Owen Wilson’s mother Laura was able to find love again later in life.
While appearing onThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowFriday, the 53-year-old actor opened up about how his mother, who is now 82, got remarried when she was 80.
Noting that he is “somewhat romantic” himself and that he “appreciates a romantic story,” Wilson made the revelation while discussing his new romantic comedy filmMarry Me, which he stars in oppositeJennifer Lopez, with hostEllen DeGeneres.
“My mom recently got married at age 80 to a very nice guy,” Wilson said. “I think that’s a very romantic story and the idea that you can find love at any age.”
“I think that’s a very nice story,” he added. Laura was previously married to husband Robert from 1963 up until his death in 2017.
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His new romcomMarry Mefollows the lives of music superstars Kat Valdez (Lopez) and Bastian (Maluma), who are set to get married in front of a worldwide audience. However, their plans change when seconds before saying “I do,” Kat discovers Bastian has been unfaithful and she decides to marry Charlie (Wilson), a stranger in the crowd, instead.
While speaking with DeGeneres, 64, Wilson explained that he was unaware of who Maluma, 28, was before they met while shooting the film. “My neighbors in Santa Monica are from Colombia and so they were very excited,” he revealed.
“[Maluma’s] from Colombia and I guess there was a lot of coverage on the Bogatá newspaper that they showed me that he was going to be in the movie,” Wilson added. “He has a real following, and he was great to work with.”
Marry Meis currently playing in theaters.
source: people.com
