Let's talk about love, relationships, and what it takes to make a marriage truly thrive. Actress Julianne Moore, known for her incredible performances on screen, is also a shining example of love and commitment in real life. Speaking to People magazine, she opened up about her 16-year marriage to director Bart Freundlich. Julianne, now 58, shared her heartfelt insights into what makes a marriage work, emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication.
The Secret to Long-Lasting Love: Hard Work and Dedication
When it comes to love, we often hear about the fairy-tale versions where everything just "happens." But Julianne Moore is here to remind us that love isn't just about fate—it's about effort. "We have this narrative in our culture that if you want a career, you have to work hard, go to school, look for a job, and you have to apply yourself," she explained. "But love is supposed to just happen to you. In reality, that's not how it works. In romantic comedies, you meet someone, and boom! It's instant. But in real life, you have to make time for each other. You have to invest in the person and the relationship. That's what love is all about."
A Beautiful Family Together
Julianne and Bart, who met unexpectedly, have built an incredible life together over the years. Their love story has grown into something truly special, and they are now proud parents to two amazing children—Caleb, 21, and Liv, 16. "It was pretty unexpected," Julianne recalled. "We just kept going, and now we have this incredible history together. Love really does grow, and it gets so much better with time."
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The Importance of Legal Marriage
Julianne also spoke about the significance of legal marriage. "Getting married is more than just a ceremony; it's a way of saying to the world, 'I'm legally committed to this person. I'm creating a space for the two of us, and then our children, and our life together,'" she said. "It's about building a foundation—a container—for a family. That's why legal marriage is so important. Everyone should have the right to marry the person they love, no matter who they are."
Looking Back on 16 Years of Love
After 16 years of marriage, Julianne says their relationship is stronger than ever. "Our container is pretty good," she added with a smile. "It's not perfect, but it's solid. Especially now, with our oldest child, Caleb, finishing college and our youngest, Liv, getting ready to go to college in two years, we look back and think, 'Wow, we did it!' We're still together, we're happy, and we've built an incredible life together."
