“Star Wars” stalwart Mark Hamill, who is best known for portraying the Jedi Luke Skywalker in the sci-fi franchise, has shared his thoughts on his long and happy marriage while accepting an award. During his speech, the Hollywood legend revealed that marrying his wife was “the best decision I ever made.”
Mark Hamill Talks About His Wife
Hamill made the admission about his wife while accepting the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence during the 2025 San Diego Film Festival. Presented and reported by Variety, Hamill ended his speech by honouring and thanking his wife of almost 50 years, Marilou Hamill.
“In 1978, I married my former dental hygienist, Marilou Hamill — the best decision I ever made,” he said at the close of his speech. “She gave me three beautiful children. She’s been with me through thick and thin and the ups and downs in this crazy business. I can’t thank her enough. I love you.”
The pair married in 1978 and have three adult children together – Nathan, Griffin, and Chelsea. They met before the actor landed his role in “Star Wars,” while she was working in a local dental office.
‘Star Wars’ Star Also Thanked His Colleagues
GettyDuring his speech, Hamill was also keen to thank those who had helped him in his career and played an important role in helping him. “I want to share this with the countless people who have helped me over the years because a career in this business is a composite endeavor,” he said.
He continued, “I think of all the writers, directors, other actors and crew. You can’t do it alone. There are so many people who helped me get to where I am today.”
“The Long Walk” cast member also shared how he never imagined having such an impact on the world of entertainment. He had originally believed he would pursue acting as a passion rather than as a way of making money.
“I didn’t have high aspirations when I decided to become an actor,” he explained. “My goal was to become a working stiff, do what I loved, be able to make a living at it to pay the bills and hopefully support a family.”
The Actor Isn’t Chasing Big Roles Anymore
GettyHamill has previously spoken about his lack of desire to continue working on large blockbuster films. Explaining his reasoning for not pursuing roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other similar franchises in recent years, the actor revealed that he prefers work as a voice actor and smaller roles, as it means he can go home to his family.
“I said to my agent, ‘I’ll keep doing voiceover, but I just don’t relish the idea of going off on location and leaving my family,’’ he said. “Because [with] voiceover, they’re four-hour sessions. You might have two on one day, but then you go home to your wife and your dogs, and you sleep in your own bed.”
