We’ve loved watching Leslie Bibb shine on our screens over the last few weeks in The White Lotus, but did you know her longtime bae is equally as famous? For more than 16 years, the blonde starlet has been loved up with fellow actor Sam Rockwell, known for his work in films like Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (2017), Jojo Rabbit (2019) and countless others. First meeting back in 2007 after catching each other’s eyes at the ever-iconic Chateau Marmont, it wasn’t long before they went on their first date—and the rest is history. Here, read about Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell’s adorable relationship.
Who is Leslie Bibb?
Leslie Bibb, 2025Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
While we’ve been loving her performance as Kate recently in The White Lotus, one of the three women enjoying a girls’ trip with her friends in Thailand, Leslie Bibb’s career spans far beyond the luxury resort we’ve come to know her at. Some of her most recognizable roles include that of Ricky Bobby’s wife, Carley, in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), as well as her part as Libby in 2020’s The Lost Husband. Additionally, she’s portrayed Christine Everhart in the Iron Man films. With her thousand-watt smile and acting chops, Leslie Bibb is a certified star.
Who is Sam Rockwell?
Sam Rockwell, 2020Amy Sussman/Getty Images for AFI
Academy Award-winner Sam Rockwell has been on the scene for quite some time, and it’s no surprise that these two talents have found forever in one another. Perhaps you remember him from his renowned role in 2017’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, for which he took him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, or maybe you’ve caught him in some of his other films such as The Way Way Back (2013), Richard Jewell (2019), Vice (2018) and countless others. With range and versatility like his, it’s no surprise he’s been recognized on such a massive scale.
Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell’s relationship
With over a decade under their belt, Leslie and Sam know a thing or two about making their personal relationship work, but the duo have also enjoyed a professional relationship, sharing the screen a few times over the years in films like Iron Man 2 (2010), Don Verdean (2015) and others.
When asked what their secret is, Rockwell revealed to E! News that “communication” was the foundation, with Bibb chiming in with “good sex,” followed by “a healthy sense of humor.” And that isn’t the first time that the couple has given credit to humor in their relationship. “She’s my beloved. She keeps me laughing and we take care of each other,” Rockwell told UsWeekly back in 2018. “She’s really talented and funny herself. She reminds me of a young Mary Tyler Moore.”
Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell, 2024Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Though the two have been together for almost two decades, they never did tie the knot. However, with or without a label, the two have enjoyed a lovely life together, raising their adorable pups and sharing their love with the world. In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bibb hilariously stated that her partner had “mad rizz,” a phrase taught to her by her friend’s son, meaning charisma.
“He’s just so cool and he’s so in his skin,” she gushed about him. “I wish I was in my skin the way he’s in—I mean, he comes out here with a cane and dances!,” she said, referring to one of his many Tonight Show improvised entrances. We can’t get enough of this adorable Hollywood couple!
