Tim Daly’s Love Life before and after Meeting Téa Leoni - He Was Once Married for Almost Three Decades

Tim Daly and Téa Leoni started dating in 2014. However, before their relationship began, the actor was married for almost three decades. The actress had also been married twice, but they had sought divorce at different times.

Tim Daly is not only an actor, but he is also a producer and a director. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre in 1979 and is known for his roles in "Wings," "The Fugitive," "Basic," "Private Practice," and most recently, "Madam Secretary."

While on the set of "Madam Secretary," he officially met fellow actress and producer Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni, known as Téa Leoni. She is known for her roles in "Deep Impact," "The Family Man," "Spanglish," and more.

"Madam Secretary"

In 2014, news that Leoni and Tim were dating broke out like wildfire in a desert and in December 2014, reports confirmed their relationship started sometime in the summer of that year.

On July 4 that year, Leoni, who played the secretary of state on the political show, was spotted at Tim's show when he performed "Red" at the Dorset Theatre in Vermont.

At the time, she had only finalized her divorce from her husband of almost two decades, actor and writer David Duchovny. They were married from 1997 to 2014.

In April 2019, actor Geoffrey Arend, who starred alongside the lovebirds in the series, opened up about his surprise when he discovered they were dating. According to him, their romance came as a surprise to the entire cast as well. He said:

"I heard a rumor about it and everyone was like, 'no, no way!' Nobody really knew. You don't want to go to your boss and be like, 'Hey, so who are you dating?"

Arend praised Tim and Leoni and added that he thought they made a great couple. The actor went on to praise Tim, describing him as the best. The drama's creator, Barbara Hall, also mentioned that the pair made a perfect couple and that she was happy she and the show brought them together.

Tim also spoke about his relationship in an interview on ABC's "Popcorn with Peter Travers." Discussing how he and his lady love manage to keep things professional while still having fun, he said:

"Tea and I approach work in a very similar way. We both take it very seriously. We work really hard. We both want to have a lot of fun."

In "Madam Secretary," Leoni and Tim's characters, Elizabeth and Henry McCord, were married. Fans were shocked to find that Leoni was not just playing Tim's wife on screen, but she was actually in a relationship with him off-screen too.

The actor cherishes family and love above all else. In 1993, he said: "It's more important to be loved and respected by people who live with you every day than by millions of faceless people." Today, Tim Daly, who found love onscreen, has lived by those words.

Before Meeting Téa Leoni, Tim Daly Had Been Married for 30 Years

Long before he met Leoni, Tim, a blooming stud of an actor, tied the knot with the beautiful actress and producer Amy Van Nostrand.

Tim and Van Nostrand took the long walk to the altar on September 18, 1982, just eight months after they started dating. The couple might have gotten together in a whirlwind romance, but one thing is sure, they stuck it out.

In 1984, only two years after marriage, they became parents as they welcomed their son, Sam Daly. Five years later, they welcomed their daughter, Emelyn Daly.

Their son and daughter have grown up with their careers ahead of them. Interestingly, the children found their passions in the acting industry, just like their parents. Emelyn also starred alongside her father in "Madam Secretary."

Seeing as Tim is a very successful actor, it was not surprising to fans that both his children inherited his talent and passion from him. When asked how he looks so great for a dad his age, the actor said:

"What can I say: I got started on the whole "wife and kids" thing at a young age. I had my kids while I was in-utero."

Téa Leoni Was Also in a Long-Term Marriage

Like Tim, Leoni was also in a short courtship before marriage. After dating for eight weeks, she married actor, director, and producer David William Duchovny.

They walked down the aisle on May 6, 1997, and on April 24, 1999, they welcomed their daughter Madelaine West Duchovny and on June 15, 2002, they welcomed their son Kyd Miller Duchovny.

The couple separated in 2008 and reunited a year later before splitting for the last time in 2011. Three years later, they finalized their divorce with shared custody of their children.

The Harmonious Relationship between Tim Daly and Téa Leoni

When Tim sat down with Kara Mayer Robinson on her show, and they talked about his relationship with Leoni, the actor assured fans by saying:

"Our relationship in real life is much better than it is on the show."

Even though their onscreen relationship was aspirational for fans, the couple enjoys a much better one when they are not acting for their fans.

Tim and Leoni have a supportive relationship. On Father's Day in 2022, the actor honored his partner's father by donating to UNICEF's Bridge Fund and asked his fans on Instagram to join him in donating.

He also revealed that her family would match the donations made through the campaign. The couple has also remained on good terms with their former spouses.

On Sam's birthday in 2022, Tim took to his Instagram post to thank his ex-wife for giving birth to his son. He was also in awe of the magnificent man their son had become.

Leoni once broke her silence after her divorce, and the actress said she could not hate her ex-husband because he gave her the two greatest gifts on the planet, and they adore their kids.