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Before Ralph Macchio stole hearts as the Karate Kid, he was stealing someone else's heart at a birthday party in Long Island, N.Y.

Macchio met his wife, Phyllis Fierro, when he was only 15 years old — before he became a household name.

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The couple have been married since 1987, and credit their long-lasting love to hard work and commitment.

The pair have two children: Julia and Daniel. Julia has followed in her dad's Hollywood footsteps, acting alongside him in the hit Netflix show Cobra Kai.

Although Daniel hasn't graced the screen yet, he's partially named after his dad's biggest role.

"My wife's cousin Daniel was her best friend growing up.

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And yeah, for me the name Daniel will always mean something special," Macchio told PEOPLE of his son's moniker. "My biggest accomplishment has been raising my family."

To keep his family and work life balanced, Macchio has taken a "one foot in, one foot out" approach to Hollywood, and he credits his wife for making that possible.

"Without her and without

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