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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Share Romantic Acting Insights

11/19/2025

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On the Today show, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen discussed challenges of portraying romance on screen.
Danson said he is uncomfortable with intimate scenes and would rather act with his wife.
Steenburgen countered playfully, noting their unique dynamic.
They described a pre-scene ritual inspired by Sanford Meisner, where they say each other's name.
The couple met in 1983 and married in 1995, sharing relationship insights.

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Story summary

On the Today show, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen discussed challenges of portraying romance on screen.
Danson said he is uncomfortable with intimate scenes and would rather act with his wife.
Steenburgen countered playfully, noting their unique dynamic.
They described a pre-scene ritual inspired by Sanford Meisner, where they say each other's name.
The couple met in 1983 and married in 1995, sharing relationship insights.