Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Photo:Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Danny DeVitoandRhea Perlmanhave made a great team for over 50 years.The costars, co-parents and longtime companions started dating in 1971 and married in 1982. They’ve worked together in big and small screen productions and raisedthree children together. Though the formerTaxiandMatildastars separated in 2017, they’ve maintained their friendship andcontinue to support each otheras they always have.Take a look back at throwback photos snapped during the earlier days ofDeVito and Perlman’s relationship.
Danny DeVitoandRhea Perlmanhave made a great team for over 50 years.
The costars, co-parents and longtime companions started dating in 1971 and married in 1982. They’ve worked together in big and small screen productions and raisedthree children together. Though the formerTaxiandMatildastars separated in 2017, they’ve maintained their friendship andcontinue to support each otheras they always have.
Take a look back at throwback photos snapped during the earlier days ofDeVito and Perlman’s relationship.
01of 10Early DaysDanny Devito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyPerlman and DeVito dated for over 10 years and shared the screen in the hit seriesTaxibefore they made it to the altar. They married in January 1982, just months before Perlman stepped into her Emmy-winning role as Carla onCheers.
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Early Days
Danny Devito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Perlman and DeVito dated for over 10 years and shared the screen in the hit seriesTaxibefore they made it to the altar. They married in January 1982, just months before Perlman stepped into her Emmy-winning role as Carla onCheers.
02of 10Sharing a SetDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, on ‘Taxi’.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyPerlman and DeVito had been together for several years when he got his big break as Louie inTaxi, but the actress didn’t start appearing on the sitcom until its second season. Mirroring real life, she played Louie’s love interest Zena.
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Sharing a Set
Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, on ‘Taxi’.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Perlman and DeVito had been together for several years when he got his big break as Louie inTaxi, but the actress didn’t start appearing on the sitcom until its second season. Mirroring real life, she played Louie’s love interest Zena.
03of 10Acting in TandemDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, in ‘Matilda’.TriStar Pictures/GettyPerlman and DeVitoplayed a couple once againin the 1996 comedyMatilda. They starred as the titular character’s cruel parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood.
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Acting in Tandem
Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, in ‘Matilda’.TriStar Pictures/Getty
TriStar Pictures/Getty
Perlman and DeVitoplayed a couple once againin the 1996 comedyMatilda. They starred as the titular character’s cruel parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood.
04of 10Double the LaughsDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyThe dynamic duo co-hosted an episode ofSaturday Night Livein 1983.
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Double the Laughs
Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
The dynamic duo co-hosted an episode ofSaturday Night Livein 1983.
05of 10All About FamilyDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyAs they continued building their careers, they also startedgrowing a familytogether. The sitcom stars welcomed their daughter Lucy in 1983 and had a second daughter, Grace, two years later. DeVito and Perlman became parents of three with the arrival of their son Jake in 1987.In 2022, Perlman spoke to PEOPLE about how becoming a momchanged her perspective and priorities.“Cheersmight have been everything in the beginning of my career, but family is everything, everything,” theBarbieactress said. “If my relationships with my children were strained, I would be beside myself.”
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All About Family
Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
As they continued building their careers, they also startedgrowing a familytogether. The sitcom stars welcomed their daughter Lucy in 1983 and had a second daughter, Grace, two years later. DeVito and Perlman became parents of three with the arrival of their son Jake in 1987.
In 2022, Perlman spoke to PEOPLE about how becoming a momchanged her perspective and priorities.
“Cheersmight have been everything in the beginning of my career, but family is everything, everything,” theBarbieactress said. “If my relationships with my children were strained, I would be beside myself.”
06of 10Lasting FriendshipDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyThough they’ve maintained a solid bond as companions and co-parents, Perlman and DeVito have beenseparated since 2017. TheIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar told PEOPLE they’ve stayed “very close” andremain in each others lives.“We’re friends,” DeVito said. “We’re happy. Everybody’s happy.”
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Lasting Friendship
Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty
Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty
Though they’ve maintained a solid bond as companions and co-parents, Perlman and DeVito have beenseparated since 2017. TheIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar told PEOPLE they’ve stayed “very close” andremain in each others lives.
“We’re friends,” DeVito said. “We’re happy. Everybody’s happy.”
07of 10Rare PartnershipDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyPerlmanechoed DeVito’s sentimentin her 2022 interview with PEOPLE.“We’re still separated, but we see each other often, and we’re still a family,” the New York native said. “We can do things together, we can do things separately. I’m really, really glad that Danny and I were able to navigate some rough days to be able to have this different kind of relationship. I think it’s pretty rare, but we agree on so many things that it makes sense.”
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Rare Partnership
Perlmanechoed DeVito’s sentimentin her 2022 interview with PEOPLE.
“We’re still separated, but we see each other often, and we’re still a family,” the New York native said. “We can do things together, we can do things separately. I’m really, really glad that Danny and I were able to navigate some rough days to be able to have this different kind of relationship. I think it’s pretty rare, but we agree on so many things that it makes sense.”
08of 10Longtime FriendsDanny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyDuring a 2019 appearance onWatch What Happens Live, thePomsactress explained why she and DeVitodon’t plan to officially divorce.“I don’t know why it’s difficult for other people, but Danny and I have always loved each other and we have three amazing children together,” Perlman told Andy Cohen. “We really agree on almost everything important.”
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Longtime Friends
During a 2019 appearance onWatch What Happens Live, thePomsactress explained why she and DeVitodon’t plan to officially divorce.
“I don’t know why it’s difficult for other people, but Danny and I have always loved each other and we have three amazing children together,” Perlman told Andy Cohen. “We really agree on almost everything important.”
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Glam Together
10of 10Cheers to You!Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, at the Emmys in 1984.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyAt the Emmy Awards, DeVito nodded to his wife’s success when hereunited with hisIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacostarson stage during the ceremony. As the crew jokingly complained about their show’s lack of Emmy wins, DeVito cheekily pointed out Perlman nabbed four of the awards forCheers.
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Cheers to You!
Danny DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, at the Emmys in 1984.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
At the Emmy Awards, DeVito nodded to his wife’s success when hereunited with hisIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacostarson stage during the ceremony. As the crew jokingly complained about their show’s lack of Emmy wins, DeVito cheekily pointed out Perlman nabbed four of the awards forCheers.
source: people.com
