Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara

Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara’s love story was one for the books.

The pair first met in 1953 after both of them finished their degrees. They married a year later and had two children, both of whom followed their footsteps into acting. Their only son, Ben Stiller, is known to us as the award-winning comedian behind the hit film Night at the Museum. Meanwhile, their daughter Amy is known for films like Highway to Hell and Zoolander, co-starring beside her brother. As you can probably tell, Stiller and Meara were quite successful in raising their children despite being busy with their individual careers. However, they faced some challenges, especially during their earlier years. You see, the couple was initially a comedic duo, but they ultimately decided to split their careers in fear that they’ll become too dependent on one another. Stiller even stated that he could’ve lost Meara as his wife they didn’t go their separate ways professionally. That clearly worked out as the two enjoyed six long decades of marriage.