Hilarie Burton is opening up about her marriage to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, just in time for their fifth wedding anniversary.
The One Tree Hill actress gave insight into her relationship with The Walking Dead actor during a recent chat with E! News, reflecting on what’s kept their bond strong as they approach their milestone on October 5.
The couple, who have two children—Augustus, 14, and George, 6—have weathered life’s changes together.
The Key to a Strong Marriage!
For Burton, communication is at the heart of a lasting relationship. But it’s not just about talking—it’s about understanding that both partners will go through different phases in life.
“Obviously, communication is a very big deal, and also anticipating that your partner is going to go through phases and changes,” Burton shared.
“We’ve both experienced professional shifts—sometimes we’re super ambitious, and other times we’re more focused on nesting at home. We try to balance those phases and support each other through them.”
She also reflected on her personal growth. “I’m not the same person I was at 26,” she said. “Now, I’m a warmer but more assertive version of myself, and he seems to like that.”‘
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Anniversary Plans on the Horizon!
As for their upcoming anniversary? Burton is making sure to carve out time for a special celebration, even if it’s a quick getaway. “I’m going to see him next week to celebrate a little early,” she said.
“He’s traveling for work, so I’ll be with him for a whirlwind 24 hours. No one should expect to reach us during that time—it’s going to be just us, and it’s kind of great.”
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A Love That Grew Over Time!
Burton and Morgan’s love story began back in 2009, thanks to a little matchmaking by their mutual friends, Supernatural stars Jensen and Danneel Ackles.
The blind date led to the birth of their son Augustus a year later. In 2018, they welcomed their second child, George. The family now resides on a farm in Upstate New York, fondly called “The Mischief Farm.”
Although the couple dated for about a decade, they didn’t officially tie the knot until after their children were born.
In an Instagram post announcing their wedding, Burton revealed, “We’ve lived as husband and wife for a decade. We’ve built a family, a farm, and found our community.” She also addressed rumors about their relationship.
“For years, publications reported we got married in 2014 or 2015 and that I’d been married and divorced before. All untrue. But we knew our truth, so it felt silly to try and correct anything.”
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Jamie Lee Curtis’ Take on Marriage!
Burton isn’t the only actress opening up about the reality of marriage. Earlier this month, Jamie Lee Curtis shared her own advice on how to maintain a long-lasting relationship. Curtis, who has been married to Christopher Guest for nearly 40 years, compared marriage to recovery from addiction.
“I’m also sober, and we have a phrase in recovery: ‘If you stay on the bus, the scenery will change,’” Curtis told Entertainment Tonight. “That’s marriage—you stay on the bus, and the scenery changes.”
Curtis emphasized that perseverance is key. “There will be days when you literally want to hate each other, and then the next day, it’s sunny, and something cute happens, and you’re on another track,” she explained.
She also acknowledged that you won’t always be in love with your partner every second of the day. “You’re going to hate each other sometimes. But not leaving, and not letting that hatred make you do something you’ll regret—that’s the real secret.”
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Final Thoughts
Whether it’s Hilarie Burton’s insight into balancing life’s phases or Jamie Lee Curtis’ wisdom about staying the course, both actresses share a common belief: successful marriages take work, patience, and the willingness to weather the ups and downs together.