Amy Madigan Reveals the One Rule That Saved Her 40-Year Marriage to Ed Harris

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Amy Madigan is getting a lot of positive attention in Hollywood these days, thanks to both her acting and her enduring marriage to Ed Harris. They’ve been happily married since 1983 and have built a lasting relationship of over 40 years.

Madigan recently shared details about her marriage in an interview with PEOPLE at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on January 6th. She emphasized that there’s no special trick to making their relationship work – simply a lot of love and dedication, both to each other and to their careers. Commitment and consistent effort, she explained, are the foundation of their life together.

Madigan attended the event to receive the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in the 2025 horror movie, Weapons. The film was a big success when it came out last summer, receiving positive feedback from critics and moviegoers alike. Madigan played Aunt Gladys, a creepy and memorable character that quickly became a highlight of the movie.

She explained that Harris was very moved by her performance, saying he truly loved it. He connected with the role personally, as he’s known her for a long time and recognized aspects of her personality in the character of Aunt Gladys. She also mentioned how much she appreciates the support she receives at home, especially from her family and daughter, which has been invaluable during this demanding period in her career.

Madigan and Harris have a daughter, Lily Harris, who is also an actor. Lily has been appearing in both TV shows and movies lately. Madigan shared that her family is very supportive as awards season progresses, offering encouragement like, ‘You can do it, keep going!’ Madigan jokingly added that she sometimes feels overwhelmed by the glamour, saying, ‘I don’t want to get hair and makeup done again,’ but her family is understanding and tells her, ‘It’s okay.’

She’s received significant recognition for her work on Weapons, including a Critics Choice Award this month and a Golden Globe nomination.

Madigan reflected on what these roles mean to her now as an actress. She explained that getting the chance to work on a fantastic script with a compelling character is special, no matter your background or age. As an actor, she said, you simply wait for those opportunities, and it’s incredibly rewarding when they arrive.

She’s received her first-ever Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Oscars. She’s also getting ready to star in the upcoming Apple thriller, Sponsor, directed by James Ponsoldt, with Jason Segel and John C. Reilly.

More installments of the film are possible. Director Zach Cregger has mentioned they’re considering a prequel focusing on the character of Aunt Gladys. In addition, Ed Harris has several projects in the works, including the dark comedy thriller How to Make a Killing, scheduled for release in early 2026. He and his partner are also hoping to collaborate again on The Ploughmen, a film Harris intends to direct.

I’ve been a fan of Marcia Gay Harden for ages, and it’s so great to see her getting a lot of attention again. She’s always been a reliably fantastic actress – I remember her fondly in films like Field of Dreams and Pollock, and her Emmy for Roe vs. Wade was so well-deserved. But it really feels like her career is having a major moment right now, after years of consistently strong work. It’s exciting to see her back in the spotlight!

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2026-01-27 12:51