This superstar has been with her cinematographer husband for over two decades, but their relationship hasn’t always been smooth. Early in their romance, the cinematographer’s ex-wife alleged that the movie star stole him and paid her off for a divorce.
This superstar is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood, and any man would be lucky to be with her. For some, they were fortunate to have been part of her romantic life, including Kiefer Sutherland, with whom she was briefly engaged, and her ex-husband, Lyle Lovett.
She was also linked to Liam Neeson, Dylan McDermott, Matthew Perry, and Jason Patric. However, none of these relationships worked, and in 2000, she found out why.
The superstar and her husband in Los Angeles in 2001. | Source: Getty Images
Meeting Her Husband
In 2000, the actress met her husband on the set of “The Mexican.” While she was working in front of the cameras, he was the man behind them.
The superstar and her husband take a walk with their dog in New York City, on November 24, 2002. | Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
At the time, the actress was in a relationship with Benjamin Bratt, while her husband was wed to makeup artist Vera Steimberg. In a previous interview, she mentioned that meeting her husband marked a significant turning point in her life, changing it in an indescribably wonderful way.
Although they did not begin to date right away, the pair sorted out their lives and eventually separated from their respective partners. The cinematographer filed for divorce from his wife six months after meeting the actress but found difficulty as Steimberg refused to let go.
The actress said that meeting the cinematographer was finding her person, someone who made her realize how good life could truly get. She expressed that it was all filled with “comfort and terror.” “Terror because the person I want to impress most is looking right at me.” she reiterated.
As for all the rumors about how she landed her husband, the actress simply said people made many assumptions about her dating life, so this situation was no different. She added that people didn’t know anything about their relationship.
The superstar attends the Fourth Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 25, 1989. | Source: Getty Images
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she clarified that she was not the one who drove a wedge between the cinematographer and his ex-wife. However, people targeted her because she was easy to blame.
The superstar after having lunch returns to the Morgan Hotel in New York City, on August 11, 1991. | Source: Getty Images
Still, Winfrey did not let the issue slide easily. She asked if she and the cinematographer were friends. The actress said they had been for a long time and that making a movie together brought them closer.
Regarding the start of their relationship, she confessed that falling in love was horrible because she feared losing a friend if things did not work out between them. Then came the question about his marriage, and if she knew of it, and how it felt to fall in love with someone who was married.
The superstar at the “Miss Firecracker” premiere in New York City, on April 25, 1989. | Source: Getty Images
The movie star again emphasized that it greatly impacted her, but the two ensured they sorted out their relationships before going any further. Winfrey still pushed on; she asked if the couple had fallen in love before they decided to be together.
The movie star attends the Screen Actors Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award Salute to Audrey Hepburn in Universal City, California, on January 10, 1993. | Source: Getty Images
The actress said “yes and no” because the first connection was all infatuation since they both knew it would not be realistic for them to be together. However, Winfrey asked about one of the actress’s subtle controversial fashion choices, which was believed to be a jab at the cinematographer’s ex-wife.
The actress was photographed wearing a shirt with the words “A Low Vera” printed on it. When asked about it, the actress said it was private, adding, “I stand by my T-shirt.”
The superstar in Hollywood in 2002. | Source: Getty Images
Eventually, the divorce happened, and the actress and the cinematographer began their romantic fairytale. The “Runaway Bride” star previously mentioned that they fixed their problems separately, and “that’s the only reason we were able to ultimately fall in love with each other and be together.”
The cinematographer and the actress are seen in Los Angeles, California, on November 28, 2001. | Source: Getty Images
Since the two work in the film industry, they sometimes spend a long time apart. The actress revealed she would write a lot of letters, which is something she and her husband frequently did. In fact, she still keeps those letters, including the first one he ever wrote her which was seven pages long.
The cinematographer and the actress photographed in 2002. | Source: Getty Images
The actress also revealed a skill she learned on a movie set many years ago that helped with her loneliness: knitting. The actress said they had lonely meters, where they would compare their loneliness based on how much they knitted.
The superstar attends the “Crooklyn” premiere in New York City, on May 9, 1994. | Source: Getty Images
