Michael J. Fox Celebrates Wife Tracy Pollan as ‘Greatest Gift’ at 2026 Actor Awards

Michael J. Fox recently appeared at the 2026 Actor Awards, where he made a touching revelation about his wife, Tracy Pollan. The couple has been married since 1988, and Fox expressed that meeting Pollan was the “greatest gift” of his career.

Reflection on Love and Career

During the event’s opening segment titled “I Am an Actor,” Fox, now 64, reminisced about his journey from Canada to Los Angeles. He recalled his struggles and the words of a teacher who warned him that he wouldn’t remain “cute” forever. Fox humorously responded, saying, “Maybe just long enough, sir.”

After three challenging years in Los Angeles, he landed a role on the television show *Family Ties*. Here, he met Pollan, who portrayed Ellen, his girlfriend on the show. Fox acknowledged Pollan not only as his wife but as the mother of their four children: Schuyler, Aquinnah, Esmé, and Sam. He remarked, “Sometimes, I like to remind them, if it weren’t for acting, they wouldn’t be here.”

Family Moments and Humor

Fox also shared a lighthearted moment at the awards ceremony, teasing his son, Sam, who accompanied him. He jokingly stated that Sam was “not an actor” but merely “my date.” This brought laughter from the audience, reinforcing Fox’s roles as both a father and an actor.

Health Update and Career Resilience

Despite his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease, Fox remains optimistic about his future. He mentioned that he no longer walks as much due to multiple injuries he sustained throughout his career. “In a three-year period, I broke my elbow, I broke my hand, and I almost lost my finger,” he recounted. Although he can walk, he noted that it isn’t easy and can be dangerous.