Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick: A Look at their Amazing Marriage (3 of 3)

In more recent years, the couple has taken turns directing each other’s projects. For instance, Kevin directed several episodes of Kyra’s long-running TV series The Closer, while she later directed the 2022 film Space Oddity, which starred Kevin.

Weathering Difficult Times Together

Things haven’t always come up roses in their marriage. For instance, in 2008, the couple discovered that they had become victims of Bernie Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme, losing most of their savings as a result. Worst of all, they only found out when the rest of the world did. That money represented decades of hard work and accumulated wealth. But instead of letting this terrible situation come between them, it made their relationship even stronger. They reminded themselves that they would recover from this just fine. They still had their health, their children had their health, and they had plenty of acting and directing projects lined up. So instead of feeling sorry for themselves and all that they lost, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

The Secret To Their Success

When Kyra and Kevin celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in 2023, they posted messages on social media to commemorate this occasion. Sedgwick shared a photo from when they were filming Lemon Sky and referred to Bacon as “the man I met in 1987.” Meanwhile, Bacon reflected on their successful marriage with a message that was short but sweet: “35 years feels like a heartbeat.”

The celebrity pair have been very candid about the reasons that have contributed to the success of their marriage. For instance, in an interview with People, Sedgwick stated they were their biggest support and fans. She also cited Bacon’s sense of humor as a huge reason. From Bacon’s perspective, a strong relationship is more than just grand romantic gestures, it’s about compatibility. For them, happiness is going for late night walks in their neighborhood and having conversations about nothing and everything.

Ultimately, the reason the couple has been together for nearly four decades is that they have never made Hollywood glamour the foundation of their relationship. Whether it’s supporting (and contributing) to each other’s careers, raising two children together, and overcoming financial calamity, they have always found ways to maintain the love and respect they have for each other.