Who Is Mark Ruffalo's Wife? Meet His Spouse Sunrise Coigney

Behind every strong man is a strong woman, and that famous saying applies to Mark Ruffalo and his spouse, Sunrise Coigney. The 13 Going on 30 actor’s longtime love is an actress, a wonderful mom and his “hero,” as he often refers to her in posts on social media.

Mark has been living a life of bliss with Sunrise, who also goes by Sunny, since they met in 1998. The two crossed paths during a one-in-a-million encounter on the streets, he told The Guardian, and at the time, Mark was struggling in his career as an actor. However, everything changed when he “met [his] wife.”

“I was living in a dump and didn’t even have a driver’s license or a credit card,” he exclusively recalled to Closer Weekly in 2014. “She thought I was a mess … but she believed in me and kept encouraging me. I don’t know if I would have made it without her.”

Because Mark knew he had his dream girl right in front of him, he made sure to lock things down with Sunny. The two tied the knot after nearly two years together in 2000, and in June 2001, they welcomed their first child, Keen. The Avengers alum and the In the Cut actress expanded their family with the birth of their daughter Bella in April 2005, followed by their youngest, Odette, in October 2007.

As Mark experienced the joys of marriage and fatherhood, he juggled his now-award-winning career, starring in hits like 2005’s Just Like Heaven, 2004’s 13 Going on 30, 2010’s Shutter Island and the long-running Avengers franchise. Sunny also had her own gigs throughout the years, but her main focus was being there for her family.

Though Mark considers himself to be a “very hands-on father,” he told IndieWire in 2015, he gives credit to Sunny for “holding it all together.” While paying tribute to the blonde beauty in honor of Mother’s Day in May 2020, the Emmy recipient praised his wife for being a “fierce advocate for her kids.”

“To My Hero. Always on point no matter how tough it gets,” he gushed. “It isn’t easy being a Mom and one day a year isn’t close to enough to celebrate how much work it is and how grateful we should be. We love you, SunnyMom. Thank you for all you do.”

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Sunny Is Also an Entrepreneur

In addition to her acting talents, Sunny is a businesswoman. In 2017, she opened a boutique store called Sunny’s Callicoon Pop in Callicoon, New York, per PureWow.com. The outlet reported the store location no longer exists, but Sunny still runs the online version, which sells “an eclectic range of antiques from 19th century east lake to midcentury modern, homewares and unforgettable gifts,” according to the website.

Prior to launching Sunny’s Callicoon Pop, the actor’s spouse previously owned a shop called Kaviar and Kind in Los Angeles.

“I always knew I’d sort of find my way to retail — it’s where I find my joy … being surrounded by beautiful things,” she told WWD in May 2017. “There are things that people can find scary or sad that I find quite beautiful. I can appreciate a cobweb.”

Sunny is a Doting Mom

Ever since she became a mom, Sunny has been dedicated to her family. While chatting with WWD in 2017, Sunny dished the reason why she has no regrets about putting all of her attention on motherhood when their kids were young.

“I had a woman once tell me, ‘You know, Sunrise, you’ll always get a second chance at your career, but you’ll never get a second chance with your children,'” she shared.

Sunny and Mark Have an Unbreakable Bond

Though love doesn’t always last in Hollywood, Sunny and Mark have found the secret to maintaining their romance. The Dark Waters actor always showcases his appreciation for Sunny on social media.

In fact, Mark’s Instagram page is filled with sweet tributes to Sunny. In September 2020, he uploaded a series of photos next to a heartwarming message in honor of her birthday.

“Happy birthday to the most beautiful, magical, bright and exciting woman I have ever known,” he penned. “I am so grateful to have you on this planet and in my life. Happy happy birthday, lover.”

Mark also shared an adorable message for his partner while celebrating Valentine’s Day months earlier in February. “Happy Valentine’s Day to my sweetheart,” he gushed.