Don Cheadle on His Intimate Pandemic Wedding: 'Just Me and Her and Our Kids and Our Dogs'

Photo: Stephane Cardinale/getty Don Cheadle’s wedding to his longtime partner, interior designer Bridgid Coulter Cheadle, was an extremely intimate affair. In the new issue of PEOPLE, the 58-year-old star of the Netflix movieWhite Noiseshares some details about the “small” celebration, which took place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was just me and her and our kids and our dogs and the pastor in the backyard,” says Cheadle, who shares children Tai, 28, and Imani, 26, with Bridgid, 54.

Don Cheadle Recalls Being Given 2 Hours to Accept Marvel Role Before It Went 'to the Next Person'

Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImageDon Cheadledidn’t have much decision-making time when it came to whether to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.In a video looking back at his career withGQ, Cheadle, 58, revealed that when the superhero franchise first offered him an in as War Machine, aka James “Rhodey” Rhodes, in 2010’sIron Man 2he was at his child’s birthday party. The studio gave him two hours to decide whether to sign on for the years-long commitment.

Don Cheadle Reflects on 'the Little Things' in First Look at ABC's 'The Wonder Years' Reboot

The Wonder Yearsreboot is almost here.On Tuesday, ABC released a first-look trailer at thenew takeon the beloved coming-of-age comedy. This time around, the series will be centered on a Black family living in Alabama, starringDon Cheadleas the narrator for adult Dean Williams, Elisha Williams as the young Dean andDulé Hillas dad Bill Williams. Saycon Sengbloh will play Lillian, the family’s mother, and Laura Kariuki is set to star as Kim, Dean’s older sister.

Don Cheadle Refuses to Do Press with 'Avengers' Costar Mark Ruffalo: 'He Runs His Mouth'

Mark Ruffalohas a big mouth — andDon Cheadledoesn’t want any part of it!During an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonearlier this week, Cheadle, 54, revealed why he refuses to do press with hisAvengerscostar.“He runs his mouth a lot,” Cheadle shared, referencing the fact that Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk in the superhero series, has been known to accidentally reveal spoilers for the films during interviews.“Why do I need that hassle?

Don Cheadle Remembers Betty White's 'Overflowing Generosity' on 'The Golden Palace'

Don Cheadleis fondly remembering his time working withBetty White. The Academy Award nominee, 57, paid tribute to the late beloved actress and comedian Friday on Twitter, following thenews of her deathat age 99. “Betty was the best of the best,” Cheadle started hispost. Cheadle played Roland Wilson, one of two members of the hotel’s previous staff (including Cheech Marin as Chuy Castillos) that stayed on after the trio bought the business.