The Umbrella Academy has introduced a new power couple: Jean and Gene Thibedeau, played by none other than real-life lovebirds Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. As the hit Netflix series reaches its fourth and final season, fans are excited to see the dynamic duo take on the roles of the founders of the Keepers, who are on a mission to restore the one true timeline.
While viewers are thrilled by the on-screen drama, it’s the actors’ off-screen romance that wins hearts. Nick and Megan, known for their comedic genius in Parks and Recreation and Will And Grace, bring their chemistry to the show, much to the delight of fans.
Their love story began in 2000 when they met at a performance at The Berlin Circle at the Evidence Room Theater in LA. In a 2013 Buzzfeed interview, Megan shared her first impressions of her boyfriend: “We had a lot of scenes together and I was like, ‘Wait a minute, he’s funny.’ And then I was like, ‘Wait a minute, is he cute?’ What’s going on?”
From then on, their relationship blossomed, making them one of the most lovable couples in Hollywood.
She spoke to New York Magazine in 2010, revealing that they hit it off after meeting at previews of The Berlin Circle and have been together ever since. After getting engaged in London in 2002, they married the following year at her home in Los Angeles, just before the 2003 Emmy Awards.
Since then, the couple has worked together on various projects and has appeared on screen in series such as “Parks and Recreation” and “Will and Grace.” They have also worked together on films such as “The Kings Of Summer” and “Hotel Transylvania.”
According to the Manchester Evening News, their joint creative projects even include co-authoring the 2018 book “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” Fans also enjoy listening to their podcast “In Bed With Nick And Megan.”
Away from their hectic professional lives, they cherish their moments of relaxation. Speaking to People in 2016, Megan said, “My favorite thing to do is just stay home with the dogs and read or watch movies and be together. We really like each other and try to be good to each other.”
She also spoke about her happiness in her relationship, saying, “I feel like Nick and I have the best relationship and the best marriage.”