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Kevin Kline attributes the success of his relationship with Phoebe Cates to not having a ‘Hollywood marriage’

Pabio October 26, 2024

Kevin Kline doesn’t classify his relationship with Phoebe Cates like a “Hollywood wedding”.

The “Beauty and the Beast” star and Cates have been married for 35 years.

“If your marriage lasts more than six months, you’re already in the Guinness Book of World Records, if you’re a Hollywood marriage,” Kline said. Business Insider at the Toronto International Film Festival.

However, Kline doesn’t consider the couple’s union a “Hollywood marriage.”

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Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates attend an event

Kevin Kline married Phoebe Cates in 1989. (Getty Images)

The two never lived in Hollywood, choosing instead to raise their family in Manhattan. Kline also noted that they each like to stay out of the spotlight, despite being well-known celebrities.

“That’s why you won’t see Botox,” Kline joked. “These are my lips, what’s left of them.”

Kline spoke about Cates as a mother and wife, as the couple approaches their 36th wedding anniversary in March.

“She has a good head on her shoulders, unlike me. I usually have a good head on my shoulders too,” he told the outlet. “She’s a great wife, a great mother, a great person and she keeps me honest.”

“Except in interviews,” Kline joked.

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Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline attend a theater event

Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline have two children together. (Getty Images)

Kline began his career in theater after joining the Acting Company. He won two Tony Awards for his performances in “On the Twentieth Century” and “The Pirates of Penzance.”

He landed his first film role in “Sophie’s Choice”. Kline is also known for his roles in “The Big Chill” and “Silverado.” The actor won the Oscar for supporting role in 1989 for “A Fish Called Wanda”.

Cates began her career as a teenage model, first appearing on the cover of Seventeen magazine in 1979. She has also appeared in Elle magazine and British Vogue as well as other media.

Cates is known for “Sarah in Paradise,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Private School,” “Gremlins” and much more.