The married in 1997 in a small, surprise wedding on the Lower East Side.

“Matthew and I come from a different time and place,” Parker toldHarper’s Bazaarin 2013.

“When we were young people, all we ever wanted was to be good working actors.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, smiling while posing arm in arm

We didn’t think of fame or money because, honestly, money was never part of the dream.

What makes Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker’s marriage work?

So, how do Broderick and Parker still make it work after all this time?

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker in the 90s

“I’m very grateful and I love her and it’s amazing,” Broderick sweetly added.

His words echoed what Parker toldHarper’s Bazaarin 2013, when discussing rumors surrounding her husband’s alleged infidelity.

“I love Matthew Broderick.

Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker with their children

Call me crazy, but I love him.

We can only be in the marriage we are.

We’re very devoted to our family and our lives.

I love our life.

“We didn’t expect it,” Parker said.

One really would have been thrilling and we would’ve felt incredibly lucky.

And two was a comedy.”

Similarly speaking about the challenges of parenting, Broderick once toldParadethat it’s “basically improv,” perPeople.