Inside the Real-Life Romances of Everybody Loves Raymond Stars — Surprising Tales from Behind the Scenes

News (1 / 1) 13.05.2026 10:57 / Torben

They made marriage look like sitcom magic, but the real stories behind Everybody Loves Raymond are even more endearing — from bank-teller beginnings to postponed weddings and Hollywood friendships. Read on to discover the full story!

Ray Romano & Anna Romano

Ray met Anna in 1983 while they worked as bank tellers, began dating in 1985 and married in 1987. They have four children: Alexandra (1990), twins Matthew and Gregory (1993) and Joseph (1998). Ray credits Anna’s low-key nature for their lasting marriage.

Patricia Heaton & David Hunt

Heaton and English actor-director David Hunt wed in 1990 after meeting through a New York apartment sublet. They share four sons and Hunt even appeared on Raymond as neighbor Bill Parker.

Brad Garrett & IsaBeall Quella

Garrett met Quella in 2008, they got engaged in 2015 and finally married in Montecito in November 2021 after several delays. Garrett has two children from a prior marriage and the couple lives in Malibu with their dogs.

Doris Roberts

Roberts, beloved as Marie Barone, was married twice and had a son, Michael. She died peacefully of natural causes in April 2016 at 90.