John McCook & His Spouse Laurette McCook Have Their Secret to a Happy Marriage

John McCook's spouse, Laurette McCook, is a successful Hollywood actress. She worked hard to make it through acting school and has passed her talent in the craft to her daughter.

Born Laurette Spang on May 16, 1951, John McCook's spouse grew up the middle child of Arthur William Spang, a chemist, and Evelyn "Evie" Stegath, a housewife. Her parents were married for 16 years before calling it quits.

Fortunately, she did not have the same fate regarding her relationship. She has been happily married to John McCook for several years. They have talked about each other during interviews several times and credit their unwavering commitment to each other for their marriage's success.

John McCook's Spouse, Laurette McCook, Was Close to Her Mother

Laurette was one of three children. Although her parents divorced, she maintained a relationship with her father, who passed away on April 9, 2014. She also had a good relationship with her mother, who died on September 13, 2014.

In 2021, Laurette paid tribute to her late mother by growing a beautiful garden in their backyard. John shared a snapshot of his wife's hard work, calling it a "tribute to [Laurette's] Mother's grace and loveliness."

John McCook's Spouse, Laurette McCook, Is an Actress

Laurette did not follow in her parent's footsteps and instead carved her path in the entertainment industry. She studied the craft at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and began her Hollywood career in 1972.

She is known for her appearances in "Magnum, P.I.," "Battlestar Galactica," "Airport 1975," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "The Love Boat," and many more. However, reaching celebrity status took work. She supported herself while studying by working in real estate until Universal discovered her.

Because they share the same profession, Laurette understands her husband's work. The couple even discussed John's role in "Bold & Beautiful" and didn't initially think it would last over 15 years. "I knew it would run for a while, but never imagined that 34 years later, we'd still be going strong," John said.

Besides acting, Laurette enjoys posting her recipes on social media. The actress calls her series of cooking-related shares "Sugar Butter Mom." She also has an Instagram highlight dedicated to recipes.

John and Laurette McCook, Have a Wonderful Marriage

John and Laurette fell in love after realizing they would make a great pair. They wanted to be on the same page and work hard to make their relationship work, and have shared the same commitment to their marriage.

Admittedly, they shared a handful of significant challenges in their relationship, although they have been relatively infrequent. When facing significant disagreements, they choose to have an open dialogue.

When asked about the secret to their happy marriage and family, the actor revealed that no matter the crisis they have, they talk about it, and when talking about it, they say:

"This is not the end of anything. When we finish talking about this, we're going to be together, and everything's going to be fine, but now we're going to talk about this."

John also stated, "That's really important to say to one another. We're committed to each other." He and Laurette McCook are now proud parents. Their daughter, Molly McCook, followed in their footsteps and became an actress known for "Last Man Standing," alongside Molly Ephraim.