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Ted Danson's Clinton White House Vetting

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Ted Danson recounts his early days with Mary Steenburgen, including a White House meeting with Bill and Hillary Clinton, where Bill vetted him like a presidential candidate. Despite the unusual start, their relationship has lasted over three decades, built on everyday routines rather than Hollywood glamour.

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Ted Danson's Clinton White House Vetting

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On April 20, Ted Danson just dropped a wild story about his early days dating Mary Steinburden. Back then, she took him straight to the White House to meet her close pals, Bill and Hillary Clinton. Bill pulled him aside with three secret service agents in tow and grilled him on his intentions, like a full presidential vetting. Mary had tight ties to the Clintons from way back, so this meetup happened super early in their romance. Danson shared the tale while moderating a panel with the former president and first lady, turning it into a fun onstage moment. Danson looked right at Bill and joked. Was that fair, Mr. President? Bill shot back. No, but it worked, and I didn't have to play fair. He even said Danson turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. The couple sparked in 1994 on the set of Pontiac Moon, both fresh out of previous marriages. A source close to them says, what keeps their 30-year bonds strong are the everyday routines, not the Hollywood glamour. Stories like this remind us that even

big stars build lasting love on simple stuff. Proving Clintons' check was spot-on after all. This has been Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.

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