Steve Martin Weds In Los Angeles

(AP)  Steve Martin married girlfriend Anne Stringfield during a ceremony at his Los Angeles home, his publicist said.

Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey — a friend of Martin's — presided over Saturday's ceremony, Alan Nierob said. Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels was Martin's best man, he said.

Most of the roughly 75 guests — who included Tom Hanks, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Carl Reiner and Ricky Jay — were not told that Martin and Stringfield would wed when they were invited to his home for a "party," Nierob said. The ensuing nuptials were a surprise to them, he said.

Martin, 61, was previously married to actress Victoria Tennant, whom he divorced in 1994 after about 8 years together, Nierob said.

It was the first marriage for Stringfield, 35, a writer and former staffer for The New Yorker magazine.

The two had dated for about three years, Nierob said.

Martin delivered his vows sporting an Inspector Clouseau mustache he let grow in for his appearance in the upcoming sequel to 2006's "Pink Panther" remake.

His other movies include "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," "L.A. Story," "Parenthood," and "Father of the Bride."

His novel "Shopgirl" was made into a 2005 film starring himself and Claire Danes.

The wedding was first reported by The Insider, a CBS celebrity news show.

[iceman_1960]

"Shopgirl" is a 2005 film starring Steve Martin, Claire Danes and Jason Schwartzman. It is based on the 2001 novella of the same name. Both the novella and the screenplay were written by Steve Martin.

The story follows Mirabelle Buttersfield, a young aspiring artist, who works at Saks Fifth Avenue (Neiman Marcus in the novella) in Beverly Hills, California. She meets two men who are romantically pursuing her at the same time. One, Ray Porter [Steve Martin], is a wealthy, divorced man in his 60s.

Mirabelle: "Ray, why don't you love me? Are you just biding your time with me?"

Ray Porter: "I thought you understood."

Mirabelle: "So, I can either hurt now or hurt later."

[sjw1253]

I failed to complete my sentence regarding the remaking of old movies.

This gives younger audience members the exposure to the great story lines they would otherwise not be exposed to.

When they see these movies with actors they are familiar - they will see them in a different light than those of us old enough to have enjoyed the original versions with the original actors.

How many Cinderella movies are there? Look at Hairspray... it has been redone as well and may have better ratings this time around than the original...

I personally think it is just fine and for Steve Martin he surely has the capacity to do whatever makes him happy...

We should all be so lucky!!!

[sjw1253]

Regarding the making of the Pink Panther - there are so many old movies that are being brought back by current actors.

I am sure he has plenty of money - but that makes him more free to be able to do things he would like to do. Additionally, remaking the movies of yesterday gives younger people who were not exposed to these movies (and may be unlikely to see them).

I personally did not like the first remake - but again - I was comparing him to Peter Sellers - which hs is not. Those who do not even know who Peter Sellers was may have a complete different view of this.

The different view principle also describes the opinion of people of different ages becoming romantically involved. It is interesting and I guess as long as the person is over 21 there is no problem. I know that 18 is legal - but I still have a hard time with an 18 year old with 1n older man or woman...

[iceman_1960]

"Most of the roughly 75 guests %u2014 who included Tom Hanks, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Carl Reiner and Ricky Jay %u2014 were not told that Martin and Stringfield would wed when they were invited to his home for a "party," Nierob said. The ensuing nuptials were a surprise to them, he said."

A "Surprise Wedding" ?!?!

Hollywood nuts...

[iceman_1960]

"where's the pics of the wedding, or at least some of the bride?"
- Posted by Pentax69 at 07:34 PM : Jul 29, 2007

"The snaps of Martin, 60 were of him frolicking and body surfing with "off-again on-again girlfriend, New Yorker staffer Anne Stringfield, 33."

http://www.jossip.com/gossip/stevemartin&gf.jpg

[robertkjjj]

He's famous enough and rich enough to have married an 18-year-old bikini model, so I think he had a lot of willpower to settle for an old(35) one instead. Must be love!!!

[Pentax69]

where's the pics of the wedding, or at least some of the bride?

[luvcomments]

snidegrass (and those of the same ilk)

At least you got your posting moniker right - you're definitely snide (and possibily smokin' grass or ?)

How come so many people rush to judgment of what others do? Is that really your best effort in this life? All these ugly comments reflect ugly mentalities. How is it your business how long the marrieage lasts? Or who is older than whom? Obviously, you need to get a life yourself. Or maybe you made a life of your own that is so miserable that you have to come down on people who are happy?

Why not wish the Martins every happiness together and hope it lasts till death do them part but, if not, it's their business, not ours?

[keithle1]

Remakes of movies are rarely good. Recipe for disaster. Like anyone is gonna top Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau. Please. Get real. You'd think Steve has enough money by now. Why not write a novel or a play? He's been in enough movies. So much junk gets turned out in Hollywood. Boggles the mind. How many of the films are worth watching? Steve is talented.
No question about that.

[formrusmcsgt]

"Age is certainly a just number for many people. I have had a romance with a man 16 yrs older and it's been fantastic.
Posted by linfinster at 01:53 PM : Jul 29, 2007"

Posted by Agnim at 02:52 PM : Jul 29, 2007

I agree. My wife is 23 years my junior and we are both more than good with that.