Who Is Dana White’s Wife? All About Anne White

Dana White has known his wife, Anne White, for the majority of his life — but they’ve managed to keep their relationship mostly private.

The UFC president first met Anne when they were 12 years old and have been together for over two decades. The couple married in 1996 and went on to welcome three children — Dana III, Aidan and Savannah. Through it all, Dana has maintained Anne’s privacy and doesn’t often speak about her publicly.

Still, in early 2023, the pair made headlines after they were caught on video in the middle of a physical altercation at a nightclub. In footage captured by another club-goer, Anne slapped Dana as he leaned in to talk to her. In response, he slapped her back and then attempted to slap her a second time.

Following the incident, Dana issued a public apology, assuring fans that it had never happened before and that there were “no excuses” for his actions. The entrepreneur confirmed that his relationship with Anne would continue and that they were committed to working on their marriage every day.

“Her and I have been through some s— but we’re still together. We have three great kids and the biggest focus for us is our family,” he said at a UFC press conference in January 2023.

So who is Dana White’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Anne White and her relationship with the businessman.

Dana and Anne met when they were young

Dana and Anne’s relationship goes all the way back to when they were preteens. They first crossed paths when they were in middle school at the age of 12. The pair became friends before their relationship eventually turned romantic.

Over a decade after Dana and Anne first met, they made things official, tying the knot in 1996.

“I’ve been married to this woman for 27 years … we’ve been friends for 40 years,” Dana shared during the UFC press conference. He later told TMZ that she is his “best friend.”

They share three children

While Dana pursued a career in fitness, he became a father.

In June 2001, he and Anne welcomed their first child, son Dana III, who was named after his father and grandfather. About a year later, in July 2002, the couple grew their family with the birth of their second son, Aidan. Then, in August 2006, Dana and Anne had their third child, a daughter named Savannah.

Their three kids have spent their childhood in Las Vegas and in the past few years, Dana III and Aidan have become involved in sports. Dana III played football throughout high school, and he’s currently a safety for the University of San Diego.

“He loves football. It’s literally his passion. The way I feel about fighting is the way he feels about football,” Dana told The San Diego Union-Tribune. “The key to life is figuring out what you love to do, then just do it. It’s really that simple … He knew since he was a little kid.”

Meanwhile, Aidan has found a love of fighting like his father and now competes as an amateur boxer. He made his debut in 2018 in a boxing show. Apart from spending time in the ring, Aidan’s also an avid surfer and snowboarder.

Meanwhile, Savannah keeps a low profile like her mom Anne.

Dana and Anne rarely appear in public together

Despite the fact that Dana and Anne have been married for over two decades, they are not often spotted together.

Dana doesn’t share photos of his wife online, and Anne appears to be absent from social media. The couple also infrequently attend events together, last publicly photographed together at an art exhibition in 2008.

Most recently, in March 2024, Dana and Anne stepped out for a black-tie event at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

They were filmed while in a physical altercation during a trip to Mexico

On New Year’s Eve in 2022, Dana and Anne were captured on camera in the middle of a physical altercation at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. In footage obtained by TMZ, they were seen slapping each other before people nearby stepped in to separate them.

In the days that followed, the video was widely shared across social media — and Dana was quick to acknowledge his wrongdoing. In a follow-up interview with TMZ, he admitted that there was “never, ever an excuse for a guy to put his hands on a woman.” He also shared that he and Anne apologized to each other.

“There was definitely a lot of alcohol involved but that’s no excuse,” he said. “I literally am making no excuses for this thing at all. It’s never happened before, it’s the first time that it’s ever happened and people are going to say what they’re gonna say.”

In a separate statement to TMZ, Anne shared her thoughts on the situation.

“To say this is out of character for him is an understatement … Unfortunately, we were both drinking too much on New Year’s Eve and things got out of control, on both sides,” she said. “We’ve talked this through as a family and apologized to each other. I just hope people will respect our privacy for the sake of our kids.”

Dana and Anne’s main focus is their family

In the wake of their public altercation, Dana and Anne stuck by each other’s sides. Although Dana said it was a “horrible” and embarrassing situation, the couple focused on their family moving forward.

“As long as my kids know exactly who I am and know exactly who their mother is, that’s what’s important to us,” Dana said at the UFC press conference. “This is a personal family matter that played out in public and our biggest focus was our kids.”

Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast in June 2024, he reflected on the moment, sharing that he and Anne were okay after the incident, but they worried about their sons and daughter.

“The people who know me and know (Anne), they know us and we’re fine,” he said on the audio show. “That was something personal between me and my family.”