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When you think of Michael J. Fox<\/strong><\/a>, your thoughts automatically go to his hit roles in the Back to the Future<\/em><\/a> trilogy, Family Ties<\/em> and more. Besides his iconic run in Hollywood, Michael is the doting dad of his four kids, Sam, Aquinnah, Schuyler and Esm\u00e9, with his longtime wife, Tracy Pollan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Back in 1988, Michael walked down the aisle with the Bright Lights, Big City<\/em> actress. The following year, the lovebirds started their family when they welcomed their eldest son, Sam, in 1989. They later became the parents of twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler in 1995, followed by the birth of their youngest child, Esm\u00e9, in 2001.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been over 30 years since the Spin City<\/em> actor and the Family Ties<\/em> actress exchanged vows, but their bond appears to be stronger than ever. The adorable pair once credited the way they were both raised for being the reason they maintain their long-lasting marriage<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cBig families, middle children,\u201d Michael told People<\/em><\/a> in 2018. \u201cSense of humor. Both our families had that.\u201d Tracy added, \u201cIt was us against the world. That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve created.\u201d<\/p>\n The Emmy Award winner and his stunning spouse always make sure to give each other the \u201cbenefit of the doubt,\u201d Michael noted. \u201cFind the best things about you and the best things about life and celebrate them.\u201d<\/p>\n Aside from giving Michael endless love and support over the years of his career in showbiz, the Natalee Holloway<\/em> actress has been by her husband\u2019s side from the very first day he was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease at age 29 in 1991<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cShe puts up with me<\/a>,\u201d the beloved comedian exclusively shared with Closer Weekly<\/em> in December 2019. \u201cHer big challenge is not having a Parkinson\u2019s patient for a husband. It\u2019s having me for a husband.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s not always rainbows and butterflies, but Michael and Tracy couldn\u2019t feel more grateful to have each other\u2019s backs. Even though doctors told the Hollywood hunk he should\u2019ve been \u201cpretty much disabled\u201d at this point in his life, he insisted he\u2019s doing \u201cgreat\u201d and looking forward to more moments with his wife and kids in the future.<\/p>\n \u201cI love my family and my work. I love the opportunity to do things. That\u2019s what happiness is,\u201d the Teen Wolf<\/em> actor marveled to Closer<\/em>. \u201cI really love being alive.\u201d<\/p>\n In October 2022, Michael reflected on watching his kids grow up as he continues to push through his health battle.<\/p>\n \u201cMy youngest [children] never knew me without Parkinson\u2019s,\u201d he told People<\/em><\/a>. \u201cSam was 2 or 3 when I was diagnosed. So, they never knew anything else. And there\u2019s a certain latitude you have to give someone who has Parkinson\u2019s. You can choose how nice to be and how much to do \u2014 and how much to know not<\/em>\u00a0to do. That\u2019s all about empathy.\u201d<\/p>\n The Alberta, Canada, native opened up about his mortality, telling CBS Sunday Mornings<\/em>\u2018 Jane Pauley<\/strong> that he is \u201cnot gonna be 80.\u201d<\/p>\n