Connie Stevens & Eddie Fisher
Connie Stevens is now 81 and is still going strong. She has been many things during her life, including an actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, singer, and editor. Sure, they are all professional work. In her personal life, Stevens has been a wife twice. Her first husband was James Stacy, and the second was Eddie Fisher. They were both actors. Among all the similarities, there was something she had with Fisher that was special. The couple had two children during their short-lived marriage—one that only lasted two years. Stevens never remarried after her divorce from Fisher.
Phoebe Cates & Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates first met in an audition in the early ‘80s. Phoebe might not have gotten the role, but she did eventually get her other half. They were both aspiring actors, with their career prospects looking incredible. However, they only made it official some years later, when their paths crossed again in NYC’s Public Theater.
Kevin grew to become an Oscar-winning actor, while Phoebe decided to stop acting altogether to focus on raising their two children. They got married in 1989 and haven’t split since! They have been living their lives away from the spotlight, while Phoebe owns and operates her own boutique in New York.
Melissa Gilbert & Timothy Busfield
For the both of them, tying the knot meant giving it a shot for the third time. After all, they say that the third time’s the charm. It clearly worked, as Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield remain happily married to the day, since their wedding in 2013.
Not only is their marriage functioning well, but clearly so do their careers. As a matter of fact, they’ve managed to play together in Secrets and Lies, as well as start some projects separately. In 2019 Melissa played in When We Last Spoke, while Timothy is getting ready to appear in the For Life TV series in 2020.
Alex Trebek & Jean Currivan
They’ve been married for 29 years, so when Alex Trebek was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2019, he was incredibly lucky and thankful to have the love of his life, Jean Currivan by his side. They got married back in 1990, long after Alex had started hosting the Jeopardy! show.
Alex is now going through chemotherapy and with his wife’s support he has nothing to fear. He’s going to continue hosting the show for as long as his health allows him to, after all, he has a contract for three more years! We can only wish best of luck to Alex for his journey to recovery.
Rod Stewart & Penny Lancaster
For 22 years Rob Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster have maintained a close relationship. They might have only gotten married in 2007, but given Rob’s past divorces, delaying the wedding was reasonable. They first started dating back in 1999 and haven’t spent a day separated since!
It hasn’t all been well for them. As a matter of fact, Rob has been diagnosed with cancer twice, once in 2000 and the second time in 2017. With mutual love and support, they got through the difficulties thrown at them. In 2019 Rob started the Red Blood Roses Tour.
Warren Beatty & Annette Bening
On the set of the Bugsy movie in 1991, Warren Beatty got the chance to meet Annette Benning. Warren at the time had a reputation of being a very desirable bachelor within Hollywood, however, according to him, he fell in love with Annette the very moment he first laid eyes on her.
One year later, the couple would tie the knot in a beautiful, private wedding ceremony. She is the only woman that has managed to keep his interest for that much time. Together, they have created a family. In 2019 Warren participated in the documentary And the Winners Are!
Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart
When Harrison Ford asked for Calista Flockhart’s hand in marriage, he was certain that they were going to spend the rest of their lives together. They first met in 2002 during the Golden Globes ceremony. Even though they started dating, they didn’t go public, as Harrison was still legally married to his ex.
They got married after eight years and have survived through many highs and lows. When Harrison broke his pelvis, back, and ankle during an aviation accident, Calista spent two whole days by his side in the emergency room. He’s now getting ready to wear his old acting suit for Indiana Jones 5.
Robert Duvall & Luciana Pedraza
Luciana Pedraza had no idea what she was getting into when she randomly met Robert Duvall. As a matter of fact, she reportedly didn’t even know who he was! They instantly hit it off, despite their age difference of 41 years. After dating for eight years, they eventually got married in 2005.
They survived through all the bad press that came with their big age gap, and through their completely different celebrity statuses. Robert and Luciana have remained inseparable since the first day they met even though all odds were seemingly against them. In 2019 Robert participated in the Biography: Farrah Fawcett Forever TV documentary.
Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner
By the time Kevin Costner started dating Christine Baumgartner in 2000, he already had four children from his previous relationships. He has always kept his children his number one priority, so when things started getting too serious with Christine, he allegedly backed out thinking he didn’t want to go through raising more children.
Kevin eventually came to his senses, and in 2004 the couple got married. Despite Kevin’s initial hesitation, they are now raising three beautiful children together. Kevin has become an expert in balancing fatherhood and his career. Since 2018 he has been acting in the Yellowstone series.
Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell
During the filming of The One and Only Genuine, Original Family Band in 1966, Goldie Hawn first met Kurt Russell. She was 21 and he was 16 at the time, so nothing happened between them. However, when they were reunited for Swing Shift they hit it off. They’ve been dating since Valentine's Day of 1983.
They’ve had one son together. Despite never actually getting married, they’ve shared the biggest part of their lives and don’t feel the need to have a wedding. Between 2000 and 2004 Goldie reportedly had an affair, but they lived to see another day. In 2019 Kurt played in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Henry Winkler & Stacey Winkler
Fate had them meet in a clothing store in Los Angeles. Henry Winkler and Stacey Weitzman quickly hit it off and became inseparable. They’ve been married since 1978 and have had two children. Despite the many obstacles that life has presented them throughout the year, they maintain a loving relationship.
Shortly after their daughter went off to study in college, Stacey got diagnosed with breast cancer, in 2001. With the love and support of her husband, she came out stronger than before, even when she had to undergo a double mastectomy. Meanwhile, Henry continues with his career and he’s set to play in the film The French Dispatch in 2020.
Michael Caine & Shakira Caine
Michael Caine was already somewhat successful by the time he got acquainted with his wife-to-be Shakira, but through their marriage, one could say that his career reached heights he never thought possible. He first saw Shakira in a commercial and ended up calling her repeatedly on the phone until she agreed to meet up with him.
In 1973 they tied the knot, and Caine grew to become an internationally known actor. He has won two Academy Awards since, has been appointed the Commander of the Order of the British Arm, and has also been knighted. Together they have had one daughter. Despite their different religions, they’ve never had any problems!
Jerry Seinfeld & Jessica Sklar
Jerry Seinfeld was only beginning to enjoy his newly-found success and stardom, that he had found through the sitcom Seinfeld, when he met Jessica Sklar in 1998, the very same year that the show stopped airing, at the Reebok Sports Club. However, Jessica had just returned from her honeymoon with her ex-husband.
According to her, her old marriage was doomed. She quickly got a divorce and wound up marrying Jerry the following year. They’ve been together for twenty years now and have never separated. Jessica has launched the Baby Buggy charity that provides clothing to unfortunate families, meanwhile, Jerry has been busy with Comedians in Cars Drinking Coffee.
Sylvester Stallone & Jennifer Flavin
They might have an age difference of 22 years but Sylvester Stallone’s and Jennifer Flavin’s love story goes back more than thirty years. They met randomly at a restaurant in Beverly Hills back in 1988, Jennifer was just 20 years old at the time, while Sylvester was on his 40s.
They dated for almost six years before Sylvester broke up with her through a letter he sent via FedEx. He realized what he had lost, however, and they got back a year later. They got married in 1997 and have since had three wonderful daughters. In 2019, Sylvester played in Rambo: Last Blood.
Eric Clapton & Melia McEnery
Before Eric Clapton met Melia McEnery, he had earned a somewhat bad reputation regarding his previous relationships. That was all about to change when in 1998 he met Melia at a party in Colombus, Ohio. They might have a 31-year age difference, but, somehow, they’ve managed to make their marriage work wonderfully.
They kept their relationship secret for a while, only making it public a year later. They ended up getting married in 2002 and having three daughters together. Eric now continues on with his career but in a much healthier mental state. As a matter of fact, he has scheduled performances for the early summer of 2020 in Europe.
Woody Allen & Soon-Yi Previn
Woody Allen’s relationship with Soon-Yi Previn might have started off in an incredibly troubling way, but as it turns out, they were able to prove anyone who has ever doubted them wrong with the longevity of their relationship. Soon-Yi is Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter. They actually met each other while Woody was in a romantic relationship with Mia.
Allen and Farrow were dating since the ‘80s, so when he made his love for Soon-Yi public in 1992, the entire world was shaken. They have remained together for many years, got married in 1997 and have even adopted two kids together. They now live a peaceful life in Manhattan.
Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t meant to be Queen when she was born. However, given that her uncle declined the throne in 1936, her father became King, making her first in the line of accession. Ever since she was thirteen years old, she has been in love with the then-known-as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark.
They got secretly engaged when the Queen was 20 years old, but only announced it a year later when she was 21. Before getting married, Prince Phillip had to renounce his titles and his Greek-Orthodox religion. The Queen has now ruled with Prince Phillip, now Duke of Edinburgh by her side for almost seven decades.
William H. Macy & Felicity Huffman
They met in the ‘80s and were dating for well over a decade before William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman actually got married. At the beginning of their relationship, William was admittedly hesitant. They had even broken up for some years before getting back together and eventually tying the knot.
In 2019 as part of an ongoing fraud and conspiracy investigation, their relationship hit some bumps. Felicity ended up spending two weeks in federal prison, however, they are back together now and enjoying each other's company. Macy has been starring in Shameless since 2011.
Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones
They got married back in 2000, and through their almost two-decade-long marriage, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have without a doubt, been through a lot. Michael was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2010, but with the help of his loving family, he was able to get through it and is now cancer-free.
In 2013, they even separated for some time, only to eventually get back together. They have had two kids, who they both love unconditionally. Catherine even made the Spanish Vanity Fair cover in 2019 alongside their daughter Carys Zeta. Douglas, on the other hand, has been playing in The Kominsky Method since 2018.
Susan Lucci & Helmut Huber
It seems as though when actress Susan Lucci decides to do something, she always makes the right decision. She got married to her husband, Helmut Huber back in 1969, even before All My Children started airing. She had reportedly met him when she was 18 years old, however, given their almost decade-long age gap, she didn’t consider him romantically.
She was engaged to another person and broke her engagement to give her relationship with Helmut a chance. One year after their marriage, Susan started acting in All My Children. Much like the show, their matrimony has lasted for many years. They are married to this day and have raised two children.
Jennifer Grey & Clark Gregg
They are known for having an entirely different set of skills, acting aside, but Jennifer Grey and Clark Gregg have been getting along splendidly since 2000 when they got married! They have had one daughter together, and they now live in a beautiful house in Venice, California.
Ever since they got married, both of their careers have reached great heights. Jennifer even got to win the Dancing with the Stars competition in 2010. Clark has been starring in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. since 2013. Together they now share a $20-million net worth. Jennifer’s latest project was acting in some episodes of Grey’s Anatomy.
Pauline Collins & John Alderton
Their careers had gone through similar courses, having undertaken common projects for series like Armchair Theater and The Wednesday’s Play in the ‘60s. Pauline Collins, however, only got married to John Alderton in 1969. They kept on a similar career-track even after their marriage, eventually acting alongside each other on Upstairs, Downstairs in the early ‘70s.
Today, they have already celebrated their 50th anniversary. Even after all these years, they maintain their love and support for one another. They have had three children together. After such long careers, they now get to enjoy their retirements together. As a matter of fact, John hasn’t undertaken a new project since 2010.
Imelda Staunton & Jim Carter
Even after over thirty years of marriage, Imelda Staunton’s and Jim Carter’s relationship has never been better. They’ve been married for so much time and have spent almost every second of their time together. In 2019 they even got to play side by side in the Downton Abbey film.
Imelda and Jim have had but one daughter. They met back in 1982 during the rehearsals for the Guys and Dolls play in the National Theater. They quickly got married one year later. Their careers have both skyrocketed since then, and in 2019 Imelda got to play in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
Jennifer Saunders & Adrian Edmondson
They have now been married for more than twenty years, and through that time, actress Jennifer Saunders and actor Andrian Edmondson have been through all highs and lows that life has thrown at them. As a matter of fact, Jennifer has even survived breast cancer during their matrimony and is now living cancer-free.
Since 1985, when their wedding took place, they have had three daughters. They are now lucky enough to live to see not only their daughters grow up, but also witness their four grandchildren do so as well. They also keep quite busy careers. In 2019 Jennifer played in Isn’t It Romantic and Ade in Strike Back: Revolution.
Kathy Ireland And Greg Olsen - 31 Years
When Dr. Greg Olsen met Kathy Ireland, she was a successful model, having worked with many of the best-known agencies and magazines, after being discovered at the age of 16. They got married in 1988 and have had three children. Kathy has now taken a career-change and is instead, a successful businesswoman.
She funded the Kathy Ireland Worldwide company shortly after her marriage, a company that is now said to be worth over $2 billion. They have both lived highly respectable and religious lives, a trait which they have tried to pass on to their children. As of 2019, Kathy works alongside the singer and actress Vanessa Williams.
Jay Leno & Mavis Leno
According to comedian and show host Jay Leno, the secret to his long-lasting marriage to Mavis has always been mutual respect. As a matter of fact, he has stated that in order for a marriage to be successful, you have to respect and look up to your partner. Even though they have never had any children, their matrimony has lasted almost four decades.
They now get to enjoy Jay’s hard-earned $400-million fortune. Mavis is an avid humanitarian and philanthropist. On top of being known for his incredible sense of humor, Jay is now getting attention for his love of cars. He has been part of the Jay Leno’s Garage TV series since 2015.
Donny Osmond & Debbie Osmond
Singer Donny Osmond rose to fame as part of the Osmonds group with his brothers only to then reach even greater career height as a duet with his sister, Mary. When he first met Debbie, his wife of almost forty years, she was actually in a relationship with one of his brothers.
They eventually tied the knot, however, in 1978, and have been together ever since. They have had five children, and have even been able to live to see ten grandchildren come to life. Donny placed as a first runner up in the first season of The Masked Singer in 2019.
Jeremy Irons & Sinéad Cusack
Jeremy Irons had already been divorced once before getting married to Sinead Cusack in 1978. They have now maintained a romantic relationship for over forty years, and according to Jeremy, the secret is to have a good way of communicating and understanding each other. They’ve had two sons, both of whom grew to become artists like them.
They met randomly in an outdoor café. Through their long marriage, they have both grown to become critically acclaimed actors both on stage and in front of the camera. In 2019 Jeremy participated in the series called Watchmen, while Sinead played in the MotherFatherSon TV series.
Sigourney Weaver & Jim Simpson
Speaking of dream couples, Sigourney Weaver and her husband Jim Simpson could not have been missing from this list. According to the legend, Sigourney met Jim at the Mosco Art Theater and asked him out. They have been in a relationship ever since. They only tied the knot in 1984 and have one daughter.
Jim is a stage director, while Sigourney mainly works in front of the camera. As a matter of fact, she is set to play in all of the upcoming Avatar movies, starting in 2021. Meanwhile, some of the most noticeable films in which Sigourney has starred in are the Alien movies and Gorillas in the Mist.
Sam Elliott & Katharine Ross
When their paths first crossed, Sam Elliott didn’t have the courage to speak to Katharine Ross, while they were both cast for the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid film. Thankfully they met again in 1978 for The Legacy and have been in a relationship since! They got married back in 1984.
They’ve had one daughter, Cleo Rose, together. Their family life wasn’t all peachy apparently, as Katherine reportedly argued a lot with their daughter while she was growing up. At some point, Katharine even got a restraining order against Cleo Rose, claiming that she stabbed her. They’ve worked out their differences now and make many public appearances together as a loving family!
Dolly Parton & Carl Thomas Dean
Even though Dolly Parton has practically been around forever, her marriage to Carl Thomas Dean, outdates her rise to fame! Dolly had just moved to Nashville to pursue a career when she first met Carl outside a laundromat. They got married in 1966, one year before Dolly released her first album called Hello, I’m Dolly!.
She has sung and composed songs like Jolene, and I Will Always Love You and even played in films like Steel Magnolias. Even though her husband has chosen to stay away from the spotlight, he has always supported Dolly on her journey. In 2019 Dolly got to share her many stories with Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings.
Tim Allen & Jane Hajduk
Actors Tim Allen and Jane Hadjuk make up one of the cutest couples in Hollywood. Married since 2006, Tim and Jane welcomed their first daughter together in 2009. As an actor, Tim has appeared in over 50 productions, including all 4 Toy Story movies (Allen is the voice actor responsible for playing the Buzz Lightyear character).
Jane's career has been more modest, even though she's appeared in the movie Zoom and the popular TV series NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Before marrying Jane, Tim Allen was the husband of Laura Deibel, with whom he had one daughter.
Wesley Snipes & Nakyung Park
The Orlando native Wesley Snipes is an actor, martial artist, and filmmaker. He has been a significant person in show business playing lead roles in movies such as White Men Can't Jump, Demolition Man, and the Blade trilogy. Snipes is a father of five children, one of whom he shares with his first wife. Long after his first marriage ended, he married Nakyung Park in 2003. The couple has now been married for 17 years and has four children together. Park is reportedly a painter by profession. Even with a hectic career, Snipes does not forget to keep his family close and happy.
Tom Sellek & Jillie Mack
Tom Selleck is an American actor best known for his roles as Thomas Magnum, Peter Mitchell, and Frank Reagan on Magnum P.I., Three Men and a Baby, and Blue Bloods, respectively. On a more personal note, Selleck is a family man. Not only did he quit playing Thomas Magnum to be with family, but Selleck also purchased a 65-acre ranch in Ventura County to be away from all the Hollywood drama.
You can judge his commitment at the depth he would go to be with his wife, Jillie Mack, and their daughter. The couple has now been married for over 30 years, which is impressive given their field of work.
Adam Sandler & Jackie Sandler
During the ‘90s Adam’s career was full of both pleasant and unpleasant surprises. He was let go from Saturday Night Live and therefore had to stand on his feet by himself. Luckily, while filming for the Big Daddy movie in 1999, he met Jackie and they immediately hit it off.
Jackie was raised as a Christian, as opposed to Adam who has always believed in Judaism. When their relationship became serious, Jackie converted to Judaism herself, only to get married and start a family shortly after. They’ve been married since 2003 and have had two daughters. In 2019 Adam played in Murder Mystery.
Jeff Bridges & Susan Geston
She was but a young waitress, and he was an aspiring actor. When Jeff Bridges met Susan Geston for the first time, he knew she was the one for him. They met in 1975 while filming Rancho Deluxe. Susan initially refused to go out on a date with him, but eventually fell for his charms.
They have had three children together. After getting married in 1977 they have not spent a day separately. Her love and support have allowed Jeff’s career to flourish and he was even able to win two Oscars for Best Actor! They now get to enjoy living in multi-million-dollar houses with Jeff’s $70-million net worth.