Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys Revealed the Secret to Their Relationship

Prepare to swoon.

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys
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Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys have to be one of Hollywood's cutest couples. The pair started a relationship while working on their hit series, The Americans, and have since had a baby together. But what's the secret to making their relationship work?

In a new interview with PeopleRhys discussed his relationship with Russell, and pointed out how important alone time is, particularly as the two actors spend so much time on set together. Rhys also complimented the Felicity star in the most gracious way by saying, "She has the patience of a saint, so that helps". Then, he went on to give his most relatable relationship tip of all.

Couple kissing

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Rhys said, "Alcohol. The great leveler. The great equalizer. Everything is so much better after a good, solid half bottle of red wine!"

So there you have it. Mystery solved. The secret to Russell and Rhys' relationship is wine, which makes them the most relatable couple of all time.

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Amy Mackelden
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