Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, stars of the CBS political drama Madam Secretary, have officially married in a private ceremony in New York. The couple exchanged vows on July 12, 2025, in an intimate gathering attended only by immediate family members, as confirmed by a representative for Leoni.
Their relationship began while working together on set in 2014, where they portrayed the on-screen couple Elizabeth and Henry McCord. Initially, their romance was kept largely under wraps, but it gradually became known among close friends and colleagues. By December 2014, People reported that the pair had been dating since the summer, shortly after Leoni finalized her divorce from actor David Duchovny.
From Co-Stars to Life Partners
Leoni, 59, and Daly, 69, first crossed paths during the production of Madam Secretary, which aired from September 2014 to December 2019. Their chemistry on-screen translated into a strong bond off-screen, and they made their first public appearance as a couple at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April 2015. At the event, they sat with prominent figures like journalist Bob Schieffer and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
During an interview with Bloomberg TV at the dinner, Daly humorously remarked, “We’re gonna be a hot table,” highlighting their growing public profile as a couple. Their romance surprised some of their co-stars, including Geoffrey Arend, who noted that the cast was largely unaware of their relationship at the outset. He mentioned, “Nobody really knew. You don’t want to go to your boss and be like, ‘Hey, so who are you dating?’” Arend praised Daly, stating, “He couldn’t be a nicer guy. Tim’s the best — they’re really good together.”
A Shared Journey
Despite attending the same private high school, Leoni and Daly did not meet until they collaborated on the series. Their shared experiences on set fostered a deep connection that eventually blossomed into love. Their journey from co-stars to life partners marks a significant chapter in both their personal and professional lives.
With their marriage, the couple continues to build on their foundation set during their time on Madam Secretary. As they embark on this new chapter, fans of the series and followers of their careers will undoubtedly celebrate this milestone in their lives.
