Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt marked her fourth anniversary with partner Jeffrey Nordling by sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram. On January 24, 2024, she uploaded a charming photo of the couple, captioning it simply, “and now we’re 4.” The post quickly garnered attention, attracting well-wishes from her followers and fans.
Hunt and Nordling have a history that dates back to the late 1980s, although they only briefly dated in 1998. Their reunion in 2022 came after both had experienced “very different lives for decades.” In an interview with Flow Space in June 2025, Hunt reflected on their relationship, describing it as “lovely.”
“I’ve never really talked about that,” the 62-year-old actress shared. “And I always thought he was lovely, sweet, talented, and dreamy. We both had very different lives for decades, and then, in some crazy way, found each other again.”
After ending her long-term relationship with Matthew Carnahan in 2017, Hunt’s daughter encouraged her mother to seek love once more. Hunt recalled her daughter’s advice: “The sentence was, ‘You should date someone hot.’ I mentioned [Nordling], and we had mutual friends, and we had breakfast.” This meeting reportedly sparked the romance that blossomed in 2022.
Since their reunion, Hunt has shared several glimpses into their relationship on social media. In March 2025, she posted a playful image of them wearing caps from rival baseball teams at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, celebrating Nordling’s birthday in the caption. Just days later, another photo captured them outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, further showcasing their bond.
While the couple initially crossed paths on the set of the 1988 action film Shooter, both have since become well-known for their respective careers. Hunt is celebrated for her role as Carol Connelly in As Good as It Gets, a performance that earned her an Academy Award. She also starred in notable films such as Twister, Cast Away, and the television series Mad About You.
Nordling, a talented actor in his own right, has built a successful career with roles in acclaimed shows such as Once and Again, 24, and Big Little Lies. His work spans across various genres, solidifying his status in the entertainment industry.
As Hunt and Nordling celebrate their relationship, their story highlights the beauty of reconnecting and finding love, regardless of the passage of time.
