Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell Celebrate 16 Years of Marriage

The couple, who met at a Maxim party in 2004, have been through ups and downs but remain devoted to each other and their twin daughters.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:18pm

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Actors Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell have been married since 2007 and are celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary. The couple met at a Maxim Hot 100 party in Las Vegas in 2004, when Romijn was newly single after finalizing her divorce from John Stamos. O'Connell pursued Romijn at the party, taking his shirt off and doing pushups to impress her. They went on to get married in 2007 and welcome twin daughters Dolly and Charlie in 2008. Over the years, the family has faced some challenges, including O'Connell's initial fears about their marriage surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Romijn's ex-husband Stamos releasing a tell-all memoir about their split. However, the couple has remained devoted to each other and their family.

Why it matters

Romijn and O'Connell's long-lasting marriage in Hollywood is noteworthy, as many celebrity couples struggle to make their relationships work. Their story provides a positive example of how two people can build a life together and overcome obstacles, while also balancing successful acting careers and raising a family.

The details

Romijn and O'Connell met at a Maxim Hot 100 party in Las Vegas in 2004, when Romijn was newly single after finalizing her divorce from John Stamos. O'Connell, who was not in the VIP section with Romijn, took off his shirt, did some pushups, and oiled up to try to impress her. The couple went on to get married in July 2007 at their shared home in Calabasas, California. In December 2008, they welcomed twin daughters Dolly and Charlie. Over the years, the family has faced some challenges, including O'Connell's initial fears about their marriage surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Romijn's ex-husband Stamos releasing a tell-all memoir about their split. However, the couple has remained devoted to each other and their family, even renewing their vows on the auspicious date of 11/11/11.

  • Romijn and O'Connell met at a Maxim Hot 100 party in Las Vegas in 2004.
  • Romijn and O'Connell exchanged vows in July 2007 at their shared home in Calabasas, California.
  • Romijn and O'Connell welcomed twin daughters Dolly and Charlie in December 2008.
  • Romijn and O'Connell renewed their vows on 11/11/11.
  • Romijn and O'Connell are celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary in July 2023.

The players

Rebecca Romijn

An American actress known for her roles in the X-Men film series and the television series Star Trek: Discovery.

Jerry O'Connell

An American actor known for his roles in films such as Jerry Maguire and the television series Sliders.

John Stamos

An American actor known for his role as Uncle Jesse on the sitcom Full House, who was previously married to Rebecca Romijn.

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What they’re saying

“We met at a Maxim Hot 100 party in Las Vegas. True story. It was a pool party in Las Vegas.”

— Rebecca Romijn

“Rebecca was in the VIP section of the party, and I was not. I saw you in the VIP section and you were newly single, and I was like, 'I got to get some of that, right there.' It was a pool party, so I took my shirt off. I did some pushups right there and got some oil. I was super flexing.”

— Jerry O'Connell

“Snuggling with them, getting hugs from them, getting to be a part of watching them become these incredibly complete people, getting to curate this world for them, introducing them to the music we want to introduce them to, introducing them to the movies, and books. It's an honor to raise them. They make me so proud.”

— Rebecca Romijn

“I have to say — I'm going to get in trouble for this — when quarantine [began] … I was like, 'I'm not sure how, not only is our family going to make it, but can my marriage handle this?' And dare I say it's been kind of fun. We might just make it.”

— Jerry O'Connell

“The only reason I am with Rebecca Romijn is because when I met Rebecca when I was 30, literally, I was like Eminem in 8 Mile. I had one shot. That was it.”

— Jerry O'Connell

What’s next

Stamos is expected to promote his memoir, "If You Would Have Told Me," which recounts his split from Romijn, in the coming months. It remains to be seen how Romijn and O'Connell will respond to the book's revelations.

The takeaway

Romijn and O'Connell's enduring marriage in the face of personal and professional challenges serves as an inspiring example of how two people can build a lasting, loving relationship in the often-tumultuous world of Hollywood.