A lasting Hollywood romance. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have been married for over 25 years — and they’re still head over heels for each other.
“I’m madly in love with Mary Steenburgen. She’s a remarkable human being so I’m just incredibly blessed,” Danson exclusively told Us Weekly in 2017. “It feels like heaven on Earth. If I were to die, I can say, I know what it’s like to be loved and to love.”
The Cheers alum explained that the couple is “always doing something” — whether that’s doting on their grandchildren or making hit TV shows — so they love to take “major naps” together when they get some time to relax.
Danson added that he travels with the Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist alum whenever their schedules allow. “I’m following her around, she writes music, she goes to Nashville,” he added at the time. “I’m about to stop actually shooting. … So now I get to follow her and go wherever she goes.”
Both Danson and Steenburgen were previously married. The CSI alum first tied the knot in actress with actress Randy Danson (née Gosch) in 1970, but they divorced in 1975. Ted married again in 1977, this time to Casey Coates. They welcomed their first child, Kate Danson, in 1979, and later adopted their second daughter, Alexis Danson, who was born in 1985. The Three Men and a Baby actor divorced Coates in 1993 after his romance with Whoopi Goldberg.
Steenburgen, meanwhile, married actor Malcolm McDowell in 1980. The pair welcomed daughter Lilly McDowell in 1981 and son Charlie McDowell in 1983 before their 1990 divorce.
By the time Ted and Mary met while working on 1994’s Pontiac Moon, both were single and ready for a new relationship — but the Oscar winner didn’t expect to like her costar so much.
“Every single thing [about him] surprised me because I was pretty sure I knew who he was,” she admitted to SiriusXM’s “The Jess Cagle Show” in March 2021. “This is annoying, but I thought he was a slick, breezy person.”
The Happiest Season star continued, “Ted was raised in Arizona. His dad was an archeologist. His best friends were Hopi and Navajo. He got on a horse bareback and rode off into the desert every day. He was so not slick. He was very soulful and of course, devastatingly funny, which is a major turn-on for me.”
The Good Place actor added, ”And I’m silly and a little bit lame, which is also a turn-on for you.” His wife admitted that they like to poke fun at each other.
Even their colleagues admire their lasting relationship. Kristen Bell, who spent four seasons with Ted on NBC’s The Good Place, explained to AARP in September 2017, “It’s almost intimidating spending time with Ted and Mary because of how solid and loving and connected they are. Honestly, it’s beautiful how they obsess over each other.”
Scroll down for a closer look at Mary and Ted’s Hollywood romance:
The pair met when they played a married couple on the set of Pontiac Moon. Robert Schaffel/Kobal/Shutterstock
The two married in an October 7, 1995, ceremony on Martha's Vineyard in front of Tom Hanks, Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, Kirstie Alley as well as then-President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton (who are longtime friends of Steenburgen). Amy Sancetta/AP/Shutterstock
The couple worked together twice, costarring in the short-lived CBS sitcom Ink and the NBC miniseries Gulliver's Travels. Crollalanza/Shutterstock
Steenburgen was by Danson's side as he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock
Danson and Steenburgen are named godparents to actress Laura Dern's son, Ellery Harper. BEI/Shutterstock
The couple attended the New York City premiere of Elf together. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock
Steenburgen made a cameo as a patient in the sixth and final season finale of Danson's CBS sitcom Becker. Shutterstock
The duo joined forces to campaign for Hillary Clinton during the Democratic primary. Larry W Smith/EPA/Shutterstock
They attended Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, where Steenburgen and the stars of The Help won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Shutterstock
"Celebrating our anniversary last week. 21 years with the love of my life!" Danson shared via Instagram. Mediapunch/Shutterstock
The elegant pair attended the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles where Danson was up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Steenburgen played her husband's guitar teacher in the series finale of The Good Place. Danson called his wife "a total smoke show" on social media after the episode aired. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
"When we moved to our house, we created a little space for our grandchildren called The Book Nook," the actress captioned a snap of her husband reading to their grandkids via FaceTime amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Now, every other day it’s our turn to read a couple of books to them from there, alternating with their other grandparents. I have a hard time not cuddling with them while I read but I am grateful to have this sweet connection. Any suggestions out there for books to read to them? I think that it’s good to order from the small local bookstores that are still shipping. I love hearing about people’s favorite children’s books. Sending love to you all. ❤️." Courtesy of Mary Steenburgen/Instagram
"Happy 25th Anniversary! This was SUPPOSED to be a sweet loving anniversary photo but you have a big piece of salad in your teeth. So there it is," Steenburgen wrote via Instagram. "Thank you for making me laugh today and every single one of the last 9,125 days. You are the goofiest, wisest, kindest, dreamboat in the world. True, that is a big ass piece of salad but even that doesn’t mar your legendary beauty. I can’t believe how lucky I am. Happy Anniversary, Ted. Love, Mary." Courtesy of Mary Steenburgen/Instagram
The politically active couple voted together in the presidential election. Courtesy of Mary Steenburgen/Instagram
"Here's to love and, all of the other wonders of the world!" Steenburgen captioned an Instagram snap taken by her sister on Valentine's Day. Courtesy of Nancy Steenburgen/Mary Steenburgen/Instagram
The two held hands at the 36th annual American Cinematheque Awards. Broadimage/Shutterstock
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