Bonnie Bartlett rejected William Daniels with three brutal words before embarking on 75-year marriage
Bonnie Bartlett initially rejected William Daniels with the words, 'You’re too short,' when he asked her out in college. Despite this rocky start, the couple has been happily married for nearly 75 years. They reflect on their long-lasting relationship and the rarity of such enduring love in Hollywood.
- ▪Bonnie Bartlett rejected William Daniels' first date proposal in college by saying, 'You’re too short.'
- ▪The couple met while attending Northwestern University and have been married for nearly 75 years.
- ▪They discussed the challenges of maintaining a long-term relationship in Hollywood, where divorces are common.
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Celebrity News Bonnie Bartlett rejected William Daniels with three brutal words before embarking on 75-year marriage By Jolie Zenna Published May 18, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google It wasn’t quite love at first sight for Bonnie Bartlett and William Daniels. The “Boy Meets World” alum revealed his now-wife’s brutal rejection when he first asked her out for coffee in college: “You’re too short.” The couple — who will be celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary next month — recalled their first meeting in an interview with the Daily Mail on Monday. Daniels first laid eyes on Bartlett while they both attended Northwestern University. He spotted her sitting in the back of their classroom while she read from a play.
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