Danica McKellar, beloved star of “The Wonder Years,” is making headlines with candid revelations about her “Dancing with the Stars” experience and a heartwarming celebration of her 10th wedding anniversary with Scott Sveslosky.
McKellar revealed her 2014 DWTS journey during a recent interview on Cheryl Burke’s podcast “Sex, Lies and Spray Tans.” The actress shared an unexpected twist in her dancing tale—she had initially hoped to partner with Derek Hough. “I got Val,” she revealed, referring to Val Chmerkovskiy, who became her eventual partner. Despite not being her first choice, McKellar found value in Chmerkovskiy’s demanding teaching style, noting, “I knew that I was getting better.”
The physical toll of the competition proved intense for McKellar. She compared the experience to a chocolate lover being submerged in their favorite treat: “If you love chocolate, right, and somebody puts you in a vat of chocolate and then holds your head under it—that’s what Dancing with the Stars is like.” Even after breaking a rib during rehearsals, McKellar’s determination pushed her to continue performing.
McKellar isn’t alone in her DWTS reflections. Zendaya, who also partnered with Chmerkovskiy in 2013, recently shared similar sentiments about the show’s challenges. “It was a very stressful experience,” the actress admitted, revealing she hasn’t watched the show since her participation.
But dancing struggles aside, McKellar has plenty to celebrate in her personal life. The actress recently marked her 10th wedding anniversary with husband Scott Sveslosky, sharing touching memories of their intimate Hawaiian wedding. “Just before 6:30 am, we held a small, sunrise ceremony on a secluded beach in Kauai—only 20 people, including us,” McKellar wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. The romantic beach ceremony took place on November 15, 2014.
Mutual friends arranged a blind date for them in October 2013, marking the beginning of their love story. McKellar recalls being “instantly smitten,” unable to contain her giggles during their first meeting. The connection was immediate—both knew they had found their “forever” partner that very day.
Now at 49, McKellar’s life includes not just her thriving marriage but also her role as a mother to son Draco, whom she shares with her first husband, Mike Verta. The actress treasures her family moments, recently documenting a special mother-son trip to Hawaii filled with swimming, snorkeling, and unexpected fireworks displays.
Looking back on her journey, McKellar expresses deep gratitude for where life has led her. While acknowledging her first marriage gave her “a great kid,” she beams when speaking about her current relationship: “My second marriage now with Scott—10 years together—and he is everything I ever dreamed of.”
The GAC Family star continues to embrace both professional and personal milestones with characteristic warmth and authenticity. From dancefloor challenges to beachside vows, McKellar’s story reminds us that life’s most beautiful moments often come when we least expect them.
As she celebrates a decade of marriage to Sveslosky, McKellar’s joy is palpable in her declaration: “I feel like the luckiest woman on the planet!” For fans who have followed her journey from child star to accomplished actress and pleased wife, her happiness feels well-earned indeed.