Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Prove You Don't Need a Ring to Stay Family — They Talk Daily, Years After Splitting

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are rewriting the rulebook on what it means to stay close after a split. The iconic actors, who first got together back in 1971 and married in 1982, separated for good in 2017. But instead of going their separate ways, they’ve found a rhythm that works for them. They talk on the phone every single day and meet up weekly for meals with their three kids and grandchildren.

Danny, 81, told AARP that he’s“always over at her house”and that they see the grandchildren together. Rhea, 78, has been just as open about their unique bond, saying their relationship is“much better now”because the“tense stuff is gone.”They have no plans to file for divorce, and honestly, it sounds like they don’t need to. They’ve built something that works for their family, even if it doesn’t look like a traditional marriage.

It’s a refreshing reminder that love and family aren’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re together or apart, showing up for the people you care about is what really counts. What do you think — could you stay this close with an ex after decades together?