Kimberly Williams-Paisley credits 2 words for her decades-long marriage to country star
Kimberly Williams-Paisley attributes her 23-year marriage to country singer Brad Paisley to the simple advice: 'Don’t leave.' She emphasized perseverance through challenges and making deliberate time for each other despite busy careers. Williams-Paisley also shared how overcoming a health struggle with vocal cord paralysis brought unexpected personal growth and gratitude.
- ▪Kimberly Williams-Paisley credited the phrase 'Don’t leave' as the key to her 23-year marriage to Brad Paisley.
- ▪She revealed that Brad surprised her with a heartfelt letter for their anniversary, which she deeply appreciated.
- ▪Williams-Paisley overcame partial vocal cord paralysis after two years of being unable to speak above a whisper, undergoing multiple surgeries and receiving an implant.
- ▪During her health journey, she adopted healthier habits like meditation, weightlifting, and better nutrition, which had lasting positive effects.
- ▪She recalled her early acting experiences on 'Father of the Bride,' where Steve Martin and Diane Keaton mentored her and offered valuable career advice.
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Celebrity News Kimberly Williams-Paisley credits 2 words for her decades-long marriage to country star By Brie Stimson , Fox News Published May 16, 2026, 5:16 p.m. ET Originally Published by: 'Bewitched' actress Erin Murphy reunites with former child stars Harvey Weinstein rape trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked Nicki Minaj blasts Gavin Newsom's silence Kimberly Williams-Paisley recently shared the secret to her 23-year marriage to country star Brad Paisley, and it’s pretty simple: “Don’t leave.” “I heard Jamie Lee Curtis say recently, the secret is ‘Don’t leave.’ I thought that was really, actually brilliant,” Williams-Paisley told Fox News Digital at the red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood.
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