Although they've attended many premieres and awards—from the Academy Awards to Gotham and Tony galas—the couple consider themselves more New Yorkers than a "Hollywood" duo. Kline told Business Insider in October 2024 that living on the Upper East Side, where Cates runs a store, shaped their low-key life together.
The two have shared screen time in films like Princess Caraboo (1994), and Cates had an uncredited role in I Love You to Death (1990). Kline, an Oscar winner, credits Cates for steady support, calling her a great wife and mother who keeps him honest.