But, he eventually came away with something much more precious.

Apparently, Danson’s rejection for the part served them well they were both married at the time.

As for Steenburgen, she says, “I was married.

Mary Steenburgen purple eye shadow

That was not our moment.”

Steenburgen had divorced Malcom McDowell and had two children of her own.

I could ruin anything.

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen

I’m not relationship material," Danson explains.

Finally, a canoe trip sealed the deal they both knew they were a match.

The pair have also made history as the cover stars forPeople’s first-everLoveissue with good reason.

The pair have worked well together on screen as well, asPeoplecaptured in photos.

Danson has also guest-starred on her latest show,Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.

To sum it up, Danson once said toET, “I’m in love.

We’re in love.

That handles a lot.

We make each other laugh.

If I could be a woman, I’d want to be her.”