Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan, made an appearance on the courtside of Madison Square Garden, joining the A-list crowd for an NBA Playoff game between the Knicks and the Pacers.
The duo enjoyed the game on Wednesday, May 8, (with the Knicks securing a triumphant 130-121 victory) amidst a collection of stars seated in "Celebrity Row," such as Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Mary J. Blige, Ice Spice, Bryan Cranston, and many others.
In numerous social media snippets, Fox and Pollan were captured immersed in the game and got a shoutout on the jumbotron, where they smiled and waved at the camera. As for their attire, the Back to the Future star sporting a blue shirt underneath a navy jacket, while Pollan wore a light blue button-down blouse.
Fox and Pollan have quite the love story — which began on the set of Family Ties in 1985. They tied the knot in 1989 and share four children together: Sam Michael, 34, twins Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances, 29, and Esmé Annabelle, 22.
Their 35-year marriage has weathered its share of trials, notably marked by Fox's Parkinson's diagnosis in 1991, which he shared with the world seven years later.
The Canadian actor spoke on the moment he told his wife about the diagnosis in his 2023 documentary, Still. "I told Tracy ... 'In sickness and in health,' I remember her whispering,"he shared. "No one outside of my family knew. ... But all those years of hiding was shaking me awake."
In addition to their Knicks date night, they occasionally attend public events. For instance, In April, they made an appearance at the TIME 100 Gala in New York City, where Fox was honored with the TIME 100 Impact award.
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