Maureen McCormick’s Love Story: A Church Meeting That Led to Decades of Marriage

In today’s world, many people meet their partners through dating apps—but not long ago, finding love often meant stepping into the real world. Even celebrities had to do the hard work of meeting and pursuing someone special.

Maureen McCormick, 67, best known for playing Marcia on The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974, experienced this firsthand. After the show ended, she faced personal struggles, including periods of addiction, eating disorders, and challenges adjusting to life outside the spotlight.

“I’ve been through a lot of hard times, but I take all those experiences and learn and grow from them,” McCormick told People in 2016. “I received treatment in a psych ward, entered and exited rehab, and prayed to God for guidance.”

During this challenging period, McCormick met a man at a concert who would change her life. In her autobiography Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, she recalled:

“I turned around and saw this guy behind me. I’d never seen him before. He had dark hair, a great build, and chiseled features. I looked straight into his eyes and thought, ‘This is the man I’m going to marry.’”

Determined to get to know him, she began attending the same Bible studies and even sat near him at church. Her persistence paid off—they went on a first date, and the relationship blossomed.

Michael Cummings, her husband, shared in a 2015 interview:

“She was very honest with me from day one. She has always been an open book. Whatever comes up, we deal with it together.”

While their love was strong, it wasn’t without challenges. McCormick continued to work through her past struggles, at times pushing Cummings away. But he remained committed.

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“Michael said that he’d made a life-long commitment and decided he was going to work at it until it’s unworkable,” McCormick wrote. “He thought child stardom had arrested my development, and in many ways he was right.”

Despite the ups and downs, the couple, who welcomed a child in 1989, will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary on March 16. McCormick attributes their lasting love to their shared faith:

“The two of us had faith that our love, despite all of our problems, was real, strong, durable, and worth sticking around for. Our faith made us believe our love was real.”

It’s inspiring to see a celebrity couple overcome struggles and remain by each other’s side, proving that love, commitment, and shared values can endure even the toughest times.

Tattoed woman who keeps her nose in a jar reveals what she looked like before – you better sit down

Social media users are stunned after a woman revealed her extreme four-year transformation—one that looks like a lifetime of change.

Known online as Toxii, she proudly identifies as a body modification enthusiast. Today, her upper body is nearly blacked out in tattoos, her eyes and tongue are inked, her tongue is split, and horn-like implants sit on her forehead. She even had her nose removed—and kept it in a jar.

In a viral post, Toxii shared a striking before-and-after. In 2019, she appeared with long blonde hair, makeup, and no tattoos. Now, she wears jet-black hair, minimal outfits that showcase her modifications, and a look that’s unrecognizable from her former self.

When asked about her motivations, she explained: “Because I like to be imperfect, and I think that imperfections make you unique.” With nearly 160,000 Instagram followers, she uses her platform to celebrate unapologetic self-expression.

In a recent interview with street artist Devon Rodriguez, she opened up about her journey. Asked about her horn implants, she said they didn’t hurt compared to her nose removal, which took eight weeks to heal. When asked if she kept the nose, she casually replied, “I have all my body parts, in like little jars.”

Reactions online have been intense. Some admire her boldness, calling her confident and fearless. Others expressed confusion or disapproval, saying, “You were so beautiful before,” or speculating about psychological struggles and even supernatural influences.

Critics also questioned the speed of her changes, warning that impulsive decisions could lead to regret. Still, Toxii shows no sign of hesitation and remains firm in her choices.

Love it or hate it, her transformation is sparking conversations about identity, body autonomy, and modern self-expression. One thing is certain—Toxii has made herself unforgettable.