The Hulk has a wife - and she's no Black Widow. Sunrise Coigney Ruffalo is the wife to The Hulk's actor, Mark Ruffalo. While much is known about the green menace, little is known about the private life of the Ruffalo family.
Two pair manage to showcase the love that they have for each other whenever they set foot on a red carpet. Granted, this is one relationship that has seen hell, fire, and brimstones, but has still managed to survive longer than most of the Hollywood flings that have become the norm these days.
Wait, they've been through all that? Yes, and much more! This post will explore their careers, children, early life, and everything private about them - good and bad. So, read on.
15 They Met On The Street In 1998
Sadly, Sunrise and Mark didn't meet over a lab experiment. But, according to his narrative, as written by The Guardian, Mark Ruffalo met Sunrise Coigney on the streets in 1998, in what he called "a redemption". At the time, he was a torn man with a woman who just couldn't give up on him.
14 They Have A 5-Year Age Gap
Unlike the crazy Madonna figures that are quite the norm in Hollywood, Mark and Sunrise have a neat 5 year age gap separating them. According to her IMDb profile, Sunrise is the younger one in the relationship. She was born on September 17th, 1972 while Mark Ruffalo was born on November 22nd, 1967.
13 They Have Three Children
Mark and Sunrise Ruffalo have been blessed with three children – Keen Ruffalo, Bella Noche, and Odette Ruffalo. And as it turns out, their dad is keen on them joining Hollywood and rising to the A-list. While talking to Entertainment Tonight, he revealed how his kids had fun making a cameo in the shooting of Thor Ragnarok.
12 They Were Married In 2000
After meeting on the streets in 1998, it took two years before Sunrise Coigney finally said "yes" to our resident Hulk. Zimbio reports that the two got married in 2000 after Ruffalo almost missed to grab the lass for himself. As it turned out, one of his friends was also attracted to the lady.
11 Coigney Was A French-American Actress
Coigney was also a budding actress by the time she met a struggling Mark Ruffalo. And while not in a bad mental state as he was, she was also still struggling to make a name for herself. IMDb reports that, once her career took off, she featured in several movies such as In the Cut and Line of Fire.
10 Coigney Turned Ruffalo Down When He First Proposed
Yes. The first time wasn't the right time. The Guardian reports that Mark Ruffalo, despite being highly convinced that he'd marry Sunrise, got turned down the first time he proposed. But instead of retreating and getting a new catch, Mark recollected himself and tried his luck once more. The second time was a charm.
9 Ruffalo Was Diagnosed With A Brain Tumor In 2001
Just one year after their nuptials, Mark's health was in trouble. To make matters worse, his career was only trying to gain traction, with big Hollywood gigs still far from reach. And at this time in 2001, Cancer Horizons reports that Mark was diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma, a condition that almost put his life at risk.
8 Scott Ruffalo, His Brother, Died In 2008
While the MCU was building up its characters and Mark Ruffalo was warming up for the biggest acting stint of his career, tragedy struck. Mark's brother, Scott Ruffalo, was shot in his flat at Beverly Hills. ABC News reports that Scott succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital.
7 He Moved His Family From Hollywood To Upstate New York
Where's the best place for the Hulk to raise his kids? Right in the middle of the city where he's fought aliens before.
Well, not really. Seeking to run away from the city life of Los Angeles, Mark Ruffalo moved his family to a rural farmland in upstate New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
6 Coigney Stood By Ruffalo During His Toughest Time
Sunrise Ruffalo has never run away from her husband when trouble strikes. Even before they were married, Sunrise was the beam of hope that helped Ruffalo gain confidence in his talent and career. She was also very supportive when he was battling a brain tumor. And most recently, she held his hand through the pain of losing his brother, who was murdered.
5 Coigney Quit Her Acting Career To Raise Her Kids
Raising kids while you're busy gracing red carpets can be a difficult task. And for Sunrise Ruffalo, she had to put her acting career on hold after she delivered their second child. She said that she could get a second chance at acting, but not at spending time with her kids.
4 Coigney Has Set Her Eyes On Being An Entrepreneur
Now that her kids are quickly growing up, Sunrise Coigney is looking for a new flame to ignite her passions. And this time, it is entrepreneurship. Speaking to WWD, she said that it's time for her to find ways to express herself creatively. Her first venture was a summer boutique named "Sunny's Callicoon Pop".
3 Ruffalo Hid The News About His Brain Tumor From His Wife
After all that she went through raising him from his career low, Ruffalo thought Sunrise couldn't stomach the news about his brain tumor. So, he hid it from her. Worse still, Women Working reports that Sunrise was pregnant with their first child, which made the situation even more complicated for Mark.
2 They Dated For 2 Years
If you thought Sunrise was supportive of Mark because she already knew he was the one, then you're mistaken. The couple dated for 2 years before they finally tied the knot. And, within these two years, Sunrise had turned down his proposal once, with Mark also feeling threatened by a friend’s attraction to her.
1 Ruffalo Had Severe Side Effects After His Brain Surgery
Luckily for Mark, he discovered his brain tumor when it was benign. However, the doctor's greatest fear was in his recovery phase. Express UK reports that due to the surgery, Mark suffers from loss of hearing in his left ear, and his face can get completely paralyzed on one side.
Sources: The Guardian, ABC News, Express UK, IMDb, Hollywood Reporter