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As the character has gone through his share of love and heartbreak, the actor playing him has been very lucky in the romance department. Throughout his entire career, he's had his wife, Arlene Vrhel, by his side. According to a article in People , Joe and Arlene first met in in his hometown of Chicago. The two were high school students at the time, and they got acquainted when they were both cast in a local production of the musical Hair.

Joe and Arlene eventually began dating, but the couple wasn't too keen on tying the knot. Joe and Arlene did eventually get married in at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

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It was shortly after that time that the duo left their hometown and headed to California to help Joe grow his career. In , Joe and Arlene began the journey of parenthood, with the birth of their first daughter, Mia. Mia was born at just 1 pound and 13 ounces. Joe and Arlene encountered numerous health issues with their firstborn.

What's more, at the age of two, Mia was diagnosed with autism, motivating Joe to become an advocate and activist. The couple welcome their second daughter, Gina , in