Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter, and composer. Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle raised Wainwright in Rhinebeck, New York. His father is a descendant of Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch governor of New Amsterdam in the 17th century. He came out as gay as a teenager. He studied classical music at Interlochen Arts Camp as a child.

At the age of 14, he was sexually assaulted in London’s Hyde Park by a man he met at a bar. Wainwright claims he only survived by pretending to be an epileptic and staging a seizure. He has recorded 10 studio albums and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. His 10th studio album, Unfollow the Rules, was released on July 20, 2020.

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Rufus Wainwright wife

Wainwright is currently married to his German gay partner Jörn Weisbrodt. They tied the know in 2012.

Rufus Wainwright children

Rufus and Jorn have one daughter they call their own. Her name is Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen. Rufus fathered her through immaculate conception with one Lorca Cohen.

Rufus Wainwright parents

Wainwright was born to Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III both folk singers. His father is believed to be a direct descendant of Peter Stuyvesant the famous Dutch governor of the 17th century.

Rufus Wainwright siblings

Rufus has three sisters. They are Martha Wainwright, Alexandria Kelly Wainwright, and Lucy Wainwright Roche.