Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon quietly divorced his first wife and actress Kate Arrington in the recent past and has now remarried a Georgia-based visual artist, Christy Bush.According to Page Six, Shannon, 52, walked down the aisle with Bush in her hometown of Athens, Georgia, USA. The couple obtained their marriage license on July 27 and is awaiting the judge’s signature. An insider told the outlet that the wedding was attended by their “famous friends and industry people.”While the exact timeline of Michael Shannon’s new romance is unknown, he was first spotted with Christy Bush at the Pasaquan art compound in Buena Vista, Georgia, in October 2025. Back then, the venue’s official Instagram posted pictures of the couple and said they were given a “tour” of the compound and were in town for an Ashley Gates exhibition.In January, Michael and Christy were also seen at Paris Fashion Week. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAll we know about Michael Shannon’s new wifeChristy Bush was born in Atlanta in 1970 and grew up amid the city’s growing punk rock scene. Later, she studied photography at the University of Georgia and earned her BFA from UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art in 1993.By the mid-1990s, Bush moved to Athens and became deeply involved with the city’s dynamic creative and music culture. However, she again relocated to New York City to find better work opportunities and spent the next 15 years collaborating with prestigious publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Interview Magazine, Vogue, and W.Today, Christy is known for her fashion, celebrity, and fine art photography. Her “intimate portraiture” is often rooted in Southern culture and is infused with vulnerability, glamor, and raw energy. According to her bio on jacksonfineart.com, Michael Shannon’s wife is:“Known for her unflinching approach, she transforms personal relationships into powerful visual narratives, returning to her subjects over time to reveal the subtle but profound effects of change.”Christy Bush’s notable photograph collection includes “Familiar,” “Jackson,” and “Soundtrack to Nothing,” all of which explore diverse themes like intimacy, memory, and adolescence.She is also an author and wrote her debut monograph, Familiar: 30 Years of Photography, in 2022. It chronicles her life’s work in portraiture, music, and fashion. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOver the years, Michael Shannon’s wife has created portraits of A-listers such as Jason Isbell, Molly Ringwald, Helena Christensen, Maya Hawke, and also her now-husband. Her works have been displayed worldwide in Paris, Tokyo, Atlanta, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.Christy Bush once said that she began carrying a camera around with her as a girl to ensure that she “wouldn't forget.” Her debut solo presentation will be held at the Athenaeum in January 2027. It’s titled “Christy Bush: Continuum.”Just like Michael Shannon, this is Christy Bush’s second marriage. She was previously married to drummer Sam Fogarino of Interpol band fame. They share a daughter, Francesca, 17.According to TMZ, Michael Shannon reportedly separated from Kate Arrington in 2022 but was seen together in public until 2024. Around the same time, the 99 Homes actor was photographed without his wedding ring. However, the divorce wasn’t announced and it remains unclear when it happened.Michael Shannon’s first marriage happened in 2017, fifteen years after he met his first wife during a theater production in Chicago. Today, they have two daughters, Sylvia, 18, and Marion, 12.