Hollywood is probably not your go-to place when it comes to relationship goals – the term brings to mind one too many high profile divorces turned ugly. As a true-blue fangirl, I know how it feels when couples you worship do not end up happily ever after, but unfortunately that has been the norm in Hollywood, with celeb couples getting divorced because of “irreconcilable differences” even when the world thought they were perfect for each other.
Even though Hollywood marriages sound pretty depressing, there remain star couples who reinstate our belief in love and have sustained some of the longest relationships till date.
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Here are 25 famous couples, whose lasting love and companionship they share with each other inspire us all!
1. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
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Hugh Jackman is considered to be one of the hottest men on earth, and with a title like that, you would think that it is difficult to maintain a healthy, happy, and secure relationship. But Hugh and Deborra-Lee tied the knot in 1996 after they met on the sets of Corelli, a popular TV show, and have been together ever since! And what do you think is their mantra to keep their relationship strong all these years? Never being apart from each other more than 2 weeks.
2. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
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Famously known as the First Couple of Hollywood, they are treated as nothing short of royalty. Although they have had previous marriages and relationships, Brangelina, as they are fondly called, have been together for nine years, and they finally tied the knot in 2014, with all their six kids in attendance.
3. Warren Beatty and Annette Bening
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Despite being married for over 22 years, Warren Beatty and Annette Bening are still going strong. This is especially exciting because Beatty was well-known as one of the biggest womanizers in the industry, but after meeting Annette, he later said, “It took about ten minutes (to fall in love with her). Maybe five.” And the rest, as they say, is history.
4. Denzel and Pauletta Washington
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Denzel Washington is one of the most powerful and celebrated actors in the Hollywood industry, but he has another claim to fame – he has been married to his wife Paulette for over 31 years. The two of them are known to openly fight against the climbing divorce rate, and they have been the Hollywood power couple ever since.
5. David and Victoria Beckham
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When one of the hottest men on earth is married to someone who is equally hot, you would expect one of them to cheat or something to go wrong. But David and Victoria, who is fondly known as Posh Spice, have proved everyone wrong with their 17 years of marriage and four gorgeous kids, despite numerous rumors over the years about David cheating on Victoria with one of their nannies. Of course, there was no confirmation of it, but seeing the couple brave the odds and stick it out, is something rare when it comes to celeb couples. When asked how he does it, David Beckham said, “She’s my best friend. Would you want to hurt your best friend?” Sigh!
6. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman
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Danny and Rhea are amongst the most well-loved actors of Hollywood, and they have been married to each other for over 32 years, since 1982. Even today, they seem as happy as ever when they appear together on the red carpet.
7. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
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Despite being together for over 30 years, this power couple still thinks that marriage is not required to legitimize their relationship. Their daughter, Kate Hudson, is now an established and successful actress in her own right.
8. John Travolta and Kelly Preston
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They met on the sets of The Experts in 1987, and have been inseparable since. She is a former model and actress, and he is one of the most iconic names in Hollywood, but their 23 years of marriage has been a quiet, inspirational affair and one of the longest Hollywood marriages.
9. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith
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Will and Jada are one of the most adorable couples in Hollywood, and even after being together for 18 years and two kids (Willow and Jaden), they look like they haven’t aged a day. They are still one of the most celebrated Hollywood love stories of all time. But lately, there have been rumors about Will being close to other women, this being gleaned from rather cryptic statements made by Jada. Only time will tell whether this couple will remain together as their millions of fans hope and wish.
10. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick
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Married since 1988, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been one of the coolest Hollywood couples in the industry. They have been through a lot of rough patches through their 27 years of marriage, but have emerged stronger every time.
11. David Bowie and Iman
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What happens when you combine one of the most famous supermodels in the industry and one of the greatest musicians ever? A marriage that lasts for over 20 years. David Bowie and Iman tied the knot in 1992, and they have been happy together ever since.
12. Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens
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This is one of the rare instances in Hollywood where a couple has been married for 63 years, and is still going strong. They got married in 1952. Whew! That’s gotta be a record for one of the longest Hollywood marriages!
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13. Elton John and David Furnish
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Since the beginning of Elton and David’s relationship in 1993, they have been very open about it, making them one of the more famous couples in Hollywood back then as well as today. The couple finally tied the knot in December 2014.
14. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have truly been an example when it comes to relationship goals. Married in 1988, they have been together for over 27 years, with four kids, Colin, Chet, Elizabeth, and Truman.
15. Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham
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Oprah Winfrey is one of the most powerful women in Hollywood today, but there is a man behind her enviable success – Stedman Graham, whom she has been in a relationship with, since 1986. Although the couple got engaged in 1992, they still haven’t tied the knot – not that it has stopped them from having a loving, lasting relationship.
16. Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy
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These two met while they were working with the Atlantic Theatre Company. They got married in 1997, and they are still seen being adorably affectionate with each other on the red carpet even after 18 years of marriage.
17. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.
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They are young, they are good-looking, and they are also one of the cutest couples around. Despite being married for over 12 years, Sarah and Freddie are as in love with each other as they were when they started dating. The couple met on the sets of their movie I Know What You Did Last Summer, but started dating three years later. But once they got together, there’s no separating the duo. They even played Daphne and Fred in the Scooby Doo movies, where the characters end up together.
18. Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan
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They met on the sets of Family Ties and finally tied the knot in 1988. Despite Michael being diagnosed with a chronic illness very early in the marriage, they fought together and emerged stronger than ever, because of which they are still one of the most loved-up couples in Hollywood today.
19. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber
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Cindy Crawford has become an iconic name in the Hollywood industry, because she was and still is one of the most successful and established models ever. She has been married to Rande Gerber since 1988. The couple recently shared cute Instagram pictures of their daughter Kaia Gerber, wishing her a happy 14th birthday.
20. Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest
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One of the coolest couples in Hollywood, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest have been married since the December of 1984.
21. Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson
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Samuel L. Jackson is known to be Quentin Tarantino’s favorite actor, but that is not his only claim to fame. He has been married to LaTanya Richardson for over 34 years, setting an example for all Hollywood marriages.
22. Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden
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The couple started dating in the early 1980s, and they have been blissfully married since 1989. He might have broken up with his on-screen wife on the super-popular TV show Breaking Bad, but his real marriage is still rock solid, just like his product.
23. Ozzy and Sharon Osborne
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Sharon Osborne’s father was Ozzy’s manager when she was just 18-years-old, and he was one of the members of the band Black Sabbath. After Sharon replaced her father as Ozzy Osbornes’s manager, the two tied the knot in 1982 and have been together ever since.
24. Steve and Nancy Carell
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Two of the funniest people in Hollywood met while taking classes with the Second City Comedy troupe, and eventually got married in 1995. It feels great to know that they have a very happy marriage outside their super-successful careers.
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25. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer
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The last name on the list has to be one of the well-loved actresses in Hollywood today. A legend in herself, Meryl Streep has been married to her husband Don Gummer for over 36 years, and they are still going strong. Talk about longest Hollywood marriages!
Although more and more couples are breaking up and separating nowadays, it is couples like these 25 who reinstate our faith and hope in the institution of marriage and the idea of true love in their romantic lives behind the scenes.
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