10 Gorgeous Throwback Photos of Longtime Loves Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley

Mar. 15, 2025

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer.Photo:KMazur/WireImage

KMazur/WireImage

Michelle PfeifferandDavid E. Kelleyare celebrating another marriage milestone!

At the time, Pfeiffer was in the process of adopting her daughter,Claudia, and brought her home about two months into dating Kelley.

“I really got to see [David] in a situation that certainly would separate the boys from the men. Obviously, he really rose to the occasion," Pfeiffer revealed toGood Housekeepingin 2007. “I mean, it’s a real testament to the kind of person he is, but also to the fact that sometimes the traditional way of doing things isn’t always the best way."

Their 31-year marriage serves as proof of just that! Here, see some sweet throwback photos of Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley.

01of 10Patrons of the ArtsDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer attend a play in 1993.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe pair looked professional as they attended the opening night ofThe Substance of Fireplay in 1993. The couplegot marriedin November 1993, and Kelley officially adopted Claudia that same year. They welcomed their son, John Henry, in 1994.

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Patrons of the Arts

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer attend a play in 1993.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The pair looked professional as they attended the opening night ofThe Substance of Fireplay in 1993. The couplegot marriedin November 1993, and Kelley officially adopted Claudia that same year. They welcomed their son, John Henry, in 1994.

02of 10Stars GazingDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer in 1993.Kypros/GettyThe spouses looked on together in 1993. Three decades years later, in 2023, Pfeiffer celebrated their anniversary with anInstagram selfiewith Kelley. “30 years of bliss,” she captioned the post.

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Stars Gazing

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer in 1993.Kypros/Getty

Kypros/Getty

The spouses looked on together in 1993. Three decades years later, in 2023, Pfeiffer celebrated their anniversary with anInstagram selfiewith Kelley. “30 years of bliss,” she captioned the post.

03of 10Dreamy LoversDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at a premiere of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe two were attached at the hip (and the eyes!) at a premiere ofA Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Dreamy Lovers

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at a premiere of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The two were attached at the hip (and the eyes!) at a premiere ofA Midsummer Night’s Dream.

04of 10Theater GoersDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at the opening on ‘Sunset Boulevard’ in 1993.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe couple stepped out to the theater to watch the opening ofSunset Boulevardin 1993.

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Theater Goers

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at the opening on ‘Sunset Boulevard’ in 1993.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The couple stepped out to the theater to watch the opening ofSunset Boulevardin 1993.

05of 10Cool and CasualDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer.SGranitz/WireImageThe couple looked relaxed and coordinated in blue jeans and jackets for a ’90s night out.

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Cool and Casual

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer.SGranitz/WireImage

SGranitz/WireImage

The couple looked relaxed and coordinated in blue jeans and jackets for a ’90s night out.

06of 10Black and WhiteDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at the 1995 Screen Actors Guild Awards.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyKelley and Pfeiffer looked classy and coordinated at the first-ever Screen Actors Guild Awards in 1995.

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Black and White

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at the 1995 Screen Actors Guild Awards.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Kelley and Pfeiffer looked classy and coordinated at the first-ever Screen Actors Guild Awards in 1995.

07of 10Adoring LookMichelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley at the 1996 ‘Up Close & Personal’ premiere.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyPfeiffer gazed at Kelley at herUp Close & Personalpremierein 1996.The Oscar-nominated actressmet her matchin Kelley, who has had30 Emmy nominationsand 11 wins. He was also inducted into theTelevision Academy Hall of Famein 2014.

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Adoring Look

Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley at the 1996 ‘Up Close & Personal’ premiere.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Pfeiffer gazed at Kelley at herUp Close & Personalpremierein 1996.The Oscar-nominated actressmet her matchin Kelley, who has had30 Emmy nominationsand 11 wins. He was also inducted into theTelevision Academy Hall of Famein 2014.

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Best Dressed

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer at the 1997 Fox Television Critics Association Awards.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

09of 10Cheeky GrinMichelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley at the 2001 Matrix Awards luncheon.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via GettyThe stars looked smitten as Pfeiffer lovingly grabbed Kelley’s face at the 2001 Matrix Awards luncheon, where she was a presenter.TheBatman Returnsactress toldParademagazinein 2012 that she “got really lucky” with Kelley. “I never take him for granted. I’ve never met a person who has more integrity than my husband,” she said.

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Cheeky Grin

Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley at the 2001 Matrix Awards luncheon.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty

Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty

The stars looked smitten as Pfeiffer lovingly grabbed Kelley’s face at the 2001 Matrix Awards luncheon, where she was a presenter.

TheBatman Returnsactress toldParademagazinein 2012 that she “got really lucky” with Kelley. “I never take him for granted. I’ve never met a person who has more integrity than my husband,” she said.

10of 10Supportive SpouseDavid E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer as Pfeiffer’s star is revealed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyKelley supported his wife as her star was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007. The two talented figures don’twork togetheron any projects. Pfeiffer said in a 2022 appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonthat “nobody writes, honestly, better for women than [Kelley] does.““And yet, I value our relationship more than a good part, and I just think it’s too risky,” she said.

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Supportive Spouse

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer as Pfeiffer’s star is revealed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty

ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty

Kelley supported his wife as her star was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007. The two talented figures don’twork togetheron any projects. Pfeiffer said in a 2022 appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonthat “nobody writes, honestly, better for women than [Kelley] does.”

“And yet, I value our relationship more than a good part, and I just think it’s too risky,” she said.

source: people.com