Love Rekindled: High School Sweethearts Marry After 50 Years

Actress Jane Kaczmarek found renewed love with her childhood boyfriend, Rusty Long, whom she later married. The pair reconnected at their high school reunion approximately 50 years after they first dated. Kaczmarek, who had been divorced for 15 years, described this reunion as an "amazing gift."

Kaczmarek and Long initially dated as teenagers at Greendale High School in Wisconsin. Following graduation, their paths diverged as Long pursued law and Kaczmarek pursued acting. They reconnected years later, leading to dinner with mutual friends.

The actress shared that a simple touch from Long transported her back to her teenage years. Impressed by how "interesting" he had become, she married him. The couple exchanged vows on July 5, 2025, in a Wisconsin barn, with their blended families in attendance.

Approaching their first wedding anniversary, Kaczmarek expresses contentment, noting the freedom of having grown children. She finds profound joy in their shared life, emphasizing the simple comfort of "Honey, I'm home."