United Kingdom, Aug. 17 -- Josh Duhamel says getting together with his wife Audra Mari was "very lucky".

The 52-year-old actor married the 31-year-old model in 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota, after dating for approximately three years, and he has now paid an emotional tribute to his partner.

He told People: "I got very lucky. I met an amazing woman, who just has all the things you look for in a woman.

"She really is just amazing. She's a great mom, she's a great role model... and I feel very lucky to have somebody that I get to share (life) with."

A source told People at the time if the pair's marriage the nuptials were "lovely" and the Off the Grid star and his bride had "a great time".

Audra later gave birth to the couple's first chil...