Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston have been married for 43 years and are still in love
Jeff Bridges is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. His genre-defining superhit film “The Big Lebowski,” which was released decades ago, is nevertheless adored by millions of people today for its uniqueness.
He imbues everyone of his characters with his own unique style and depth, making him a master of his craft. When it comes to his love life, he has only ever been with Susan Geston, whom he considers to be his true love.
A marriage that has lasted for decades and is still going strong
When Jeff Bridges first saw Susan Geston in 1975 while filming Rancho Deluxe, he fell head over heels in love with her — love at first sight. Susan had been in a car accident recently, leaving her with two black eyes and a broken nose, but Jeff Bridges continued to fall in love with her.
He says about Susan:
“I saw this girl. I couldn’t take my eyes off her. Not only was she gorgeous, but she had two black eyes and a recently broken nose (from a car accident, I later learned). Something about her beauty and disfigurement kept me riveted.”
Mr. Jeff, who was completely infatuated with Susan, summoned the courage to ask her out – but he was immediately turned down. He claims that:
“I got up the courage to ask her, ‘Would you like to go out with me?’ She said no. I asked her again, and she said, ‘No — it’s a small town; maybe we’ll run into each other later.’”
Susan, it appears, was correct. When they met in town and danced with one other, Jeff Bridges knew she was the one for him for the rest of his life.
Jeff Bridges met with a real estate agent the next day after the two danced to show him a property. Susan was invited along, and that was their first official date. He recalls the events of that day:
“The next day, I had a meeting scheduled with a local real estate agent who was going to show me some property, and I invited Sue to come along. That was our official first date. We went to look at a ranch house on the river. As we were walking around, there was a voice in my head: You are now looking at a house with your future wife. And I thought, Oh, no, let me outta here.”
While Jeff Bridges was battling his worried thoughts, he was simultaneously finding consolation in the deep love he felt for Susan. He goes on to say:
“I felt cornered, not by Sue but by myself. I couldn’t bear to let the love of my life slip through my fingers, but at the same time I was afraid of declaring, ‘This is the one!’ I was crazy in love.”
The pair married in 1977, as fate would have it. He has a sincere and pure love for his wife, and he learns from her every day. When he’s second-guessing or debating whether or not to make a film, his wife always knows what to say. He goes on to say:
“I’ve learned so much from Sue. She points out ways that I defeat myself, and I do the same for her. For instance, I’m often frightened of getting involved in new projects.”
“And Sue will remind me, ‘Hey, you always get like this when you’re asked to do something new.’ And I’ll say, ‘You’re right; that’s just what I do.’”
After 43 years of marriage, Jeff Bridges is still learning from his wife — that’s the true path of any great marriage, to learn from one another every day. He offers some sound advice that we believe every couple should follow:
“It’s a simple thing. She shows me another way of looking at something. We’ve been doing this so long, and we care for each other so much, that our relationship is the most precious thing for both of us.”
Nothing beats seeing “The Dude” express genuine feelings for his wife and the kind of support system they provide for one another. We adore Jeff Bridges, and his words will live on in our hearts forever, teaching us how to have happy and healthy relationships.
