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William H. Macy Gushes Over Wife Felicity Huffman 28 Years After Marriage
10 Nov
Summary
- Macy, 75, and Huffman, 62, have been married since 1997
- Macy says their relationship is "effortless" and Huffman is "the best thing" that's happened to him
- Couple supports each other's career endeavors, including reading scripts and providing critiques
In November 2025, William H. Macy, now 75 years old, continues to be enamored with his wife, Felicity Huffman, 62, over 28 years after they exchanged vows in 1997. The couple, who first met in the early 1980s at New York City's Atlantic Theater Company, share two daughters, Sophia and Georgia, the latter of whom attended a recent movie premiere with her father.
Macy, speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, says his relationship with Huffman is "effortless" and that he has "never had to work at it." He gushes that Huffman is "the best thing that's ever happened" to him, describing her as "so alive, so evolving" and "always striving." Macy adds that their shared interests in the theater, showbusiness, and storytelling are at the core of their enduring partnership.
The couple's mutual support for each other's career endeavors is also a key factor in their successful marriage. Macy reveals that they read each other's scripts and provide critiques, with Huffman currently working on a project called "Doc" in Toronto. Despite the demands of their respective professions, Macy says, "Somehow it works."
