From On-Screen Romance to Real-Life Love Their story began in 1985 on the set of the beloved sitcom Family Ties, where Pollan portrayed Ellen Reed, the girlfriend of Fox’s character, Alex P. Keaton.

Pollan played Ellen Reed, the love interest of Fox's Alex P. Keaton. Their real-life romance officially began after they reunited on the big screen for the drama Bright Lights, Big City.

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan first met when they played love interests in the '80s hit, Family Ties. Above, they're pictured while on set as their characters, Alex and Ellen.

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan first met when they played love interests in the '80s hit, Family Ties. Above, they're pictured while on set as their characters, Alex and Ellen.

Michael J. Fox calls wife Tracy Pollan 'my forever summer girl' in sweet tribute The couple share four children: Sam Michael Fox, Aquinnah Kathleen Fox, Schuyler Frances Fox and Esmé Annabelle Fox.

Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox attend the 2024 Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, April 25, 2024.