Throwback Photos of Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in Their Young Love Era

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1988.Photo:John Barrett/Shutterstock

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

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Michael J. FoxandTracy Pollan’s love story has nowspanned 38 years.The couple first met while playing each other’s love interests onFamily Tiesback in 1985, but remained friends as they were both with other people at the time. They would later reconnect while filmingBright Lights, Big Cityin 1988 — and the rest was history.The two got engaged seven months into their courtship and were wed on July 16 the same year, and have been inseparable since. They’ve alsowelcomed four childrenover the course of their decades-long romance: son Sam Michael, 35, twin daughters Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances, 29, and daughter Esme Annabelle, 22.Below, check out these 15 throwback photos of Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in their earlier years.

Michael J. FoxandTracy Pollan’s love story has nowspanned 38 years.

The couple first met while playing each other’s love interests onFamily Tiesback in 1985, but remained friends as they were both with other people at the time. They would later reconnect while filmingBright Lights, Big Cityin 1988 — and the rest was history.

The two got engaged seven months into their courtship and were wed on July 16 the same year, and have been inseparable since. They’ve alsowelcomed four childrenover the course of their decades-long romance: son Sam Michael, 35, twin daughters Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances, 29, and daughter Esme Annabelle, 22.

Below, check out these 15 throwback photos of Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in their earlier years.

01of 15On SetMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1988.Universal Studios/GettyMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan first met when they played love interests in the ’80s hit,Family Ties.Above, they’re pictured while on set as their characters, Alex and Ellen.

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On Set

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1988.Universal Studios/Getty

Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan on the set of the television series, ‘Family Ties’

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan first met when they played love interests in the ’80s hit,Family Ties.Above, they’re pictured while on set as their characters, Alex and Ellen.

02of 15Hide and Don’t SeekMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in New York City.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe two would later reconnect while filmingBright Lights, Big Cityin 1985 and sparks immediately flew. Here they are hiding from paparazzi in the ’80s.

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Hide and Don’t Seek

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in New York City.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The two would later reconnect while filmingBright Lights, Big Cityin 1985 and sparks immediately flew. Here they are hiding from paparazzi in the ’80s.

03of 15Young LoveMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1988.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyA month after their July 16 nuptials, Pollan was spotted hanging on her man’s arm as the couple was leaving Cafe des Artistes in New York City in August of 1988.

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Young Love

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1988.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan during Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan Sighting at the Cafe de Artists in New York City - August 17, 1988 at Cafe De Artists in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

A month after their July 16 nuptials, Pollan was spotted hanging on her man’s arm as the couple was leaving Cafe des Artistes in New York City in August of 1988.

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Happy Faces

Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox in 1989.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection

Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox during “Back To The Future Part 2” Los Angeles Premiere at Cineplex Odeon in Los Angeles, California, United States

05of 15Lovers on the TownMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella CollectionFox and Pollan were spotted looking cool and casual while strolling the streets of New York City back in 1990.

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Lovers on the Town

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan during Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan Sighting on the Streets of New York City - February 18, 1990 at Between Broadway and 72nd Street in New York City, New York, United States.

Fox and Pollan were spotted looking cool and casual while strolling the streets of New York City back in 1990.

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Out of This World

Michael J. Fox with Wife Tracy Pollan.Dave Benett/Getty

Michael J Fox With Wife Tracy Pollan At Planet Hollywood In London

07of 15Showing PDAMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1992.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe stars snuck a quick kiss during the 38th Annual Broadway Stars Softball Game at Central Park in New York City in 1992.

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Showing PDA

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1992.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

The stars snuck a quick kiss during the 38th Annual Broadway Stars Softball Game at Central Park in New York City in 1992.

08of 15Date NightMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1996.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyMr. and Mrs. Fox were picture-perfect at the 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1996.

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Date Night

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1996.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Mr. and Mrs. Fox were picture-perfect at the 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1996.

09of 15Headed to the GlobesMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1998.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe lovebirds hit the 55th annual Golden Globe Awards in style back in 1998.

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Headed to the Globes

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1998.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

The lovebirds hit the 55th annual Golden Globe Awards in style back in 1998.

10of 15Chatting with the StarsMichael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan and Tom Cruise in 2000.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe couple mingled with Tom Cruise at the DreamWorks Golden Globes afterparty held at the Beverly Hilton in 2000.

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Chatting with the Stars

Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan and Tom Cruise in 2000.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan and Tom Cruise

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

The couple mingled with Tom Cruise at the DreamWorks Golden Globes afterparty held at the Beverly Hilton in 2000.

11of 15Cool as EverTracy Pollan and actor Michael J. Fox in 2000.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella CollectionThe two looked snuggly and oh-so-in-love as they walked the carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2000.

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Cool as Ever

Tracy Pollan and actor Michael J. Fox in 2000.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection

Tracy Pollan and actor Michael J. Fox attend the Sixth Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 12, 2000 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

The two looked snuggly and oh-so-in-love as they walked the carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2000.

12of 15Happy FamilyMichael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan with their kids in 2001.Diane Cohen/GettyMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan brought their kids — son Sam and twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler — to the 2001 premiere ofAtlantis: The Lost Empire,in which the actor starred.

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Happy Family

Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan with their kids in 2001.Diane Cohen/Getty

Michael J. Fox, wife Tracy Pollan and their kids attend the local premiere of Walt Disney Pictures'' “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” June 6, 2001 in New York City

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan brought their kids — son Sam and twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler — to the 2001 premiere ofAtlantis: The Lost Empire,in which the actor starred.

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Keeping Close

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan.KMazur/WireImage

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

KMazur/WireImage

14of 15Joking AroundMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 2003.Jim Spellman/WireImageAn amused Fox looked on as Pollan danced around in her fringed skirt as they arrived at the 45th Grammys in 2003.

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Joking Around

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in 2003.Jim Spellman/WireImage

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

Jim Spellman/WireImage

An amused Fox looked on as Pollan danced around in her fringed skirt as they arrived at the 45th Grammys in 2003.

15of 15For a Good CauseMichael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan with family in 2010.John Roca/NY Daily News Archive via GettyThe family showed their support in 2010 at the 11th annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk, a cause close to Fox’s heart as he was diagnosed with the disease in 1991.

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For a Good Cause

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan with family in 2010.John Roca/NY Daily News Archive via Getty

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan with family

John Roca/NY Daily News Archive via Getty

The family showed their support in 2010 at the 11th annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk, a cause close to Fox’s heart as he was diagnosed with the disease in 1991.

source: people.com