It was not love at first sight: Kevin Bacon reveals why wife Kyra Sedgwick did not like him initially

ANI April 8, 2025 205 views

Hollywood stars Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story began with an unconventional first encounter that didn't spark immediate romance. Bacon candidly shared how Sedgwick initially didn't like him when they first met, revealing a charming backstory to their enduring relationship. Their connection deepened after working together on the movie Lemon Sky in 1988, ultimately leading to marriage that same year. Despite their rocky start, they've built a strong partnership spanning over three decades and raised two children together.

"It was not love at first sight" - Kevin Bacon
Washington, April 7: Actor Kevin Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick have been happily married for more than 35 years.

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Hollywood couple met on Lemon Sky movie set in 1988

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Bacon recalled their first interaction when Kyra was 12

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Couple married same year they met and have two children

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Long-lasting marriage defied initial skepticism

Kevin and Kyra formally met on the set of their 1988 movie, Lemon Sky. Recently, on The Drew Barrymore Show, Bacon recalled the initial days of their relationship.

"I will tell you that I was doing a lot of Off-Broadway, many years before that. I was 19 so she was 12, I think. Her mom had seen me in some plays Off-Broadway, and she knew that little 12-year-old Kyra wanted to be an actor," Bacon recalled, reported People.

"I was buying a sandwich in the deli around the corner. This 12-year-old girl came up and said, 'Hi, I liked you in the play.' And, according to her, I said, 'Thanks, sweetie.' You know, kind of misogynistic," Bacon added.

He continued, "She tells this story that when we first met doing Lemon Sky, she said, 'You know we met in the village after that play that time. Do you remember that?' And I went, 'Yeah I do remember that.' And she went, 'Really?' And I went, 'No,'" as per the outlet.

"So she did not like me. It was not love at first sight," he concluded, as per the outlet.

Bacon and Sedgwick tied the knot in 1988 and are now parents to son Travis, 35, and daughter Sosie, 33, reported People.

Reader Comments

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Michelle R.
This is so cute! It just goes to show that first impressions aren't everything. 35 years later and they're still going strong. Relationship goals! ❤️
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James T.
Interesting how he admits to being misogynistic back then. Shows real growth and self-awareness. Most celebrities wouldn't own up to that.
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Sarah K.
Their love story is adorable, but I do wish the article had more details about how they went from not liking each other to falling in love. That's the interesting part!
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David P.
I love how honest they both are about their relationship. No fake "love at first sight" nonsense - just real people with a real connection that grew over time.
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Aisha L.
That "Thanks, sweetie" comment would definitely rub me the wrong way too! 😂 But it's sweet that they can laugh about it now. Shows how much they've grown together.

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