Eric Stonestreet, best known for playing Cameron Tucker on “Modern Family,” married his longtime partner Lindsay Schweitzer in an intimate ceremony at their Kansas City home. The 54-year-old actor shared the happy news on September 9, 2025, which also happened to be his birthday.
“It’s my birthday and guess what I got,” Stonestreet wrote on Instagram, posting several wedding photos. The images show the couple celebrating their special day, with Stonestreet wearing a navy blue suit with a light blue tie, while Schweitzer wore a white satin gown with crystal belt details.
The couple’s love story began in 2016 when they met at the Big Slick charity event in Kansas City. People magazine confirmed their relationship in August 2017. After dating for five years, Stonestreet proposed to Schweitzer in August 2021.
Their four-year engagement was longer than some might have expected, but there was a specific reason for the wait. In July 2025, Stonestreet told People magazine they were building a house in Kansas City specifically to host their wedding.
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“We got engaged and then all of a sudden got an opportunity to build a house, and I thought, no better way to start a relationship than literally building a foundation,” Stonestreet explained.
The wedding featured acoustic guitarists who played during the couple’s first dance, adding to the intimate feel of the celebration. Photos shared by Stonestreet show the newlyweds dancing in what appears to be a library room in their home.
Many celebrities congratulated the couple, including Stonestreet’s on-screen husband from “Modern Family,” Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who commented: “Of all second marriages, this one is my favorite! I love you both! I’m so happy for you!!!!”
Other stars offering congratulations included Octavia Spencer and Michael Bublé. Schweitzer, a pediatric nurse and mother to twin boys, has been described by Stonestreet as “a good person and a great mom.”
The couple’s relationship was long-distance for several years while Stonestreet filmed the final seasons of “Modern Family” in Los Angeles. When the show wrapped in 2020, he moved back to his hometown of Kansas City.
According to People magazine, the couple tied the knot on September 8, choosing the date because it falls between their birthdays, though Stonestreet announced the news on his birthday, September 9.
Many fans expressed surprise at the news, as Stonestreet’s portrayal of gay character Cameron Tucker on “Modern Family” was so convincing that some viewers believed he was gay in real life. During his time on the show, which ran for 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020, Stonestreet won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Now, after nearly nine years together, the Stonestreets are beginning their married life in the city they both call home.
