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Chris Kyle's Widow: He Would Have Been 'In Awe' of American Sniper's Success. Taya Kyle opens up about the love she had with the real American Sniper Chris Kyle and the film that is his legacy. Subscribe now for instant access to this emotional, exclusive PEOPLE interview. Chris Kyle was not a red carpet kind of guy. The late Navy SEAL was far more comfortable working on a ranch or knocking back a beer with his friends than he was in the spotlight. âHe wasnât used to being in the forefront,â his widow, Taya Kyle, 40, tells PEOPLE in this weekâs cover story.