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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor have opened up about their 2017 separation in Stiller's latest documentary, 'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost.' The 59-year-old actor explores his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara's six-decade-long marriage, drawing parallels to his own relationship with Taylor, 54, whom he married in 2000.
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's Relationship
Similar to his parents, Ben and Taylor began their relationship by working together professionally. They first met on the set of the TV pilot 'Heat Vision' and 'Jack.' After marrying, they co-starred in 'Zoolander' (2001) and later appeared together in 'Dodgeball' (2004). Their collaborative experiences echo Jerry and Anne's iconic comedy duo, Stiller & Meara, who performed across the country and appeared 36 times on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
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Ben reflects on how his parents' intertwined professional and personal lives may have put strain on their marriage, influencing his approach to his own relationship.
When Ben Stiller and Taylor first started dating, he was conscious of not repeating patterns from his parents' marriage. Taylor felt that the intense closeness in their early relationship, living and working together, could place extra pressure on their bond. She also sensed Ben's concern about public perception and how it might affect their relationship.
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's Separation
After nearly 17 years of marriage, Ben and Taylor announced their separation in May 2017, emphasising their continued commitment to co-parenting their two children while maintaining mutual respect and privacy. Looking back, Ben Stiller felt a sense of personal failure, struggling to live up to the long-lasting marriage of his parents. Despite their separation, they were frequently seen together at public events, including the 2019 Emmy Awards, demonstrating their ongoing friendship and support.
The couple rekindled their romantic relationship during the pandemic when the family spent extended time together at home. Ben Stiller explains that revisiting their shared experiences, combined with reflecting on his parents' relationship, allowed them to reconnect emotionally.
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'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost' premiered at the New York Film Festival on 5th October 2025, with select theatrical screenings starting 17th October. The documentary will be available for streaming on Apple TV+ beginning 24th October, offering an intimate look at Ben Stiller's reflections on love, family, and the legacies that shape personal relationships.
