In a town where relationships are often fleeting and headlines are filled with breakups, scandals, and divorces, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have quietly defied expectations. Married for over three decades, their love story is a rare gem in Hollywood — a true partnership built on mutual respect, humor, and a deep emotional connection that has only grown stronger with time. An Unexpected Beginning. Their story began long before either of them imagined it would. Kyra Sedgwick was only 12 years old when she first encountered Kevin Bacon.
He was 19 at the time and already a working actor. Kyra had gone to see a film in which Kevin was starring, and afterward, she met him briefly. At the time, it was a simple moment — not love at first sight, not even a memorable spark. Just a young girl meeting an actor. Years passed. Each pursued their careers in the entertainment industry, slowly building reputations as talented performers. It wasn’t until 1987, nearly a decade later, that fate brought them together again. This time, it was on the set of the PBS drama Lemon Sky. The energy was different, the timing was right, and the connection was undeniable — although not immediate for Kyra.
In a refreshingly honest moment, Kyra once admitted that Kevin wasn’t quite her “type” at first.
“He definitely wasn’t my type. In fact, I vividly remember looking at his butt when he walked away after we first met and thinking, ‘Well, I guess some girls like that,’” she told Wide Open Country.
Yet sometimes love blooms where we least expect it. As they spent more time together, her feelings evolved — and so did their relationship. Kevin was charming, sincere, and completely taken with Kyra. It didn’t take long before the two were deeply in love.
A Wedding, A Family, A New Chapter
On Christmas Eve 1987, Kevin proposed. Kyra said yes, and in September 1988, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in Connecticut. They followed it with a lavish reception at Au Bar, a chic Manhattan venue, surrounded by about 300 friends and family members.
Shortly after their wedding, they welcomed their first child, a son named Travis Sedgwick Bacon. Their second child, daughter Sosie Ruth Bacon, was born in 1992. The couple has always spoken with great pride about their children, both of whom have chosen artistic paths — Sosie as an actress and Travis as a musician and composer.
Sosie made her own mark in Hollywood with standout performances, notably in 13 Reasons Why and the psychological horror film Smile. Travis, while more private, has collaborated with his parents and written music for their film Story of a Girl, directed by Kyra and starring Kevin.
Their family has remained tightly knit despite the pressures of fame. Kevin and Kyra made a conscious decision early on to protect their home life and raise their children with grounded values — a choice that has no doubt contributed to the longevity of their relationship.
Navigating the Highs and Lows
Like any long-term couple, Kevin and Kyra have faced their share of challenges. One of the most significant came in 2008, when they were among the victims of Bernie Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme. The fraudulent investment scandal shook countless investors around the world, and early reports suggested that the couple had lost up to $100 million. Later estimates brought the number closer to $30–$40 million.
“It was a bad day,” Kevin said candidly in an interview with The Guardian. “But pretty quickly we were able to see all the things we had as opposed to whatever we lost — and those are the biggest clichés: children, health, love, a nice home. So we got through it together.”
Despite the financial setback, both continued working steadily, and they never let the loss define them. Their shared values and resilience helped them stay focused on what mattered most: their family, their health, and each other.
A Quirky DNA Surprise
In 2013, Kyra and Kevin both appeared on the PBS series Finding Your Roots, where a surprising fact emerged: they were related — distantly. DNA testing revealed that they are ninth cousins, once removed. While this revelation might be jarring to some, Kyra took it in stride.
“I knew it!” she joked, though she admitted it was a bit unsettling at first. “As long as we’re not first cousins, it’s all good.”
Kevin, ever the good sport, laughed off the discovery and even poked fun at how the show seemed to focus more on the distant relation than his notable lineage. In the same episode, it was revealed that Kevin is a direct descendant of King Edward I of England, the medieval monarch who fought William Wallace during the 13th century.
“I kind of felt like it was a joke at my expense,” Kevin joked. Still, the couple shrugged off the odd twist — yet another testament to their strong, easygoing bond.
Love in the Time of Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new kind of test for many couples: uninterrupted time at home. For Kevin and Kyra, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The couple spent lockdown at their Los Angeles home, reading, writing, and reconnecting.
Kyra, who explored her interest in writing during this time, shared with People, “It really is about just finding something to do. Certainly, I don’t spend time with my husband reading Shakespeare, but we’re watching a lot of stuff, we’re reading. I continue to read. I’m trying to touch into my work on a daily basis.”
Even after decades of marriage, Kevin still finds ways to make Kyra feel adored.
“I don’t know how he does it,” she said, “but he always makes me feel like I’m the most beautiful woman in the room — the only girl in the room.”
She also credited their physical intimacy as an important aspect of their marriage.
“Sex is really important. That desire is there,” she told Redbook in 2012.
Kevin, on the other hand, offered a more humorous perspective when asked about the secret to a lasting marriage.
“Whatever you do, don’t listen to celebrities on advice on how to stay married,” he told Entertainment Weekly in 2015.
But in a more heartfelt moment, Kyra opened up about what she admires most in her husband.
“He is so honorable. He is so ethically true. He has high moral standards, and he doesn’t lie and he doesn’t cheat — and I find that sexy!” she said in an interview with Good Housekeeping. “I am constantly in awe of Kevin’s levelheadedness and his lack of ‘crazy.’”
Still Going Strong — A Rare Hollywood Example
Today, more than 35 years after they exchanged vows, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick remain deeply in love. Their relationship stands as an example of what a real partnership can look like — not just in Hollywood, but anywhere.
They’ve raised a family, weathered financial storms, grown through life’s changes, and come out stronger. They continue to support one another professionally and personally, whether that’s directing, acting, producing, or simply enjoying each other’s company at home.
In a world that often celebrates the drama of broken relationships, Kevin and Kyra offer something far more compelling — a steady, evolving, and authentic love story that proves some bonds really are built to last.
