Lee Pace may have played one of Middle-earth’s most majestic and intimidating Elven kings, but his description of married life couldn’t be more down-to-earth.
The actor behind Thranduil has generally kept his life away from the cameras private. In 2022, however, Pace confirmed that he had married Matthew Foley after the two had been together for several years.
Their relationship began after Pace asked a mutual friend to introduce him to someone. That introduction eventually led to a relationship, and years later, marriage.
When Pace was asked what married life was actually like, he shared a description that quickly became one of his most endearing quotes:
“What I’ll say about being married, it was once described to me as an endless sleepover with your weirdest friend. In our experience, that is absolutely true.”
Then came the part that perhaps explains why the quote connected with so many people:
“If you’ve found one person you can be weird around, hold on tight.”
Away from premieres and enormous fantasy productions, Pace and Foley have built a relatively private life together, including spending time at their home in upstate New York.
It’s a surprisingly simple perspective from an actor whose career has taken him everywhere from the halls of the Elvenking to distant galaxies.
Find someone who lets you completely be yourself.
Then hold on tight.
I did not know Lee Pace was part of our tribe!
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