Sat Dec 27 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Reveal the Secret to 30 Years of Marriage – and the One Thing They Fight About
Los Angeles, CA – After 30 years of marriage, beloved actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are sharing the secret to their lasting love, and revealing the surprising source of their rare disagreements. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE Magazine, the couple, who celebrated their anniversary in October, opened up about their deep connection and the one area where they still clash: Danson’s reluctance to admit when he’s wrong.
Steenburgen, 72, expressed admiration for Danson’s complete understanding of her, saying, “He really knows who I am. He knows the most petty, small, ugly parts of me. And he knows the highest, soulful, aspirational parts of me and somehow loves the whole thing.”
Danson, 77, readily agreed with his wife’s assessment but confessed to instigating their occasional spats. “The only time we fight or get angry with each other is when I am wrong,” he admitted to PEOPLE. He explained that he often resists acknowledging his missteps, leading to arguments until he finally relents, acknowledging, “Yeah, yeah. That’s me.” Steenburgen laughingly countered that she is more willing to admit her imperfections.
The couple, who first connected on the set of “Pontiac Moon,” recently shared the screen again in season two of “A Man on the Inside,” with Steenburgen joining the cast. She described the opportunity as “thrilling,” noting her “envy” watching Danson’s enjoyment of the show from afar.
Danson reciprocated the sentiment, calling his wife’s casting a “dream come true.” The pair relished the experience of working together, even sharing a trailer with their dog in tow. “We both love being actors; we both love the process,” Danson stated.
Despite decades together, Steenburgen emphasized their enduring connection. “We don’t get bored with each other,” she said. “I don’t know what that says, but I still feel like we have a whole lot of stuff I want to talk to him about.”
The couple’s candid and humorous reflections on their relationship offer a glimpse into the enduring bond of two Hollywood icons, proving that even after 30 years, love can still be a work in progress.
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