Toni Collette Has Been Happily Married for over 17 Years — What Is Known about Her Family?

In the BBC series "Wanderlust," Toni Collette plays a therapist involved in an open marriage, but her real life couldn't be more different.

The Australian actress and Academy Award nominee Toni Collette shocked audiences with her portrayal of a lecherous middle-aged woman in the BBC's 2018 drama series "Wanderlust."

In reality, Collette, who once dated actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been happily married for 17 years to actor and musician Dave Galafassi.

MEETING DAVE GALAFASSI

Collette revealed that she met her handsome husband Galafassi, with whom she shares two children, daughter Sage, 12, and son Arlo, 9, in her native Australia.

The two first ran into each other after a concert Galafassi played in in Sydney; and then met up again at a friend's party, which was when the sparks flew.

GETTING MARRIED

Galafassi and Collette tied the knot in 2003 at her home in Berry, Australia. The couple's guests were treated to a lush vegetarian banquet followed by a dazzling fireworks display.

Before they decided to become parents, the couple made beautiful music together and formed a band, The Finish, in 2006 in which he plays the drums, and she sings.

MAKING MUSIC

The Finish released their first (and only) album, "Beautiful Awkward Pictures," in 2006, and Collette wrote all 11 tracks and provided the vocals, adding songwriter to her list of talents.

But despite the reasonably positive response by critics and audiences, the couple's foray into music was sidetracked by a momentous event: the birth of their first child.

As much as she loves being a mother and adores her children, Academy Award-nominee Collette has never considered giving up her work

MOTHERHOOD

In December 2008, Collette and Galafassi welcomed little Sage, and their lives changed forever. Becoming a mother was especially challenging due to Collette's work.

The actress has an insane work schedule. Between 2006 and 2008, she made 8 movies, among which was the Academy Award-winning film "Little Miss Sunshine."

WORKING MOM

Since she welcomed her daughter in 2008 and her son Arlo in 2011, Collette's hectic work pace hasn't slowed down, and she admits being a working mom can be a challenge.

In order to cope with raising two children and making films and TV series non-stop, Collette admitted that she and Galafassi have occasionally hired nannies to help out.

Nevertheless, Collette and Galafassi describe themselves as hands-on-parents who spend as much time as they can with their two kids despite their demanding jobs. Collette said:

"We've had nannies from time to time, but we had kids because we wanted children and we want to be with them."

As much as she loves being a mother and adores her children, Academy Award-nominee Collette has never considered giving up her work or putting her career on hold. She confessed:

"My children are the lights of my life and I certainly can't imagine my life without them. But I can't imagine my life without acting either."

HOME TO AUSTRALIA

Collette and Galafassi moved back to Australia in 2019, and in December of the same year, the drummer was involved in a motorbike accident that nearly cost him his life.

A grateful Collette reached out to the first responders who saved her husband's life. Fortunately, Galafassi recovered, and the near-fatal accident has drawn the couple even closer together.

The family is now established in Australia, but Collette travels frequently to the United States and to Europe to make movies and film series.

Fans can look forward to seeing her in the forthcoming Guillermo Del Toro film, "Nightmare Alley," and the new Joe Penna sci-fi movie, "Stowaway."