Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, known for their roles as a married couple on the CBS series Madam Secretary, have officially tied the knot in a private ceremony. The couple exchanged vows on July 12, 2025, in New York, surrounded by their immediate family. A representative for Leoni confirmed the intimate wedding to People, highlighting the couple’s desire for privacy.
The connection between Leoni, aged 59, and Daly, aged 69, began on the set of Madam Secretary in 2014, where they portrayed Elizabeth and Henry McCord. Their on-screen chemistry translated into a real-life romance that blossomed during the show’s production. By the end of the first year, reports indicated that they had been quietly dating since the summer of 2014.
Leoni’s personal life underwent significant changes around that time. She finalized her divorce from actor David Duchovny in August 2014 after a 17-year marriage. During that same summer, she was seen attending Daly’s performance of the play Red in Vermont over the Fourth of July weekend, marking a pivotal moment in their relationship.
Their first public appearance as a couple occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., in April 2015. Seated with notable figures like journalist Bob Schieffer and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Daly humorously remarked to Bloomberg TV about their table’s appeal, saying, “We’re gonna be a hot table.”
The romance reportedly surprised their Madam Secretary co-stars. Geoffrey Arend, who shared the screen with them, noted, “Nobody really knew. You don’t want to go to your boss and be like, ‘Hey, so who are you dating?’” He expressed admiration for Daly, stating, “Tim’s the best — they’re really good together.”
Despite having attended the same private high school years earlier, Leoni and Daly’s paths did not cross until they began working together. Their relationship, which developed quietly over the years, culminated in their recent marriage, marking a new chapter for the couple.
As they embark on this new journey together, fans of both actors can celebrate their love story that began on-screen and flourished in real life.
