Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan’s Valentine’s tributes reveal Hollywood’s most enduring love story—plus their Parkinson’s journey.
How Did Michael J. Fox Shower Tracy Pollan With Love?
The Back to the Future icon, 63, melted hearts with a Valentine’s Day Instagram dump featuring decades of memories.
From sandy 1980s beach snaps to a sunset kiss and a sleek black-tie dinner, Fox wrote: “You have the sweetest eyes… I still get lost in them.” Tracy replied with triple hearts—but she wasn’t done gushing.
What Made Tracy’s Tribute Stand Out?
Pollan’s post hit back with globetrotting romance: cliffsides, Amsterdam canals, and cozy bungalows. “Will you be mine?” she asked.
Fox fired back: “Forever and Always!” Their playful banter mirrors their 36-year marriage—a lifetime in Hollywood years. But how did a 1980s TV crush turn into this enduring fairytale?
Did Family Ties Spark Their Real-Life Romance?
Nope! Though cast as lovers on the sitcom in 1985, both were dating others (Kevin Bacon and Nancy McKeon).
Fate intervened three years later during Bright Lights, Big City. Sparks flew, and they wed just seven months later.
“We’ve got something figured out,” Fox told PEOPLE—an understatement for a bond tested by Parkinson’s, parenthood, and paparazzi.
How Do They Tackle Parkinson’s as a Team?
Diagnosed at 29, Fox leaned on Tracy’s “unwavering kindness.” She praised his selflessness: “He thinks of others first.”
Their 2022 interview highlighted grit over glamour—raising four kids, advocating for research, and laughing through life’s curveballs.
“My best life is family,” Fox admits, calling their love “boring” in the best way.
Why Are Fans Still Rooting for Them?
From cliffside selfies to battling illness, their journey defies Hollywood tropes.
Tracy’s throwback caption says it all: “My love”—a phrase they’ve embodied since 1988.
In a world of fleeting romances, they’re the anti-drama power couple. As one fan commented, “Proof that soulmates age like fine wine.”
Quick Facts About Michael J. Fox & Tracy Pollan:
- TV Origins: Met on Family Ties (1985) but dated others first.
- Fast Forever: Married 7 months after reconnecting in 1988.
- Family First: Parents to Sam, 34, twins Aquinnah & Schuyler, 29, and Esmé, 22.
- Parkinson’s Fight: Fox diagnosed at 29; Tracy his steadfast advocate.
- Secret Sauce: Credit mutual kindness and humor for 36-year marriage.