Marlee Matlin grew up in Morton Grove, Illinois, with her Reform Jewish family.
Matlin’s parents are Donald Matlin and Libby Matlin. Donald worked as an automobile dealer. She has two older brothers, Marc Matlin and Eric Matlin.
On January 10, 2017, Marlee Matlin celebrated 30 years of being sober. She thanked her family, husband, friends, and children, who helped her overcome her addiction. She ended the year 2017, celebrating Kevin’s career as a police officer, as he just received the shadow box given by the Burbank Police Officers Association.
