There’s something truly special about seeing love that’s built on authenticity and real connection. Take Julianne Moore, for example. The Still Alice star recently celebrated her 17th wedding anniversary with husband Bart Freundlich, proving that love doesn’t need glitz or glamour to shine. In fact, their anniversary moment was captured in the most down-to-earth way possible—with Daisy Dukes, a white T-shirt, and a whole lot of heart.
A Candid Anniversary Moment
On Sunday, August 23, Julianne took to Instagram to share a sweet snapshot of herself and Bart celebrating their milestone. In her signature playful tone, she wrote, “I said he should take a shower. He said my hair smelled bad, like mildew, or an old box.” Now, that’s what you call real talk! But don’t let the lighthearted banter fool you—this couple knows how to keep the love alive. Julianne continued, “Happy 17th wedding anniversary, @freundlich96 — there is no one I’d rather be with every day. I love you.”
View this post on InstagramI said he should take a shower. He said my hair smelled bad, like mildew, or an old box. Happy 17th Wedding anniversary @freundlich96 – there is no one I’d rather be with everyday. I love you. #anniversary #quarantine
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Keeping It Casual and Authentic
In the photo, the Academy Award-winning actress and her director husband, Bart Freundlich, are dressed in comfy, casual attire—Julianne in her iconic Daisy Dukes and Bart in a laid-back outfit. The pair is seen embracing each other warmly, leaning against the side of a car, their smiles radiating pure joy. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones.
Putting Marriage First
For Julianne and Bart, both successful Hollywood figures, finding time for each other isn’t always easy. But they’ve made it a priority to nurture their relationship and family life above all else. In a 2019 interview with People, Julianne opened up about the realities of love and relationships. “We have this narrative in our culture that if you want a career, you have to work hard, go to school, look for a job, you have to apply yourself,” she explained. “But love is supposed to just happen to you. One day, you’re going to meet someone and get hit over the head and boom!”
Julianne joked that while this might work in romantic comedies, real-life relationships require effort. “In real life, you have to make time,” she emphasized. “When you find a person, you have to invest in them and that relationship. And that’s what love is.” It’s clear that Julianne and Bart have mastered the art of investing in their partnership, and it shows in every loving interaction they share.
A Journey of Growth and Love
When Julianne walked down the aisle with Bart in 2003, she couldn’t have imagined the beautiful life they would build together. Reflecting on their journey, she shared, “It was pretty unexpected. It kept going, and now we have this huge history together. It’s true — that thing they say about love growing. It does, and it gets way better.”
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Beyond their unbreakable bond, Julianne and Bart are also proud parents to their two children, Caleb, 22, and Liv, 18. Raising her kids alongside Bart has been one of Julianne’s greatest achievements. “You think, ‘Wow, we did it!’” she marveled. “We are intact and we are happy.”
Here’s to Julianne and Bart for 17 wonderful years—and here’s hoping for many more filled with laughter, love, and Daisy Dukes!
