Amidst frequent breakups in Hollywood several celebrity couples prove lasting love does indeed exist with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen exemplifying this. The couple whose love story began in 1983 when they met during an audition for Cross Creek played husband and wife and they became romantically involved during production for Pontiac Moon. Mary Steenburgen claims the couple's prior lived experiences strengthened their bond.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Celebrate Enduring Love While Danson Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award
Mary Steenburgen revealed she and Ted met after experiencing internal conflicts allowing a much deeper and richer relationship. They wed in Martha's Vineyard in 1995 among guests like Bill and Hilary Clinton. Mary gushed over Ted's kindness his tenderness and inner strength stating that their relationship feels like a childhood dream come true. Ted Danson previously won three Golden Globes . Ted Danson received The Carol Burnett Award January 7 at The Golden Globes in honor of his television contributions further solidifying his iconic presence withing entertainment.
Viola Davis Receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globes While Celebrating Marital Milestone
The Woman King actress Viola Davis will also be an honoree at the Golden Globes receiving the Cecil B DeMille Award for her impact on filmmaking in 2025 . Viola Davis who is also known for her acting in The Help movie celebrated her 20th anniversary with Julius Tennon her husband. Viola and Julius met while on the set of CBS show City of Angels in 1999 and then four years after their first meeting, the couple had two wedding ceremonies with their daughter Genesis attending too.
Viola Davis Shares The Foundation For Two Decades of a Marriage With Husband Julius Tennon
Viola celebrated two decades with her husband Julius in 2023 sharing the relationship had experienced trials like family loss and other achievements. She also wrote about the deep connection they shared saying they "held on together through fire and brimstone" proving that their relationship has been one of long term commitment and shared responsibility for a long period of time. Other couples such as Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue offered marriage wisdom via their 2020 publication as did Kevin Bacon from The Closer. Kevin Bacon joked “My first piece of advice is not to take advice from celebrities” while also mentioning a good approach is to “Keep the fights clean and the sex dirty."
Sustaining Marriages with Unique Personal Dynamics and Communication is Key
Many celebrity marriages that have stood the test of time show a variety of approaches to conflict resolution. Herman told Marlo of their 16 years “what sustains our marriage is that I know you love me in spite of who I am.” Often humorous remarks or self deprecating statements provide opportunities to move past previous disagreements quickly showing an easy manner to communicate issues within relationship, that was not destructive . Chip an actor said he pursues the one he loves "like a hornet" still feeling a new connection after 20 years to remind the other person of their love daily through flowers and thoughtful gifts.
Many long term married couples like Michael J Fox of Family Ties claim it is best not pick on previous scabs or vulnerabilities that can cause arguments with a "it was nothing i forgot and now its over". Understanding that an ill-said remark does not fully represent one's affection makes up part of Michael J Fox marriage. Jamie Lee Curtis claimed humor with her director husband helps in addition to understanding what the other one actually likes over the years of their 40 year relationship where she added ‘There’s something about me he likes. I don’t know what it is but I’m sure it’s something.” Neil Patrick Harris noted the couple grows and reattracts to one another while dealing with life showing another take on marriage maintenance.
Couples Share Unique Approaches for Their Marriage Stability and Growth
Melissa McCarthy and her partner view every laughing moment as another good addition to their life. Her statement “Okay, that was like two months I just got two more months to live.” proves that a sense of fun is a needed for a lasting long partnership. Their tactic also includes not allowing negative arguments to extend through the night ensuring arguments do not fester unresolved creating issues with sleep. In all cases marriage stability seems dependent on communication and connection no matter the personality type. Elton John and his partner for example write each other Saturday handwritten notes using the notes to stay in close communication even while apart stating communication is “the most important thing in any marriage.”
Understanding Needs and Providing Support During Trials and Triumphs In a Long Relationship
Lily Tomlin usually apologizes first so her partner doesn't feel lonely. Lily also states "“I always apologize first, I don't want her partner to feel lonely” demonstrating her caring personality for another human that she intends to show consistently. Many people agree the first few years of relationships are the hardest and learning a tactic such as walking away and then breathing from the LIVE With Kelly And Ryan star allows for personal calm before attempting a communication showing a measured approach. Judy Sheindlin has a practical way of explaining marriage as not requiring changes but a form of acceptance over time. Jerry an actor explains that "you cant change a partner" so learning to love those unique traits and even to let them "win" is a critical component to a balanced partnership.. ABC News reporter Roberts said she had previously disliked phone calls before someone explained her calls make her partner feel loved and "all is right in the world” showing another type of personal and unique touch in human relationships.
These varied but personal accounts illustrate the importance of love respect understanding communication flexibility humor and acceptance within enduring relationships creating strong marriages to learn from that spans various backgrounds careers and cultures proving their common humanity above all else and ability to work with another even during the difficult times in their lives and not just celebrate the best. E! News posted a summary of tips taken from these celebrities in Hollywood who know that breakups and renewals happen in public often however strong connections persist nonetheless.