Business powerhouse and longtime “Shark Tank” favorite Barbara Corcoran is celebrating love… with a story that sounds straight out of a rom-com. The real estate powerhouse and fan-favorite Shark just marked a major milestone with husband Bill Higgins, and the behind-the-scenes details had followers doing a collective double-take.
Because apparently? Their big day (yep, that big day) almost didn’t happen as planned.
A Wedding Day That Almost Went Sideways
Corcoran, 76, recently celebrated her 38th wedding anniversary with Higgins; a retired Navy captain who, when they first met, had his own real estate company, according to People.
She commemorated the milestone with a heartfelt (and slightly chaotic) throwback on Instagram (seen above).
“38 years ago today, I said ‘I do.’,” her post began. “Bill and I almost missed our own wedding. We went cross-country skiing that morning, got lost in the woods, and somehow still managed to hit traffic on the way back, even though we always hit traffic.”
Let’s be real: getting lost in the woods on your wedding day sounds like the plot of a Hallmark movie. But for Corcoran and Higgins, it was just the beginning of a love story that clearly had staying power.
The couple’s anniversary falling on Valentine’s Day adds an extra dose of sweetness. And honestly? It seems like the near-miss only makes the memory more iconic all these years later.
GettyFive Minutes Later… Married
If you thought the chaos ended there, think again. Corcoran explained just how close they came to missing the moment entirely. “My parents and the minister were ready to call it a day when we finally walked in. Five minutes later, we were married,” she recalls.
Five minutes. That’s it. No drawn-out ceremony, no dramatic buildup; just a quick pivot from almost-late to officially married.
It seems like that spontaneous energy has stuck with the couple through nearly four decades together. Fans of the Shark know Corcoran has never been shy about sharing the real, unfiltered moments behind her life, whether she’s talking business wins or personal milestones.
She ended the anniversary tribute on a warm, heartfelt note: “I married a good man, a great father, and a very handsome guy. Happy anniversary, Bill. You’re still the one. I love you. ❤️.”
Cue the collective aww.
What’s Next on ‘Shark Tank’?
While Corcoran has clearly in celebration mode, it’s also business as usual in the studio.
After a month long hiatus, the next new episode of “Shark Tank” (Season 17, Episode 12) is set to air Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The episode will feature guest judge Fawn Weaver, the co-founder of “Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey,” who will join the panel.
If past seasons are any indication, viewers can expect bold pitches, tough negotiations, and maybe a surprise deal or two.
One thing’s for sure: whether she’s sharing sweet anniversary memories or weighing the next big investment, Barbara Corcoran continues to keep it refreshingly real.
