Comedian and actor Steve Martin, 61, and writer Anne Stringfield, 35, were married in a private, moonlight ceremony in front of about 75 guests on July 28, at Martin’s home in Los Angeles. Stringfield wore a gown designed by Vera Wang and Martin wore an Armani suit. According to Reuters Canada, Martin and Stringfield’s guests were unaware that they were attending a wedding, believing instead that they had been invited to a party at Martin’s home.
Former Nebraska Senator and one-time presidential candidate Bob Kerrey, who was ordained for the occasion, performed the ceremony. Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels was the best man and the bride’s sister was the maid of honour.
Guests included Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson; Diane Keaton; Eugene Levy; Carl Reiner; Martin Mull; and Nancy Meyers. Following the ceremony, the guests dined and enjoyed bluegrass music provided by Hot Rize. Martin also entertained the assembly, playing the banjo on a rendition of “Foggy Mountain Breakdown.”
This is Martin’s second marriage. He was married to British actress Victoria Tennant from 1986 to 1994. It is the first marriage for Anne Stringfield. The couple have been dating since late 2002. Only last week, the New Yorker reported that they were engaged. Stringfield previously wrote for the New Yorker magazine and served as its deputy head of fact-checking. She has most recently been published in Vogue. Martin, who is an occasional contributor to the New Yorker, has enjoyed a long career in comedy, and is preparing to reprise his role as Inspector Clouseau in a sequel of the 2006 remake of the Pink Panther.
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