Mary Steenburgen & Christopher Lloyd: A Friendship Forged in Film

Mary Steenburgen recently shared a heartwarming moment with her longtime friend and "Back to the Future III" co-star, Christopher Lloyd. The 73-year-old actress posted a selfie with Lloyd, 87, celebrating their enduring bond that began during the filming of "Goin' South" in 1978. Steenburgen recalled being a very nervous 24-year-old on her first-ever film, opposite Jack Nicholson, and traveling to Durango, Mexico. Lloyd, she said, was exceptionally kind and reassuring, helping her navigate the anxieties of being a newcomer in the film industry. He answered her many questions and offered comfort during that challenging yet formative experience.

Their professional collaboration continued with "Back to the Future III," where Steenburgen played Clara Clayton, the love interest of Lloyd's iconic Doc Brown. During this period, Lloyd revealed to director Robert Zemeckis that he had never kissed a woman on screen before. Lloyd noted that while he had a romance in "Star Trek III," his role in "Back to the Future III" marked his first genuinely human on-screen relationship. Steenburgen married Ted Danson in 1995, and Lloyd married Lisa Loiacono in 2016.