Veteran actor, John Lithgow just made history at the 2026 Tony Awards, held on June 7, 2026. He won the title of Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role as author, ‘Roald Dahl’, in the Broadway production, Giant. It was the third Tony Award win of his career, marking a significant 53-year gap from his first Tony win in 1973. It led to a record for the longest span between two Tony victories. Additionally, at 80 years of age, John became the oldest male actor to win a Tony Award, shattering the record previously held by Roy Dotrice. Roy won a Tony at 77 in 2000.
John’s latest win also made him one of only four performers in Broadway history to win Tony Awards in three different acting categories. Amid his career-defining success, the one person he had as a constant support system beside him, was his wife, Mary Yeager. She even happily posed at the red carpet with the actor, even twinning with him in black. The duo locked arms and shared sweet smiles. As John Lithgow had a gala time at the award show in New York City, here’s everything to know about his better half and what makes their relationship unusual and fun.
Who is John Lithgow’s wife, Mary Yeager?
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