‘80s Icon Celebrates Husband’s Birthday With Rare ‘First Crush’ Photo From His Days as Child Actor originally appeared on Parade.
Sometimes fairy tale endings do come true, just ask Belinda Carlisle.
The Go-Go’s singer and noted solo artist celebrated her husband Morgan Mason’s 70th birthday on Thursday, June 26 by sharing a photo of Mason as a child actor in a guest spot on the 1960s TV series Daniel Boone.
“Way back when I was about 9 years old I had my first crush on the Dauphin of France from the tv show Daniel Boone – crazy that I would marry him 20 odd years later…. My heart ♥️ Happy birthday to my partner in life and love – @morganmason1955 what a lucky gal I am to have you in my life. 🎂♥️🎂♥️🎂♥️,” the “Mad About You” singer posted on Instagram alongside a photo of young Mason in the role.
Mason, the son of British actors James and Pamela Mason, also appeared with his father in the 1962 film Hero’s Island and was in the 1965 movie The Sandpiper alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
He later went onto a career in politics, working on Ronald Reagan’s presidential campaign in 1980 and served in a variety of other roles after Reagan was elected. He returned to the entertainment business after leaving the White House, working behind the scenes as a PR executive and a promoter working with Don King on the Jacksons’ Victory Tour, and serving as executive producer of the film Sex Lies and Videotape.
Mason married Carlisle in 1986 after the couple eloped to Lake Tahoe. Their son, James Duke Mason was born in 2017. The couple currently resides in Mexico City.
Fans were impressed with Carlisle sweet birthday post for her husband, with one writing, “This is the best story I’ve ever heard ❤️❤️.”
“Now there’s no way to deny a love ♥️ meant to be! ✨Happy birthday wishes to Morgan! 🎈💫,” another added.
“I’ve loved and admired you both as a young teenager in the eighties. You’re an adorable couple ❤️❤️ Happy birthday Mr Mason🎂,” a third fan added.
‘80s Icon Celebrates Husband’s Birthday With Rare ‘First Crush’ Photo From His Days as Child Actor first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.