Will Ferrell is married to Swedish-born actress and art auctioneer Viveca Paulin.

They met in an acting class in the early 1990s and later married in August 2000. The couple have built a long-lasting marriage that has passed the 20‑year mark and is often described as grounded and centered on their shared sense of humor. Ferrell has said that making each other laugh is a key part of their relationship and one of the main “secrets” to their marriage.