This week, Netflix is introducing the U.S. audience to the popular series House of Lies, starring Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, and Ben Schwartz. Originally airing on Showtime from 2012 to 2016, the show’s return to screens has prompted fans to take an interest not only in Don’s acting career but also in his personal life, particularly his long-standing relationship with his wife, Bridgid Coulter.
A Relationship Built Over Decades
Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter have been together as a couple for over 30 years, although they only formalized their union with marriage recently. Bridgid, who now works as an interior designer, began her career as an actress after earning a theater degree from UCLA. The two met while working on the 1990s film Rosewood. Bridgid later returned to school to pursue a master‘s-level certificate in interior design, blending her creative talents with a new professional path.
Bridgid explained her passion for design in an interview with USA Today in 2022, saying,
“I’ve always been conscious of space and how it makes me feel, whether it is inspired or hugged or warm. For me, space is an experience, and we spend so much time in interior space that I think being mindful of the space [we’re in] is important.”
The couple share two grown children, Imani and Tai, who complete their family.
The Practical Reasons Behind Their Late Marriage
Although together for nearly three decades, Don and Bridgid chose to marry only recently, largely due to financial considerations. Don revealed to Entertainment Tonight that their decision was prompted by their accountant, who highlighted the tax benefits of marriage. Don recalled,
“Our accountant proposed to both of us and he showed us the numbers, and we said, ‘Yeah, we should probably do it.’ It came up a lot. But every time, we were like, ‘But we’re already together?’ [The accountant said], ‘Yeah, but this is a better reason to be together.’ Really, it’s because our accountant proposed to us. I wish there were some big sweet romantic story, but the romance happened, you know, the first year.”
Bridgid added a humorous touch about the timing of their marriage, commenting,
“You’ve got to make sure. I wasn’t sure. Now I think I’m almost sure.”
The Enduring Bond Beyond the Wedding
Despite the unconventional timing of their marriage, the relationship between Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter reflects a deep, long-lasting bond that transcends legal status. Their story highlights a blending of practical decisions with decades of shared experience, creativity, and family life. As their personal and professional journeys continue to evolve, audiences discovering Don’s work on Netflix may also find inspiration in the strength of his partnership with Bridgid.
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