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Julia Louis-Dreyfus first met husband Brad Hall at Northwestern University back in the ’80s and the rest was history.
The pair, who performed together while in college, would later take their talents to Saturday Night Live and beyond. They got married on June 25, 1987 and welcomed their first son Henry Hall on June 30, 1992. Five years later, they grew their family as their second boy, Charles Hall, joined the family.
Over the years, the couple has also collaborated on a few projects, including SNL, an early-2000s comedy titled Watching Ellie and a 2012 short film called Picture Paris.
“He always appreciates the hard work but sometimes he’ll say… we are honest with one another so that if he doesn’t think it quite works or something, he’ll tell me why. And I’ll do the same with his work,” Louis-Dreyfus revealed while on Live with Kelly and Mark back in 2023.
As the couple celebrates 38 years of marriage, look back at some of their sweetest pictures below.
Julia and Brad’s Early Days
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall met when they were both students at Northwestern University back in the ’80s, when Louis-Dreyfus auditioned for a performance Hall was producing with his comedy troupe, the Practical Theatre Company.
She would go on to join and perform with the Company before four of its members — herself and Hall included — would be recruited by Saturday Night Live.
Going to the Chapel
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The couple got married on June 25, 1987, in a church in Santa Barbara, California. Thirty-five years into their nuptials, Louis-Dreyfus revealed to Kelly Ripa that she “fashioned” her timeless wedding dress after Princess Diana’s.
Out and About
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Louis-Dreyfus and her husband stepped out for a stylish night at the Academy Theater in Beverly Hills back in 1994.
Baby on Board
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In February 1997, Louis-Dreyfus proudly showed of her baby bump as the happy couple walked the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet together. They would later welcome their second son, Charles “Charlie” Hall, in May that year. Their first son, Henry Hall, joined their family five years earlier in 1992.
All the Glam
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The couple looked exquisite in their finest black tie attire at the Angle House Cleaning 2000 Democratic Fundraiser Gala at the Beverly Hilton.
Night on the Town
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Louis-Dreyfus was all smiles in her man’s arms as they attended the 12th Annual Environmental Media Awards in 2002.
A Moment in Time
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“31,000 years ago today, I married my current boyfriend,” Louis-Dreyfus wrote under this sweet throwback posted in 2018.
Vacation Strong
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No relationship works without a little adventure and exploration. It appears the couple went scuba diving in this throwback Louis-Dreyfus shared for their 33rd anniversary.
Making Her Mark
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Hall, along with sons Henry and Charlie, smiled with pride as Louis-Dreyfus was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
Congratulations, Julia!
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With nearly 40 years under their belt, of course, Hall has been there for all of his wife’s biggest milestones. The SNL alumni posed together during the 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, where Louis-Dreyfus won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Big Wins
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And when she walked away a double winner in 2015, Hall was right by her side, beaming from ear to ear. Louis-Dreyfus was awarded a trophy as producer for Outstanding Comedy Series and then for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Lady in Red
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Brad Hall joined his parents at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia in 2012.
Gang’s All Here
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The entire family stepped out to support their queen at the 71st Emmy Awards in 2019, where she was up for two trophies for her work on Veep.
Showing Support
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The Seinfeld actress had the full support of her boys at the special screening for her film Tuesday last June.
Where It All Began
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Nearly four decades of marriage later, the two graced the red carpet for the SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rock earlier this year in New York.
Now Till Forever
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The lovebirds looked blissful in this selfie taken in the ocean. “34 years in, keeping our head above water. Love and love to the love of my life,” she wrote.
