Seth Rogen reveals secret behind his 15-year marriage

Seth Rogen shared his thoughts on what makes a successful long-term relationship, crediting kindness, intimacy and mutual encouragement for helping sustain his marriage to wife Lauren Miller Rogen for nearly 15 years.

The actor and producer discussed the topic during a recent interview with The New York Times while promoting his upcoming film The Invite, a relationship-focused comedy-drama that explores the dynamics of marriage through two couples navigating personal challenges.

Rogen, 44, said his own experience with Lauren, whom he married in October 2011 after several years together, gave him confidence when discussing what healthy relationships look like.

“People really bring their own personal stuff into those definitions,” Rogen said of the film’s exploration of good and bad relationships. “I remember feeling like I could really confidently speak about what a very good relationship was like — one that had been good for a very long time.”

Seth Rogen on What Makes a Relationship Last

Asked about the key ingredients behind a lasting partnership, Rogen pointed to a simple but often overlooked quality: treating one another with kindness.

“It's a couple who is nice to each other, who loves each other and who goes out of their way to excuse the other person rather than to find things that they hate about the other person,” he said.

The actor added that caring and tenderness are equally important in maintaining a strong connection over time.

“You have to want to love your partner, and you have to want them to love you back,” Rogen explained. “You have to be intimate with your partner and sexually attracted to your partner, and that should be returned as well.”

According to Rogen, those elements form the foundation of a healthy marriage and are themes explored throughout The Invite.

Lauren Miller Rogen’s Role in His Life and Career

During the interview, journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro referenced previous comments Rogen had made about his wife’s support for his creative pursuits, suggesting that Lauren encourages him to fully embrace his personality and sense of humour.

“She does, yes. And at times she will also tell me maybe it's too much Seth,” Rogen joked.

He went on to reveal that aspects of his relationship with Lauren helped shape the dynamic between his character and Rose Byrne’s character in the Neighbours films.

“When we were making the Neighbors movies, a lot of the dynamic between me and Rose Byrne came from conversations with me and Lauren,” he said.

Rogen also rejected the stereotype of a spouse discouraging fun or spontaneity, describing Lauren as someone who actively shares and supports his interests.

“She's not the naggy woman who's trying to shut down the fun. Me and her love doing the same stuff, and if anything, she's encouraging it,” he said.

A Creative Partnership Beyond Marriage

The couple have been together for more than 20 years and have increasingly collaborated professionally in addition to their personal relationship.

Most recently, they worked together as producers on Tangles, an animated feature that premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Their partnership has also extended to philanthropic projects and business ventures over the years.

Rogen's comments arrive ahead of the theatrical release of The Invite on June 26. The film stars Rogen opposite Olivia Wilde, who also directs, alongside Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.

The story follows two married couples whose relationships are tested when an unexpected proposition emerges during a dinner gathering, prompting conversations about intimacy, commitment and the realities of long-term partnerships.

For Rogen, those themes resonate beyond the screen. After more than two decades with Lauren Miller Rogen, the actor believes successful relationships are built on a combination of affection, understanding and a shared commitment to supporting one another through life's ups and downs.