Tea Leoni and Tim Daly: A Look at Their Careers and Relationship

Tea Leoni and Tim Daly are two accomplished actors who have made significant contributions to film and television. While they have never been romantically linked, both have had successful careers in Hollywood and share a connection through their work in the entertainment industry.

Born Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni on February 25, 1966, in New York City, Tea Leoni comes from a family with a strong entertainment background. She gained fame in the 1990s and early 2000s with roles in films like:

• Bad Boys (1995)
• Deep Impact (1998)
• The Family Man (2000)
• Jurassic Park III (2001)

On television, she starred in the political drama Madam Secretary (2014–2019) as Elizabeth McCord, a role that earned her critical acclaim.

Timothy Daly, born on March 1, 1956, in New York City, is best known for his role as Joe Hackett in the sitcom Wings (1990–1997). He has also appeared in:

• Private Practice (2007–2013) as Dr. Pete Wilder
• Madam Secretary (2014–2019) as Henry McCord (opposite Tea Leoni)
• The Sopranos (guest role)

Daly has also done extensive voice work, including Superman in Superman: The Animated Series.

Leoni and Daly played husband and wife, Elizabeth and Henry McCord, on Madam Secretary. Their on-screen chemistry was praised by fans, leading many to wonder if they were a couple in real life. However, they have always maintained a professional relationship.

No, they are not married. They played a married couple on Madam Secretary but have never been romantically involved.

They starred together for six seasons, from 2014 to 2019.

Aside from Madam Secretary, they have not collaborated on other major projects.

Tea Leoni was married to actor David Duchovny from 1997 to 2014. They have two children together.

Tim Daly was married to Amy Van Nostrand from 1982 to 2010, and they have two children. He has been in a relationship with actress Téa Leoni’s Madam Secretary co-star, Patricia Heaton’s sister-in-law, since 2014.

No, there is no evidence that they ever dated. Their close friendship was strictly professional.

• Tea Leoni has taken on fewer acting roles recently but remains active in Hollywood.
• Tim Daly continues to act in TV and film, with recent appearances in The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark (2021).

Tea Leoni and Tim Daly are two talented actors who shared great on-screen chemistry in Madam Secretary. While they are not a couple in real life, their performances left a lasting impression on fans. Both continue to be respected figures in the entertainment industry.