Paul Rudd & Julie Yaeger: A Real-Life Hollywood Love Story

While Paul Rudd is known for his ageless charm and lovable roles in movies like Clueless, Ant-Man, and This is 40, his greatest role just might be offscreen — as a devoted husband to Julie Yaeger.

Their story begins in the mid-1990s, not on a red carpet or at a celebrity party, but in a quiet office. Just after moving to New York, Rudd dropped his bags at a publicist’s office before heading to an audition. Julie Yaeger, who worked there at the time, offered to help him out. That simple act of kindness turned into a conversation, then a friendship, and eventually, a romance that has stood the test of time.

Julie, a former publicist and screenwriter, has long been Paul’s quiet anchor. Despite his growing fame, the couple kept their relationship private and grounded. After years of dating, they married in 2003 — a small, intimate ceremony surrounded by close friends and family.

Now, decades later, Paul and Julie remain one of Hollywood’s most low-key but enduring couples. They have two children together and continue to support each other’s careers behind the scenes — Paul often credits Julie for helping him stay balanced and humble in the whirlwind of showbiz.

Their love story isn’t flashy or filled with paparazzi headlines — it’s real, rooted in friendship, mutual respect, and shared laughter. In an industry where relationships often fizzle, Paul and Julie’s marriage reminds us that the best love stories are sometimes the ones that happen quietly — and last the longest.