Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell Reveal Unconventional Secrets to 18-Year Marriage

Hollywood power couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell have revealed an unconventional approach to their 18-year marriage, particularly when it comes to managing their finances. In a candid chat with Andy Cohen on Sirius XM, Romijn, 52, shared that they keep their money entirely separate, a strategy that might raise eyebrows in Tinseltown.

Instead of merging their earnings, the couple maintains a community pot for family expenses, contributing to it quarterly. O’Connell added a twist, explaining they even 'throttle' how much goes into this shared account, depending on who’s bringing in the bigger paycheck at the time. Romijn elaborated, 'The one who’s not working gets a bit of a break, while the one who is working chips in more. We really tag-team with work.'

Beyond finances, their commitment to family shines through. After welcoming twin daughters Charlie and Dolly in 2008, now 16, they made a pact that one parent would always be home. 'No one else is ever going to raise them besides us,' Romijn emphasized, showcasing their hands-on parenting ethos.

The couple, married since 2007, also navigated past drama with grace. O’Connell addressed past negative comments from Romijn’s ex-husband, John Stamos, about their divorce in his memoir. Without stoking the flames, O’Connell noted the importance of shielding their teenage daughters from online chatter, saying, 'You don’t want to feed that fire.'

Romijn and O’Connell’s story isn’t just about unconventional rules—it’s a testament to balancing personal values with the glare of Hollywood. Their tag-team approach, both in finances and family, offers a fresh perspective on what makes a marriage endure.