Jay & Mavis Leno

For the past two decades, Jay Leno has been a part of late-night talk shows. He drew in millions of people with his observational comedy and prominent chin till he stepped down from hosting duties in 2010. Leno may have a magical knack for keeping his audience in awe of him and gaining millions of followers to himself. Still, he never forgets the most important part of his work and his most ardent supporter: his long-time wife Mavis Leno.

The pair met in 1976 while Jay was performing at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Their attraction became stronger after their first meeting, and a deep bond drew them closer together. In 1980, Jay and Mavis married in an unfashionable manner. She later acknowledged in an interview that their purpose for marrying was not romantic; instead, they wanted to ensure Jay’s insurance if something happened to him. The couple has spent four decades together and have seen the best of themselves, and nothing, not even children, has come between them.