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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Celebrate 29 Years of Marriage
5/20/2026, 10:27:58 PM
29th Wedding Anniversary Milestone
On May 19 2026, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick marked their 29th wedding anniversary. The couple commemorated the date by posting a series of throwback photographs on Instagram, revisiting moments from their early red-carpet appearances to recent Broadway collaborations. The posts highlighted the longevity of their partnership and invited fans to reflect on nearly three decades of shared milestones.
Early Romance and Shared Stage
Parker and Broderick’s relationship began in the early 1990s after Parker’s brothers introduced them. Their first public outing was a double date with their dogs at the “Woofstock” festival in Central Park. Sharing a love of theater, they appeared together in the 1995 revival of *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying*, which earned Broderick a Tony Award for Best Actor. They reunited on Broadway in 2022 for *Plaza Suite*.
Timeline of Key Moments
- 1993 – Walked arm-in-arm at the Golden Globes; performed at a benefit for Parker’s brother’s Naked Angels Theater Company.
- 1995 – Shared the Broadway stage in *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying*.
- May 19 1997 – Married in New York City.
- 2002 – Birth of son James Wilkie.
- 2009 – Twins Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge were born.
- 2022 – Co-starred in *Plaza Suite* on Broadway.
- May 19 2026 – Celebrated 29th wedding anniversary with throwback social-media posts.
Family and Career Statistics
Marriage duration: 29 years (1997-2026). Children: three – son James Wilkie (born 2002) and twin daughters Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge (born 2009). Tony Awards: 1 (Broderick, 1995). Golden Globe Awards: 1 (Parker, 2000). Broadway collaborations: 2 productions together (*How to Succeed…* and *Plaza Suite*).
Cultural Significance of a Long-Term Hollywood Partnership
The couple’s relationship has been described as one of the sweetest and nostalgia-inducing partnerships in Hollywood. Their joint public appearances, shared Broadway projects, and frequent social-media retrospectives reinforce a narrative of stability that resonates with fans and media alike.
Official Statements & Responses
Parker’s Instagram captions over the years have expressed affection for her husband, while Broderick has spoken about gratitude for their long-lasting partnership. Their shared posts serve both as personal celebration and as a public narrative of a sustained Hollywood marriage.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I don't know the secret at all, but I, you know, I'm very grateful and I love her. It's amazing. I mean, I can't believe that it's been that long. It doesn't feel like it.” — Matthew Broderick, interview
- “It flew by Baby,” — Sarah Jessica Parker, Instagram post, 2017
- “Good golly I love you.” — Sarah Jessica Parker, Instagram post, 2017
- “We've come a long way baby,” — Sarah Jessica Parker, Instagram post, 2020
