Have Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick ever starred in a movie together? Details explored

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are real-life couples who tied the knot in 1988. The couple has two children, and one of them (Sosie Bacon) is also an actor. Both Kevin and Kyra are actors and have enjoyed their separate successful careers.

Bacon is known for his work in films like A Few Good Men and Apollo 13, among others. Kyra has appeared in titles like Born on the Fourth of July and Singles. She has also appeared on the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

So let's explore and find out if the couple has done any films together in their career.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick filmed together, explored

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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have done several films together in their long career. They met during the shooting of Lanford Wilson's theatrical play Lemon Sky for PBS. The duo got married on September 4, 1988.

The first time they shared the screen was in 1991. This was for the romantic comedy film Pyrates. It was written and directed by Noah Stern and followed the duo as an on-screen couple. The storyline showcases the two developing pyrokinesis after getting intimate.

It took Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick 13 years to collaborate on a film. This was the drama film The Woodsman. Kyra plays a co-worker who slowly falls for the protagonist. It starred Bacon as a child molester trying to adjust to his life after coming out of prison. They worked in another film in the same year, Cavedweller. The drama film was adapted from Dorothy Allison's namesake novel, and it starred Kyra as the protagonist.

In 2022, the couple appeared as themselves in the television special, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. This was the first time they appeared on such a special.

The Best You Can is the first major film that Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have done in nearly two decades. The romantic comedy film is written and directed by Michael J. Weithorn. Bacon and Sedgwick have also co-produced the film with Weithorn, Victoria Hill, Andrew Mann, and Andrew Wonder.

Kyra plays the role of Cynthia Rand, a urologist. She is living a quiet life, which changes after she finds out that her husband might have dementia. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2025.

In an interview with ET, Bacon spoke about working with his wife after 20 years:

"That's the way we roll. We're a wholesome family that likes to come out for horror movies."

Talking about his wife, the actor said:

"Yes, killer. I know, I know, I know. She's, uh, look, what can I say? She looks better and better."

Over the years, the husband-wife duo has been picky with their choices of films. But there is a variety in their choices, including a romcom, a drama, a television special, and more.