Felicity Huffman, beloved for her role in Desperate Housewives and several dramatic films, shares a decades-long partnership with a fellow acting icon: William H. Macy. Their marriage is one of Hollywood’s enduring partnerships—grounded in mutual respect, shared passions, and two accomplished daughters.
🎭 About William H. Macy
- Born: March 13, 1950, in Miami, Florida; raised in Georgia and Maryland (hotnewhiphop.com, en.wikipedia.org)
- Career Highlights:
- Two-time Emmy Award and four-time SAG Award winner
- Oscar-nominated for Fargo (1996)
- Major film roles in Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Air Force One, Jurassic Park III, Room, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (en.wikipedia.org)
- Starred as Frank Gallagher on Shameless (2011–2021) (en.wikipedia.org)
❤️ How They Met & Tied the Knot
- First Met: Early 1980s at New York’s Atlantic Theater Company, where Macy served as an acting instructor and Huffman was a student
- Dating: On-and-off romance spanned around 15 years before marriage (businessinsider.com)
- Married: September 6, 1997, in a small ceremony, later honored with dual Hollywood Walk of Fame stars in 2012 (businessinsider.com)
👨👩👧👧 Family Life
- Daughters: Sophia Grace Macy (b. August 1, 2000) and Georgia Grace Macy (b. March 14, 2002) (businessinsider.com)
- Sophia now pursues acting, Georgia studies political science (people.com)
- Known for keeping their children out of the spotlight, valuing a grounded family environment (people.com)
🏡 Shared Interests & Home Life
- Colorado Legacy: Revived Huffman’s childhood home into a family retreat filled with sentimental touches and handmade furniture by Macy
- Craftsmanship: Macy is a passionate woodturner, a hobby featured in Fine Woodworking. He also enjoys playing the ukulele, riding motorcycles, and supporting cerebral palsy causes
💰 Combined Net Worth
- Individually and together, Macy and Huffman are estimated to have a combined net worth of approximately $45 million
- Macy reportedly earns about $125K per episode on Shameless
🧩 Notable Shared Projects & Scandals
- Collaborations: Appeared together in Lip Service (1988), Krystal (2018), and upcoming Accused Season 2
- Public Scrutiny: Withstood the 2019 college admissions scandal as Huffman served 11 days in prison; Macy publicly supported her throughout (people.com)
✨ Final Thoughts
William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman’s relationship spans more than 40 years and reflects a blend of personal warmth, shared creativity, and unwavering commitment. Beyond home and hobbies, they stand as mutual supporters through triumphs and trials—an iconic marriage borne out of artistry and authenticity.
