Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are the epitome of a modern A-list couple. After meeting on the set of PBS’ Lemon Sky, Bacon and Sedgwick got married in 1988 and now share two children. When asked whether the couple gets tired of people asking them for relationship advice, Sedgwick told PEOPLE in 2020, “We do. I joke that the secret to a successful marriage is to not take marriage advice from celebrities. I guess if I had to think too much about [our marriage], that would probably not be a good thing. We just got lucky. I honestly believe that’s truth.”
The Journey of Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s Relationship
1978: First Meeting
While getting lunch between performances of his off-Broadway play Getting Out, Bacon was approached by a young fan and her older brother — which turned out to be twelve-year-old Sedgwick. Although Bacon doesn’t remember the interaction, it was the first time he met his now-wife.
1987: Falling in Love
Bacon and Sedgwick formally met on the set of 1988’s Lemon Sky. As Sedgwick later recalled on Conan, Bacon organized (and paid for) group dinners for the entire cast, hoping she would come along. When she didn’t, he recommended that she get a massage at his hotel. Their connection was immediate, and for Sedgwick, it was overwhelming. “When I did fall in love with Kevin, it really just felt like there was some urgency to get married, and I don’t know what it was. Suddenly this thing came over me and I was terrified,” she told Vulture in 2019. Still, she had no doubts. “He was just the one, you know? He was just the soul mate, he was just the one.”
April 27, 1987: Public Appearance
In one of their first public appearances as a couple, Sedgwick and Bacon attended the “Illuminations: An AIDS Benefit” Revue for the Northern Lights Alternatives, an organization that helped children with AIDS, at the Limelight in New York City.
December 24, 1987: Engagement
That same year, Bacon got down on one knee and asked Sedgwick to marry him on Christmas Eve.
September 4, 1988: Marriage
The couple tied the knot on Sept. 4, 1988.
June 23, 1989: Welcoming Their First Child
The couple welcomed their first child, Travis, on June 23, 1989, in Los Angeles.
March 15, 1992: Welcoming Their Second Child
In March 1992, Bacon and Sedgwick welcomed their second child, daughter Sosie Ruth.
January 1995: Costarring in a Film
Sedgwick appeared alongside Bacon in the film “Murder in the First.”
May 2004: Costarring Again
In the drama directed by Lisa Cholodenko, Sedgwick played a traumatized musician whose second husband (Bacon) dies, forcing her to move back to her hometown and confront her abusive ex-husband.
June 2006: Family Collaboration
Loverboy marked Bacon’s major motion picture directorial debut. He also stepped in front of the camera and cast his family in the film as well — Sedgwick played the lead role, while the couple’s daughter Sosie played the younger version of Sedgwick’s character and their son Travis held a small part.
2006-2009: Professional Collaboration
Sedgwick starred in the hit show The Closer for seven seasons, and Bacon directed four episodes over the course of the series.
December 11, 2008: Financial Challenge
Bacon and Sedgwick were among the handful of celebrities to lose significant amounts in Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, though the couple never met him personally.
January 29, 2012: Symbolic Tattoo
On the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Sedgwick displayed some new ink: a design incorporating all the family’s initials. After she drunkenly suggested matching tattoos, Bacon came up with the design. Later, both actors and their two children went under the needle.
March 2013: Strong Relationship
In an interview with Redbook, Sedgwick revealed that her sex life with Bacon is still going strong.
January 12, 2014: Proud Parents
The proud parents watched as their daughter made her Hollywood debut as Miss Golden Globe, now known as the Golden Globe Ambassador, at the 71st Golden Globe Awards.
April 2018: Mockumentary
Bacon and Sedgwick play themselves in the Funny or Die video “A Duck Walks In On A Couple Having Sex.” Bacon also directed the mockumentary, which follows the pair as they film a movie about a duck who walks in on a couple having sex.
September 4, 2018: 30th Anniversary
Bacon and Sedgwick celebrate 30 years of marriage with a sweet duet.
April 2021: Quarantine Routine
Bacon reveals his and Sedgwick’s quarantine routine during an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
February 28, 2021: Golden Globes Appearance
The Golden Globe-winning pair walked out hand-in-hand before presenting the award for best performance by an actress in a television series – drama.
September 19, 2021: Public Appearance
Bacon and Sedgwick walked the red carpet at the 2022 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
October 10, 2022: Financial Recovery
Bacon talks about how he and Kyra Sedgwick recovered after losing their money in the Madoff scheme on an episode of the Smartless podcast.
November 1, 2022: Humanitarian Award
Bacon receives the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Chapin Awards in N.Y.C.
December 31, 2022: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Bacon and Sedgwick jointly posted a video of them singing Paul McCartney’s “Every Night” as the Footloose alum played the guitar.
February 8, 2023: Musical Cover
Bacon and Sedgwick cover Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How did Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick meet?
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick first met on the set of PBS’ Lemon Sky in 1987.
2. When did Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick get married?
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick got married on September 4, 1988.
3. How many children do Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have?
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have two children, Travis and Sosie Ruth.
4. What is the secret to Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s successful marriage?
Kyra Sedgwick joked that the secret to a successful marriage is to not take marriage advice from celebrities. She emphasized the importance of having a sense of wholeness within oneself before letting somebody love you the way you need to be loved.
5. What challenges did Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick face in their marriage?
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick faced financial challenges after losing significant amounts in Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. However, they focused on their family and remained resilient.
6. How did Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick celebrate their 30th anniversary?
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick celebrated their 30th anniversary with a sweet duet, showcasing their enduring love and commitment to each other.
7. What are some of the professional collaborations between Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick?
Kevin Bacon directed Kyra Sedgwick in four episodes of the hit show The Closer, showcasing their successful professional collaboration.