Met 4 Times, Married 34 Years: A Family Matters Love Story

Actors Shavar Ross and Jacqueline Ann Shaw, both of whom made guest appearances on the popular 1990s sitcom Family Matters, are approaching a remarkable milestone: 34 years of marriage. Their journey to the altar was exceptionally swift, as they married on December 15, 1992, after knowing each other for less than two months and meeting only four times.

Ross, who was 21 at the time, first appeared on Family Matters in October 1992. Shortly thereafter, Shaw guest-starred in a separate episode. Ross recounts meeting Shaw later that same month and experiencing an immediate, profound sense of destiny, feeling divinely guided to her.

The couple's courtship involved a few dinners, church visits, and a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas for their wedding. Despite the brevity of their acquaintance, Ross felt assured of their connection, viewing Shaw as a "Godsend."

As of August 2026, their marriage has lasted over three decades, with their 34th anniversary approaching this December. Ross has indicated that there are many more fascinating details about their unique courtship that he plans to share.