Ted Danson's love for his wife of 25 years, Mary Steenburgen, isn't just admirable; it's downright impressive. The couple hasn't shied away from sharing their love for one another with the public throughout those years. They've become the epitome of couple goals.
Whether on red carpets or on The Drew Barrymore Show, Ted isn't afraid to declare his love for his wife. During their nearly three-decade relationship, the actor, 73, has said some pretty adorable stuff about Mary, 68. Here's a look at the cutest things Ted's ever said about his wife, Mary.
7 How Did Ted Danson And Mary Steenburgen First Meet?
The couple's courtship was long, with both stars being married when they first met. Remaining friendly, they met up again nearly ten years later on the set of Pontiac Moon. Both of the actors were divorced now and furthermore had sworn off relationships. Regardless, the two developed a close friendship, not just because of his ginormous net worth.
Ted Danson recalls feeling like he wasn't relationship material and feared he could ruin anything between him and Mary. According to People, Ted had just gotten out of a "very public" relationship with Whoopi Goldberg. Before that, he had divorced the mother of his two children, Casey Coates. Mary was also divorced from the father of her children, actor Malcolm McDowell.
Mary also expressed hesitations at first, feeling Ted was too complicated to get into a relationship with. However, an undeniable attraction built between the pair, with Mary saying, "We just kept working together and becoming better and better friends."
6 Ted Danson Fell In Love With Mary Steenburgen After Four Hours Together
Ted has told the story of how he fell in love with Mary a few times, but none as eloquently as when he appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show in 2022. He doubled down on saying he was a hot mess before getting together with Mary. Once they became friends, a canoe ride changed the course of their relationship.
Ted recalls Mary wanting to explore during the trip, with Ted saying "we were gone for four hours, and by the time we came back, I'd say both of us were in love." Ted says the moment was very magical. The couple has been together ever since.
5 Ted Danson And Mary Steenburg Delight Each Other
Ted has further divulged just how much Mary means to him throughout the years. In a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor explained that the two delight in each other. He added that the two are also pretty disciplined when celebrating their love for each other.
"I'm in love. We're in love. That handles a lot. We make each other laugh," said Ted. He then said that if he were to be a woman, he would want to be his wife; that's how much he admires her!
4 Ted Danson Always Has Fun With Mary Steenburgen
Friendship has been the defining principle of Ted's relationship with his wife, Mary. The two are truly best friends and enjoy spending time with one another. There's no one Ted has more fun with than Mary. Look no further than one of their first interviews together as a couple.
During their 1997 appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, the couple talks about how Ted looks just like a character Mary loved from a game in her childhood. Ted jokes that he's so romantic he actually placed that board game in Mary's life to get her attention years later.
3 Ted Danson Loves Having Date Night With His Wife
Despite their busy schedules, Ted and Mary are sure to pencil in date night. When sharing the secrets behind their 25-year marriage to People Magazine, they claimed their date nights are one of the essential attributes to the success of their relationship.
Ted said, "We have a lot of date nights; we don't have dumb nights together." To which Mary laughed and responded, "Are you kidding? We watch dumb crap on TV all the time."
2 Ted Danson Admits He's Helpless Without Mary Steenburgen
Ted is not afraid to admit how much he needs his wife. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Good Place actor told the American Idol winner that the two really don't like to spend time apart. They used to have a two-week rule, meaning they wouldn't spend more than two weeks away from each other.
He told Kelly, however, that the couple rarely has to use the rule, as they're nearly always together. He said his wife was gone that night, and they were both "distraught," to which Kelly and the audience responded, "aw!" Half-joking, Ted said, "it's not an aw, I've turned helpless, to be honest." It's adorable to see a couple of 25 years admit to struggling to be apart for a day.
1 Ted Danson Is Grateful Every Day For Mary Steenburgen
During an interview with People Magazine, Ted spoke about the importance of being grateful for what life gives you. "If you keep being grateful for your life, your heart gets bigger. The bigger your heart, the more you get to love," said Ted. He said this practice has helped him recognize how lucky he is to be loved so much every day. Mary credits Ted with helping her be a better person, saying the actor is a truly beautiful human being.