Eric Stonestreet, best known for his Emmy-winning role as Cameron Tucker on Modern Family, has officially tied the knot with his longtime love, pediatric nurse Lindsay Schweitzer. The couple exchanged vows on September 8 at their dream home in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of Hollywood well-wishers.
The wedding was particularly meaningful as it fell between two important birthdays—Lindsay’s on September 7 and Eric’s on September 9—making the celebration a personal milestone in more ways than one. Stonestreet announced the news on Instagram, posting photos of the ceremony with a lighthearted caption: “It’s my birthday and guess what I got… I GOT MARRIED.” The actor looked dapper in a tailored navy blazer, while Lindsay stunned in a satin gown that perfectly suited the intimate, rustic setting.
Celebrity friends and fans quickly filled social media with congratulations. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who famously played Eric’s on-screen husband Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family, couldn’t resist a playful nod to their television marriage. “Of all second marriages, this one is my favorite! I love you both! I’m so happy for you!!!!” he commented. Ferguson also shared a separate birthday post for his co-star, writing, “Happy birthday @ericstonestreet! I love you! & congrats to you and @lindsaystonestreet on your marriage! Love you both very much and I can’t wait to celebrate with you.”
Other Hollywood names joined in on the love fest. Octavia Spencer offered her heartfelt congratulations, while Elizabeth Banks simply toasted the couple with a cheerful “Congrats!! 🥂.” Adam Devine added his own excited “Congratulations!!!” Fans were just as emotional, with one writing, “IM CRYING!!!! Congrats you absolutely fabulous people.” The celebratory messages reflected not only the couple’s popularity but also the affection many hold for Stonestreet thanks to his years on television.
The story of Eric and Lindsay began in 2016 when they met at a charity event in their hometown. Their connection was instant, and within a few years, their relationship became a staple of Stonestreet’s life outside of Hollywood. In 2021, Eric decided to propose, and in true comedian fashion, he orchestrated the moment with humor and surprise. He enlisted Lindsay’s twin sons, then 9 years old, to help with the proposal. Under the guise of filming a test video for a supposed ad campaign, Eric set up a camera while the boys delivered the setup line: “Mom, Eric has a question.” That’s when he pulled out the ring. Lindsay, caught off guard and convinced at first it might be another prank, realized it was the real deal—and said yes.
Reflecting on that moment in an interview with People, Eric admitted, “We’ve been together for a long time, and I just knew I wasn’t going to find a better partner in life than Lindsay. It just made the most sense. And I’d taken my sweet old time.” Friends had been urging him for years to pop the question, and Eric knew it was finally the right moment.
The couple had also been building their dream home during this time, with Eric revealing that the project was always meant to culminate in their wedding. “We’re building a house to host a wedding, and we’re still on track to do that,” he said ahead of the big day. “I thought, no better way to start a relationship than literally building a foundation.” That dream came full circle when the wedding was held at the very home they had created together.
Even during their engagement, Stonestreet’s humor never waned. After announcing the proposal online, some commenters joked about their age difference—Eric was 49 and Lindsay nearly 42 at the time. Eric fired back with wit, posting a photo of Lindsay with an aging filter applied and writing, “Look, she can’t help that she looks so great at 42, and I can’t help that I apparently look like her grandad—so I fixed it for everyone.”
The wedding marks a new chapter for Stonestreet, who has long been beloved for making audiences laugh but has now shared a deeply personal joy with fans. With support pouring in from his Modern Family castmates, fellow celebrities, and thousands of fans worldwide, Eric and Lindsay’s love story has proven to be just as heartwarming off-screen as anything scripted for TV.
As one witty commenter summed it up beneath the wedding announcement: “Does Mitchell know about this?” It’s safe to say that both Eric’s real and fictional families are celebrating the happy news together.
