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Hollywood's Oldest Couple Reflects on 75 Years of Love

3/27/2026

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Bonnie Bartlett, 96, and William Daniels married in 1951 and are Hollywood's oldest living married couple.
They will celebrate their 75th anniversary in June 2026.
Bartlett's memoir describes an early open marriage as painful and unsustainable, including a brief affair in 1959.
Daniels' later relationship devastated Bartlett, yet she emphasizes their enduring love and decades of commitment.

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Story summary

Bonnie Bartlett, 96, and William Daniels married in 1951 and are Hollywood's oldest living married couple.
They will celebrate their 75th anniversary in June 2026.
Bartlett's memoir describes an early open marriage as painful and unsustainable, including a brief affair in 1959.
Daniels' later relationship devastated Bartlett, yet she emphasizes their enduring love and decades of commitment.