Why Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell Keep Their Finances Separate
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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell have revealed that after nearly 18 years of marriage they still manage their money independently, aside from a shared fund dedicated to family expenses. In a joint interview on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live on July 17, the couple made their financial arrangement clear: each spouse maintains individual accounts and contributes to what they call a “community pot” used exclusively for household needs and their 16-year-old twin daughters, Charlie and Dolly.
During the discussion, Rebecca, age 52, emphasized that this system was established early in their relationship. “That’s one of the first conversations you have when you decide to enter into a legal agreement together,” she explained, referring to their prenuptial agreement. Jerry noted that contributions to the community fund vary “depending on who’s working more,” with the partner currently earning more taking on a larger share. “The one who’s not working gets a little bit of a break and the one who is working puts in a little more,” Romijn added.
Beyond finances, the couple coordinates their work schedules to ensure one parent is always available for their children. Romijn described their arrangement as a tag-team approach: while one partner is on set or traveling, the other is home with the twins. “We also decided when our girls were born that one of us would always stay home with them, so no one else is ever going to raise them besides us,” she told host Andy Cohen.
This candid financial strategy follows other rules the duo has set for themselves. In October during an appearance on The Talk, O’Connell detailed how he and Romijn handle friends’ divorces. Drawing on Romijn’s own experience following her 2005 split from John Stamos, they agreed to reach out to both parties when a mutual friend’s marriage ends. “We immediately separately get in touch with everybody and say, ‘Hey, always here for you, let us know if we can help,’” he said, underscoring their desire to avoid taking sides.
Financial experts often advise couples to have transparent conversations about money before tying the knot. By choosing separate accounts alongside a shared expenses pot, Romijn and O’Connell aim to balance individual autonomy with family unity. According to counselors, this model can reduce conflict over spending habits and clarify each partner’s contribution to shared goals.
Their long-standing commitment to open dialogue—from budgeting to parenting to emotional support—underscores a partnership built on trust and communication. As more celebrities and everyday couples explore alternative financial arrangements, the Romijn-O’Connell blueprint offers a pragmatic example of how marriage and money can coexist without compromising personal independence.
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, The Talk
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