Ice-T has revealed the sneaky way he keeps the sparkle in his marriage to wife Coco Austin.
The 65-year-old actor revealed the secret behind his 22-year marriage to the 44-year-old TV personality in a recent interview with E! news.
the “Jungle Sex” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star said.
Ice-T reveals the hot secret behind his 22-year marriage to Coco Austin. (Johnny Nunez/Wire Image)
“That flame must continue to be lit,” he added.
Coco Austin cries as ICE-T praises the way he raised his daughter, saying, “I love you to death''
“If that fire goes out and you're not so attracted to each other anymore, that's something you have to deal with right away.”
The rapper met Austin on the set of a music video in 2001, and the two married a few months later. The couple renewed their vows in 2011 and welcomed their first child, daughter Chanel, in 2015.
Ice-T (real name Tracy Marrow) has a daughter, Le Tesha Marrow, 47, with his ex-high school girlfriend Adrienne. He is also the father of a son, Tracy Marrow Jr., with ex-girlfriend Darlene Ortiz.
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The two married in 2002 and welcomed their daughter, Chanel, in 2015. (Johnny Nunez/Wire Images/Getty Images)
In addition to their sex life, Ice-T explained that his marriage to Austin is built on a strong partnership between the two of them.
“I think Coco and I are teammates,” the two-time Grammy winner told the magazine.
“We have to be teammates, not adversaries, not assets or liabilities. I value what she brings to me and vice versa. .We appreciate each other.”
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In an interview with E! News in March, Ice-T emphasized the importance of finding a spouse who can get you through life's ups and downs.
“Marriage is like casting a movie,” he said. “You have to choose someone who is ready for every situation.
The actor also said that he and the model are “teammates.” (Johnny Nunez/Wire Images/Getty Images)
“Okay, here's the fun scene,” Ice-T continued. “There will be sad scenes, there will be tough scenes, there will be fight scenes.
“Many people don't watch the whole movie, they just watch the good parts.”
Ice-T noted the similarities between himself and the model and went into more detail about the qualities he admires about her.
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“Actually, Coco and I are pretty much the same,” Ice-T told the outlet. “Coco is an outgoing girl. She's borderline exhibitionist. She likes to show herself. She enjoys doing that.
“I understand that. So you have to find someone you really like as yourself.”
The actor added that he is often told that Austin is the perfect fit for him.
“People are like, 'Wow, you found someone who really puts up with your bulls—,'” he says. “That person is perfect for you.”
