As you go through life, friends may come and go, but some just stick. Such is the case with the ongoing bromance between Jay Pritchett and his best friend, Shorty. They banter and bicker in equal amounts, but we know at the end of the day there’s nothing but love between them. Played by American actor, film producer and screenwriter Calogero Lorenzo “Chazz” Palminteri (what a mouthful right?!), Shorty has stood by Jay for many years.
Chazz not only enjoys acting but is a man of great faith. It’s no wonder that he met his current wife Gianna Ranaudo during a church service. Is it too far for us to stretch it and say it was an act…of…God? The pair have been married since 1992, and now are living the life in New York with two beautiful kids.
Philip Baker Hall & Holly Wolfe (Dating)
The next actor on our list is a bit of a legend. Actor and comedian Philip Baker Hall is best known for his roles in Secret Honor, Hard Eight and Duck. Again, only a short role for Baker Hall, but a welcome one! He portrayed Walt Kleezak, playing the stereotypical grumpy old man, who was neighbor to the Dunphy family! Bit of a Grinch really. But the one person he did like was Luke Dunphy! And how could anyone dislike a kid like him?
In real life, Philip has been married twice. He tied the knot with his second wife, Holly Wolfle in 1988, and the pair have been together ever since. The now 87-year-old has two daughters with Wolfle, Anna and Adella. What beautiful names! And we wish nothing but good health to Baker Hall. A true golden oldie.
Kevin Hart & Eniko Parrish (Married)
You can’t really help but laugh pre-emptively when you see Kevin Hart on the screen. You just know something good is about to happen! Like our other celebs that have appeared on Modern Family, Hart’s stint on the show is, fittingly, as Phil’s neighbour and friend, Andre. He only appears in three episodes, but he’s certainly extremely memorable.
For the first time in our list, however, it seems that Hart’s character’s marital woes do somewhat mirror his real life relationship. He admitted to cheating on his wife of two years, Eniko Parrish. However, it seems that the bad blood’s been drawn out, with the pair welcoming their first child, Kenzo Kash Hart into the world. We hope things only go up from here for the couple!
Andrew Daly & Carri Levinson (Married)
Major throwback time. Back in ’09 on the show, when Haley and Alex were still in high school, you may remember an episode where the pair were in a little trouble with the Principal! Playing Principal Brown was Andrew Daly, disciplining the pair for cheating on their school tests!
In his personal world, Daly is an actor, comedian and writer, known for his role as Forrest MacNeil on Comedy Central series Review, as well as Mad TV and Eastbound & Down. He’s married to actress Carri Levinson, since 2004. 15 years later, the pair have found success and are now living in Los Angeles with their two daughters.
Jennifer Tilly & Phil Laak (Dating)
So, we all know Shorty, Jay’s BFF. But we’re throwing it back to season three, when we were introduced to his eclectic and bubbly girlfriend, Darlene. In real life, Jennifer Tilly is an actress, poker player and writer. She’s also been nominated for an Academy Award, AND she’s won a World Series of Poker Ladies’ Event bracelet.
It’s no surprise then that she met her boyfriend Phil Laak on the poker circuit. Both being professional poker players, it was this change in career which led her to meet Irish player Phil at an event. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; and the rest is history!