Jay Leno and Mavis Leno

Jay Leno is a man of many things. He is well-known for his humor, vintage car collection, and friendships, but did you know he’s been married for decades? After more than 40 years since they first met, Jay and his wife, Mavis Nicholson-Leno, are still deeply in love, and the host has revealed his secret to a long and happy marriage.

They met by fate. Mavis went to The Comedy Store to watch up-and-coming comedians. She wasn’t looking for love; in reality, her visit to the world-famous comedy club was strictly professional. Friends had told her that Mavis might make business contacts at the popular comedy venue as a blogger. She confronted Jay, and the rest, as they say, is history. However, their path to marriage was not incredibly romantic. The legendary comedian claimed that he had purchased an insurance policy and wanted Mavis to be covered if anything happened to him. Indeed, the pair need no great show to prove their love.