Jeff Bridges and Wife Susan's Sweetest Photos Through the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

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Jeff Bridgesand his wife,Susan Bridges, epitomize the picture-perfect couple.When the future lovebirds first met when Jeff was filmingRancho Deluxein 1975, he couldn’t take his eyes off the “gorgeous girl with two black eyesand a broken nose.” He knew then that the beautiful woman — who initially turned him down, as the actor recalled in a 2018 appearance onSunday TODAY with Willie Geist— would become the love of his life.Since tying the knot in June 1977, the sweethearts have welcomedthree daughters, and their love story has been going strong ever since. To honor their everlasting love, let’s look back at Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges’ most precious photos together over the years.

Jeff Bridgesand his wife,Susan Bridges, epitomize the picture-perfect couple.

When the future lovebirds first met when Jeff was filmingRancho Deluxein 1975, he couldn’t take his eyes off the “gorgeous girl with two black eyesand a broken nose.” He knew then that the beautiful woman — who initially turned him down, as the actor recalled in a 2018 appearance onSunday TODAY with Willie Geist— would become the love of his life.

Since tying the knot in June 1977, the sweethearts have welcomedthree daughters, and their love story has been going strong ever since. To honor their everlasting love, let’s look back at Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges’ most precious photos together over the years.

01of 23Love of a LifetimeJeff Bridges photographed with his wife, Susan Bridges, in Santa Barbara, Calif., on April 4, 2022.Jeff Lipsky"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 told PEOPLE in 2022.“We don’t have to do much. Just being in the same vicinity feels wonderful,” Jeff added.

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Love of a Lifetime

Jeff Bridges photographed with his wife, Susan Bridges, in Santa Barbara, Calif., on April 4, 2022.Jeff Lipsky

“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 told PEOPLE in 2022.

“We don’t have to do much. Just being in the same vicinity feels wonderful,” Jeff added.

02of 23My GuySusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges in 1977.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/GettyGroovy! The sweethearts smile in this 1977 shot, the year they got married.

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My Guy

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges in 1977.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty

Groovy! The sweethearts smile in this 1977 shot, the year they got married.

03of 23All Dressed UpSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges smiling at an event in 1978.GettyThe newlyweds made for a handsome couple at a formal event in 1978.

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All Dressed Up

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges smiling at an event in 1978.Getty

The newlyweds made for a handsome couple at a formal event in 1978.

04of 23Bringing Out the Best in Each OtherJeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending the premiere of ‘Heaven’s Gate’ on Nov. 18, 1980, at the New York Cinema 1 theater in New York City.GettySusan lights up with a laugh at the 1980 premiere ofHeaven’s Gatein New York City.

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Bringing Out the Best in Each Other

Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending the premiere of ‘Heaven’s Gate’ on Nov. 18, 1980, at the New York Cinema 1 theater in New York City.Getty

Susan lights up with a laugh at the 1980 premiere ofHeaven’s Gatein New York City.

05of 23Philanthropic PairJeff Bridges and Susan Bridges at a world hunger event at China Doll restaurant in Los Angeles in 1981.Getty"What I’m most proud of is what my fame has allowed me to do to make a difference,“The Old Manstar told PEOPLE, pointing to his work with nonprofitNo Kid Hungryand environmentalistPaul Hawken.

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Philanthropic Pair

Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges at a world hunger event at China Doll restaurant in Los Angeles in 1981.Getty

“What I’m most proud of is what my fame has allowed me to do to make a difference,“The Old Manstar told PEOPLE, pointing to his work with nonprofitNo Kid Hungryand environmentalistPaul Hawken.

06of 23So CloseSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges at Variety Club’s Big Heart Awards on April 6, 1986.GettyThe lovebirds lean in at Variety Club’s Big Heart Awards in 1986.

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So Close

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges at Variety Club’s Big Heart Awards on April 6, 1986.Getty

The lovebirds lean in at Variety Club’s Big Heart Awards in 1986.

07of 23Cute CoupleSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges visiting MGM Studios in Culver City, California, in 1986.GettySusan and Jeff give the same confident gaze during a visit to MGM Studios in 1986.

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Cute Couple

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges visiting MGM Studios in Culver City, California, in 1986.Getty

Susan and Jeff give the same confident gaze during a visit to MGM Studios in 1986.

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Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the ‘Empire of the Sun’ premiere in 1987.Getty

The couple snuggle up for a photo at the 1987 premiere ofEmpire of the Sun.

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Lean on Me

10of 23Love of a LifetimeJeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending an American Civil Liberties Union dinner in 1986.GettyAlways hand in hand, the couple attended an American Civil Liberties Union dinner in 1986.

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Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending an American Civil Liberties Union dinner in 1986.Getty

Always hand in hand, the couple attended an American Civil Liberties Union dinner in 1986.

11of 23Just UsSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the 5th Annual California Fashion Industry Friends of AIDS Project Los Angeles Benefit in 1991.GettyThe philanthropic pair poses at the 5th Annual California Fashion Industry Friends of AIDS Project Los Angeles Benefit honoringGianni Versacein 1991.

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Just Us

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the 5th Annual California Fashion Industry Friends of AIDS Project Los Angeles Benefit in 1991.Getty

The philanthropic pair poses at the 5th Annual California Fashion Industry Friends of AIDS Project Los Angeles Benefit honoringGianni Versacein 1991.

12of 23Bridges, Party of FiveDorothy Dean Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Susan Bridges, Isabelle Bridges and Lloyd Bridges at the 1st Annual Spago Christmas Party for Toys for Totskis Russian Airlift.GettyJeff and Susan smile alongside their daughter Isabelle and the actor’s parents Dorothy and Lloyd at the 1st Annual Spago Christmas Party for Toys for Totskis Russian Airlift.

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Bridges, Party of Five

Dorothy Dean Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Susan Bridges, Isabelle Bridges and Lloyd Bridges at the 1st Annual Spago Christmas Party for Toys for Totskis Russian Airlift.Getty

Jeff and Susan smile alongside their daughter Isabelle and the actor’s parents Dorothy and Lloyd at the 1st Annual Spago Christmas Party for Toys for Totskis Russian Airlift.

13of 23Everybody InFrom left: J.R. Allen, Jessie Bridges, Susan Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Isabelle Bridges and Nick Koutoulas at the ‘Arlington Road’ premiere on July 8, 1999.GettyRed carpet crew! The parents pose with daughters Isabelle, Jessie and friends at the 1999 premiere of Jeff’s movie,Arlington Road.

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Everybody In

From left: J.R. Allen, Jessie Bridges, Susan Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Isabelle Bridges and Nick Koutoulas at the ‘Arlington Road’ premiere on July 8, 1999.Getty

Red carpet crew! The parents pose with daughters Isabelle, Jessie and friends at the 1999 premiere of Jeff’s movie,Arlington Road.

14of 23Date NightSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the Oscars in 2001.GettyJeff and Susan embody Hollywood glamour in classic black at theAcademy Awardsin 2001.

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Date Night

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the Oscars in 2001.Getty

Jeff and Susan embody Hollywood glamour in classic black at theAcademy Awardsin 2001.

15of 23Family AffairJeff Bridges and his wife, Susan Bridges, attending the world premiere of ‘Seabiscuit’ with two of their daughters at the Mann Village Theatre on July 22, 2003, in Westwood, California.GettyThe parents pose with two of their three daughters at the 2003 world premiere ofSeabiscuit.

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Family Affair

Jeff Bridges and his wife, Susan Bridges, attending the world premiere of ‘Seabiscuit’ with two of their daughters at the Mann Village Theatre on July 22, 2003, in Westwood, California.Getty

The parents pose with two of their three daughters at the 2003 world premiere ofSeabiscuit.

16of 23True LoveJeff Bridges and Susan Bridges at the 20th Annual Independent Spirit Awards.GettyJeff — experimenting with a man bun! — looks at his wife with adoration at the 20th Annual Independent Spirit Awards, where he was nominated for best male lead forThe Door in the Floor(2004).

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True Love

Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges at the 20th Annual Independent Spirit Awards.Getty

Jeff — experimenting with a man bun! — looks at his wife with adoration at the 20th Annual Independent Spirit Awards, where he was nominated for best male lead forThe Door in the Floor(2004).

17of 23Great GenesHayley Bridges, Jessie Bridges, Susan Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Isabelle Bridges and Brandon Boesch.Steve Granitz/WireImageThe proud parents pose at the 2011 Oscars with daughters Hayley, Jessie and Isabelle and her husband, Brandon Boesch.

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Great Genes

Hayley Bridges, Jessie Bridges, Susan Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Isabelle Bridges and Brandon Boesch.Steve Granitz/WireImage

The proud parents pose at the 2011 Oscars with daughters Hayley, Jessie and Isabelle and her husband, Brandon Boesch.

18of 23Forever DateJeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending the 2017 Oscars in Hollywood, California.ANGELA WEISS/AFP/GettyWhat’s more classic than a red gown and black tux? These two, of course!The pair got together in pitch-perfect style at the Oscars in 2017.

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Forever Date

Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending the 2017 Oscars in Hollywood, California.ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty

What’s more classic than a red gown and black tux? These two, of course!

The pair got together in pitch-perfect style at the Oscars in 2017.

19of 23Lady in RedJeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending the premiere of ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ in 2018 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.Matt Baron/REX/ShutterstockJeff and Susan beam at the premiere of his filmBad Times at the El Royalein 2018 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

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Lady in Red

Jeff Bridges and Susan Bridges attending the premiere of ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ in 2018 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock

Jeff and Susan beam at the premiere of his filmBad Times at the El Royalein 2018 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

20of 23Happily Ever AfterSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the 2019 Golden Globes.So cute! Jeff and Susan were arguably the most adorable couple on theGolden Globesred carpet in 2019.

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Happily Ever After

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attending the 2019 Golden Globes.

So cute! Jeff and Susan were arguably the most adorable couple on theGolden Globesred carpet in 2019.

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Suan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attend the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on Jan. 15, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Susan received a close embrace from Jeff while looking dashing together at the 28th AnnualCritics’ Choice Awardsat Fairmont Century Plaza in January 2023.

22of 23The Look of LoveSusan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attend the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on Feb. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.Emma McIntyre/FilmMagicSusan and Jeff were lost in each other’s eyes posing for pictures at the 29th annualScreen Actors Guild Awardsat Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles in February 2023.

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The Look of Love

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attend the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on Feb. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.Emma McIntyre/FilmMagic

Emma McIntyre/FilmMagic

Susan and Jeff were lost in each other’s eyes posing for pictures at the 29th annualScreen Actors Guild Awardsat Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles in February 2023.

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A Special Night Out

Susan Bridges and Jeff Bridges attend the 49th Chaplin Award Honoring Jeff Bridges at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2024, in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Jamie McCarthy/Getty

source: people.com