Michael van Gerwen’s wife Daphne Govers Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Siblings, Parents, Net Worth

---

  Daphne Govers is a former hairdresser and homemaker widely recognized as the wife of Dutch professional darts player Michael van Gerwen, one of the sport’s top figures.

She gained prominence due to her relationship with van Gerwen, whom she married in 2014.

While Daphne stays primarily out of the spotlight, she is often seen at darts tournaments, supporting her husband in his competitions.

Her role as a supportive partner to one of the darts’ most prominent names has drawn public interest, but she also manages her own life, including her career as a former hairdresser and mother.

Profile

•   Full name: Daphne Govers van Gerwen
•   Date of birth: January 27, 1994
•   Age: 30 years old
•   Gender: Female
•   Place of birth: Vlijmen, Netherlands
•   Nationality: Dutch
•   Profession: Former hairdresser, homemaker
•   Height: Below 5’5″ (1.65 meters)
•   Parents: Elly and Jack Govers
•   Siblings: Naomi Coppens-Govers
•   Spouse: Michael van Gerwen
•   Children: Zoe van Gerwen (born 2017), Mike van Gerwen (born 2020)
•   Relationship status: Married
•   Religion: N/A
•   Ethnicity: Dutch
•   Net worth: $400k

Early Life and Education

Daphne Govers was born on January 27, 1994, in Vlijmen, a town in the Dutch province of North Brabant. She will be 30 years old in 2024. She grew up in Vlijmen with her parents, Elly and Jack Govers, and her sister, Naomi Coppens-Govers.

Not much is publicly known about Daphne’s early education, but she later pursued a career as a hairdresser before meeting and marrying darts star Michael van Gerwen. Her family ties and upbringing in a small Dutch town are essential to her identity, even as she gained public attention after marrying Michael.

Personal Life

Daphne Govers met Michael van Gerwen in their native Netherlands in 2008. At the time, Michael was already a rising star in the darts world. The couple began dating and eventually married in 2014, the same year Michael won his first Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship.

They have since built a family together, welcoming their daughter Zoe in August 2017 and their son Mike in April 2020. Despite Michael’s demanding career, the couple remains close, often sharing moments from their family life on social media.

Career

Before stepping into the spotlight as Michael van Gerwen’s wife, Daphne worked as a hairdresser. However, after her marriage, she shifted her focus toward family life and supporting her husband’s career.

She is now primarily dedicated to raising their two children and managing their household. Though she no longer works as a hairdresser, she occasionally shares her personal life on her social media platforms, including hobbies like boating and spending time with her children.

Net Worth

Daphne Govers’ net worth is estimated at around $500k.

Social Media

•   Instagram: @daphnevangerwen
•   Facebook: Daphne Michael van Gerwen

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---