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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor’s real-life romance has a sweet ‘Meet the Parents’ connection
Christine Taylor has recalled how Ben Stiller surprised her with a marriage proposal while he was filming *Meet the Parents*. Their real-life engagement mirrored the film’s plot, in which Stiller’s character, Greg Focker, is preparing to propose, giving the story a personal connection to the comedy.
Taylor said she thought Stiller was rehearsing in New York, but he had secretly flown to Los Angeles and gathered their friends and family at her home. Rose petals lined the rooms when she arrived; Stiller had also asked her father for permission, though Taylor joked her dad was less intimidating than Robert De Niro’s character. The couple met in 1999, married the following year, separated in 2017 and later reconciled after working on their relationship with a therapist. They have two children and are both returning for the upcoming *Focker-in-Law*.
In short
- Stiller proposed while filming *Meet the Parents*.
- He secretly flew to Los Angeles for the surprise.
- The couple later reconciled after separating.
Explained simply
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are actors who met in 1999 and married the following year. They have two children and have also worked together on screen.
Meet the Parents is a comedy in which Stiller plays Greg Focker, a man preparing to propose to his girlfriend while meeting her family. Its story makes Taylor’s recollection of Stiller’s proposal during filming especially connected to the film.
The couple announced their separation in 2017 and later reconciled after working on their relationship with a therapist. They are both due to appear in the upcoming film Focker-in-Law.