Taya Renae Kyle (born September 4, 1974) is an American author and military veteran's family activist. Known as the
widow of
US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, she was portrayed by
Sienna Miller in the 2014 film
American Sniper about her husband's life. Kyle is the co-author of
American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal, a book about life with her husband.