Malcolm McDowell reflects on reuniting with ex Mary Steenburgen after three decades


Malcolm McDowell reflects on reuniting with ex Mary Steenburgen after three decades

Malcolm McDowell and his ex-wife Mary Steenburgen are preparing to reunite on the big screen.

The 81-year-old actor and the 71-year-old actress will reunite after almost 30 years and for the first time since their last film together. Crossed stream It was released in 1983.

It is pertinent to mention that McDowell and Steenburgen were married in September 1980, but separated after 10 years of marriage in 1990.

During a recent interview with People Magazine, McDowell revealed that while filming with Steenburgen he felt completely comfortable.

She told the outlet: “I didn’t really know what it would be like, but from the first moment we started rehearsing it was like putting on a comfortable pair of slippers.”

McDowell explained: “I just say that with a certain reverence, because our chemistry was where it was when we made Time After Time all those years ago, which was a wonderful experience for both of us.”

“We both fell in love on that film, but now we're with other couples and we're very happy. The work experience was very comfortable and they told us 'I've got your back', that kind of thing. Try it, do whatever you want,” she added.

For those who don't know, McDowell later married Kelly Kuhr in 1991, while Steenburgen married Ted Danson in 1995.

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