Ted Danson Reveals Bill Clinton 'Grilled' Him About Mary Steenburgen — The Unexpected White House Moment

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News (1 / 1) 21.04.2026 23:55 / Julia

Ted Danson stunned the audience at a History Talks panel in Philadelphia with a charming, revealing memory about meeting Mary Steenburgen — and how Bill Clinton put him on the spot. Read on to discover the full story!

A Presidential Test

Danson recalled that one of his first visits with Steenburgen included a trip to the White House, where "Bill – Mr. President – took me around the corner, and there were three Secret Service agents behind him, all of them looking at me." He said simply, "The president asked me what my intentions were."

Did Clinton Play Fair?

Turning to Clinton during the panel, Danson asked, "Do you think that was fair?" The former president answered, "No, but it was effective. And I didn't think I had to be fair," before adding, "As it turned out, you became the best thing that ever happened to her."