Melissa Joan Hart shared a sweet snapshot from the night she first crossed paths with her husband, Mark Wilkerson, 22 years earlier at the Kentucky Derby.
The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress, 48, who recently broke her silence on the shocking documentary series Quiet On Set, married the musician in 2003.
In the image, the star could be seen flashing a small smile as she wore a pink satin top with a plunging neckline as she stood next to the musician, 47.
Hart captioned the latest post with: “22 years ago right now… I saw this tall guy with a shaved head on stage and after a shot of vodka (don’t ask) and this photo was taken, I knew he was my eternity! #KentuckyDerby #GettinLuckyinKentucky.’
Melissa’s photo appears as the 2024 Kentucky Derby officially began over the Saturday weekend.
Melissa Joan Hart, 48, shared a sweet snapshot from the night she first crossed paths with her husband, Mark Wilkerson, 22 years earlier at the Kentucky Derby.
Hart and Wilkerson are also parents to three children, all boys, named Mason, 18, Braydon, 16, and also Tucker, 11.
In 2018, the former Nickelodeon star recalled the special day she met her husband in Kentucky.
She also uploaded a post on her main Instagram page and recalled: ‘In 2002, a girl from New York told her mother that she met a guy from Alabama at the Kentucky Derby who she was going to marry.’
’14 months later they were married in Italy and within 5 years they had two beautiful baby boys while living a blessed life in Los Angeles.’
Mark’s sister Sally opened up about the day her brother met the Drive Me Crazy actress during a past interview with People.
“He tried to act cool, but he knew who she was. I screamed and told my friends, ‘My brother just met Melissa Joan Hart and she asked me for her number,'” she told the outlet.
Just seven months after the couple started dating, Wilkerson popped the big question and the lovebirds got engaged over the holidays.
In July 2003, Melissa and Mark said ‘I do’ during a romantic ceremony that took place in Florence, Italy.
Hart captioned the latest post with: “22 years ago right now… I saw this tall guy with a shaved head on stage and after a shot of vodka (don’t ask) and this photo was taken, I knew he was my eternity! #KentuckyDerby #GettinLuckyinKentucky’
Just seven months after the couple started dating, Wilkerson popped the big question and the lovebirds got engaged over the holidays; the couple seen in February in Los Angeles
In March of last year, Melissa opened up about her long-standing marriage to the musician while speaking to Us weekly.
“You know, it’s a lot of work,” he told the outlet, adding: “(Officially) it’s 20 years this summer and there’s nothing easier.”
While referencing Russian-born author Leo Tolstoy, he stated, “Basically it’s not about… whether you fight or not, but how you fight.” That kind of things.’
‘I’m paraphrasing big time. But I think that’s the key. (You have to) get through the low times because the good times are so much better.’
The Hollywood star continued: “And it’s really about hanging in there, working and remembering where you come from.”
Hart explained that the couple “works hard on our marriage” and stated that they have also “been in and out of couples therapy…”
‘We really enjoy it because it helps us understand each other better even after 20 years. We do it from time to time.’
Hart and Wilkerson are also parents to three children, all boys, named Mason, 18, Braydon, 16, and also Tucker, 11.
In March of last year, Melissa opened up about her long-standing marriage to the musician while speaking to Us Weekly; seen in April 2022 in Los Angeles
‘We go in and out of seasons, but I find it very useful because it really helps us have a safe space. And that helps a lot. But we just worked a lot on (our relationship).’
“We just remember that we love each other and try to be kind to each other,” Melissa continued.
She talked about how she and Mark “make sure to find common ground” and also “have the same goals (about how) we want to raise our kids and base everything on love.”
‘Although it’s not easy. I mean, I make it sound easy, but it’s not.
Hart explained that the couple “works hard on our marriage” and stated that they have also “been in and out of couples therapy…”; seen earlier this month in New York
Hart, who currently resides in Nashville with her husband and children, further commented on parenting with Wilkerson and talked about how her children have grown up so quickly; seen in 2018 in Los Angeles
Hart, who currently resides in Nashville with her husband and children, further commented on parenting with Wilkerson and talked about how her children have grown up so quickly.
‘Everyone prepares you for the former, but no one prepares you for the latter. So now I’m focusing on the latter. I’m going to cry thinking about…’
During an interview with People In 2018, the actress also opened up about keeping her marriage to Mark strong.
“We have day dates, we have lunch and we exercise a lot together,” he explained, humorously adding that they also send each other “dirty gifs.”
