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Jerry O'Connell Says Romijn, Twins Spark Comic Shift

7/19/2026

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Jerry O'Connell says meeting his wife Rebecca Romijn was the biggest turning point in his life.
O'Connell and Romijn met in 2004, became engaged in 2005, and married in July 2007.
Their 17-year-old twins, Charlie and Dolly, inspired O'Connell’s comedic choices in “Summer’s Last Resort” and taught him to give them space.
In the Tubi film, O'Connell plays an over-enthusiastic boyfriend-turned-vice-principal, earning co-star Violet McGraw’s praise for his improv.

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Story summary

Jerry O'Connell says meeting his wife Rebecca Romijn was the biggest turning point in his life.
O'Connell and Romijn met in 2004, became engaged in 2005, and married in July 2007.
Their 17-year-old twins, Charlie and Dolly, inspired O'Connell’s comedic choices in “Summer’s Last Resort” and taught him to give them space.
In the Tubi film, O'Connell plays an over-enthusiastic boyfriend-turned-vice-principal, earning co-star Violet McGraw’s praise for his improv.