Ice-T and Coco Austin have stood the test of time as a celebrity power couple since they met in 2001.
The twosome connected on a video set that year and have been going strong ever since. The “I’m Your Pusher” rapper recalled the meeting during a 2017 Mario Lopez: One on One interview.
“[I asked], ‘Would you ever consider dating a gangster rapper?’” Ice-T remembered. “The reason I said that, Mario, is I was wearing a red snakeskin suit.”
Austin revealed she “didn’t know what a gangster rapper was” based on being a “white valley girl,” so she responded, “Oh, well, if he’s nice.”
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star had a quick retort, firing back, “Well, baby, if you take the ‘n’ off ‘nice’, you get ‘Ice.’”
The pickup line worked as the duo began dating long distance — Ice-T was in New York for Law & Order, while Austin worked in California as a model. The pair’s romance progressed quickly, and they tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in 2001. Us Weekly later confirmed that the pair didn’t legally wed until January 2006 in Nevada, according to court documents.
The pair went on to welcome their daughter, Chanel, in 2015, and have remained committed to their relationship for more than 25 years.
Scroll down to relive Ice-T and Austin’s sweetest relationship moments:
Throwback
“Here’s another old pic!! I have lots! This was from the 1st month Ice and I hung out,” Austin wrote via Instagram in July 2018. “I was 22 years old and very smitten by him but most of all he made me laugh … He is a very funny guy.”
2001
The twosome met on a music video set after being introduced by mutual friend Rolls Royce Rick.
December 2001
The couple tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. Their marriage, however, wasn’t legal until January 2006, according to court documents obtained by Us.
May 2004
Austin made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit alongside her husband.
June 2011
Ice Loves Coco premiered on E! and ran for three seasons. The reality show ended in January 2013.
August 2015
The pair’s talk show, Ice & Coco, was given a three-week test run, but never took off.
November 2015
“Ladies and Gentlemen! Please allow me to introduce to the World …. Baby Chanel,” Ice-T wrote via Instagram announcing the arrival of their daughter. “Love is Love.”
October 2019
The family attended a New York Giants game with Tracy Morgan.
December 2020
“Today Coco & I celebrate our 20th Anniversary,” the actor wrote via social media. “Absolutely the best thing that ever happened to me. Love is not a big enough word. Stronger than ever.”
March 2021
Austin gushed over her spouse after he took home his first Grammy Award with his group Body Count for their song “Bum Rush.” The band won Best Metal Performance.
“Grammy Surprise! OMG this just happened!!,” the model captioned a Twitter video. “So not expecting it but @BodyCountBand won best Metal performance … 2nd nomination is a charm! You deserve it!! 👏👏👏👏.”
October 2021
The twosome went all out for Halloween.
December 2021
Ice-T toasted to the couple’s 21st anniversary via social media, writing, “Zero complaints! Love is Love ❤️.”
February 2022
“Happy Valentines to the love of my life … 21 Valentines with ya and counting!!” Austin wrote in an Instagram tribute. “I love the feeling of being with you!! No hugs all kisses 😘 😉💋.”
July 2022
The trio enjoyed a weekend away.
October 2022
The duo shared a selfie from the Apollo Theater in New York City.
January 2023
“It’s 2023 … Let’s go! Keep winning and smiling … Make your haters SICK. 💎,” Ice-T captioned an Instagram post to kick off the new year.
February 2023
The pair was all smiles as they stepped out for the 2023 Grammys in Los Angeles. The next day, Ice-T poked fun at an attendee who seemingly checked out his wife at the event.
“Lol … I love how the white dude looked at me then took time to check Coco out … I TOTALLY understand …💎,” the rapper wrote via Instagram alongside a video of Austin dancing in a form-fitting beige sequined dress at the awards show. In the clip, a man standing next to the couple took a long look at the model.
October 2025
Ice-T and Coco didn’t disappoint when they got all dressed up for Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween party.
“Hi 👋 I’m Chucky! Want to play?” Coco wrote via Instagram when revealing her final look. “Another #heidiklum Halloween party on the books! After 20 years of going to this party in NYC its kinda been a tradition of ours.”
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