Patricia Heaton Facts - Find Out About Her Children and Married Life

Learn about the details regarding the married life and children of American actress and comedian Patricia Heaton.

American actress and comedian Patricia Heaton is widely recognized for her starring role of Debra Barone in the hit CBS sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' in which she played from 1996 to 2005. Patricia also gained fame for her portrayal of the character 'Frances 'Frankie' Heck' on the ABC sitcom 'The Middle' from 2009 to 2018.

Patricia Heaton is one of the most prominent actors in the entertainment industry. During her career, she's bagged three Emmy Awards, and in addition, several other prestigious accolades. Apart from her professional career, many people prefer to learn about her personal life too. So below, we compiled the details of the 62-year-old actress's married life and children, so you get to know her better.

Who is Patricia Heaton Married to?

Patricia Heaton is married to English actor and director David Hunt, with whom she's been married for over 30 years. David worked as an actor during his early career, appearing in movies such as the 1988 action film 'The Dead Pool,' 'Nasty Boys,' 'Jade,' 'Just Like a Woman,' and 'The Deal.' He's also appeared in television series such as 'Sonny Spoon,' 'The Client,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' and 'Monk.' As a director and producer, David Hunt directed the documentary 'The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania,' and produced the romantic comedy 'The Engagement Ring.'

Patricia Heaton is married to English actor and director David Hunt.
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Patricia Heaton and David Hunt met for the first time in Manhattan, New York. At the time, Patricia has recently graduated from Ohio State University with a theater degree and had moved to New York City, where she was doing the struggling-actress jobs such as waitressing, freelance proofreading, and as a copy clerk at PEOPLE magazine. The first meeting occurred when Patricia sublet David's room when he left the city for a role.

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Soon, Patricia Heaton and David Hunt grew close, and afterward they moved to Los Angeles together. There, the two got married in 1990, and since then, they have been together. 

What is the Secret to Patricia Heaton and David Hunt's Long-Term Marriage?

The 30-year-long marriage of Patricia Heaton and David Hunt is pretty rare these days, which has made a lot of people curious about how they hold together. Many fans wonder - what's their secret?

Patricia Heaton and David Hunt credit hard work to be the factor in sustaining their marriage.
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There's no secret; it is just hard work and commitment, according to Patricia Heaton. 'Marriage is a really wonderful thing, but as hard as I had to work to get where I am professional, I've had to do the exact same thing in a marriage,' she told Parade in 2014. 'It's tough to be with one person for the rest of your life when you both grow at different rates and in different directions. You have to figure out how to grow differently 'together.'

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'There's a misconception that romance you had when first married is supposed to be there all the time,' Patricia Heaton added. 'Or that's a sign the marriage is over or that you no longer love each other. When things get tough, you have to be able to withstand the pressure. I'm a big proponent of marriage counseling.'

Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Share Four Sons

Patricia Heaton and David Hunt have four children, and all of them are boys. The four sons of the couple are Daniel, John, Joseph, and Samuel, respectively, and all of them are grown-ups. All the boys have already left their parent's house and prefer to keep themselves out of the limelight in contrast to their parents.

Patricia Heaton and David Hunt have four sons: Daniel, John, Joseph, and Samuel (Above picture is an old one).
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Before her marriage with David Hunt, Patricia Heaton was married to a different person, with whom she divorced early. Since June 2017, Heaton's first marriage has been annulled by the Catholic Church, and she had returned as an observant of Catholicism. The name of her first husband has not been known publicly, but her marriage to this mysterious person came before she earned fame in the entertainment industry.

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Patricia Heaton and her first husband met for the first time in her drama class at college. The two fell in love, and at the time, they were so young that they married early. 'There was no compatibility there,' she said, as per Showbiz Cheat Sheet. 'So, that marriage lasted three years, and then it was over. To get divorced, especially being from a Catholic family, is a huge failure. I felt like a huge failure in this very important part of my life.'

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