10 Sweet Photos from Annie Potts and James Hayman’s Decades-Long Marriage
10 Sweet Photos from Annie Potts and James Hayman’s Decades-Long Marriage
Joyann JeffreyFri, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC
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Annie Potts and husband James HaymanCredit: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty; Annie Potts/Instagram
Annie Potts and her husband, James Hayman, have shared plenty of cute moments together.
The husband-wife duo met in the late 1980s on the set of the film Breaking the Rules, in which Potts starred as Mary Klinglitch and Hayman was working as a cinematographer.
Potts and Hayman got married in 1990. Potts was already a mom to son Clay Senechal — whom she welcomed with ex-husband and director B. Scott Senechal — but she and Hayman went on to welcome two children, James and Harry.
Throughout the years, Potts and Hayman have been photographed at red carpet events and have shared some photos on social media, offering sweet glimpses into their romance.
Below, here are 10 adorable photos of Annie Potts with her husband, James Hayman.
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Dressed to the Nines
Annie Potts and husband James Hayman attending 'National Jewish Fund Dinner' on Nov. 29, 1989.Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Potts and Hayman took this picture together in November 1989 when they attended the National Jewish Fund Dinner in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The pair were dressed to the nines as they smiled together at the event.
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Emmy Date Night
Annie Potts and husband James Hayman in September 1990.Credit: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty
Potts and Hayman attended the Primetime Emmy Awards together in September 1990. For the event, Hayman wore a classic black-and-white suit while the Pretty in Pink star donned a stylish white dress with a plunging neckline.
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Arm in Arm
Annie Potts and husband James Hayman circa 1990Credit: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty
This picture was taken in the 1990s, showing off Potts' iconic pixie cut.
For the night out on the town with Hayman, the actress' fresh hairdo was styled with a red dress and a black coat with cheetah-print lining.
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All Dolled Up
Annie Potts and husband James Hayman attending 44th Annual Director's Guild of America AwardsCredit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
While pregnant with her second child, Potts attended the 44th Annual Director's Guild of America Awards with Hayman in March 1992.
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Two months later, she and Hayman announced the birth of their son James.
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Sweet Smiles
Annie Potts and James Hayman attending a party for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' on July 30, 1992 in Los Angeles, CA.Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty
Potts and Hayman took this adorable photo together in July 1992 at Kelbo's Restaurant in Los Angeles. The pair wore matching black outfits to attend a party for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie, which later turned into a hit TV series.
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Red Carpet Ready
Annie Potts and husband James Hayman attending 21st Annual People's Choice AwardsCredit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
In 1995, Potts brought back her iconic pixie cut and black coat with cheetah-print lining. She wore this sparkling white dress to attend the 21st Annual People's Choice Awards in March 1995 with her husband.
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Family Affair
Annie Potts, James Hayman, and sons, Harry and James.Credit: Frank Trapper/Corbis/Getty
Potts and Hayman had their hands full in 1999. In this photo, they are attending the world premiere of Toy Story 2 with their two young sons by their side.
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Nights Out Together
Annie Potts and husband James Hayman attending Second Annual TV Guide AwardsCredit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Potts and Hayman came dressed to impress at the Second Annual TV Guide Awards on March 5, 2000, in Los Angeles.
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Trips Abroad
Annie Potts and James Hayman.Credit: Annie Potts Instagram
In June 2018, Potts posted a sweet Instagram photo of her and Hayman in Venice, Italy, together.
Here they are smiling in front of Saint Mark's Basilica and having a great time taking in the sights.
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Dressed to Impress
Annie Potts and James HaymanCredit: Annie Potts/Instagram
The 2019 Critics Choice Awards served as a date night for Potts and Hayman. The actress shared a photo before the event on Instagram, writing, "Off to the Critics Choice awards!"
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