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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 1999
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“When I met her, I pretty much thought, ‘That’s the person,'” Stiller toldEntertainment Tonight. “It was like, ‘Wow, this is a great person. I love her.'”
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2000
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03of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2001Paramount/courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2001, the couple shared the screen together inZoolander, where they played love interests.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2001
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In 2001, the couple shared the screen together inZoolander, where they played love interests.
04of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2002Robert Mora/GettyIn April 2002, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Ella. A few months later, the new parents cuddled up for the cameras as they attended the world premiere ofNarcin December.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2002
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In April 2002, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Ella. A few months later, the new parents cuddled up for the cameras as they attended the world premiere ofNarcin December.
05of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2004Chris Polk/FilmMagicIn December 2004, the got dressed up for a night out to celebrate Stiller’sMeet the Fockerspremiere in California.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2004
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In December 2004, the got dressed up for a night out to celebrate Stiller’sMeet the Fockerspremiere in California.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2005
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07of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2006SGranitz/WireImageThe two shared a loving look as they walked the red carpet at the 2006ESPY Awards.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2006
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The two shared a loving look as they walked the red carpet at the 2006ESPY Awards.
08of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2007Jason Merritt/FilmMagicStiller and Taylor flashed each other big smiles as they attended the premiere ofThe Heartbreak Kidin September 2007.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2007
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Stiller and Taylor flashed each other big smiles as they attended the premiere ofThe Heartbreak Kidin September 2007.
09of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2009Kevin Mazur/WireImageTaylor pulled Stiller in close as they walked the red carpet at theCritics’ Choice Awardsin January 2009.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2009
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Taylor pulled Stiller in close as they walked the red carpet at theCritics’ Choice Awardsin January 2009.
10of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2010Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicThe two synced up in matching black ensembles as they attended the 2010Vanity FairOscar Party.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2010
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The two synced up in matching black ensembles as they attended the 2010Vanity FairOscar Party.
11of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2012Jeff Vespa/WireImageThe couple smiled for the cameras as they attended the American Cinematheque Award Gala honoring Stiller in November 2012.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2012
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The couple smiled for the cameras as they attended the American Cinematheque Award Gala honoring Stiller in November 2012.
12of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2013Frazer Harrison/GettyThe two couldn’t contain their laughter as they attended a premiere for Stiller’s filmThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyin November 2013.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2013
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The two couldn’t contain their laughter as they attended a premiere for Stiller’s filmThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyin November 2013.
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14of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2014Ian Gavan/GettyThe duo looked dapper at the UK premiere ofNight At The Museum: Secret Of The Tombin December 2014.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2014
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The duo looked dapper at the UK premiere ofNight At The Museum: Secret Of The Tombin December 2014.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2016
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A year later in May 2017,the couple announced their separation. “With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate. Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media respect our privacy at this time,” they said in a joint statement to PEOPLE at the time.
16of 16Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2019FOX Image Collection via GettyA few years afterannouncing their split,the couple posed together at the 2019 Emmy Awards, where Stiller was nominated for outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special forEscape At Dannemora.During an interview withEsquirein February 2022, Stiller revealed thathe and Taylor have reconciled their relationship.After moving back in with Taylor and their kids to be closer to each other during the pandemic, Stiller said their relationship “evolved” over the course of time. “We were separated and got back together and we’re happy about that,” he said. “It’s been really wonderful for all of us. Unexpected, and one of the things that came out of the pandemic.”
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in 2019
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A few years afterannouncing their split,the couple posed together at the 2019 Emmy Awards, where Stiller was nominated for outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special forEscape At Dannemora.
During an interview withEsquirein February 2022, Stiller revealed thathe and Taylor have reconciled their relationship.
After moving back in with Taylor and their kids to be closer to each other during the pandemic, Stiller said their relationship “evolved” over the course of time. “We were separated and got back together and we’re happy about that,” he said. “It’s been really wonderful for all of us. Unexpected, and one of the things that came out of the pandemic.”
source: people.com
