Howard Stern and Beth Stern’s Relationship Timeline

Howard Stern and Beth Stern wed in 2008

Howard Stern and Beth Stern got married in 2008 after several years of dating.

The pair had a fateful first meeting in 2000 at a dinner party, where Beth happened to be on a date with someone else. However, she and Howard immediately hit it off and began dating shortly after.

At the time, Howard had recently separated from his ex-wife, Alison Berns, with whom he shares three daughters: Emily Beth, Debra Jennifer and Ashley Jade. The exes eventually finalized their divorce in 2001.

Howard and Beth went on to tie the knot in 2008 after eight years together. Now, over two decades later, their relationship is still going strong and the couple spends their days rescuing animals.

“We just really like each other at the end of the day,” Beth told PEOPLE in 2017 of the secret to their long-lasting marriage. “It’s like a slumber party every night. He’s an incredible husband and a great friend. He’s so sensitive … so quiet and shy off the air if you can believe it.”

From rescuing various pets together to renewing their vows, here’s a complete timeline of Howard Stern and Beth Stern’s relationship.

Early 2000: Howard and Beth first meet at a dinner party
The couple first met at a dinner party — where Beth was actually on a blind date with someone else. Beth recounted the evening on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show in 2017.

Although Beth found her date “so obnoxious,” she struck up a connection with Howard, who sat across from her at the restaurant.