Michelle Pfeiffer made a radiant appearance alongside her husband, David E. Kelley, as the couple attended The Nat Gala at Halo 28 on September 20.
The 68-year-old actress held hands with the television writer and producer as they posed for photographs, wearing a printed blazer with rust-coloured trousers and a glossy blue blouse.
Her tailored jacket featured structured shoulders and a painterly design, with shades of grey, cream and mauve blending into burnt orange around the cuffs and hem. She wore it open over her blouse, which was tucked into high-waisted, wide-leg trousers.
Michelle kept one hand in her pocket while holding David's with the other. The long trousers fell over neutral-toned shoes, while her blonde hair was parted in the centre and styled in loose waves over her shoulders. Soft pink lipstick and warm-toned eye make-up completed her evening look.
© Getty ImagesDavid complemented his wife in a navy suit and an open-neck white shirt, finishing the outfit with blue suede shoes. The pair stood close together against the event's green backdrop, offering a glimpse of the partnership Michelle has spoken about so affectionately over the years.
Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley's marriage
Michelle and David married on November 13, 1993, less than a year after meeting on a blind date.
Their relationship brought together two successful careers in entertainment. While Michelle became known for films including Scarface, Dangerous Liaisons and Batman Returns, David built his reputation behind the camera as a television writer and producer.
His credits included The Practice, Ally McBeal and Big Little Lies, with his work earning multiple Emmy Awards. The couple also raised two children, Claudia Rose and John Henry.
Why Michelle Pfeiffer almost cancelled their first date
© Getty ImagesTheir first meeting nearly failed to happen. Speaking to People in an interview published in June 2026, Michelle recalled discovering just before leaving home that the friend who had arranged the introduction had never met David herself.
Already reluctant to go on another blind date, Michelle considered backing out. She ultimately attended the group outing at Santa Monica's Chez Jay in January 1993, although conversation between the future couple was initially limited. "I showed up, and David is introverted. I'm a little shy socially, so we didn't talk much," she said.
How Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley became parents
Michelle had already begun the process of adopting her daughter before she met David. When Claudia arrived, the relationship was still in its early stages, giving them an unusually immediate introduction to family life together.
Reflecting on that time in a 2007 Good Housekeeping interview, Michelle explained that seeing David with Claudia helped her understand what kind of partner he would be.
"Obviously, he really rose to the occasion," she said, in comments recalled by People.
David formally adopted Claudia in 1993, and the couple welcomed their son, John Henry, the following year.
© Getty ImagesMichelle later stepped back from acting to spend more time raising her children. As they grew older, she returned to a busier professional life, with their encouragement. People
Michelle Pfeiffer on working with her husband
More recently, the couple brought their professional lives together on Margo's Got Money Troubles.
Michelle played Shyanne, the mother of Elle Fanning's character, in the series David created from Rufi Thorpe's novel.
At its SXSW premiere in March 2026, she spoke warmly about the experience, praising the production and joking about what she had discovered about her husband's working habits.
"I learned that he likes you to take all of your questions to the director, and I'm fine with that," she said. People
The project marked a change from their earlier preference for keeping work separate from their marriage. Michelle had previously expressed reservations about the pressure a shared production could place on a relationship, but the role persuaded her to reconsider. People
© Getty ImagesMichelle Pfeiffer's happiness as a grandmother
Family life also brought a new milestone when Michelle became a grandmother.
During a 2025 appearance on the SmartLess podcast, she revealed that she had welcomed her first grandchild the previous year. She described the experience as "heaven" and spoke about how it had encouraged her to reconsider the balance between work and time with her family. People
Her gratitude for David, meanwhile, was something she had expressed long before their latest appearance together.
Speaking to Parade in 2012, Michelle explained that respect was central to their relationship. "I never take him for granted. I've never met a person who has more integrity than my husband."
