Amy Madigan and Ed Harris have quietly been one of Hollywood’s most prolific power couples over the last four decades.
Although many assumed the couple wed during a whirlwind affair on the set of their first movie, 1984’s Places in the Heart, Madigan denied the story to the Chicago Tribune, saying she started dating Harris two years prior. They tied the knot on Nov. 21, 1983, welcomed their daughter Lily Dolores in 1993 and continued to collaborate on projects across screen and stage.
”If we’re not working together… you can’t really talk about your day very well,” Harris explained to the Chicago Tribune in 1985. “When you’re working together, though, there’s so much that is shared, so much unspoken thought and emotion that goes into the work, that it really draws you closer.”
In honor of their 42nd anniversary, see Madigan (currently having a major moment for her role in Weapons) and Harris’ best couple moments throughout the years.
Life’s a Beach
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The married couple of two years enjoyed a day by the water during the 1985 Deauville Film Festival in France, the same year they costarred in the drama Alamo Bay.
Coat Check
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They matched in gray coat jackets at the 1986 Drama Desk Awards, where Harris took home Outstanding Actor in a Play for Precious Sons.
Awards Attire
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Harris also earned a nod for Precious Sons at the 1986 Tony Awards. Though he didn’t win, they partied the night away after the ceremony — and Madigan rocked a totally ’80s ‘do!
They’ve Got Spirit
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Harris supported his wife at the 1988 Independent Spirit Awards, where she was nominated for her performance in The Prince of Pennsylvania.
Hey There!
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Madigan was more than thrilled to accompany her husband to the premiere of his 1993 film The Firm, which also starred Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman.
It Suits Them
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At the 1996 Golden Globes, at which Harris was nominated for Apollo 13, the two looked perfectly in sync in their style.
Look of Love
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Harris shared a touching moment with Madigan at the Los Angeles premiere of his 2012 film Man on a Ledge, which also featured Elizabeth Banks, Anthony Mackie, Sam Worthington and more.
Star Support
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Their daughter Lily accompanied Madigan and Harris as the four-time Oscar nominee commemorated his Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2015.
Embrace the Moment
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Harris gave his wife a tight squeeze at the afterparty for the first performance of her 2016 play Buried Child in London.
Even After All These Years
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Thirty-five years in, the pair still love to work together, costarring in a 2018 Off-Broadway production of David Rabe’s Good for Otto.