Neal McDonough is an American actor known for his roles in “Band of Brothers,” “Boomtown,” “Tin Man,” and “Desperate Housewives.” He’s been married to his wife, Ruve McDonough, since December 2003 and takes great pride in being a family man.
To celebrate an early 20th wedding anniversary with his loving wife, Neal turned to social media and posted a heartwarming update for all his fans.
The “Boon” actor looked dapper as he went down on one knee and proposed to his soulmate to mark the special occasion. Holding a ring and his wife’s hand, Neal beamed joyfully, gazing at Ruve, who appeared pleasantly surprised by her husband’s grand display of affection.
Neal refused [to kiss women on the show], leading to his dismissal.
“She said… YES! YES! And YES again!!! Almost 20 years of marriage, & 23 years together.The best decision I ever made in my life asking Ruve to be my life partner and soulmate, ” the “Minority Report” alum captioned the June 21 post.
How Did Ruve Fulfill Neal’s Dream to Have a “Bunch of Kids” at 47?
In 2000, Neal met his future wife, then Ruve Robertson, during the filming of “Brothers” in London. It was Saint Paddy’s Day, and he had consumed a few pints when he accidentally bumped into Ruve, a six-foot-three former bikini model from South Africa.
Instantly smitten, Neal remarked on her height. Despite realizing his less-than-optimal state, he flinched and attempted to leave. However, Ruve quickly mentioned that he was American, catching his attention.
They tied the knot three years later, enjoying a seven-week honeymoon visiting various locations such as Cape Cod, Oahu’s North Shore, London, South Africa, and Santa Barbara.The “Apex” actor explained how he and his wife did everything together, with Ruve taking charge of his production matters and being more involved with his managers, publicists, and agents. The pair also looked forward to having kids, as Neal hailed from a large family.
He expressed his desire for a “bunch of kids,” influenced by being the youngest of six siblings, his father having 11 siblings, and his grandfather having 21.
In terms of his career, the “Greater” star entrusted it to a higher power, hoping to stay in the industry for several years, work on a television series, and return home every night to his affectionate spouse. And once the series concluded, Neal envisioned returning to Cape Cod with their children, exploring opportunities in theater and movies.
Neal and his wife fulfilled their dream of a large, happy family when they welcomed their fifth child, a son named James Hamilton. Born on March 31, when Neal was 48 years old, James weighed 9 lbs 9 oz and measured 22 inches long. He joined his four siblings: Clover Elizabeth, London Jane, Catherine Maggie, and Morgan Patrick.
The McDonough family was said to have felt complete with their handful of children, with the older siblings warmly embracing their then-new-brother, smothering him with hugs and kisses.
Although the gender balance in the family became more even with James’ arrival, the doting dad expressed in 2011 that he would have been equally delighted to have another daughter. He humorously referred to his household as the “McDonough House of Estrogen” and expressed his happiness with their growing family…CONTINUE FOR MORE