After meeting on the set of 'Rancho Deluxe' in 1975, the pair wed in 1977 and have been inseparable since
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NEED TO KNOW
- Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges met on the set of the Western Rancho Deluxe in 1975
- Susan appeared in an uncredited role in 1976’s Stay Hungry, starring the Oscar-winning actor as Craig Blake
- They married in June 1977 and later welcomed three daughters
When it comes to memorable Hollywood couples, look no further than Jeff Bridges and his wife, Susan Bridges (née Geston).
The pair met in 1975, when Jeff was filming Rancho Deluxe. Shooting took place in Paradise Valley, Mont., where Susan worked as a waitress. During a 2018 appearance on Sunday Today with Willie Geist, the Tron: Ares star recalled that he "couldn't take my eyes off of her."
Though Susan initially turned him down, things worked out, as she became the love of Jeff's life. They wed on June 5, 1977, and later welcomed three daughters: Isabelle, Jessica and Hayley.
Over the years, the couple have overcome tough moments, including when Jeff was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in October 2020. The Oscar-winning actor announced in September 2021 that he was in remission and revealed he endured a life-threatening time with COVID while undergoing chemotherapy.
Of course, Susan was by his side, recalling for PEOPLE's cover story in June 2022 that she told doctors to "save his life, no matter what you have to do."
"We love each other, but we really like each other. I was 21 when we met. We were kids. And we still feel like kids," Susan said, with Jeff adding, "We don't have to do much. Just being in the same vicinity feels wonderful."
To honor the couple's everlasting love, look back at Jeff and Susan's sweetest photos together since the 1970s.
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My Guy
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Groovy! In this 1977 shot, the sweethearts are nothing but smiles. They wed on June 5 of that year.
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All Dressed Up
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The newlyweds made for a handsome couple at a formal event in 1978.
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Love and Laughs
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At the 1980 premiere of Heaven's Gate in New York City, Susan lit up with laughter.
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Philanthropic Pair
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The couple posed for a photo together at the World Hunger Event in L.A. in 1981.
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Love of a Lifetime
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Always hand in hand, the couple wore matching black-and-white outfits for an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dinner in 1986.
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'80s Night Out
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The couple snuggled up for a photo at the 1987 premiere of Empire of the Sun.
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Leaning on Each Other
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Jeff kept his arm around Susan as they made their way into the 1988 memorial service for Hal Ashby, with whom the actor had collaborated two years prior on 1986's 8 Million Ways to Die.
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Just Us
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Susan and Jeff made a sharp pair in their tuxedo looks at the 5th Annual California Fashion Industry Friends of AIDS Project benefit, honoring late designer Gianni Versace, in L.A. in 1991.
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Everybody In
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Red carpet crew! Susan and Jeff posed with their daughters, Isabelle and Jessie, and two friends at the 1999 premiere of the actor's movie Arlington Road.
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Date Night
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Jeff and Susan embodied Hollywood glamour in classic black at the 2001 Academy Awards in L.A.
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Family Affair
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The parents of three posed with two of their daughters at the world premiere of Seabiscuit in July 2003.
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True Love
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Jeff — experimenting with a man bun! — looked at his wife with adoration at the 20th annual Independent Spirit Awards in February 2005, where he was nominated for Best Male Lead for 2004's The Door in the Floor.
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Great Genes
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The proud parents posed at the 2011 Oscars with their daughters, Hayley, Jessie and Isabelle, as well as Isabelle's husband, Brandon Boesch.
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Forever Date
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What's more classic than a red gown and a black tux? These two, of course! The pair was in pitch-perfect style at the Oscars in February 2017.
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Lady in Red
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Jeff and Susan beamed at the premiere of his film Bad Times at the El Royale at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in 2018.
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Shining Bright
Susan and Jeff were arguably the most adorable couple on the Golden Globes red carpet in January 2019.
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Sticking Together
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Susan and Jeff looked dashing as they stuck close together at the 28th annual Critics' Choice Awards in L.A. in January 2023.
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Look of Love
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Susan and Jeff were lost in each other's eyes on the red carpet of the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (now the Actor Awards) in L.A. in February 2023.
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Honoring the Actor
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All eyes were on Susan and Jeff when the award-winning actor was honored at the 49th Chaplin Award Gala in N.Y.C. in April 2024.
Ahead of the ceremony, The Big Lebowski star spoke about their secret to a strong relationship, telling Extra, "Don't get a divorce — that's key. And meet all those ups and downs as kind of challenges and opportunities."
"Keep it fun," Susan shared, while Jeff added, "Have as much fun as you can," insisting that having Susan by his side "makes it all worthwhile."
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Still in Sync
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Jeff has supported No Kid Hungry for years, and Susan was right by his side when he stepped out for the nonprofit's March 2025 dinner in L.A.
"What I'm most proud of is what my fame has allowed me to do to make a difference," The Old Man star told PEOPLE, pointing to his work with the organization as well as environmentalist Paul Hawken.
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Eyes for Each Other
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While on the red carpet at the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2026, Jeff and Susan looked like they were still in their honeymoon phase.
So, what's the secret to their decades-long love?
"We are quite different as people, and we celebrate that rather than making it drive us apart. I respect her wisdom, and I'm sure the girls do too," Jeff told PEOPLE in 2020. "I've really been blessed."
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