Dane Cook, 51, and wife Kelsi Taylor, 24, look relaxed at a Los Angeles fundraiser for Maui… after returning from wedding and honeymoon in Oahu
Dane Cook and his new wife, Kelsi Taylor, 24, looked tanned and relaxed just days after returning from their wedding and honeymoon in Hawaii.
The 51-year-old actor returned to work on Thursday in an effort to give back to the state that means so much to them both.
The funnyman returned to his comedy roots to participate in A Stand-up Benefit for Maui at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles.
Proceeds were earmarked for the Maui Strong Fund.
The Dan in Real Life actor joined forces with fellow comedians Tiffany Haddish and Craig Robinson for the fundraiser.
Tanned and relaxed: Dane Cook, 51, and his new wife, Kelsi Taylor, looked tanned and relaxed after returning from their wedding and honeymoon in Hawaii. Kelsi, 24, showed off her toned arms in a sleeveless taupe top, white jeans and taupe sandals
The money will benefit the citizens of Maui whose homes and businesses were destroyed by wildfires in August.
The deadly fire killed 97 people and left thousands homeless.
Some residents were allowed to visit their burned-out neighborhoods on Monday.
It is estimated that billions of dollars will be needed to help Maui residents rebuild.
The American Exit star looked relaxed on stage, wearing a gray T-shirt with a yellow Rise Up for Maui logo.
He wore dark jeans, white sneakers and proudly showed off his wedding ring.
Dane was clean shaven and brushed his short brown hair from his face.
Kelsi, 24, showed off her warm skin tones and toned arms in a sleeveless taupe blouse.
In love: The couple looked very much in love as they looked into each other’s eyes in Los Angeles on Thursday
Fundraiser: Dane wore a gray T-shirt with a yellow Rise up for Maui logo on it as he performed at a fundraiser for the island that was devastated by deadly wildfires in August. Tiffany Haddish and Craig Robinson joined him on the ticket to the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles
Tour: Dane’s performance was a good warm-up for the newlywed who was set to kick off his ‘The Perfectly Shattered’ tour Friday night in Waterloo, New York
The fitness instructor wore white jeans and taupe sandals. Her shoulder-length dark blonde hair was parted in the middle and styled straight. The Pilates teacher wore natural-looking makeup with a soft pink lip.
The couple looked very much in love as they looked into each other’s eyes.
Dane’s performance was a good warm-up for the newlyweds, who were set to kick off their ‘The Perfectly Shattered’ tour on Friday night in Waterloo, New York.
The popular funnyman has joked about the 27-year age gap between him and Kelsi in the past and is expected to continue that in his new shows.
It is unknown if his new bride will accompany him as he travels across the US through November 25.
The stars revealed on Instagram last week that they enjoyed admiring the tropical beauty of Oahu, Hawaii, during their first few days of marital bliss.
Cook was seen in his trunks cuddling up to his new husband, who sported a newlywed glow. The Employee of the Month star also got very mushy when talking about how much he loves being married.
‘I woke up as a married man. I have never felt this feeling in my life. A woman I love, a career I adore, a past I’m right about, and a future I can’t wait to move toward,” the actor said in his Instagram caption.
“I thought a lot about the road I’ve traveled as I watched the ocean waves crash against the rocks. I believe the early fears and concerns were what fearlessness and completion look like when your heart is invested in this life.
“I just found purpose and now I have purpose,” the Good Luck Chuck star said.
Hot honeymoon: The stars took to Instagram to reveal they enjoyed the tropical beauty of Oahu, Hawaii during their first few days of marital bliss
A beautiful sight: Cook was seen in his swimming trunks and he was also seen cuddling with his new husband, who had a new wife. The Employee of the Month star also got very mushy when talking about how much he loves being married
He had more to say.
‘I am grateful for these new memories. I won’t lie. This morning it was different. These waves crash off the rocks and back into the clear blue sea.’
The romantic star also shared another post with new photos, writing, “Just a bunch of photos that I think are great from this weekend. I don’t tag anything because I’m lazy from the sun all day. Except my wife @itskelsitaylor of course.”
The wedding took place on Saturday at a private estate in Oahu, Hawaii. There were only 20 guests at the outdoor ceremony.
Fitness instructor Kelsi looked elegant in a white dress and veil as she held a bouquet in photos the couple shared on Instagram. And Dane was neatly dressed in a dark blue suit and tie.
“We chose Hawaii because it holds such a special place in our hearts and our relationship,” Cook told People.
‘It was one of the first trips we ever took together and we still go back often. It’s such an oasis, and we couldn’t be happier that we spent our wedding week surrounded by the beauty of Oahu.”
Finally happy: ‘I woke up a married man. I have never felt this feeling in my life. A woman I love, a career I adore, a past I’m right about and a future I can’t wait to move towards,” the actor said in his Instagram caption
Bliss: The romantic star also shared, “Just a bunch of photos that I think are great from this weekend. I don’t tag anything because I’m lazy from the sun all day. Except my wife @itskelsitaylor of course’
“We envisioned something more akin to a gathering of our closest family and friends,” he said.
‘Something intimate, connected and full of fun.
‘We decided to go on holiday for a whole week with a wedding in the middle of it, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! There’s nothing better than spending this special time with all our favorite people,” Cook said.
She wore the Solstice dress from Grace Loves Lace, a Grace veil and clear heels from Amina Muaddi.
“It was one of the first dresses I tried on, and I immediately fell in love with it,” she told People. ‘There’s just something about the simplicity and comfort of it and the beautiful stitching design and details. I’m so happy I found this gem!’
She walked down the aisle to Marry Me by Train. ‘Every time I heard this song I got so emotional. I knew this was the choice for the ceremony,” she said.
Last year, he said during an interview that their upcoming wedding had added a new marital dimension to his popular shows E! News at the premiere of his new special Dane Cook: Above It All.