Love is indeed sweet! And Michael Fox and his wife Tracy are proof of that. At his documentary’s debut, Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan appeared to be having a wonderful time.
At an occasion for STILL: A Michael J. Fox as part of the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, the 61-year-old actor happily posed next to his wife of almost 35 years.
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A Family Affair
The couple took to the red carpet just before the start of the screening for some snaps, with Michael beaming at the camera while standing close to his wife in a cute blue jacket.
The Fox’s made it a family affair as the whole family later joined in for some shots while they all looked casually chic in their denims and jackets.
What The Documentary Is About
There isn’t much information available about the documentary that Apple Studios produced, but Deadline provided some details on Friday. The documentary explored how Fox became a very big star on both big and small screens, that the hybrid uses docu techniques, most notably a talking head interview with the star himself weaved in with clever use of archival footage and movie clips.
Diagnosed At 29
Fox recounts his narrative while facing the severe effects of Parkinson’s disease that he has had since being diagnosed at just age 29.
On Dealing With Parkinson’s Disease
Michael has been open about how his Parkinson’s condition has affected the kinds of assignments he currently accepts and his acting career.
The actor said on Mike Birbiglia’s podcast Working It Out that it has gotten more difficult for him to remember lines since his initial diagnosis.
Tracy Penned A Heartfelt Wish For Her Husband
Last year when Fox clocked 60, Tracy penned the sweetest message for her beau.
On Instagram, Pollan, shared a photo of the couple relaxing on a deck at a beach. She gushed in her message about her husband of almost 33 years, referring to him as the “love of my life.”
Her Favorite Person
Tracy captioned the post while adding a pink emoji, “Happy birthday to my favorite person, love of my life. Have the bestest day!”
The Start Of Their Love Story
Fox and Pollan first came into contact in 1985 when Pollan was chosen to play Alex P. Keaton’s love interest in the popular NBC comedy Family Ties . A few years later, when they both starred in Bright Lights, Big City , they went on a lunch date that turned into a romance.
Blessed With Four Children
After 34 years of marriage, they had four children: son Sam, age 33; identical twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, age 27; and youngest daughter Esmé, age 21.
Giving Each Other The Best
They have battled Parkinson’s disease for the past three decades, and one family rule has served as a compass: We always give each other the benefit of the doubt. “We assume the best,” adds Pollan.
