The Landman and 1883 star looked sharp in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie as he posed on the red carpet with Ross, 86. The longtime couple appeared affectionate and at ease, demonstrating that their 42-year marriage remains strong.
Elliott and Ross first crossed paths while working on the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, which also starred Robert Redford. However, their romance blossomed years later during the filming of 1978’s The Legacy, and they married in 1984. Ross, who earned an Academy Award nomination for her role in 1967’s The Graduate, had previously experienced several brief marriages before finding lasting love with Elliott. Together, they share a daughter, Cleo, and have long called Los Angeles home.
Elliott’s career spans decades, beginning with smaller roles in late-1960s Westerns before breaking through with 1976’s Lifeguard. He later built a reputation as a respected character actor, with major roles in films such as Mask, Road House, and The Big Lebowski. In 2019, he received an Oscar nomination for A Star Is Born. More recently, he enjoyed a resurgence thanks to his role in the Netflix series The Ranch and his portrayal of rugged cowboy Shea Brennan in 1883, which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2023.
That SAG win sparked debate online, particularly among fans who believed Evan Peters deserved the honor for his performance in Dahmer. Elliott also faced criticism in 2022 following controversial remarks about The Power of the Dog, directed by Jane Campion. After backlash over his comments, he publicly apologized to the cast and filmmaker.
Despite past controversies, Elliott remains a Hollywood mainstay with Golden Globe and Emmy nominations to his name — and, judging by his red carpet appearance with Ross, a love story that has stood the test of time.
