Longest Celebrity Marriages

When it comes down to it, celebrity marriages rarely last. It’s not hard to understand why, after all. Being a celebrity means that you have to make some serious sacrifices – you have to sacrifice your privacy, your free time, and any chance of going on an intimate date.

However, that’s not always the case. Every once in a while there’s a bulletproof couple that survives any rumor, any filming schedule, and any magazine story. These are the longest celebrity marriages in Hollywood, and these couples are still as loved-up as ever.

It seems as though Denzel Washington only has eyes for one woman – even though she wasn’t originally into him. While the couple dated for a while in 1977, he asked her to marry him three times, but she rejected him twice. Third time’s the charm, as these guys have been together ever since.

When Keith met model Pattie Hansen in 1979 at Studio 54, he knew that she was the one – but she wasn’t interested. Nine months passed and they hadn’t seen each other again, but after a chance encounter, they started dating, and they tied the knot in 1983. Keith has been pretty open about his love for Patti, stating that “She is the most beautiful specimen in the world.”

It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that Samuel L. Jackson has been married for over 40 years, but nevertheless, Jackson and LaTanya first met while they were both in different colleges in 1970, and they soon embarked on a relationship together. Even after making his mark on Hollywood, these two have still stuck by each other, getting hitched in 1980.

These two first laid eyes on each other backstage in Nashville in 1994, and while touring together in 1996, things certainly heated up between them. Although Faith was engaged at the time, she knew that she had to call off the wedding and pursue something with Tim. They got married in 1996.

Meryl Streep is a legend, but what you might not know is that her husband is a sculptor, who she first met in 1978, just six months after Streep’s first husband had sadly passed away. While she wondered whether she was moving on too soon, she knew that Don was something special. It seems as though she was right, as they have now been married for over four decades.

This rock legend and his wife first laid eyes on each other in 1979 and became husband and wife three years later, but things haven’t always been easy for these two. They have gone through some sour stages, but their daughter, Kelly, has noted that “Everyone goes through hard times, but they’re the definition of true love.”

John Travolta was waiting for the perfect lady to come along, and she came in the form of Kelly Preston, who he married in 1991. Despite the fact that their marriage has been hit with many ups and downs, John credits the success and the longevity of their marriage to the regular marriage counseling sessions that they attend.

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn may not be married, but we’re pretty sure that their almost four-decade-long relationship deserves a place on this list. Both Goldie and Kurt were married before they found each other, but they knew that their love was something special when they met in 1983.

Mark Hamill is known for his role within the Star Wars franchise, but it seems as though some people also look to him for relationship inspiration. After all, he has been married to Marilou since 1978. They have since welcomed three wonderful children into the world and managed to bypass all of the drama that often comes with the celebrity couple territory.

Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston Bridges were first introduced on the set of Rancho Deluxe in 1975, and despite the fact that Susan was sporting a shiner and a broken nose after a car crash, the actor knew that this was the woman he wanted to be with. While she originally wasn’t interested, when they met a few days later, she just couldn’t turn him down. They exchanged their vows in 1977 and have since continued to live their lives as a happily married couple.

Lisa and Michael Stern first met in 1987 when Michael was actually dating one of her close friends. Because of this, they were friends themselves for around seven years before they realized that there might be something more there. They tied the knot in 1995, and have been together ever since.

It’s always amazing when couples find their way back to each other, and this was the case for Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden. These two worked together on the set of Airwolf in 1986, and while they got on well, they were both dating other people at the time. When they met a year later, though, they were both single, and they couldn’t deny their connection with each other. They tied the knot in 1989.

Steve Carell is one of the funniest men in the business, but he didn’t think his wife liked him when they first met. These two first laid eyes on each other when he was an improv teacher, and she was one of his students. It turns out that they both liked each other, and they got hitched in 1995.

This actor has been in the limelight for decades and become one of Hollywood’s most popular stars, but it seems as though he prefers to keep his personal life private. In fact, he’s been married to Deborra-Lee Furness since 1996, and she has kept away from his realm of fame and fortune.

What’s so amazing about these guys is that Kevin and Kyra Sedwick actually met when they were teenagers, before later meeting on the set of the 1980s movie Lemon Sky, and it seemed as though they were a match made in heaven. The couple tied a knot just a few years after they started dating in 1988, and they have been inseparable ever since.

While the spotlight may have shifted from Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford to their daughter in recent years, it’s fair to say that these guys still have one of the longest celebrity marriages in existence. They became husband and wife in 1998, and they have been able to navigate the tumultuous waters of Hollywood ever since.

When Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones first started dating, everyone had an opinion on the matter. Because of their impressive age gap, many people assumed that they would be nothing more than a fling, but Catherine and Michael have been together since 1998, and they tied the knot just two years later.

These two first met in 1991, and while they were both at the top of the game at this point in their careers, they decided to keep things low-key and away from the limelight. They have continued to do this ever since their 1997 wedding, but they have often offered some key marriage advice to the press. Broderick’s golden rule is that you, “Don’t go to bed mad.”

These two first met – and even started dating – in the 1990s when Jessica was still married to her ex-husband. Despite this, they couldn’t deny their chemistry and knew that they were meant to be. Jessica got divorced, and she became Mrs. Seinfeld on Christmas Day in 1999.They have been together ever since.

If you’re familiar with All My Children, you may know that these two not only starred alongside each other, but they also fell in love in the process. Just one year into their relationship in 1995, Mark asked Kelly to marry him, and they went to Vegas to make it official the next day. They have been together ever since.

Despite the fact that there was a 21-year age gap between Warren Beatty and Annette Bening when they met on the set of Bugsy, they just couldn’t keep their eyes off each other. They got closer as they worked on the movie, and because of this, they decided to make their love official and tie the knot in 1992. They have since had four children together.

What’s so incredible about these two is that Jamie originally saw a picture of Christopher in a magazine, where she pointed at him and told her friend that she would marry him. Her dream eventually came true, and they were married just a few months after they started dating in 1984.

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann are legends within the comedy game, and there’s no doubt about the fact that this filmmaker and this actress make the perfect couple. In fact, these two first met on the set of the 1996 comedy movie, The Cable Guy. It seemed as though they just couldn’t get enough of each other, as they tied the knot just one year later.

These guys first started dating in the 1980s, and while they were dating on and off for around 15 years, they have now been married for a whopping two decades. They seem to be more in love than ever, and Felicity herself has noted that she totally adores him and that she “just lucked out with that guy.”

While Ted has been married twice before and had relations with some big names, it seems as though none have been quite as wonderful as Mary Steenburgen. These two met on the set of Pontiac Moon in 1993, and it was clear to everyone around them that they had a connection. Ted and Mary then tied the knot in 1995.

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar are still one of the most epic power couples of all time. These guys first met on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997, and it wasn’t long before they were heading out on dates and sparking romance rumors. They later got married in 2001, and they have been married ever since.

Much of Tina’s career has allowed her to work alongside her husband, Jeff Richmond. These two first met in 1994, and it wasn’t long before they had fallen madly in love. They tied the knot in 2001, and they have been together ever since.

While there are many couples on this list who fell in love at first sight, it seems as though this wasn’t the case for Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman. These two first met on their first day of college, however, it seems as though things changed over the coming months, and they soon developed an inseparable bond. They waited around 10 years to finally tie the knot, becoming husband and wife in 2003.

While there’s no doubt about the fact that Matt Damon is one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood, he always makes time for his wife. Matt and Luciana Barroso first met in the early ‘00s, and they tied the knot in 2005. While being married to a Hollywood legend can often be hard for Luciana, he makes sure he’s never gone for more than two weeks.

Let’s be honest; Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are Hollywood legends. According to reports, Harrison enlisted the help of fellow actor James Marsden to help him win over Calista, and these two started dating in the early ‘00s, and decided to make their love official in 2009.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have not only had one of the longest celebrity marriages, but they also seem to have thrown this celebrity marriage rulebook out of the window. These two tied the knot in 1997 and have since expanded their talented family. In their eyes, they are life partners who are on a journey through life together.

Okay, so Maya Rudolph and Paul Thomas Anderson aren’t technically a married couple, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t consider themselves husband and wife. The all-around legend started dating filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson back in 2001, and since then, they’ve been on a whirlwind adventure together. They have welcomed four children into their lives.

When it comes to Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, there’s no doubt about the fact that these two are one of the strongest couples out there. Tom was fresh out of a divorce when he met Rita, and while he knew that he couldn’t move on so quickly, he also knew that Rita was something special. So, just one year later, they were walking down the aisle and exchanging their vows.

It’s hard to imagine a time when Elton John wasn’t romantically involved with David Furnish. After all, these two have been together since 1993. Due to laws in their home country of England, the couple couldn’t tie the knot until 2014 – but when they did, they made sure that it was a day to remember.

These two were high school sweethearts that tied the knot in the 1980s, and while it seemed as though they were meant to be, they divorced in 2004. They took some time away from each other and worked on themselves, and then reconciled once again in 2008. It seems as though the second time was the charm, as they have been together ever since.

Whether you know them as David and Victoria Beckham or Posh and Becks, there’s no doubt about the fact that these two English roses have stood the test of time over the years. These two met in 1997 when Victoria was the ultimate Spice Girl, and he was the handsome soccer player, and they became husband and wife in 1999.

During the early ‘00s, Julia Roberts had fans fawning over her. Everyone wanted to date her, and everyone wanted to be her. However, it seems as though Danny Moder was the lucky cinematographer who was able to win over her heart. These two met on the set of The Mexican, and they have now been married since 2002.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z may only make appearances once in a blue moon, but that doesn’t stop them from being one of the most famous and most iconic celebrity couples of all time. These two first met in the late 1990s, and Jay-Z liked it and put a ring on it in 2008. Beyoncé has noted that “What Jay and I have is real.”

If you’re a fan of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, you may know that Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay work perfectly alongside each other. That might have something to do with the fact that they are married in real life. These guys met on the show, and it was clear to see that there was something special between them. They tied the knot in 2004.

These two lovebirds first began dating back in 2002, and it’s fair to say that they have gone from strength to strength ever since. They became husband and wife seven years later, and they have even welcomed two children into the world. Since then, they have become one of the longest celebrity marriages of all time.

Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner are both legends in their own right, and they have both been pretty sure of who they love over the course of their lives. Neither of them felt the need to come out in the 1970s. Instead, they simply lived their lives and continued to enjoy each other’s company as romantic partners. They have now been together for almost 50 years, and they actually tied the knot in 2013 after 42 years together.

These two are both hugely respected actors in Hollywood, but what’s so refreshing about these guys is that they choose to keep their marriage and their family under wraps as much as possible. These two started dating in 2002, were engaged by 2004, and tied the knot in 2010.

Although these two have been together since 1986, they have not actually got hitched. They were engaged for a brief spell in 2012, but they soon realized that they didn’t need to get married to prove to each other that they loved each other. In fact, Oprah has noted that Stedman “Would tell you that had we married, we would not be together today.”

This couple tied the knot in 2003, and Viola has noted that she has the big man above to thank for bringing Julias Tennon into her life. According to the actress, she prayed for a big, southern black man to come into her life, and she hoped that they would be a football player, been married previously, and even had children.

Most people move on from their high school crush – but not LeBron James and Savannah Brinson. These guys are the ultimate definition of childhood sweethearts, and they started dating in 2002. Savannah has since watched her husband become one of the most iconic stars ever in the NBA. They married in 2013, and have lived happily-ever-after since.

All of John Legend loves all of Chrissy Teigen, right? These guys first met in 2006 on the set of his music video, and it seems as though they have been inseparable ever since. They have since welcomed two adorable children into the world, and they love showing off their hilarious antics on social media. They got married in 2013.

Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most famous women in the world largely thanks to her talk show career, but it’s also due to her relationship with Portia de Rossi. They started dating in 2004, and although they wanted to get married, it wasn’t legal in California at the time. As soon as that law was overturned in 2008, they became a married couple.

Although there are some people out there who don’t believe in love at first sight, Jessica Biel still has the email she sent to her producer after her first date with Justin Timberlake. She wrote, “I will marry this man,” and we guess she was right! They tied the knot in 2012.

Sure, they may have started dating in 2007 and become husband and wife in 2013, but they want their fans to know that marriage takes work – especially when there are kids involved. These two regularly open up about marital struggles on social media, but they also stress that they love each other more and more each day despite these issues.

Sure, they may have started dating in 2007 and become husband and wife in 2013, but they want their fans to know that marriage takes work – especially when there are kids involved. These two regularly open up about marital struggles on social media, but they also stress that they love each other more and more each day despite these issues.

Although they rarely spout their love to the world, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller have actually been married since 2011. The couple first started dating in 2004 when they made grilled cheese and played board games to get to know each other. According to Seth, the secret to marriage is watching “a lot of television.”