The King of Queens is based on heartwarming (and often hilarious) relationships, but the cast has been lucky in love off-screen, too.

Centered on the everyday lives of married couple Doug and Carrie Heffernan ( Kevin James and Leah Remini ), the series’ stars have a unique bond that translates to real life.

“There is nobody I have worked with or ever will work with that will match what she did,” James told TV Insider in September 2024. “There’s nothing like what I had with Leah in that way. That comfort and laughing my ass off just the whole time.”

In October 2025, the pair posted a hilarious video in which Remini jokingly scolded James for referring to his wife of more than 20 years, Steffiana de la Cruz , as his spouse. “Just wanted to shoot a quick video with me and my be

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