Nick Offerman shares a rare holiday rule with wife Megan Mullally — no work until the new year.
Couple vows “no work” as they head home for family holidays amid Death by Lightning promotions
Actor Nick Offerman revealed that his holiday tradition with wife Megan Mullally is a simple — but firm one: “no work.” As reported by PEOPLE, the couple will split time between his family in Illinois and her relatives in Oklahoma, insisting Hollywood stay hands-off until the new year. With his new Netflix series Death by Lightning now streaming, Offerman says his top priority this season is calm, family time and unplugged togetherness.
Key Points
Nick Offerman holiday rule: Offerman says the couple’s only holiday rule is “no work,” ensuring quiet family time during the season.
Split family visits: This year they’ll split time between Offerman’s family in Illinois and Mullally’s relatives in Oklahoma.
Promotion vs. pause: Offerman is promoting Death by Lightning on Netflix but confirmed he’ll unplug from work until after the new year.
Longstanding partnership: Offerman and Mullally met in 2000, married in 2003, and maintain strict boundaries to keep their marriage strong.
Fan reaction & context: Fans praised the choice to prioritize family, calling it a “refreshing” celebrity boundary amid heavy holiday publicity.
LOS ANGELES (Star Struck Times) — Nick Offerman, age 55, said on the press tour for his Netflix historical drama Death by Lightning that he and Megan Mullally — now married for more than two decades — have but one holiday rule: no work allowed. The couple plans to spend the season visiting family in Illinois and Oklahoma, respectively.
He told reporters, “I guess the only rule is no work. Hollywood knows to leave us alone until the new year arrives.” This clear decision caps another busy year for Offerman, who stars as Vice President Chester Arthur in Death by Lightning.
Offerman and Mullally — who had a surprise home wedding in Los Angeles in September 2003 — originally met in 2000 while performing in the play The Berlin Circle. Over the years, the couple developed a strong work-life balance. According to a previous public remark, neither let work demand more than two weeks away from the other — a self-imposed rule for maintaining their connection.
Reflecting on the holiday rule, Offerman said this year’s schedule is simple: first Illinois to see his family, then Oklahoma for Mullally’s side.
Fans have responded to his comments with warmth and support:
“About time Hollywood left them alone to chill” “That’s the kind of real married-life we love — work hard, relax harder”
On the entertainment front, Death by Lightning is now streaming on Netflix. Offerman told journalists that to embody Vice President Chester Arthur authentically he gained 20 pounds and wore an “incredible fat suit,” embracing a more slovenly, historical look.
As the year winds down, Offerman’s message to studios and press is clear: the holidays are sacred — and this time, quiet, normalcy is the priority.
FAQs
Q: Why did Offerman and Mullally make a “no work” rule? A: They value family time and downtime, especially during the holidays, over professional commitments — a tradition rooted in their longstanding commitment to balancing career and personal life.
Q: Where will they spend the holidays? A: First with Offerman’s family in Illinois, then Mullally’s relatives in Oklahoma.
Q: Is Offerman working this season? A: His show Death by Lightning is out on Netflix, but per his holiday rule, he will not take on new work until after the new year.
Q: Have they always prioritized spending time together? A: Yes — in past interviews they revealed they never let work keep them apart for more than two weeks at a time.
Offerman’s “no work” holiday rule and the family-split travel plans are confirmed in an exclusive with PEOPLE. His 2003 wedding date, their 2000 meeting on The Berlin Circle, and his role in Death by Lightning are publicly documented facts.
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