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Jul 16, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 16, 1988 – Michael J Fox Married Tracy Pollan.

On this day July 16, 1988, actor Michael J Fox married actress Tracy Pollan in a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family. The couple first met while filming Family Ties, where they played boyfriend and girlfriend on screen, and their real life romance quickly grew from there. More than three decades later, they remain one of Hollywood’s most enduring and admired couples.

Their relationship began in the spotlight but was built on a foundation of shared values and quiet strength...

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