David Duchovny, the 64-year-old star of The X-Files, has quietly tied the knot with his 31-year-old girlfriend, Monique Pendleberry, after eight years of dating. The couple was spotted in Malibu on May 20 wearing wedding rings, sparking rumors of a secret marriage. Though they have kept their relationship largely private since 2017, they have been seen together on rare occasions, including a stroll in New York City in September 2024 and a Los Angeles Lakers game in January of the same year. Pendleberry also supported Duchovny at the red-carpet premiere of his 2023 film, You People.
The couple first met at SunLife Organics, a health food store owned by a friend of Duchovny, where Pendleberry worked as a cashier. Their low-key romance contrasts with Duchovny’s previous high-profile marriage to actress Téa Leoni, which lasted from 1997 to 2014. Despite their divorce, the two have maintained a strong co-parenting relationship for their two children: daughter West, 26, and son Kyd, 22.
In a 2014 interview with Parade, Leoni spoke fondly of her ex-husband, calling him a “good guy” and acknowledging the deep bond they shared as parents. “David gave me the two greatest gifts on the planet,” she said. “We always loved each other, and we adore our kids. I don’t pretend—I know feelings can fade. We had those moments. But the kids are too important, and he feels the same way, I know.”
Duchovny has also reflected on the challenges of balancing fatherhood with his acting career, admitting he wasn’t a perfect parent but emphasized his unconditional love for his children. “I don’t have any other experience, just the path I’ve walked,” he once said. “I love my kids very much.”
While details of Duchovny and Pendleberry’s wedding remain private, their recent sightings with rings confirm a new chapter for the actor—one that blends his commitment to family with newfound happiness in his personal life.
