Zoolander actor, Ben Stiller, and his wife Christine Taylor have had an on-and-off relationship over the years.
After their separation in 2017, fans speculated as to whether the pair ever filed for divorce.
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New York actor Ben Stiller is no stranger to the big screen.
The actor has played leading roles in films such as Zoolander, Meet the Parents, The Heartbreak Kid, and the Night at the Museum series, and he voiced the role of Alex the Lion in the Madagascar series.
Christine has also appeared in various different movies.
The actress has played roles in movies such as The Wedding Singer, The Brady Bunch Movie, and Friendsgiving.
Both Stiller and Christine Taylor starred alongside each other in films such as Dodgeball, Tropic Thunder, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The pair were able to bring their love to the big screen for the film Zoolander.
Christine played the role of journalist Matilda Jeffries while Stiller played the role of Derek Zoolander.
Matilda is seen as Derek’s love interest throughout the film.
Both Stiller and Christine reprised their roles for the sequel, Zoolander No. 2, in 2016.
When did the couple first meet?
The couple first met in 1999 while filming a never-aired pilot for a TV show titled Heat Vision and Jack.
Stiller was the director behind the never-before-seen pilot.
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The couple dated and officially tied the knot in May 2000 on a beach in Kauai, Hawaii.
The couple welcomed their first child, Ella, in 2002.
This was followed by the birth of their son, Quinn, in 2005.
Both Ella and Quinn have carried out roles in their father’s movies such as Megamind and Night and the Museum.
Quinn also voiced the role of Baby Alex in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
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How long have Ben and Christine been married?
The couple was married for 17 years before their separation in 2017.
However, the couple never officially filed for a divorce.
It is unknown why the couple separated, however, speculation as to whether the couple was back together began rising in 2018 when the pair were spotted attending various different events together.
On February 22, 2022, Stiller revealed that the couple was officially back together again.
In an interview with Esquire, the actor revealed that the reconciliation occurred unexpectedly over a period of time when the couple decided to have Stiller move back into the family home during the pandemic so that he could spend more time with his children.
“We were separated and got back together and we’re happy about that. It’s been really wonderful for all of us. Unexpected, and one of the things that came out of the pandemic.”
Despite people being told to maintain a social distance due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the couple still found a way to reunite.
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