Hollywood Couples and Their Surprising Love Stories That Stood the Test of Time
Joan Van Ark & John Marshall – Married Since 1966
Some people believe that high school sweethearts never work out. But they’ve never seen Joan Van Ark and John Marshall in action. They are high school sweethearts and have been married since 1966. That’s the definition of ‘until death does us part.’ That also means that they have been together longer than they haven’t been together.
While Van Ark is renowned as an actress and voice artist and Marshall is a reporter. This makes both of them extremely busy, although this hasn’t stopped them from finding time to love one another. Van Ark had a voice role in the 2021 animated series “Curious George.”
Craig Melvin & Lindsay Czarniak – Married Since 2011
It’s not unusual for couples to meet while working in the same industry. It’s probably one of the most common ways for this to happen. This is how it worked for Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak, who are both broadcast journalists and have been going strong for over a decade.

They tied the knot in October 2011, and share two children: a son and a daughter. What’s amazing is that they also work for opposing networks. Melvin is the anchor for NBC Today news, while Czarniak works for Fox as an NFL sideline reporter. She also hosts the NASCAR studio coverage.
Al Roker & Deborah Roberts – Married Since 1995
When it comes to weathermen, then Al Roker is a pretty special one. He has been in the game for over four decades and during that time has become one of the most loved members of the NBC Today crew. He also has a Guinness World Record for hosting the longest continuous weather report.

He has also been married to fellow NBC journalist Deborah Roberts since 1995. She has been an integral part of his life and kept him on his toes when it came to his weight loss goals. Robert meanwhile moved to rival network ABC, but their marriage appears to transcend that rivalry. They also share two children.
Gordon Ramsay & Tana Ramsay – Married Since 1996
Gordon Ramsey has built his entire TV career and reputation on being a volatile and grumpy celebrity chef who has a penchant for the odd curse word. But apparently, he is nothing like that at home. His wife since 1996, Tana Ramsey, can vouch for that.

He even showed patience when Tana was struggling to get pregnant, an obstacle they managed to negate. They now have five children, and continue to have a strong marriage. In 2022 he was part of the cooking show “Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars,” and also hosted another season of “Hell’s Kitchen.”
Rachael Ray & John M. Cusimano – Married Since 2005
They may come from different backgrounds, but Rachael Ray and her husband John M. Cusimano both work in TV. John has since moved into music though, making waves with his rock band The Cringe. They also make a pretty mean hosting couple when they do have guests over.

That’s because while Ray loved to cook, and is a renowned celebrity chef, Cusimano loves mixing drinks. He is famous with guests for a drink called Lost In The Woods made with gin, Green Chartreuse liqueur, lime juice, fennel fronds, and bulbs. Ray appeared in a series called “Tamron Hall” in 2022.
Aaron Rodgers & Shailene Woodley – Engaged Since 2020

Aaron Rodgers, Greenbay Packers quarterback, was building a life with retired NASCAR driver Danica Patrick. He even bought them a $28 million house to live in together. It’s no wonder then, that the world was surprised when they announced that they were ending their long-time relationship.
Rodgers didn’t even give himself time to mourn though. He was soon shacking up with actress Shailene Woodley. The couple started dating in 2020, soon after Rodgers and Patrick split. Woodley is famous for starring in the 2021 movie “The Mauritanian.” They got engaged in February 2021 after keeping their relationship secret for a long time.
Michael Strahan & Kayla Quick – Dating Since 2015

Everybody loved Michael Strahan’s relationship with Nicole Murphy, Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife. In fact, when news broke that they were splitting, some fans were truly cut up when they announced it. This is probably also why people haven’t taken to his new lady Kayla Quick. It had nothing to do with their age gap either.
It mostly revolves around Quick’s record with the law. She has been arrested for grand theft auto and disorderly conduct. But she must be good for him in some way. He pulled an April Fool’s joke in 2021, saying he had his iconic gap closed! He also served as producer on a series called “Last Chance U” in 2021.
Troy Aikman & Catherine Mooty – Married For 3 Years
At one point Troy Aikman was one of Texas’s most eligible bachelors. This to go with his status as the longest-serving starting quarterback in the history of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise. All of this adds to his legend in Texas that he was once in a relationship with Rhonda Worthey, the publicist for the Cowboys.

But that wasn’t a long term, not as long term as his relationship with Catherine Mooty. They got engaged and married in 2017 and she appears to have pinned him down. The swiftness of their marriage indicates how serious they are about each other. They don’t share children but do have children from previous marriages.
Mike Tyson & Lakiha Spicer – Married Since 2009
Not long after the death of his four-year-old daughter, Exodus, Mike Tyson married Lakiha Spicer. It wasn’t the best way for them to enter into nuptials, but it was a coping mechanism for him, and one that worked, and their marriage has gone from strength to strength since.

He made many improvements and they did this together by changing their lifestyle while also removing toxic people from their lives. Tyson has been getting back into training after leaving it for fear that his ego would cause him to backslide. In 2021 a two-part mini-series titled “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” aired on ABC.
Sean Hannity & Ainsley Earhardt – Dating Since 2020
Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt go together like spaghetti and meatballs. They share the same sentiments about a great many things, including their support for former U.S. President Donald Trump. They were two of the few who remained steadfast in their support and continue to do so.

They also agree on denying that they are in a relationship, although that became harder to do when they arrived at Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Rauchet’s wedding together in a helicopter. This just fueled the rumor even further, since Earnhardt also spent most of the lockdown broadcasting from Hannity’s basement since 2020.
Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto – Married Since 2013
Regarded as the greatest basketball player in history, Michael Jordan is legendary, wealthy, and attractive. With an intro like that he should have no problem landing any woman he wants, even if a said woman doesn’t have a clue about basketball. Plus he’s a pretty charming guy, so he doesn’t even have to use those facts.

His charm was most likely enough to land his wife, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto. They have been married since 2013 and have a pair of identical twins. This adds to Jordan’s three children from a previous relationship. In 2021 he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Terry Crews & Rebecca King-Crews – Married Since 1989
Terry Crews spent six-year playing for five different franchises in the NFL. But that career never panned out and he decided to pursue a career in acting instead. This worked out pretty well. He landed his first role in the Ice Cube film “Friday After Next.”

But he gained traction when he starred in the hit series “Everybody Hates Chris” playing the father of Chris Rock. But from the beginning of his NFL career, one person has been by his side. That is his wife Rebecca King. They have been married since 1989 and have five children. Since 2021 he has been starring in the series “Side Hustle.”
Barbra Streisand & James Brolin – Married Since 1998
When it comes to accomplishments, James Brolin has done pretty well. He has won a Golden Globe and Emmy award, and also starred in films like Westworld and Amityville Horror. He also gave the world Josh Brolin aka Thanos. But his achievement is nowhere near that of his wife… Barbra Streisand.

She has of course been in the industry from a young age and is known for becoming the youngest EGOT winner in history. They met on a blind date and have been going strong since 1998. Brolin served as narrator for the 2021 Netflix hit show “Sweet Tooth.”
Bruce Willis & Emma Heming Willis – Married Since 2009

Known for his roles in films like Die Hard and The Sixth Sense, Bruce Willis is a pretty versatile actor. He was also once in the most talked-about Hollywood marriage of the ‘90s when he was shacking up with the sultry Demi Moore. The marriage never lasted and they split up in 2000.
Nine years later he was married to English model Emma Heming. He was so into her they married twice, first in a traditional wedding at the Turks and Caicos Islands, and then a legal one in Beverly Hills. Willis recently announced his retirement from acting after being diagnosed with Aphasia.
Doug Davidson & Cindy Fisher – Married Since 1984
It seems like soap operas just love pairing actors and actresses together. Doug Davidson and Cindy Fisher are renowned for their roles on the long-running American soap “The Young and the Restless.” But they are another soap pair who have taken their on-screen love off-screen.

They go back all the way to 1980 when they started dating. This was until 1984 when they tied the knot. They have since raised a family, with two children. Davidson had left “The Young and the Restless,” for a while, but returned for a short stint in 2020.
Juan Williams & Susan Delise – Married Since 1978
Hard-hitting and hard-working, that’s the best way to describe newsman Juan Williams. As a journalist and political analyst for Fox News Channel, he has made waves as a Democrat in the Republican-dominated network.

Just like the resolution, he has shown to make it against the grain at Fox, so too has the shown resolve to make his marriage with Susan Delise work. He is a busy man, but always makes time to be with his wife. They have been going strong since 1978 and while she maintains a low profile, he continues to dominate at Fox.
Loni Anderson & Bob Flick – Married Since 2008
It took her four tries, but it appears that actress Loni Anderson has finally found a marriage that can work for her. This is with Bob Flick, a musician and member of The Brothers Four, a ‘60s folk band. Ironically, they met way back in 1963, before Anderson married her first husband.

She could have saved herself a lot of strife, but in the end, the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actresses found her man. They have been married since 2008 and she was walked down the aisle by her son Quinton Reynolds, who she adopted with her third husband, Burt Reynolds.
Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn – Dating Since 1983
So here’s the thing, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel have been dating since 1983. Kate Hudson, Hawn’s daughter, considers Russel her father. They are married in every possible way, accepting the fact that they have never had a ceremony. Hawn has given her reasoning for this though.

She says that, if they were to get married, things would fall apart almost immediately. This is why she prefers remaining in a relationship. It’s worked for them so far and they also share a son named Wyatt, who is also an actor. Russel had a role in the 2021 film “F9: The Fast Saga.”
Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart – Married Since 2010
Harrison Ford is still regarded as one of the most attractive men in Hollywood. This was no different in 2002 when he was 60 and managed to land “Ally McBeal” star Calista Flockhart. They played the long game too, dating until 2009 before getting engaged on Valentine’s Day that year.

One year later they had tied the knot. They don’t share any biological children but have adopted a child together. This goes with Ford’s four children from a previous relationship. In 2020 Ford showed he still has it starring in the adventure film “The Call of the Wild.”
Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw – Married Since 1976
Since the dawn of the “Dr. Phil” show, one thing has been a constant: he walks onto the set with his wife Robyn and walks off with her when the episode is over. This is how he set the example to couples out there, and something he has probably learned from experience.

That’s because, before he met and married Robyn in 1973, he had been divorced from his first wife. He and Robyn have since built a stable life together, and had two children, including writer and producer Jay McGraw. Up until 2021, Dr. Phil has served as a producer on a show called “Bull.”
Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden – Married Since 2015
Hey but wasn’t she a movie star once? Yes, that’s exactly what you’d say if you ran into Cameron Diaz in the street. She retired from acting in 2017, citing the fatigue from traveling as the main reason she left the industry. But perhaps her husband, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, had something to do with it.

They have been married since 2015 and met after they were introduced by mutual friend Nicole Ritchie, who saw the potential in their union. They had their first child in December 2019, and despite retiring, Diaz is still a busy woman and has been running an organic wine company called Avaline.
Melissa Sue Anderson & Michael Sloan — Married Since 1990
This is a pair that just fits together perfectly. Even in terms of their work. Because while Melissa Sue Anderson enjoys working in front of the camera, her husband, Michael Sloan, loves working behind it. She of course is famous for starring in the cult classic show Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1981.

He meanwhile is famous for writing films and series like “The Equalizer.” They have been married since 1990, and share two children, one born in 1991 and another born in 1996. In 2021 Anderson was featured in an episode of “Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham.”
John C. Reilly & Alison Dickey – Married Since 1992
John C. Reilly is one of the actors you know you’ve seen somewhere before. That’s because he is a supporting actor who puts in powerful performances to aid his leading men. This includes movies like “The Aviator,” “Gangs of New York,” and “Kong: Skull Island.”

His supportive nature has transitioned into his personal life, and this is one reason why he has a great relationship with his wife. He has been married to film producer Allison Dickey since 1992, and their support for one another has seen their marriage flourish. In 2022 he starred in a series called “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”
Joaquin Phoenix & Rooney Mara – Engaged Since 2019
Here was once a time in Joaquin Phoenix’s career when he was in the shadow of his late brother River. But that was a long time ago, and the star of films like “Gladiator” and “Joker” has carved out his legacy, which includes an Oscar win for the latter of the two mentioned roles.

While cementing his place as an A-list actor is nothing short of amazing, he has also cemented his claim to the heart of “Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” star Rooney Mara. They have been together since 2016 and share a child. In 2021 he appeared in a film called “C’mon C’mon.”
James Cameron & Suzy Amis – Married Since 2000
James Cameron appears to enjoy getting his love on the movie set. He did when he married Linda Hamilton, who he worked with on the set of the first two “Terminator” movies. He and Hamilton married in 1997, just before he worked on the blockbuster that was “Titanic.”

On this set, he met Suzy Amis. It’s unclear whether he left Hamilton for Amis, or his divorce just coincided with him meeting the latter. But Cameron and Amis married soon after that in 2000. Cameron is currently busy shooting his latest rendition in the “Avatar” franchise.
Phoebe Cates & Kevin Kline – Married Since 1989
People in the acting business meet on set. That is something we’ve established in this story and it is also just a general occurrence. Sometimes they even meet before anything is done on set. That’s how Kevin Kline and his wife Phoebe Cates met. This was when Cates auditioned for a part in the film “The Big Chill.”

Kline was the star of that film, and despite Cates’ performance in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” She didn’t get the part. But she did land the leading man and they tied the knot in 1989. Cates retired from acting to take care of her family. Kline starred in a 2021 film called “The Starling.”
Jean-Claude Van Damme & Gladys Portugues – Married Since 1987
Jean-Claude Van Damme is renowned for his heyday in the ‘80s and ‘90s. This was when he starred in an array of classic fight films like “Kickboxer,” “Bloodsport” and “Street Fighter.” But for the muscles from Brussels, landing roles were easier than holding down marriages.

He has been married five times to four women. The woman he married twice? That is Gladys Portugues, who he first married in 1987 until 1992, and then again in 1999. They have since been holding together brilliantly. In 2021 he starred in a film called “The Last Mercenary.”
Meryl Streep & Don Gummer – Married Since 1978
Meryl Streep is one of history’s most famous and celebrated actresses. Renowned for her versatility, a skill that has won her three Oscars, from 21 nominations. Despite this fame and profile, she has kept her personal life mostly under wraps. What we do know is that she was once with actor John Cazale.

But Cazale passed away, and not long after, Streep was in the game again, and dating her husband Don Gummer. They tied the knot in 1978 and haven’t parted since. They share four children, while Streep is still actively acting, and had a role in the 2022 series “Extrapolations.”
Joan Collins & Percy Gibson – Married Since 2002
If you thought Loni Anderson was bad at marriage, try being Joan Collins! The personality has been married five times, although her current marriage appears to be holding strong. This is with Percy Gibson, a movie producer, to whom she has been married since 2002.

The key to this marriage working is that she is still independent and that they accept one another’s flaws. This is according to Collins herself, They are both busy people, since they work in showbiz, with Collins still active, Starring in a film called “The Gentle S*x.”
Elton John & David Furnish – Married Since 2014
Sir Elton John did a great job of keeping his gayness on the down low. So much so that we only really found that he wsa gay in the early ‘90s. This despite him sharing that he had a gay experience for the first time in the ‘70s. Not that any of it matters now.

He has been with his current partner David Furnish since 1993. They formed a civil union in 2005 and finally married when gay marriage was legalised in 2014. They also have two children, born through surrogacy. In 2021 John collaborated with Miley Cyrus on a cover of the Metallica song “Nothing Else Matters.”
Rebecca Herbst & Michael Saucedo – Married Since 2001
“General Hospital” is one of America’s longest-running soaps on TV. It has been going for nearly six decades, and Rebecca Herbst has been on the show for two of those. She played Elizabeth Webber, a role she held close to her heart. Another thing she holds close to her heart is her husband and soulmate, Michael Saucedo.

They met on the set of the soap, which is another thing she is grateful for. They got married in 2001 and share three children. Saucedo has changed his focus and is more into music and writing than acting. Herbst meanwhile is still going on “General Hospital.”
Maurice Benard & Paula Benard – Married Since 1990
Maurice Bernard gained his initial fame for his role in “All My Children.” There he played Nico Kelly for 300 episodes. He left the soap in 1989, but after a few small roles in films and TV shows, he returned to the soap game with his most dominant role, as Sonny Corinthos on “General Hospital.”

This role may have placed him as a playboy, but he is a one-woman man. That One woman for him is none other than Paula Smith-Benard. They got married in 1990 and they have three children together. For his work in “General Hospital,” Benard won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2021.
Princess Caroline & Prince Ernst August — Married Since 1999
Remember Grace Kelly? The actress who became a princess when she married Prince Rainier III. It’s like Meghan Markle before Meghan Markle did what she did. While that marriage didn’t work out, it did produce a child, and that child is Caroline, Princess of Hanover.

She has been having a much more solid time in the marriage department and has been with Prince Ernst August since 1999. Not that it hasn’t had its moments. There have been reports of the noble prince out with a younger woman. Despite these rumors, they are still going strong.
Joan Van Ark & John Marshall – Married Since 1966
Some people believe that high school sweethearts never work out. But they’ve never seen Joan Van Ark and John Marshall in action. They are high school sweethearts and have been married since 1966. That’s the definition of ‘until death does us part.’ That also means that they have been together longer than they haven’t been together.

While Van Ark is renowned as an actress and voice artist and Marshall is a reporter. This makes both of them extremely busy, although this hasn’t stopped them from finding time to love one another. Van Ark had a voice role in the 2021 animated series “Curious George.”
Brigitte Nielsen & Mattia Dessi – Married Since 2006
Brigitte Nielsen is a bit of an expert at being married. By the time she turned 40, she had been married four times, one of those to Sylvester Stallone, with whom she starred in Rocky IV. But it seems like she’s found someone worth sticking around in the long run.

That person is movie producer Mattia Dessi. They tied the knot in 2006, just a year after Nielsen ended her marriage to Raoul Meyer. She and Dessi share a daughter, which is also her fifth child. In 2020 she appeared in a documentary called “Ferro.”
Jared Padalecki & Genevieve Cortese – Married Since 2010
Jared Padalecki and Genevieve Cortese are another couple who met while working on set. Padalecki is best known for playing Sam Winchester in the iconic series “Supernatural.” For a short while, Cortese played a character named Ruby, who was intimately linked to Sam.

This intimacy developed further off-screen, and by 2009 they were engaged, with Padalecki proposing in front of their favorite painting, Joan of Arc. They have since gone forth and multiplied, having four children. Jared has been starring as Cordell Walker in “Walker,” which is a spinoff of the iconic Chuck Norris series “Walker Texas Ranger.”
Debbie Allen & Norm Nixon – Married Since 1984
Multitalented doesn’t even begin to describe Debbie Allen. She has made a name for herself as an actress, dancer, singer, and choreographer among other things. She has also been nominated for 20 Emmy Awards and is noted for shows like “Fame,” “A Different World” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

She and former NBA player Norm Nixon have been married since 1984. They have three grown children together, and with all of them out of the house, they have been enjoying each other’s company even more. In 2021 Allen had a role in the pilot of a series called “The Ms. Pat Show”
Robert Irvine & Gail Kim – Married Since 2012
In 2007 Robert Irvine was voted one of the 25 fittest guys in America by Men’s Fitness magazine. He is very big, and very fit, but is probably still afraid of his wife Gail Kim. She is of course famous for being a wrestler for companies like WWE, TNA, and Impact Wrestling.

Wrestling may not be real, but you still need to be tough to do it, and we’re sure Irvine isn’t taking any chances. Kim may have retired, but in 2021 she still made an appearance in “Impact! Plus: Knockouts Knockdown.” Irvine meanwhile directed a documentary called “Hell or High Seas.”
Ina Garten & Jeffrey Garten – Married Since 1968
Ina Garten is famous for her persona as the Barefoot Contessa. But it’s doubtful she would have been as successful had she been married to anyone other than her husband Jeffrey Garten. They have been married since 1968, and in that time have evolved with one another to become a pretty successful couple.

They both started at the White house. But while Dean pursued an academic path, and served as the Dean of a university, Ina followed her passion for cooking. She has since written several cookbooks, inspired by the first one Jeffrey’s mom bought her. In 2021 Ina was selected for the inaugural Forbes 50 Over 50 list.
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