America’s Favorite Couple
A Nationwide Competition Supporting Ocean Conservation
America’s Favorite Couple is a nationwide competition celebrating inspiring love stories from across the country. Couples rally support from their communities for a chance to earn the title of America’s Favorite Couple and the chance to be featured in a Variety Magazine advertorial, win $20,000, and enjoy an exclusive double date with Jeff and Emilie Goldblum.
The competition is run by Colossal and benefits both Oceana and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. By voting for your favorite couple, supporters can help raise critical funds for Oceana’s work to protect and restore the world’s oceans.
In 2025, the competition raised $1.9 million in support of Oceana’s mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans through science-based policy campaigns around the globe.
This year, once again, participation in the competition will help support efforts to protect marine life and create healthier oceans for generations to come. Learn more at americasfavcouple.org.
Celebrity Couples Behind This Colossal Competition
This Colossal competition is supported by a lineup of celebrity couples whose own relationships span decades and industries.
Jeff & Emilie Goldblum
Jeff and Emilie met in 2011 and now balance flourishing professional activities with family life. Jeff, known for iconic roles from Jurassic Park to Wicked, is also a jazz musician, with his band the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Emilie, an Olympic rhythmic gymnast turned aerialist, contortionist, and stunt artist, is also blossoming with surprise appearances alongside Jeff doing her hand balancing act, and is in the midst of quite a dynamic creative career. Together, they’re raising their two sons, Charlie Ocean, and River Joe.
Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen
Ted and Mary have been married for over three decades after meeting on the set of Pontiac Moon. Emmy Award-winning Danson is a longtime actor and environmental advocate known for Cheers and The Good Place, while Steenburgen is an Academy Award–winning actress and songwriter with a career spanning film and television.
Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Charlie & Mary Elizabeth have been married since 2006 after meeting in New York City. Known for roles in Horrible Bosses and Licorice Pizza, respectively, the pair also star alongside each other on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and share one son.
Frequently Asked Questions
America’s Favorite Couple is a nationwide competition that encourages couples to compete to have their journey celebrated in a Variety Magazine advertorial, take home 20k, and enjoy an exclusive double date with Jeff & Emilie Goldblum. The competition is run by Colossal and benefits Oceana and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Learn more at: americasfavcouple.org.
Couples enter the competition by submitting photos and basic information during the official entry period. Once the competition begins, the public votes for their favorite couples online. Voting happens in multiple rounds, with couples advancing based on the number of votes received. The couple with the most votes in the Final round wins. Fans can cast one free vote every 24 hours. Additional votes by donation are also available, helping support our mission. Be sure to review the official rules on the competition website. https://americasfavcouple.org/rules
Colossal runs the America’s Favorite Couple competition as part of a fundraising campaign on behalf of Action Initiative Team (AIT), a 501(c)(3) charity.
No. Colossal runs the America’s Favorite Couple competition as part of a fundraising campaign on behalf of Action Initiative Team (AIT), a 501(c)(3) charity.
The winner of the America’s Favorite Couple competition is determined through public voting. For additional information about the voting process, please visit https://americasfavcouple.org/rules or contact the competition support team at hello@americasfavcouple.org.
Funds raised through votes by donation during the America’s Favorite Couple competition go directly to Action Initiative Team (AIT). This 501(c)(3) subsequently grants the funds—minus applicable competition fees and costs, and a nominal retained percentage—to Oceana and The Los Angeles Food Bank at the conclusion of the competition.
Many nonprofits with meaningful missions lack the bandwidth to operate large-scale fundraising campaigns year-round. Through this competition, Action Initiative Team enables Oceana to focus its energy on our mission.
Upon completing a vote by donation, a receipt is automatically generated and provided via email. Donations may be deductible for federal income tax purposes where applicable.
For tax-related questions, donors are encouraged to consult a CPA or tax advisor. If you did not receive a receipt or need a copy, please contact the competition support team at hello@americasfavcouple.org. Receipts are issued by Action Initiative Team, not Oceana.
No. Oceana does not participate in selecting the winner. The winner of America’s Favorite Couple competition is determined solely through public voting.
For more information, please visit https://americasfavcouple.org/ or contact the competition support team at hello@americasfavcouple.org.
