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Nanny Star's 43-Year Love Story: Hollywood Marriage Secrets
9 Feb
Summary
- Charles Shaughnessy met his wife Susan Fallender at drama school in the 70s.
- The couple married in 1983 and have two daughters, Jenny and Maddy.
- Shaughnessy described his 37 years of marriage as the 'easiest thing I've ever done.'
Charles Shaughnessy, the actor celebrated for his role in "The Nanny," shares a remarkable love story with his wife, Susan Fallender. Their journey began in the 1970s as students at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Despite pursuing separate acting careers, including Shaughnessy's prominent roles in "Days of Our Lives" and Fallender's appearances in "Trading Places" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation," their connection endured.
The couple officially married in 1983, welcoming two daughters, Jenny in 1990 and Maddy in 1995. They built a life in Los Angeles, successfully maintaining a strong marriage amidst the challenges of Hollywood. Shaughnessy, who turns 71 on February 9th, frequently expresses his deep affection for his wife on social media.
In heartfelt posts, he has celebrated their nearly 43 years together, once writing, "I have loved my wife for 37 years. It has been the easiest thing I've ever done." In 2023, he shared a throwback to their wedding day alongside a recent photo, marking their 40th anniversary with a touching caption: "40 years! Like yesterday."
