Determined to get to know him, she began attending the same Bible studies and even sat near him at church. Her persistence paid off—they went on a first date, and the relationship blossomed.
Michael Cummings, her husband, shared in a 2015 interview:
“She was very honest with me from day one. She has always been an open book. Whatever comes up, we deal with it together.”
While their love was strong, it wasn’t without challenges. McCormick continued to work through her past struggles, at times pushing Cummings away. But he remained committed.
“Michael said that he’d made a life-long commitment and decided he was going to work at it until it’s unworkable,” McCormick wrote. “He thought child stardom had arrested my development, and in many ways he was right.”
Despite the ups and downs, the couple, who welcomed a child in 1989, will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary on March 16. McCormick attributes their lasting love to their shared faith:
“The two of us had faith that our love, despite all of our problems, was real, strong, durable, and worth sticking around for. Our faith made us believe our love was real.”
It’s inspiring to see a celebrity couple overcome struggles and remain by each other’s side, proving that love, commitment, and shared values can endure even the toughest times.