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Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell Say THIS Is The Secret To Their 15-Year Marriage

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By Favour Adegoke on May 30, 2023 at 1:00 AM EDT

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell have been married for over 15 years and have twin daughters. The couple recently reflected on their years together and joked that their teenage kids discouraged them from splitting up.

The adorable duo started dating in 2004, married in 2007, and birthed their twin daughters in 2008. The couple have made tributes to each other online, such as their 15th wedding anniversary posts. 

Read on to find out more.

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Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell Reflect On Their Marriage

LOS ANGELES - JAN 13: Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell at the 2019 American Rescue Dog Show at the Fairplex on January 13, 2019 in Pomona, CA
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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell recently spoke to the Daily Mail about their 15 years of marriage. They talked to the publication at the Vanderpump Dog Gala and said their trick for being together so long was keeping the situation "light."

Romijn and O'Connell also joked that their teenage kids are the reason they haven't split up. The fun-loving couple married in 2007 and have 14-year-old twin girls, Charlie Tamara Tulip and Dolly Rebecca Rose.

O'Connell said, "Have teenage children, and then they become a problem," and to this, Romijn said, "So, you sneak out together!" 

"You also become too afraid to split up because one of us might get full custody, and we're frightened of that, so we try to stay together," O'Connell joked.

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The Secret To Their Lasting Marriage

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During the interview, Romjin shared that she and O'Connell have honed the ability to find humor in everything. She said, "I guess we just keep on laughing. Keep it light. You have to lighten up about everything. You have to be able to move on quickly."

O'Connell also revealed that his hack is to avoid conflict. He stated, "If there's an argument brewing, I try not to engage. I try to distance myself." When his wife countered by saying that he's "not very good at that," O'Connell replied, "I'm very good at that! I disengage!"

The actor and co-host of "The Talk" further explained that he always leaves the house once an issue breeds. He said, "I ran out! If I think a fight is happening, I run! My wife is also a Scorpio. It's a different situation."

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The Couple Are Very Open About Their Love

Jerry O apos Connell and Wife Rebecca Romijn at the Palms for Lunch
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According to Daily Mail, Romjin and O'Connell have regularly shown off their affection for each other on social media. To mark their 15th wedding anniversary, the adorable couple shared emotional tributes on social media. The posts included romantic photos of them together.

In his caption, O'Connell wrote, "15 Years Today! This one puts up with my Mommy Issues and cheapness and is infinitely out of my league. INFINITELY. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Love you, Babe!" 

Romijn's caption for her post read, "Still smiling after all these years. Happy 15th Anniversary, @mrjerryoc. Love you!!"

O'Connell also turned 49 this year and, to celebrate his birthday performed a sexy lap dance for his wife on "The Talk." The couple have worked together severally, including their recent stint as hosts of the dating show "The Real Love Boat," a spinoff from the classic series "The Love Boat."

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Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell Have Been Together Since 2004

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell
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Romijn and O'Connell started their relationship in 2004, shortly after she filed for divorce from John Stamos. The actress finalized the divorce process the following year, and she and O'Connell married in 2007. The couple welcomed their twin daughters in 2008.

Romijn and O'Connell met in Vegas at a Maxim Hot 100 pool party. During an appearance on "The Rachael Ray Show," O'Connell reflected on how they came across each other.

He said, "Rebecca was in the VIP section; I was not. I waved my arms until I caught her attention and then grabbed her and said, 'I'm with her, I'm with her.'" Romijn explained that the meeting was a "little more complicated" because she was at the show with her best friend and had a date.

The "Femme Fatale" actress explained that her best friend eventually gave O'Connell her number. When he noted that she was there on a date, her friend went, "I hate that guy," and encouraged O'Connell. He said, "We've been pretty inseparable ever since."

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