Jean Smart and her husband Richard Gilliland met on the set of “Designing Women.” The duo was co-stars whose stars aligned when Richard was kissing someone else.
However, life is unpredictable. Years later, the two became husband and wife. Richard went ahead to sacrifice his career and stay at home with the kids so that Jean could get film opportunities.
Jean remained happily married to her husband for over 30 years until he died unexpectedly. The actress, who is now a widow and a single mother, has accepted her sad and lonely new life.
Jean Smart, 71, is an American actress and producer who starred in the romantic comedy film “Designing Women” that aired from 1986-1993. The actress met her husband, Richard Gilliland, on the set of “Designing Women.” The two married in 1987, but unfortunately, Richard died in 2021.