Hollywood couples who have kept love alive: secrets of relationships
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From Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen to Judy and Jerry Sheindlin, the stories of Hollywood's strongest marriages. Celebrity couples share their secrets on how to keep love alive for decades.
In Hollywood, where breakups and renewals are more common than new movies, there are couples who prove that love exists. This was written by E! News, reports UNN.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenbergen
They have been married for almost 30 years. Ted and Mary first met in 1983 during a casting call for the movie Cross Creek, but their romantic relationship began only ten years later, on the set of Pontiac Moon. In 1995, the couple got married at the Martha's Vineyard estate in the presence of guests such as Bill and Hillary Clinton.
“We met when we were already 40 and 45 years old. We had time to realize ourselves and our mistakes,” said Mary.
She considers Ted to be the realization of her youthful dreams:
“I would love to spend another 100 lives with him.” The secret of their marriage is trust, support, and the fact that they do not take each other for granted.
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
Married for over 20 years.
The couple met in 1999 on the set of the City of Angels series.
Four years later, they got married, and the first ceremony was a modest one with only 15 guests.
But later they organized a big party with more than a hundred guests.
“20 years of connection... We have experienced losses, triumphs, joy and sorrow, but we never let go of each other,” Viola said.
Their secret is tolerance for differences. Viola's advice to future newlyweds:
“Marriage begins when you accept your partner with all their flaws.
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Herman
The marriage has been going on for 16 years. The actors believe that humor is the best weapon in marriage.
They always joke after a fight.
“It helps us move forward,” said Peter.
Having quite different personalities, they find happiness in understanding and ease in relationships.
Kira Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon
They have been married for 32 years.
“Don't take advice from celebrities,” Kevin jokes, but adds that their secret is to avoid protracted conflicts.
“We do not seek to win quarrels, but instead look for solutions.
Their formula for a happy marriage is simple: there should be no backup plan. They always want to find a common language.
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan
33 years of marriage.
Actors avoid “opening old wounds” in conflicts.
“We don't attack each other's vulnerabilities. It only damages the relationship,” Michael explained.
Tracy adds that it's important to understand that sometimes your partner may say something unfortunate, but that doesn't mean they don't love you.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest
They have been married for 40 years.
“He makes me laugh more than anyone else,” Jamie admitted on the eve of their 40th anniversary.
Their secret is ease of communication and the ability to find joy even in simple things.
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone
15 years of marriage. The actors believe that laughing together prolongs their lives.
“Every good conversation or joke adds a few more months of happiness to our lives,” Melissa admits.
They also follow the rule of not going to bed in a state of anger.
“In the morning, you don't even remember why you were angry,” Ben added.
Elton John and David Furnish
Married for 19 years.
Their tradition is to write letters to each other every Saturday. Elton believes this is the key to a long-lasting relationship: “Communication is the most important thing in any marriage.”
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
25 years of marriage.
Their path to harmony began with the realization that small things should not destroy the big.
They have learned to give each other space and see this as the key to happiness.
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner
The marriage has lasted for 50 years.
“I always apologize first,” says Lily, explaining that she doesn't want her partner to feel lonely.
Their secret is to avoid offensive words, because then you will be angry about what you said.
Judy Scheindlin and Jerry Scheindlin
They have been married for over 30 years.
This couple realized that changing their partner was a futile endeavor.
“Happiness comes when you accept a person for who they are,” Judy explained.
