For more than two decades, country music star Brad Paisley and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley have remained one of the most enduring celebrity couples. Between sold-out tours, Hollywood projects, raising two children, and life in the spotlight, the pair have managed to build a marriage that has stood the test of time.
Now, Kimberly is opening up about the surprisingly simple advice she believes helped keep their relationship strong through the years. Read on to discover the two-word relationship advice she swears by.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Shares Two Words of Advice for a Lasting Marriage
Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley recently shared the two-word secret behind having a lasting marriage while on the red carpet at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. The two words that the 54-year-old “Father of the Bride” and “9-1-1: Nashville” actress revealed were simply, “Don’t leave.”
Brad Paisley’s wife went on to reveal that she had recently heard this advice from Jamie Lee Curtis and thought it was actually pretty brilliant advice for couples. Williams-Paisley went on to add, “Yeah, just know there’s gonna be ups and downs, and don’t give up. That was our secret.”
However, the veteran actress also acknowledged the hard work required to maintain a long marriage. After all, she and Brad Paisley have now been married for more than two decades.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley Have Balanced Marriage and Busy Careers for Over 20 Years
During the interview, Williams-Paisley also noted that it’s important to spend quality time together. With the couple both having demanding careers in the entertainment industry, they’ve had to be intentional about making time for one another over the years.
The actress explained, “We find time, we have to be deliberate about it. And I mean, we’re married 23 years now. And we’ve also, there’s times when we’re busier and times when we’re not. And right now I’m busier and, you know, he’s about to start a tour this summer, which will make him busy. But when we have the downtime, we really make the most of it.”
Brad Paisley kicked off his 2026 tour on May 15, 2026, in Sparks, Nevada. The country music star is scheduled to tour across the U.S. and in five different countries throughout the summer and into the fall.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley officially tied the knot on March 15, 2003. Kimberly was 31, and Brad was 30 when the couple exchanged vows. Along with their illustrious careers, the couple found the time to start a family along the way.
They welcomed their first son, William “Huck” Huckleberry, in February 2007. Their second son, Jasper Warren, joined the family in April 2009. Today, the two teenagers largely stay out of the public eye.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley Were Honored With Doctorate Degrees From Belmont University
As if their careers, marriage, and parenthood weren’t keeping the couple busy enough, they also recently became “doctors” together. On May 8, 2026, Brad and Kimberly were honored by Belmont University with honorary doctorate degrees.
Williams-Paisley took to Instagram to share about the special moment, writing, “We’re doctors now! @belmontu bestowed upon me and @bradpaisley honorary doctorates today, and it’s going straight to our heads.”
The actress added, “Thank you to President Jones and the Board of Trustees for this honor. It was a truly inspiring ceremony, not least because we were a small part of it. I continue to be impressed with Belmont for the way it shows up in and for our community.”
With more than two decades of marriage, two children, and thriving careers of their own, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley continue to show fans how they’ve balanced family life, career success, and a lasting relationship in the spotlight. And according to the actress, the secret to it all is simple: don’t leave.
