Téa Leoni and Tim Daly Celebrate Intimate New York Nuptials After Decade-Long Romance
Another act in the celebrity saga unfolded when Madam Secretary co-stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly officially tied the knot in a quietly chic New York ceremony. The couple—who delighted fans by portraying Elizabeth and Henry McCord as husband and wife on CBS’s political drama from 2014 to 2019—finally made their off-screen romance legal after ten years together, according to confirmation from a representative to People Magazine on July 14.
The ceremony took place with only immediate family in attendance at an undisclosed Manhattan venue. Tim Daly, 69, exchanged vows with Téa Leoni, 59, in a setting described by insiders as intimate and heartfelt. The pair first crossed paths on the Madam Secretary set back in 2014, unaware they had attended the same private high school a decade apart. By year’s end, they were an item, just as Leoni was finalizing her divorce from David Duchovny, her husband of 17 years.
Early in their romance, the duo kept things under wraps. They were discreetly spotted at the April 2015 opening of the Broadway comedy It Shoulda Been You before making their debut as a couple on the red carpet at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. Fans and paparazzi quickly connected the dots when they noticed Daly’s easy smile around Leoni, and Leoni’s unmistakable laugh whenever Daly cracked a joke.
In a March 2024 interview on the Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson podcast, Daly reflected on the relationship’s profound impact. “She’s a miracle,” he gushed, noting that at his age he had resigned himself to solitude or fleeting flings. Daly, who shares adult children Sam, 41, and Emelyn, 36, with ex-wife Amy Van Nostrand, explained that Leoni brought him a level of intimacy and fun he never anticipated. “It’s the deepest, most fun, most truly intimate relationship I’ve ever had,” he admitted in conversation with People Magazine.
Leoni, mother to West Duchovny, 26, and Kyd Miller Duchovny, 23, from her marriage to The X-Files star Duchovny, has likewise praised Daly’s unfailing support. In past interviews she highlighted how rare it is to meet someone who embraces every facet of your personality without criticism or a desire to change you.
As celebrity weddings continue to dominate headlines this year, Leoni and Daly’s union stands out for its understated elegance and longevity. From Broadway outings to red carpet moments and candid podcast confessions, the couple has navigated Hollywood’s spotlight with humor and discretion.
Perhaps the biggest surprise is that two virtual strangers—separated by one alma mater but united by on-screen chemistry—have quietly achieved the Hollywood ending they scripted together. Stay tuned for reports on their honeymoon plans and whether the McCord household will welcome any new additions.
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! Online
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