Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon know how to cut loose together.
It’s partly why, when the opportunity to work together onscreen came up in the form of the new film The Best You Can, the pair jumped at the chance.
“I always know that when I throw the ball, he’s going to throw something back,” Kyra told E! News in an exclusive interview during the premiere of their movie June 7. “As an actor, I think you don’t always know that your partner is going to do a great job acting partner, not just life partner. But knowing that it’s him, I know it’s going to be exciting and fun to work with him, and we’re going to keep mixing it up and having a great time.”
And after 36 years of marriage, that off-camera camaraderie is easy to replicate with the camera turned on.
As Kevin explained, “I think they call it a scene partner for a reason, because you have to, in that moment, form a sort of partnership, even if the partnership is that you’re two actors who hate each other.”
“We’ve been partners for a really long time,” the Footloose star added. “So, we take that life partnership and you know just kind of transfer it into our scene partnership.”
It’s that life partnership, especially, that has become something admirers are clamoring to know the secret to. But as the couple love to quip, this time Kyra sharing with a laugh, “Secret is don’t take advice from celebrities about how to stay married.”
That, and they never say no to dancing together, as seen in The Best You Can—though they have a message for viewers
“We really want to clarify,” Kevin said, “we are playing the characters dancing. And there’s a difference.”
To which Kyra added, “And they may or may not be great dancers. So don’t think, ‘Oh, it’s over. They’ve lost it. We thought they were good dancers, they’re not.’”
“Exactly,” Kevin said with a laugh. “We don’t want to hear how we’ve lost it.”
After all, with this movie making its debut at Tribeca Festival and Kevin’s new series Sirens soaring to number one on Netflix, the couple haven’t lost a single step.
On the success of Sirens, and whether the series might get a second season, Kevin teased, “That’d be great. I don’t know what happens to old Peter, but…”
But no matter what happens with the series, he always has a supporter in Kyra.
“Oh, it’s great,” the Closer alum added. “I always love watching him. He’s always fresh and different in every role.”
For more of Kyra and Kevin’s sweetest moments over the years, keep reading.
–Reporting by Kathy Buccio
Vacation Vibes
Forget about social media filters. Some classic shades, sunshine and love is all you need for a picture-perfect image.
New Year, Same Love
“HNY! Love to all, K and K @kyrasedgwick,” Kevin shared while kissing his wife at midnight on New Year’s Eve in 2015.
Everlasting Love
“#TBT to 1989 @sundancefest with @kyrasedgwick heading there now with @CopCarMovie,” Kevin wrote before attending the film festival.
XOXO
“Big love for @kikkosedg today and every day for 28 years #happyanniversary,” Kevin shared with followers after kissing his leading lady on the lips.
Date Nights Done Right
“Just saw #ColinQuinn #NewYorkStory #CherryLane,” Kevin wrote after enjoying a romantic evening out with his wife. “Laughed until we cried @kyrasedgwick.”
Wedding Day Memories
“#CutTheCake 28 years. @kikkosedg @kyrasedgwick,” Kevin shared on Instagram when recalling his romantic ceremony.
Hollywood Do-Gooders
“#peoplesclimate waiting to march with @kyrasedgwick #NRDC,” the Hollywood stars shared online back in 2014.
Courtside Date
In December 2023, Kyra and Kevin watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena.
Red Carpet Ready
Kyra supported Kevin—along with their two adult kids Travis and Sosie—for the Maxxxine premiere in June 2024.
