feelings and officially started dating.
Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Relationship Timeline
To see how far this couple has come, let's walk through a timeline of their major moments as a favorite couple in baseball.
February 2015: Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente start talking
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In February 2015, Dodgers player Kike Hernández discovered Vicente while watching Hot Tub Time Machine 2. Charmed by her on-screen charisma, he tracked her down online. Upon learning they shared a hometown (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and both lived in Los Angeles, Hernández shot her a DM.
April 2015: Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente meet IRL
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Two months after that initial message, Hernández and Vicente met in person for the first time over lunch. What was meant to be a casual meet-up marked the beginning of a close friendship. The pair hit it off instantly.
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October 2015: Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente become romantically involved
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After about six months of getting to know one another, Hernández and Vicente both realized their feelings had grown deeper. In late 2015, they finally confessed their romantic interest in each other.
July 2017: Kike Hernández proposes to Mariana Vicente
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
After dating for over a year, Hernández popped the question. In July 2017, during an All-Star break, he took Vicente on a vacation to Big Sur, California. Hernández had secretly arranged for a photographer to capture the moment. While they waited for their room, Vicente thought the hotel's beautifully decorated suite was just a romantic gesture by the staff. Little did she know, it was all part of Hernández's plan. "I turned around and he was on one knee," Vicente told Inside Weddings.
December 2018: Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente get married in Puerto Rico
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
On December 8, 2018, Hernández and Vicente tied the knot in San Juan, fulfilling their dream of a wedding in Puerto Rico. The ceremony was uniquely set in the round (with guests seated in a circle around the couple).
January 2021: Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente welcome a baby
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
On January 15, 2021, Hernández and Vicente's daughter, Penélope Isabel Hernández, was born.
December 2024: Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente celebrate six years of marriage
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
Fast-forward to late 2024, and Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente celebrated six years of marriage. To mark the occasion, Vicente took to Instagram, sharing a sweet photo to commemorate the occasion. Hernández similarly posted a loving tribute (in Spanish), telling Mariana he loves her with the highest number that numerology has.
Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Engagement
Kike Hernández's proposal to Mariana Vicente is the stuff of rom-coms (with a dash of comedy of errors). As mentioned, it happened during a getaway to Big Sur in 2017—a trip that turned into an adventure when road closures forced them to take a helicopter to their cliffside inn. Hernández had orchestrated everything in advance, from the photographer's stealthy arrival to a beautifully decorated room waiting for them. Vicente, unsuspecting, walked into a suite filled with romantic decor and assumed the hotel staff had simply gone above and beyond. When Vicente turned around, she found Hernández down on one knee, ring in hand. The couple kept the engagement mostly under wraps for a short time, enjoying the moment themselves. But Hernández couldn't resist sharing his excitement with fans. On July 13, 2017, he tweeted out, "I'm gonna marry the woman of my dreams!!!!!!" along with a photo from their engagement, announcing their happy news.
Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Wedding
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
On December 8, 2018, under the warm Puerto Rican sun, the couple exchanged vows in a ceremony surrounded (literally) by loved ones. The chairs were arranged in a circle around the bride and groom, an unconventional setup that Vicente chose. "I didn't know which way to face the chairs because we had the fort, the ocean and the capitol," she explained. "We opted for a circular ceremony, where guests could enjoy different views, with us in the center."
Vicente was stunning in an ethereal silk-organza gown with delicate embroidery and wore a flowing cape instead of a veil. Hernández put his own twist on wedding attire, sporting a custom burgundy tuxedo lined with a photo collage—including pictures of the couple's two dogs—inside the jacket.
Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente's Children
Photo: @marianavicente | Instagram
Kike Hernández and Mariana Vicente are the proud parents of one child—a daughter named Penélope Isabel Hernández, born on January 15, 2021. Hernández was over the moon to become a father. "The day I got drafted I thought I was on top of the world... the day we won the World Series I thought I had it all; NOTHING compares to the moment when I met my little girl!!" he gushed in an emotional Instagram post announcing Penélope's arrival.
