No one is saying true love doesn’t exist, but couples that have stayed married for years have become very rare, especially when it comes to celebrity couples.
But here’s a list of a few unicorns who’ve proven that it can be done even in the digital age.
Cyndi Lauper and David Thornton – Together Since 1991
Just like Cyndi Lauper and David Thornton who have been together since 1991.
The singer of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”, ended up going with one guy for most of her life. Ms. Lauper is the opposite of ther song and has remained with her partner David Thornton for a wonderful 28 years.
Hollywood may be rife with lawsuits and divorce proceedings, but these two prove that relationships in Tinseltown can survive and even thrive.
Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross – Together Since 1984
Not a lot of men have a voice that registers as low as Sam Elliott’s. A legend in his own right, he recently starred alongside Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the film, ‘A Star is Born’. Elliot wore a cowboy hat and a mean mustache, giving a performance that critics loved.
For his personal life, family is important to Elliott, and that shows in his 35-year-long marriage to Katharine Ross. They met on set in 1978 while shooting ‘The Legacy’. Six years later, the pair tied the knot and had two children together. That’s a happily ever after.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi – Together Since 2004
Ellen DeGeneres sat on the top spot of America’s most popular and beloved talk show hosts after Oprah’s graceful exit. The charismatic and charming DeGeneres didn’t find it easy coming out as gay, but she did raise awareness for the LGBTQ community. With Australian wife Portia De Rossi, the couple are enjoying the spoils of their success together.
Recently, rumors of divorce surfaced, to which De Rossi responded: “The divorce rumors came and then we really knew the perceptions had changed,”
Portia explained. “I’m not kidding. I know it sounds ridiculous, but when that started happening I thought, ‘Oh, now we’re finally accepted.’ We get the same problems as every celebrity couple.”
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – Together Since 1995
Smith has starred in box office hits like ‘Men in Black’, ‘Bad Boys’, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’, ‘Independence Day’, and even the live-action remake of Disney’s classic ‘Aladdin’. He is recognizable thanks to that charm and wit, but the incident at the Oscars has likely caused him to lose a portion of his fan base.
Smith is a doting dad and a devoted partner to his wife of 23 years, Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada was in ‘Magic Mike XL’ and she does a very good job on screen. 23 years later and they’re still killing it.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – Together Since 1996
This power couple on the country music scene boasts of a strong marriage. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are talented and gorgeous, and they remain the king and queen of Nashville, hopefully with their three daughters following in their footsteps. They’ve been married for 22 years thanks to a strong friendship as the basis of a stronger marriage.
Their love and commitment to one another is astounding, given how tough it can be in the limelight.
Here’s a fun fact: Did you know they were engaged to their respective partners when they met, before deciding to give up their relationships and take the plunge? It worked out for them!
Elton John and David Furnish – Together Since 1993
“How wonderful life is now you’re in the world” – is a line Furnish has heard many times from Rockstar husband, Sir Elton John. The pair met 25 years ago, in 1993.
Considering the fact that, back in the 90s, same-sex marriage was frowned upon, these two still fought for their love and stayed together. They did take the plunge once it was legalized, and remain blissfully married to this day.
Beyoncé and Jay Z – Together Since 2008
Queen Bey and Jay Z tied the knot in April 2008, and have gone on to become one of the richest couples in the world. They have a net worth of over 1.2 billion, so it’s no surprise they were able to buy their daughters, Blue Ivy, twins Rumi and Sure, a mini gold Mercedes Benz car.
It seems to be a dream relationship, but who knows what really happens behind closed doors.
Tom Selleck and Jillie Mack – Together Since 1987
Single at 38, Selleck was feeling a lonely. So he went out to see ‘Cats’, a show he loved so much that he kept going back for more. The reason for his fascination with the musical was actress and dancer Jillie Mack. They went out for dinner and the rest is history. 32 years of history, to be exact.
Mack was seen at every event Selleck was invited to. Red carpets, awards shows, and ceremonies, she was “his girl.” The two got married in 1987, welcoming their little bundle of joy, Hannah, into the world just after a year. That caused Selleck to quit ‘Magnum P.I’ to focus on his family.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher –Together Since 2010
Fans know him as Ali G, Borat or Bruno, since Sacha Baron Cohen is one of the funniest (and one of the most controversial) men in Hollywood. By his side is an equally funny and stunning wife, Australian actress Isla Fisher. They met back in 2002, first laying eyes on one another in Sydney. It seemed to be love at first sight, and the pair walked down the aisle two years later in a Jewish ceremony held in Paris.
Isla converted to Judaism for her Cohen, and now they have three children together. They split their time between London and LA. Isla Fisher was amazing opposite Gal Gadot and Zach Galifianakis in ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses’. Let’s hope Isla and Sacha’s love endures for years.
Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder – Together Since 2002
Julia Roberts is one of Hollywood’s greatest actresses. She rose to fame in ‘Pretty Woman’, opposite the suave and charming Richard Gere. That was the start of a long and successful career with a smile that has won the hearts of Americans and the world. But the man who wakes up to that smile is cinematographer Daniel Moder.
They had a rocky start to love and dating, but Roberts and Moder hasn’t had a reason to look back since. They’ve remained strong in their marriage by keeping it out of the limelight, choosing to stay private instead.
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham – Together Since 1986
She’s the ultimate inspiration for women with a dream, and it seems that Oprah has also nailed it when it comes to her love life. The magnanimous talk-show host and multi-billionaire knows a thing or two about life and relationships. Oprah is not married to long-term partner Stedman Graham, but they’ve kept it steady for 32 years.
Graham is a businessman, author, and podcaster. Many men would shy away from a woman so powerful and wealthy, but he has been in for the long haul. They were acquainted in 1986 and have been together since then.
Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley – Together Since 1993
A blind date back in 1993 had Michelle Pfeiffer meeting the man she was going to marry. In 25 years of marriage, Pfeiffer says that TV writer David E. Kelley makes her feel “like the luckiest girl in the room!” Pfeiffer says that “Life is made up of the choices and I’ve not always made good choices but I know I picked the right man.”
10 months later, the pair were saying “I do”, much to the surprise of many. People speculated it wouldn’t last, but 25 years is enough proof.
Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston Bridges – Together Since 1977
Jeff Bridges is highly esteemed in Hollywood but not without the support and love of his beautiful wife, Susan Geston. He fell for Susan back in 1975, and Bridges fondly remembers meeting Geston on the set of ‘Rancho Deluxe’. The Montana beauty bewitched Bridges’ body and soul. He knew as soon as he laid eyes on her that Susan was the one.
The pair got married less than two years later, and have remained together for over four decades. They have three daughters with lots of laughs and love along the way.
Ron and Cheryl Howard – Together Since 1975
Prolific Hollywood director Ron Howard is one of Tinseltown’s finest. He has a filmography that’s extremely impressive, directing films like ‘Apollo 13’, ‘A Beautiful Mind’, ‘The Grinch’, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, and more recently, ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’.
And like any successful person, there’s always a strong support network behind them.
Spending 44 years with someone is incredible. It gives us hopeless romantics hope that we may be able to get that one day too. The secret is healthy communication according to Ron and Cheryl.
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan – Together Since 1988
Michael J. Fox rose to fame as far back as 1976. He plays Marty McFly in the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy. But we’re here to talk about love, and that’s something which Michael J. Fox and his wife Tracy Pollan have for one another.
They got together in the 80s, meeting while Pollan was shooting ‘Family Ties’. It wasn’t until two years later on the set of ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ that the two started getting more serious. Three decades later and Fox and Pollan are still together, with Tracy always by his side as Fox suffers from Parkinson’s disease.
Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline – Together Since 1989
Some of you will remember Phoebe Cates from the comedy-horror ‘Gremlins’. She was quite the sensation in the 80s and was actually already married when she starred in the film.
Cates was only 19 when she married someone 16 years her elder – Kevin Kline. The age gap hasn’t fazed either of them. Thirty years on and they are still very much in love.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness – Together Since 1996
We adore this couple as they’ve managed to stand the test of time. EVeryone’s favorite man from down under, Hugh Jackman, is one incredibly talented individual. His wife Deborra-Lee Furness, is a woman to whom his love is never-ending. Hugh is always gushing about his lady love.
The pair tied the knot in 1996. They have since adopted two children together: Oscar Maximillian and Ava Eliot. Some would raise their eyebrows at the 13-year age gap, but their love is enduring and transcends all “barriers.” Deborra met Hugh long before showbiz and success, so we know that this love is built to last.
Sting and Trudie Styler – Together Since 1982
From The Police to his solo act, Sting’s instantly recognizable voice puts him down in history as one of the greats. And he and his wife Trudie Styler have been together for more than a quarter of a century. They met in 1982, dating for ten years before tying the knot in 1992.
Spending 35 years with someone means they’re doing something right. Close friends say their love is almost teenage-like, in the sense that they’re so into each other. And Sting backs this up, saying that Trudie remains the light in his life.
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw – Together Since 1991
Few names bring authority to any room like Steven Spielberg. He is a prolific director and magic-maker, as we like to refer to him, and has been married for nearly three decades to actress Kate Capshaw.
Spielberg took the risk, taking on the lesser-known actress to star in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. He ignored leading ladies like Sharon Stone. People questioned, but Spielberg hasn’t looked back, and almost thirty years later love still calls.
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady – Together Since 2009
There’s one couple that glitters on the red carpet, and it’s the Brady couple. Brazilian supermodel Gisele and her New England Patriots quarterback husband, Tom Brady, met in 2006 at a mutual friend’s house, and since then, have been joined at the hip.
Aligned with their beliefs and lifestyle, they were made for each other. When Brady was a teen, he probably never dreamed of marrying a stunning Brazilian woman. The pair tied the knot in 2009 and welcomed a boy and a girl into their lives.
Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell – Together Since 2013
Sir Patrick Stewart is an icon when it comes to ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’. The esteemed actor got his start in theatre and perfected his craft before heading to Hollywood. Stewart has married twice before, but has found true love and a companion in Sunny Ozell, a Brooklyn-based jazz singer.
She is 39 years his junior but the pair have been married for 6 years, and looking to be going for more.
Warren Beatty and Annette Bening –Together Since 1992
A 21-year age gap shows that once again, age is just a number. That gap hasn’t stopped Annette Bening and Warren Beatty for 27 years. They got married in 1992, just a year after her split from former husband Steven White.
Beatty is a bit of a legend, who’s been acting for almost 50 years. His creative talents as a filmmaker and actor have impressed many women in the past, and Bening was no exception. The couple have raised four kids together.
Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden –Together Since 1989
Fans recognize him from his role opposite Frankie Muniz. But what a performance Cranston gave in the hit series ‘Breaking Bad’! It was on the set of ‘Airwolf’, back in 1986, when Cranston and Dearden first met. Bryan was playing the bad guy and Dearden the victim, and from there they got married. 31 years strong thanks to a hostage situation that came out with a happy ending.
After many years, people want to know the secret to keeping a marriage together while strengthening it with all the challenges married couples face. Pretty incredible, but having lots of royalties coming in doesn’t hurt at all.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa- Together Since 1996
These two very attractive individuals tied the knot, but despite a picture-perfect marriage, things weren’t always what they seem. In 23 years of marriage, the couple have had their share of trials and tribulations, but it looks like they have no regrets.
They met on ‘All My Children’. Ripa was opposite Consuelos as his love interest. Amazing how fiction can mirror reality sometimes. They eloped to Las Vegas and tied the knot, after a short break up. That’s in the past now and they are very happy together.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart –Together Since 2010
That debonair charm and signature smirk had Harrison Ford wooing Calista Flockhart. The couple have been married just shy of 10 years, and are really enjoying married life together. Ford, now 77, married the 54-year-old Flockhart in 2010.
They have been together ever since and support one other through everything. For Harrison Ford, that would be aviation. Couples that support one another, stay together for a long time.
Jennifer Grey and Clark Gregg – Together Since 2001
Fans remember Grey as the furious older sister in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’, or in the iconic ‘Dirty Dancing’ as ‘Baby’. Her’s is certainly a memorable face from the 1980s. She was born with a natural charm and gift, beauty that hasn’t faded after all these years.
Grey is married to Clark Gregg, the same one in Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ franchise as Agent Phil Coulson. The couple have been married 18 years, tying the knot back in 2001.
Olivia Newton-John and John Easterling – Together Since 2008
Superstar singer and actress Olivia Newton-John was a gorgeous smiling Aussie who fought cancer each and every time. Her battle was made easier thanks to partner John Easterling.
Easterling is an American businessman and environmentalist, and the chairman of Amazon Herb Company. The two have no natural children together, but Easterling plays dad to Olivia’s daughter, Chloe Rose. This wonderful couple renewed their vows in Peru.
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy – Together Since 1997
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy came across each other in the 80’s. The pair have been together for a total of 22 years, and they value family above all.
They’ve certainly found the secret to keeping things interesting, growing a committed, long-lasting relationship considering hectic acting careers and the media.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. – Together Since 2002
Buffy the Vampire Slayer met Fred Jones, and they liked each other so much that they got married. The couple have been married for almost twenty years. The secret? “We were just friends. That’s one of the reasons I think our relationship has always been so good,” Freddie said.
Gellar and Prinze Jr. met on the set of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and started their friendship there. Remember, friends first, lovers later.
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon – Together Since 2003
The magnetic and charming Viola Davis is a strong leading lady but despite her usually fierce character portrayals, she’s got an amazing man behind the scenes.
She married to Julius Tennon in 2003 and have enjoyed married life, even adopting a little girl together.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson – Together Since 1988
Hollywood icon Tom Hanks is known for having his own part of Greece and holidaying there as frequently as possible. The Oscar winner needs no introduction, nor is there a need to detail his filmography.
He met his wife Rita in 1988, on the set of ‘Volunteers’. Since then, they haven’t left each other’s sides. And if it’s on a remote Greek island, then that’s even more reason to stick with each other.
31. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick – Together Since 1992
“Ferris Bueller” meets “Sex and the City” with this celebrity couple that has been through so much over the years. The beautiful fashionista found her love in Matthew and they have lasted for 30 years. They met with an introduction through Sarah’s brother.
They do manage to keep their personal life private, but Sara has said that she loves Matthew so much and devoted they are to their family and lives. She loves that he’s the father to her children and because of their marriage she has an entire other world to love.
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