Tracey Gold, renowned for her role as Carol Seaver in the popular sitcom “Growing Pains,” is celebrating an impressive 32 years of marriage with Roby Marshall. The couple first exchanged vows on October 8, 1994, at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Hollywood. Their wedding was attended by 270 guests, notably including Gold’s on-screen parents from “Growing Pains,” Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns, who played a role in bringing the couple together.
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Gold, now 57, and Marshall, then 29, initially met five years prior to their wedding. The introduction was orchestrated by Joanna Kerns, who invited Marshall to the “Growing Pains” set while he was working as a technical adviser on the miniseries “Blind Faith.” The narrative of “Blind Faith” was deeply personal for Marshall, as it recounted the murder of his mother and the subsequent arrest of his father for orchestrating the crime. Kerns vividly recalls the moment Marshall and Gold met, stating, “He had a gleam in his eyes from the moment they met.”
The couple faced numerous challenges before their wedding day. While Gold was navigating the pressures of fame and battling anorexia during the latter years of “Growing Pains,” Marshall was grappling with the trauma of his own past. The ceremony, led by Father George Magee, highlighted their resilience, as he acknowledged their arduous journey to this momentous occasion, referring to them as individuals who had “climbed a mountain of hardship.”
On their wedding day, Gold donned a stunning white-and-ivory silk satin gown designed by Helen Benton. Accompanied by her father, she walked down the aisle, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Following the ceremony, attendees gathered at Gold’s parents’ residence for a celebration, where the couple shared their first dance to the song “Sea of Love.” Reflecting on the event, Gold expressed her hopes for a lasting union, declaring, “Roby is my partner, my soulmate. We’ve been together for so long and been through so much, I’m just filled with overwhelming happiness.”
After their nuptials, the couple embarked on a week-long honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii. Their love story has flourished since then, as they have established a family, raising four sons: Sage, Bailey, Aiden, and Dylan. The family currently resides in the Santa Clarita Valley, where Gold also contributes to her community through her work at the Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts.
Despite their public personas, Gold and Marshall have opted for a private life, keeping their family away from the constant scrutiny of the media. In a digital age where social media often dominates, neither has posted on these platforms for several years, choosing to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children.
As they mark their 32nd anniversary, the couple is a testament to enduring love and resilience, having weathered personal battles both before and after they wed. Celebrating milestones like these allows them to reflect on how far they’ve come together. Their journey illustrates that love can flourish even amidst adversity, inspiring others with their story.
In remembrance of their special day, it is clear that Gold and Marshall’s commitment to each other remains unwavering, and they continue to navigate life’s challenges hand-in-hand. The fond memories created over three decades, coupled with the legacy they are building for their sons, illustrate a relationship grounded in partnership and mutual support.