Chris Hansen's Past Affair Back in Focus as 'Primetime' Renewed Attention on His Career

Former Dateline NBC journalist Chris Hansen's personal life is under the spotlight again. Thanks to the release of A24's Primetime. Which stars Robert Pattinson as Hansen and is inspired by the making of To Catch a Predator.

The film, which opened in US theatres on September 25, has renewed public interest in Hansen's career, relationships, and life after To Catch a Predator. Hansen's second wife, Gabrielle Gagnon, has also been in the spotlight, with her low public profile drawing attention.

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Gagnon is Hansen's second wife and has maintained a relatively low public profile. She is active on Instagram where she shares posts about her life and relationship with Hansen. Details about her professional background are limited in publicly available sources.

A May 2026 profile reported that Gagnon joined Cameo in 2024 and has used the platform to offer personalized video messages.

Hansen and Gagnon became engaged in December 2020 and married in 2021. Hansen had previously been married to Mary Joan Hansen. According to TV Insider, Mary Joan filed for divorce in June 2018, with their marriage coming to an end.

As the spotlight on Primetime intensifies, Hansen's personal history is experiencing a resurgence in scrutiny. The TV film's dramatization of To Catch a Predator'It was impact has unwittingly reignited public fascination with Hansen's own life.

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This includes a 2011 scandal that centered on a long-term marriage and a high-profile affair. A person close to Hansen at the time vehemently disputed the allegations, describing the two as lifelong friends.

Actor Hansen has publicly denounced the film, disavowing any involvement in its creation. Following a screening, he reportedly found the movie to be unsettling and disconnected from the world, in line with a recent PEOPLE report.