Actresses in Long, Lasting Marriages (30+ Years)

These actresses have kept their marriages going for three decades or more while building busy careers, proving that long partnerships can thrive alongside the demands of film and television. Here are fifteen women whose unions have quietly crossed the 30-year mark, along with the basics of when they wed and who they married.

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek married production designer and director Jack Fisk in 1974 after they met on the set of ‘Badlands’. The couple has collaborated throughout their careers and raised two daughters. They have split time between work in Hollywood and life in Virginia. Their marriage has passed the 50-year mark.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis wed filmmaker and musician Christopher Guest in 1984. They became parents through adoption and have been open about family life while both continued working. Curtis balances film roles like ‘True Lies’ with advocacy and writing. Their marriage has lasted over four decades.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver married theater director Jim Simpson in 1984. They founded the Bat Theater Company in New York and have one daughter. Weaver’s screen work, including ‘Alien’ and ‘Avatar’, has run in parallel with Simpson’s stage career. Their partnership has endured for more than 40 years.

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand married director Joel Coen in 1984. They adopted a son and have often collaborated, with McDormand appearing in multiple Coen projects such as ‘Fargo’. The couple has kept a low profile while maintaining steady work. Their marriage has surpassed four decades.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus married writer and director Brad Hall in 1987. They met while working in comedy and later created projects together, and they have two sons. Louis-Dreyfus continued television runs like ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Veep’ during the marriage. Their union has crossed the 35-year milestone.

Annette Bening

Annette Bening married actor and director Warren Beatty in 1992. They met while preparing for ‘Bugsy’ and later raised four children. Bening has continued stage and screen work while Beatty shifted between acting and directing. Their marriage has lasted more than three decades.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer married writer and producer David E. Kelley in 1993. They formed their family shortly before the wedding when Pfeiffer adopted her daughter, and they later had a son. Pfeiffer continued film roles while Kelley created series like ‘Ally McBeal’ and ‘Big Little Lies’. Their marriage is now past 30 years.

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen married actor Ted Danson in 1995. They blended families from previous relationships and have occasionally appeared together on screen, including in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Both have worked steadily across film and television while supporting each other’s projects. Their marriage reached 30 years in 2025.

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton married actor Jim Carter in 1983. They have one daughter and have both enjoyed notable stage and screen careers, with Carter known for ‘Downton Abbey’. The couple is active in British theater and charity work. Their marriage has passed 40 years.

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates married actor Kevin Kline in 1989. She stepped back from acting to focus on family and later opened the Manhattan boutique Blue Tree. The couple has two children and has kept their private life out of the spotlight. Their marriage has lasted over 35 years.

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams married director John Pasquin in 1982. She continued acting in projects like ‘Poltergeist’ and later served as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. The couple raised two sons while working in film and television. Their marriage has crossed the 40-year mark.

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin married TV producer Patrick Lynch in 1975. She balanced long-running television work, including ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’, with film roles. The couple has one daughter and maintains a private family life. Their marriage has reached half a century.

Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas married broadcaster Phil Donahue in 1980. Thomas continued acting and writing while supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, founded by her father Danny Thomas. The couple split time between media work and philanthropy. Their marriage has lasted more than 45 years.

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson married actor Tom Hanks in 1988. She works as an actress, producer, and singer while also collaborating with Hanks on various projects, including producing ‘Mamma Mia!’. They have raised two sons together. Their marriage has surpassed 35 years.

Pauletta Washington

Pauletta Washington married actor Denzel Washington in 1983. An actress and musician, she has appeared on stage and screen while raising four children. The couple supports numerous educational and community initiatives. Their marriage has lasted over four decades.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton married Carl Dean in 1966 after meeting him in Nashville. She built a film and television career with projects like ‘9 to 5’ while continuing to record and tour. The couple renewed their vows on their 50th anniversary. Their marriage is now approaching six decades.

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick married Kevin Bacon in 1988. She continued acting in television hits such as ‘The Closer’ while also directing and producing. They raised two children and often support each other’s projects from behind the scenes. Their marriage has crossed 35 years.

Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O’Hara married production designer Bo Welch in 1992. She balanced film and television work, including ‘Schitt’s Creek’, with family life. They have two sons and keep a low public profile. Their marriage has passed three decades.

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton married actor and producer David Hunt in 1990. She starred in long running sitcoms like ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The Middle’ during the marriage. They founded a production company and raised four sons. Their union has lasted more than 30 years.

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen married former NBA player Norm Nixon in 1984. She acted, directed, and choreographed on series like ‘Fame’ and led major dance programs. The couple raised two children who also work in entertainment. Their marriage has surpassed 40 years.

Sela Ward

Sela Ward married venture capitalist Howard Sherman in 1992. She continued television work on shows like ‘Sisters’ and ‘CSI: NY’. The couple raised two children and split time between Los Angeles and Mississippi. Their marriage has passed the 30 year mark.

Sharon Gless

Sharon Gless married producer Barney Rosenzweig in 1991. She headlined series such as ‘Cagney & Lacey’ and ‘Queer as Folk’ across the decades. They have collaborated professionally and traveled frequently for production work. Their marriage has lasted more than three decades.

Michele Lee

Michele Lee married television producer Fred Rappoport in 1987. She worked on stage and screen while also producing and directing. The couple has been active in theater communities in New York and Los Angeles. Their marriage has crossed the 35 year threshold.

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson married director Howard Deutch in 1989. She starred in television series like ‘Caroline in the City’ and later directed episodes of network shows. Their two daughters have acted and directed as well. Their marriage has lasted over 35 years.

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard married writer Roderick Spencer in 1983. She continued acclaimed screen work that includes ‘Clemency’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’. The couple raised two children and often supports social and artistic causes. Their marriage has passed 40 years.

Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen married actor Eric Michael Zee in 1995. She starred in projects like ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ while voicing iconic roles in animation and games. They have two children and appear together at industry events. Their marriage reached the 30 year milestone in 2025.

Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon married playwright and director David Mamet in 1991. She appeared in films he wrote and directed, including ‘The Spanish Prisoner’, while also releasing albums as a singer. They raised two children and keep homes in multiple cities for work. Their marriage has lasted more than three decades.

Tracey Gold

Tracey Gold married production assistant Roby Marshall in 1994. She returned to acting and hosting after early success on ‘Growing Pains’. The couple has four sons and often attends industry charity events. Their marriage has crossed 30 years.

Angela Cartwright

Angela Cartwright married Steve Gullion in 1976. She acted in classics like ‘The Sound of Music’ and later built a career in photography and art. They raised two children and maintain creative studios in California. Their marriage has spanned nearly five decades.

Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw married filmmaker Steven Spielberg in 1991. She worked in film and art while helping to raise a blended family of seven children. The couple supports education and museum initiatives through philanthropy. Their marriage has endured for more than 30 years.

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti married television director and producer Thomas Schlamme in 1983. They have three children and often split time between New York and Los Angeles for work. Lahti continued steady screen and stage roles while Schlamme led major series as an executive producer and director. Their marriage has lasted more than four decades.

Cheryl Ladd

Cheryl Ladd married music producer Brian Russell in 1981. She continued acting on television and in films while releasing music and authoring books. The couple raised a blended family and support arts and literacy causes. Their marriage has passed the 40 year mark.

Nancy Travis

Nancy Travis married film producer Robert N. Fried in 1994. She worked across sitcoms and films while Fried led several entertainment companies. They have two sons and keep their family life largely private. Their marriage has crossed three decades.

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete married former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete in 1995. She acted on series like ‘21 Jump Street’ and built a foundation focused on autism and Parkinson’s. The couple have four children and coauthored books about family and advocacy. Their marriage reaches 30 years in 2025.

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack married attorney Richard Burke in 1993. She balanced film and television roles with work based in Chicago. The couple have two sons and remain active in community initiatives. Their marriage has lasted over 30 years.

Rene Russo

Rene Russo married writer and director Dan Gilroy in 1992. She continued major film work while appearing in projects he wrote and directed, including ‘Nightcrawler’. They have one daughter and keep a low profile away from sets. Their marriage has passed three decades.

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow married advertising executive Michel Stern in 1995. She continued acting and producing after ‘Friends’ while also creating and starring in ‘The Comeback’. They have one son and frequently balance work in Los Angeles with family commitments. Their marriage reaches 30 years in 2025.

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert married film director and producer Ronald Chammah in 1982. She worked across French and international cinema while Chammah produced and directed projects through their company. They have three children and maintain homes in Paris and elsewhere for filming. Their marriage has endured for more than 40 years.

Geraldine James

Geraldine James married actor and director Joseph Blatchley in 1986. She continued acclaimed stage and screen roles in the United Kingdom while he worked in theater and television. They have one daughter and often keep schedules centered around London. Their marriage has lasted nearly four decades.

Pamela Reed

Pamela Reed married director Sandy Smolan in 1988. She maintained steady work in film and television while he directed features and documentary projects. The couple have two children and divide time between production locations. Their marriage has spanned more than 35 years.

Monica Horan

Monica Horan married writer and producer Philip Rosenthal in 1990. She appeared on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ while Rosenthal created and showran the series. They have two children and collaborate on charity and media projects. Their marriage has crossed the 35 year mark.

Susan Dey

Susan Dey married television producer Bernard Sofronski in 1988. She continued select acting work and industry service while keeping her personal life out of the spotlight. The couple maintain residences that accommodate production travel. Their marriage has lasted over 35 years.

Genie Francis

Genie Francis married actor and director Jonathan Frakes in 1988. She continued her long run on ‘General Hospital’ while he directed television episodes and feature films. They have two children and have lived in both Los Angeles and Maine. Their marriage has endured for more than 35 years.

Gates McFadden

Gates McFadden married John Talbot in 1991. She acted in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and later worked as a producer and director while also teaching movement and theater. They have one son and maintain a private family life. Their marriage has passed three decades.

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley married conductor Stephen Barlow in 1986. She continued acting and documentary work while he led orchestras and opera productions. The couple support environmental and humanitarian causes through public campaigns. Their marriage has lasted close to 40 years.

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