Joseph Sikora is married to Tania Ribalow (née Ribalow), 53, a well-established makeup artist in the competitive beauty industry. She has contributed her expertise to over 45 top-rated movies and TV shows. While her achievements in the beauty world are impressive, it was her marriage to the actor in early 2014 that really elevated her presence in the public sphere.
Even after a decade together, the couple does not have children and continues to keep their relationship details private.
Now, let’s explore some fascinating, lesser-known details about their journey together and explore more about Tania.
Joseph’s Spouse Belongs to a Russian-American Family
Tania’s family story has quite a Russian twist! Her father, Wasily Ribalow, was born in Orel, Russia, and made his way to the U.S. in 1951, where he eventually settled in New Jersey—first in Elizabeth, and later in Linden. He worked hard as a steelworker at Bethlehem Steel for decades before finally hanging up his boots.
But before his life in America, Wasily had an entirely different chapter as part of the Russian Army’s 9th Infantry. After years of service and hard labor, he passed away at 88 on December 18, 2012, at a nursing home in Linden.
As for Tania, she’s not an only child. She’s got an older brother, Gregory Ribalow.
They Met On The Set Of Broadwalk Empire
Joseph and Tania’s first encounter could easily be a scene straight out of a rom-com. Around early 2010, while working as a makeup artist on the pilot of Boardwalk Empire, she met Power star. When Sikora saw his future wife, he was instantly smitten, even confessing in an interview with The Untitled Magazine that he “fell head over heels.”
Tania, however, wasn’t on board at first. She was all about professionalism, especially with her crew’s strict “no dating actors” rules. But his charm didn’t go unnoticed, and soon her colleagues, including award-winning makeup artist Nicki Ledermann were urging her to give him a shot. Nicki even played matchmaker and set them up on a date. By 2012, Joseph was proudly calling Tania his girlfriend, and not long after, the couple took the next big step and got engaged.
Fast-forward to their wedding and things were just as dramatic. He almost missed out on his big break as Tommy in Power (2014-2020) due to wedding commitments, But, just like a well-timed twist in a movie, everything fell into place perfectly for them both.
Tania Made Her Husband Take Responsibility For His Problems – Including Anger Management
Just like the perfect partner in a novel, Mrs. Sikora has played a key role in shaping her husband’s life, both personally and professionally. His intense portrayal of Tommy in Power? It’s not just acting—it stems from real experiences. When his temper began threatening their relationship, she gave him an ultimatum: get help, or we’re done.
The actor opened up with Big Boy TV about this turning point, recalling how she told him, “I’m not in this relationship,” and that the only way she’d stay was if he went to therapy.
That push led him to take responsibility for his actions. He admitted that, at first, he blamed others, but therapy helped him realize he needed to change. “It worked for me,” he shared, crediting his spouse’s support for making a lasting impact.
Now, with his temper in check, the pair are happily building their life together in Brooklyn, proving that her tough love made all the difference.
She Is An Emmy Nominated Award-winning Makeup Artist
Joseph’s wife, Tania, isn’t just any makeup artist; she’s a powerhouse in her field, with an impressive resume that rivals her husband’s success.
She began her career in 1991 on The Montel Williams Show. From there, her skills opened doors in the film industry, where she worked on projects like Trick in 1999. Over the years, she’s been the lead makeup artist on several high-profile productions, including Joker (2019), American Candidate (2004), The Irishman (2019), and The Greatest Showman (2017).
Her jaw-dropping work on Joker earned her the Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award in 2020, which she shared with Nicki Ledermann and Sunday Englis. She was also nominated in 2018 for The Greatest Showman. Oh, and who can forget her two Emmy nominations for The Knick (2015) and Vinyl (2016)?
She is shining just as bright as Joseph—while he’s making moves in front of the camera, she’s making magic behind the scenes of some of the biggest productions in Hollywood.
