How did Jane Kaczmarek reunite with her high school sweetheart?

Jane Kaczmarek reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Rusty Long, 50 years after their initial romance, at her 50-year high school reunion in 2024.

When did Jane Kaczmarek and Rusty Long get married?

Jane Kaczmarek and Rusty Long married in the summer, following their reunion at her high school reunion.

Where do Jane Kaczmarek and Rusty Long live?

Jane Kaczmarek and Rusty Long are splitting their time between their hometown of Mequon, Wisconsin, and California.

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Jane Kaczmarek's Fairy Tale Love Story: Back With Her First Love

12 Apr

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Summary

Actress reunited with high school sweetheart 50 years later.
They married in the summer after reconnecting at a reunion.
The couple now splits time between Wisconsin and California.

Jane Kaczmarek, star of 'Malcolm in the Middle,' has found renewed love with her high school sweetheart, Rusty Long. The couple reunited at Kaczmarek's 50-year high school reunion in 2024, a full five decades after their initial romance.

Their reunion led to marriage in the summer of 2025, a development Kaczmarek affectionately describes as a fairy tale. She shared that a friend facilitated their reconnection, leading to a rekindled relationship and a sweet proposal at a Robert Burns-themed gathering.

Kaczmarek and Long are now dividing their time between Kaczmarek's hometown of Mequon, Wisconsin, and California. Long, a corporate bankruptcy attorney, continues his practice while enjoying this new chapter. Both have been previously married and are parents, with Long also being a grandfather.

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