Don Cheadle Spills Rare Deets On 30-Year Romance With Bridgid Coulter At La Gala

Red Carpet Romance: Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter Shine in LA

Hollywood’s got a knack for glitz and glam, but some couples keep their love on the down-low - and Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter are the ultimate pros at it. The pair, who’ve been together for over three decades, stepped out at the HollyRod Foundation’s 2025 DesignCare Gala on Saturday, October 4, at NYA EAST in Los Angeles (a trendy spot in the heart of the city’s artsy vibe), and gave us a rare glimpse into their rock-solid bond.

Before snagging a major honor at the event, Cheadle, 60, couldn’t help but rave about his wife to Us Weekly. “She’s the best mom, an incredible wife, and a total boss as an entrepreneur and designer,” he gushed. “She’s just solid, man - 30-plus years of this magic.”

From Dating to ‘I Do’: A Quiet Hollywood Love Story

Cheadle and Coulter, 57, first started dating way back in 1992, when LA was all about grunge and flip phones. They kept things super low-key, even tying the knot in secret during the pandemic chaos of 2021. Talk about a Malibu-style stealth move!

At the gala, Coulter played it cool when asked what she loves most about her man. With a laugh, she quipped, “He’s cute, alright? It’s all about those looks - oh, and yeah, he’s pretty talented too!” Their playful banter was pure red carpet gold.

“We’ve been riding this wave together for 28 years before we even said ‘I do,’ so no shade to anyone who didn’t know,” Cheadle joked, reflecting on their long journey to marriage.

Honored for Heart: The Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award

The couple wasn’t just there to flash smiles - they were honored with the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award by Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete. This award celebrates folks who pour their hearts into making a difference, and Cheadle and Coulter fit the bill with their advocacy work. Cheadle’s a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme, while Coulter creates empowering spaces for women of color through her Blackboard Collective and Blackbird Alliance.

“We don’t usually step out like this together,” Coulter admitted on the carpet. “But this cause? It’s worth it.” The HollyRod Foundation supports those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease, a mission close to the Peete family’s heart with their son RJ, now 27 and thriving with the LA Dodgers, and Holly’s late father, Matt Robinson, who passed from Parkinson’s in 2002.

Supporting a Cause Close to Home

The couple’s ties to the Peetes run deep, and they’ve long admired the foundation’s unique impact. “We’ve been friends with their family forever and are huge supporters of their work,” Cheadle said, giving props to Holly and Rodney’s years of dedication. “I’m stoked to be here backing them up.”

Coulter echoed the sentiment, adding, “Their efforts for autism and Parkinson’s hit close to home for so many, including us. We’ve known Matt [Robinson] for ages, and being part of honoring this work feels like a privilege.” With their two adult kids, Tai and Imani, and a romance they’ve kept out of the Hollywood spotlight, this couple proves you can have SoCal star power and still keep it real.

A Private Pair with Public Impact

Even with their aversion to social media PDA, Cheadle and Coulter let their actions speak louder than any Instagram post. Back in June 2021, Cheadle casually dropped the marriage bombshell on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, leaving guest host Wanda Sykes shook - until he laughed it off with, “Hey, 28 years together before the ring? I’m not holding grudges!”

Whether they’re dodging the paparazzi or supporting causes that matter, this duo embodies the kind of quiet strength you don’t always see under the Hollywood sign. Here’s to more rare glimpses of their love - maybe at the next big LA bash!