Timeline of JK Simmons and Michael Schumacher's relationship

J. K. Simmons and his wife, Michelle SchumacherI have been happily in love for more than two decades.

The couple first met in 1991, while appearing in the same musical production of Peter Pan.

“I rented a car. I don't know where I was going, but I was just leaving the parking lot, and I saw our dance leader walking in with this beautiful little blonde,” Simmons said. the people In May 2024, recalling the first time he saw Schumacher. “I did my best not to be the fool who craned his neck looking at this beautiful young woman.”

Simmons and Schumacher soon married and ended up tying the knot in 1996. They went on to welcome their son, Joe, in 1999, and then their daughter, Olivia, in 2002.

In November 2024, Simmons revealed the secret to his successful 28-year marriage.

“Be nice. Be on the nice list,” he said. the people at that time. “And listen, none of us do this all the time and it's still a work in progress with me, but try to listen — really try to listen.”

Keep scrolling to learn more about Simmons and Schumacher's relationship:

1991

Simons and Schumacher met on the same musical production of Peter Pan. After seeing Schumacher driving, Simons visited her dressing room to “wish her a good show”.

“She knocked on the door and (said) ‘Come in.’” “She, like most dancers, was wearing her dance underwear,” Simons recalls. the people In May 2024. “I tried to be Mr. Wonderful and wish her a good show, and I turned around and made a smooth exit by slamming my big toe on the locker room door, screaming like a 4-year-old. Somehow, she still finds me attractive.

1996

The couple tied the knot.

1999

Simmons and Schumacher welcomed their first child, son Joe.

2002

The couple welcomed their second child, daughter Olivia.

2014

Simmons and Schumacher attended the Los Angeles premiere of the film injury, In which Simmons played the title role Miles Teller Abusive music coach, Terrence Fletcher.

2015

Schumacher appeared alongside Simmons at the 2015 Academy Awards where he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Injury.

2019

The duo attended a SAG-AFTRA Foundation panel for the film I'm not here.

2021

Schumacher and Simmons walked the red carpet at the film's premiere Being Ricardos.

November 2024

Simmons made a rare comment about the secret to his long marriage.

“Be nice. Be on the nice list. And listen,” he said. the people.