Rebecca Romijn and husband Jerry O’Connell have revealed the secrets behind keeping the spark alive in their 15-year marriage.
In an exclusive conversation with DailyMail.com at the Vanderpump Dog Gala, the fun-loving couple said the trick was to keep things “light” — and also joked that teenage kids kept them from breaking up.
Rebecca, 50, and Jerry, 49, married in 2007 and share 14-year-old twin daughters Charlie Tamara Tulip and Dolly Rebecca Rose.
“When you have teenage kids, they become a problem,” Jerry joked.
“So you sneak out together!” Rebecca joined in.
‘We just keep on laughing’: Rebecca Romijn and her husband Jerry O’Connell have revealed the secrets behind keeping the spark alive in their 16-year marriage
“You also get too scared to break up because one of us could get full custody and we’re scared of that, so we try to stick together,” Jerry said.
Rebecca said their ability to lighten up and find humor in things was a key ingredient to their successful marriage.
“I think we’ll just keep laughing,” Rebecca said. ‘Keep it light. You have to be lighthearted about everything. You have to be able to move on quickly.’
For Jerry, he tries to avoid conflict.
“When a fight breaks out, I try not to get involved. I’m trying to distance myself,” he said.
“You’re not very good at that,” Rebecca said. “Jerry isn’t very good at that.”
Jerry insisted, “I’m very good at that! I quit!’
‘Not always!’ said Rebecca.
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“I’m running out of the house, I’m getting out of there!” he said. ‘I am gone! If I think there’s a fight, I run away! My wife is also a Scorpio. It’s a different situation.’
Rebecca and Jerry started dating in 2004, shortly after her divorce from first husband John Stamos.
Their divorce was finalized the following year and she tied the knot with Jerry in 2007 before welcoming their twin girls in 2008.
The couple first met at a Maxim Hot 100 pool party in Las Vegas. At the time, Rebecca was there with a date.
Telling about their first meeting on The Rachael Ray ShowJerry said, “Rebecca was in the VIP section, I wasn’t. I waved my arms until I caught her attention and then grabbed her and said, “I’m with her, I’m with her.”‘
Family: Rebecca, 50, and Jerry, 49, married in 2007 and share 14-year-old twin daughters Charlie Tamara Tulip and Dolly Rebecca Rose
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“It was a little more complicated,” Rebecca added. “I was there with my best friend and I had a date that weekend. My friend gave Jerry my number and said “Call her” and he said “She’s here with a date!” And my friend says, “I hate that guy.”‘
“We’ve been pretty much inseparable ever since,” Jerry said.
The adorable couple has been going strong since their early start in 2005 and has never shied away from showing their affection for each other.
In honor of their 15th wedding anniversary, they shared gushing tributes and adorable photos capturing their romance.
‘Today 15 years! This one puts up with my mommy issues, cheapness and is infinitely out of my reach. UNENDING. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you honey!’ Jerry posted while his wife raved, “Still smiling after all these years. Happy 15th Birthday @mrjerryoc I love you!!’
Earlier this year, Jerry hilariously celebrated his 49th birthday by performing a lap dance for Rebecca on The Talk.
Not only that, but last year the lovebirds joined forces as the hosts of The Real Love Boat, a dating show based on the classic series The Love Boat.