Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, former co-stars of the acclaimed CBS series Madam Secretary, have officially married in a private ceremony held in New York on July 12, 2025. A representative for Leoni confirmed the news, indicating that the couple celebrated their union with only immediate family members present.
Leoni, aged 59, and Daly, aged 69, first met while filming Madam Secretary in 2014. The political drama aired for six seasons, from September 2014 to December 2019, featuring Leoni and Daly as on-screen spouses, Elizabeth and Henry McCord. Their relationship began to blossom during the initial production year of the series.
By December 2014, People magazine reported that the couple had been dating since the summer. At that time, Leoni was finalizing her divorce from actor David Duchovny, which had concluded in August after 17 years of marriage. Their relationship appeared to gain visibility when Leoni attended Daly’s performance of the play Red in Vermont over the Fourth of July weekend that same year.
Their public debut as a couple occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April 2015, where they were seated alongside journalist Bob Schieffer and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. During an interview with Bloomberg TV at the event, Daly humorously remarked, “We’re gonna be a hot table,” highlighting their chemistry and connection.
As their relationship developed, their colleagues were caught by surprise. Geoffrey Arend, Leoni and Daly’s co-star from Madam Secretary, expressed his astonishment, noting, “Nobody really knew. You don’t want to go to your boss and be like, ‘Hey, so who are you dating?’” He added, “Tim’s the best — they’re really good together.”
Though both actors attended the same private high school, they did not cross paths until their collaboration on the series. The transition from on-screen partners to real-life spouses marks a significant moment in their journey together, which has been characterized by a desire for privacy.
With their marriage now official, Leoni and Daly continue to share a bond that has captivated fans since their initial on-screen portrayal. Their story serves as a reminder of how love can blossom in unexpected circumstances, particularly in the world of entertainment.
