Michael Keatons Girlfriend Is Marni Turner - See His Dating History

Publish date: 2024-05-18

Michael Keaton's girlfriend finally got a public moment of affection at the Emmy Awards last year. The actor keeps his relationship very private, much like the one he had with "Friends" star Michelle Cox.

After a long, unbelievably consistent career, Michael Keaton finally got his first Emmy award. The actor's journey to the top was not flawless, as he experienced issues with his mental state that opened the doors for a very long sabbatical. The actor, who is a reserved personality to the public eye, has a lot of intrigue surrounding his love life.

Though he keeps a wrap on his personal life, it is known that Keaton is in a long-term relationship with a blonde non-celebrity named Marni Turner. The actor has had previous relationships with non-celebrities and an ex-wife from the 90s who sadly passed away. He shocked fans last year when he shared a kiss with his partner at a coveted awards ceremony.

Michael Keaton at a "DOPESICK" Special Screening and Q&A Event hosted at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 2022. | Source: Getty Images

Michael Keaton Has Been Spotted with his Girlfriend, Whose Identity Is Still a Mystery

Keaton's behavioral patterns with Turner suggest that he is protecting his partner from the public eye. Last year, the actor won the Best Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Award at the 74th Emmy Awards. He attended the illustrious event with his "Dopesick" cast members and Turner as a plus one.

Announced as the winner by Oprah, Keaton kissed Turner before hitting the stage for his acceptance speech. The kiss surprised many as Keaton generally chooses to keep his six-year relationship out of the media. Although he showed a moment of public affection, the actor did not take Turner onto the red carpet with him.

He has been spotted with his long-time girlfriend on other occasions, though always in more private outings. In March 2020, he was spotted with Turner walking to a grocery store in Santa Monica. The couple was dressed down as they disguised their way to the store for much-needed supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Though dressed in a manner that evades media attention, the Emmy awardee did not shy away from omitting peaceful hand signs to the paparazzi. Keaton and his lover were spotted again in Los Angeles as they headed into an Italian restaurant on December 8, 2022.

The couple exhibited more affection than they did during their grocery two years prior. They walked into their dinner date at Toscana restaurant holding hands and dressed up for the romantic occasion as Keaton mixed and matched shades of brown, and Turner did the same with shades of grey.

Aside from the rare outings documented in recent years and the lifespan of their relationship, there is very little information out to the public about the actor's girlfriend.

Michael Keaton and Marni Turner at the Michael Sugar Pre-Oscar Party at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood, California, on February 28, 2016. | Source: Getty Images

Michael Keaton Had Been Married Once to a Remarkable Woman

Keaton was once a husband before he began dating Turner. He married a woman named Caroline McWilliams in 1982, and they remained together until their divorce in 1990. The "Batman Returns" star mentioned that despite their separation, he maintained a family-like relationship with McWilliams.

Keaton's "Morbius" co-star Jared Leto was allegedly engaged with Cameron Diaz, though that was discovered to be untrue.

Michael Keaton and Caroline McWilliams at the premiere party for "Johnny Dangerously" at Private Eyes in New York City, New York, on December 18, 1984. | Source: Getty Images

Sadly, the actor's ex-wife lost her life in 2010, and his siblings, who also experienced the loss of an ex, warned him that dealing with the death of an ex is more challenging than he might have thought. The movie star felt "odd" after McWilliams's died and praised her for the way that she raised her son, saying:

"And the feelings that came up were odd, but not in a bad way, necessarily, because we had remained close. She was a remarkable mom. Sean is the great guy he is because of her—we've always been tight, but now the bond's even tighter. We're the family now."

Michael Keaton and Caroline McWilliams at the premiere of "Batman" at Mann Bruin Theater in Westwood, California, on June 19, 1989. | Source: Getty Images

The Actor Previously Dated High-Profile Celebrities

Keaton was previously involved with a couple of celebrities, though before Turner, the longest relationship known to the public was a 5-and-a-half-year love affair with "Friends" star Courtney Cox. Keaton and Cox broke up mutually in 1995, but the actress revealed they still loved each other beyond the split.

Cox once mentioned that she considers her relationship with Keaton the most important one. Although the couple did not tie the knot, the actress's praiseworthy comments about Keaton suggest that their extremely private union was a perfect Hollywood romance.

Keaton was also in a brief alliance with Catwoman from "Batman Returns," Michelle Pfeiffer. Their love affair, which occurred years before they met onscreen, helped Pfeiffer adjust to a new acting experience — big-budget superhero megahits. Keaton was an ever-ready advisor for the first-time superhero.

Michael Keaton and Courteney Cox at the 22nd Annual American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on March 3, 1994. | Source: Getty Images

According to The Guardian, Keaton took a back seat from the noise of Hollywood for 16 years after "Out of Sight." Although he was still acting and followed the movie up with a protagonist role in "Jack Frost" with now-deceased Kelly Preston, he changed his life.

Before the change, Keaton had many girls coming in and out of his home. That, combined with his boredom and eagerness for a difference in his life, pushed him to reassess what he wanted for himself. By actively practicing discipline, the actor attained the life he dreamed of as a young boy.

Keaton's "Morbius" co-star Jared Leto was allegedly engaged with Cameron Diaz, though that was discovered to be untrue. Tyrese Gibson, also a starring actor from "Morbius," revealed that he married his first wife, Norma Gibson, who was not a citizen of the United States of America, for reasons other than being sincerely in love. As a result, their dramatic union did not last long.

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