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Alyson Hannigan conveyed a romantic homage to their 22-year-long relationship with Alexis Denisof, and it is a nice surprise. The actress shared her beloved message on the occasion of their anniversary, depicting their enduring Hollywood love story that began on the set of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’.
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Alyson Hannigan has made it clear with her Instagram post that those who have a romantic post dedicated to their husband of 22 years, Alexis Denisof, are the relationship goals. The actress, who is iconic for her role in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ as Willow Rosenberg and also as Lily Aldrin in ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ has literally stripped her heart in the caption that read, ‘Happy Anniversary my love!’. In the caption, she wrote: ‘I can’t recall what life was before you, and I don’t have to. The best 22 years (plus the 4 before marriage) of my life!’ The two mixed-up characters attracted a lot of public attention as the couple who met on the set of ‘Buffy’ where Denisof played Watcher Wesley Wyndam-Pryce have built one of the strongest marriages in Tinseltown mostly by keeping their lives away from the media spotlight.
The comment section lit up immediately with references to the iconic characters of the couple. ‘Willow and Wesley!! Happy Anniversary!’ was one comment. Another writer said, ‘Real-life Lilly and Marshall. Happy anniversary.’ The dual fandom appreciation highlighted that the personalities of both Hannigan’s major television roles are still very much alive and loved by the audience even after decades. One user remarked, ‘Willow and Wesley in an alternate universe where they don’t deal with vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness!!’ this succinctly illustrated the fun crossover attraction that keeps the couple so popular among genre fans.
Some comments gave vent to how synonymous these characters are with popular culture. One person joked, ‘Wait does Cordelia know?’, alluding to the intricate relationship between Denisof’s character and Charisma Carpenter’s Cordelia Chase both in ‘Buffy’ and its spin-off ‘Angel’. The couple’s link to their characters is so strong that even after having spent twenty-six years together (including four years of dating before marriage); many still perceive them in terms of their supernatural roots.
The global response was a testament to their worldwide appeal, with one Portuguese comment reading, ‘So cute!!! That little smile kills me!!!!’ A Spanish-speaking fan mentioned, ‘Who would have thought our Lily would end up with Sandy Rivers!’ which refers to Denisof’s role as the obnoxious reporter in ‘How I Met Your Mother’—the romcom. The reactions in various languages confirmed that the draw of these two massive TV series has not waned and they still manage to find new viewers across the globe.
Nevertheless, not all the comments were exclusively congratulatory—one user just could not resist asking, ‘My question is – who is your favorite watcher? Hehe’, in reference to the Watchers Council from the Buffyverse. Another jokester pointed out the family likeness:’ You just created two clones of yourself, funny.’ The couple’s two gousts are Satyana and Keeva, who frequently join Hannigan’s fun in her social media postings.
The anniversary celebration could be interpreted as happening at a very interesting crossroads of both actors’ careers. Even though Hannigan has not played any significant role on TV since ‘How I Met Your Mother’ came to an end in 2014, Denisof has been constantly active in the industry, working in both TV and film. ‘Hope she comes back on the new show as a guest,’ was the wishful thinking of one fan, but it is not clear which project the commenter meant. The pair has kept a low profile relative to many of their Hollywood counterparts, choosing a family-oriented lifestyle and occasionally appearing together at conventions.
Hannigan and Denisof’s romance is especially noteworthy for its longevity considering the risks of public scrutiny and the inclination of break-ups in the industry. They have done it—their capability to relatively live a stable home life, without the demands of television fame being a negative factor, is certainly a victory that resonates with their followers. One of the comments even puts it concisely: ‘The best couple ever.’ The fact that they have managed to preserve both their marriage and the public bond through the different eras of living history of television is nothing short of being really impressive and speaks of the genuine love that people have for this particular Hollywood couple.
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In a showbiz world where relationships can be broken and mended in the limelight, the quiet but unwavering connection between Hannigan and Denisof serves as a powerful testimony to the essence of true love in Hollywood. Their anniversary celebration was not only a way to highlight the number of years spent together but also a reminder that some on-screen loves do live happily ever after in real life.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
