Dustin Hoffman and Wife Lisa's Decades-Long Love Story Makes a Rare Red Carpet Appearance
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Unusual public outing with spouse Lisa - Uncommon public outing with spouse Lisa
After nearly five decades together, Dustin Hoffman (87) and his wife Lisa (70) continue to captivate us with their enduring, scandal-free marriage. Come October, they'll be celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary, a rare feat in Hollywood. Yet, these lovebirds are seldom spotted together on the public scene. One such exception transpired over the weekend at the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, honoring none other than the legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (86).
Childhood Crush Turned Married Life
Amidst the star-studded gathering that included Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Elle Fanning, and Josh Groban, the Hoffmans graced the red carpet. Their affectionate display of love - sharing loving glances and entwining arms - was a testament to their deep bond. But how did this romance blossom?
Their families were already friends, and they've known each other for quite some time. As Lisa Hoffman once disclosed to the "Daily Mail," she had a thing for Dustin way back when they were kids. Their fates intertwined once more at a funeral in the late 1970s, when Dustin was in the thick of his first divorce from Anne Byrne (mother of his daughters Karina and Jenna). The fresh start ignited their hearts, and they soon found themselves head over heels in love.
A Family Man
Two weeks post his divorce, Dustin tied the knot with Lisa on October 12, 1980. Their love sprouted four children - two daughters and two sons - who have been their pride and joy. In March 2024, the loving pair made one of their few public appearances, accompanying two of their youngest grandchildren to the premiere of "Kung Fu Panda 4."
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- Family Growth
- Decades-long Marriage
- Rare Public Appearance
- Wedding Anniversary
_{Enrichment Data: Their families had been close friends during Lisa's childhood. Lisa, who is 17 years younger than Dustin, admitted to having a childhood crush on him, but their romantic bond formed later at a funeral when she was 22. At the time, Dustin was divorcing his first wife, Anne Byrne (mother of his daughters Karina and Jenna), and their connection deepened during this period. The couple reportedly decided to marry on their first date, discussing their desire for children immediately – Lisa wanted six, but they settled on four after accounting for Dustin’s existing two. They married on October 12, 1980, and later welcomed four children: Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Alexandra.}
♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪, surrounded by celebrities at the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, Dustin Hoffman, 87, and his wife Lisa, 70, showed their enduring love, reminiscent of a pop-culture romance that spans decades. Their unlikely love story began with Lisa, who had a childhood crush on Dustin, and their families being close friends. At a funeral in the late 1970s, their connection deepened when Dustin was in the midst of divorcing Anne Byrne, the mother of his daughters Karina and Jenna. Two weeks post his divorce, Dustin married Lisa, and their union produced four children: Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell, and Alexandra. decades-long marriage, Hollywood Icon, Dustin Hoffman, Lisa Hoffman, 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, Francis Ford Coppola, Romance Revival, Distant Beloved, Anne Byrne, Karina Hoffman, Jenna Hoffman, Family Growth, Pop-culture.
