Many of us love seeing two celebrities get together and while many of these relationships have ended in divorce over the years, there is still a good number of couples whose relationships have stood the test of time. Many of these couples have big age gaps but this isn’t really an issue for them.

We bet many of you are curious about how these partners actually met and started dating. Well, you are in for a treat, as we’ll be highlighting some of those famous lovers today and we’re sure you will be amazed that a few celebrity love stories began by a simple private message.

Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell – In A Relationship with 1 Child

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s relationship is proof that even if you don’t walk down the aisle in a stunning wedding dress you can still have a strong and lasting bond with your partner. In 1966, the two met when they were both working on the film called  The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band.

They didn’t start dating until after their second project together, Swing Shift, the spark between them was hard to ignore. They made their relationship official on Valentine’s Day in 1983. There were breakup and affair rumors surrounding them over the years but they are clearly standing strong. They have one child together as of today and are homeowners in numerous cities.

Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra – Married

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are known for being a celebrity couple who had an extravagant wedding back in December 2018. They actually have a very modern love story because he messaged her on Twitter in 2016. She was interested in taking things further so she gave him her number.

They met in person for the first time during the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. They then attended the Met Gala together and soon after began dating. By 2018, they were married! What a love story! Today, they are busy with their flourishing marriage and careers; Nick rejoined the Jonas Brothers band and Priyanka recently starred in Isn’t It Romantic.

Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom – Engaged

If you’ve been keeping up to date with Hollywood stories, then you might’ve already heard of the jaw-dropping engagement ring singer Katy Perry received from actor Orlando Bloom. The couple recently got engaged in February 2019 but they’ve been dating for years already.

They hit it off during the 2016 Golden Globes when Bloom apparently snatched one of Perry’s In-N-Out burgers. They finally confirmed their relationship through an Instagram post in May 2016. They are more in love than ever and can’t wait to walk down the aisle. Perry is currently an American Idol judge while Bloom has an upcoming movie called The Outpost.

Keith Richards & Patti Hansen – Married with 2 Children

Keith Richards is credited for being one of the founders of the famous rock band called The Rolling Stones. He has been in a loving marriage with model and actress Patti Hansen since 1983. They met during Hansen’s 23rd birthday celebration back in 1979.

The day they said their I Do’s in 1983 was actually Richard’s 40th birthday. In case you didn’t know, the two have a 13-year age gap. They have preserved their love for each other over all these years and they are the parents of two beautiful daughters. Hansen has been long retired from modeling while Richards’ last album was 2015’s, Crosseyed Heart.

Beyonce & Jay-Z – Married with 3 Children

Beyonce and Jay-Z are one of the most popular and successful celebrity couples these days because their joint net worth amounts to more than a billion dollars already. She was only nineteen when they first started dating. They first met during a flight in 2000.

They spent more than a year speaking on the phone and had their first date at Nobu. Their relationship was confirmed in 2004 and four years later, they became Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Despite having infidelity problems, they decided to stay together. They are currently at a good place in their marriage and have three adorable kids.

Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor – In A Relationship

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are a couple that proves age is nothing but a number because they are madly in love with each other despite having a 32-year age gap. The two first met at a dinner party but Paulson was in a relationship at that time.

A few years later, Holland messaged Paulson on Twitter and the rest was history. Their relationship was confirmed in 2015 but it seems like getting married or becoming parents is not really in their plans yet as of today. Nonetheless, the two seem very happy right now. Paulson is currently filming, Mrs. America; an upcoming TV miniseries.

Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick – Married with 3 Children

Famous actress Sarah Jessica Parker has been married to actor Matthew Broderick since 1997. Her brother actually introduced her to him when they were both performing in the same theater company. It took months before he was brave enough to finally ask her out on a date.

The Cornelia Street Cafe in New York City is where they had their first date and they instantly clicked. Today, they are still happily married with three kids already; two of which are twins who were born through a surrogate mother. Parker currently stars in Divorce while Broderick has three upcoming projects.

Faith Hill & Tim McGraw – Married with 3 Children

Married couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s fascination witha each other began when they performed together in the Spontaneous Combustion Tour in Spring 1996. They started dating and she soon became pregnant with their very first daughter. They tied the knot October of that same year.

Their first child was born in 1997 and two more followed in 1998 and 2001. They have been inseparable ever since and confessed that they haven’t been apart for more than three days. In recent years they have been working together musically and released a collaborative album called The Rest of Our Life in 2017.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle – Married with 1 Child

Meghan Markle used to be known as the beautiful brunette actress who starred in Suits, but these days, she has left her acting career behind and has been living the life of a Royal. This is because she is married to the handsome Prince Harry.

This love story began when Harry and Meghan were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. They immediately clicked and after a little over a year of dating, their engagement went public. They tied the knot in May 2018 and welcomed their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May 2019.

George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin – Married with 2 Children

George Clooney surely hit the jackpot when he won over lawyer Amal Alamuddin’s heart because not only is she stunning, she’s a very smart woman too. A mutual friend introduced them back in 2013 when they were in Lake Como. Clooney later decided to court her in the months that followed.

They saw a future with each other and got engaged in April 2014. They made things official just five months later in a beautiful palace in Italy. George and Alamuddin became proud parents in 2017 when they welcomed their adorable twins named Alexander and Ella.

Hugh Jackman & Deborra-Lee Furness – Married with 2 Children

Famous X-Men actor Hugh Jackson has been with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness for over two decades. She was also pursuing acting at the time and they met each other while working on an Australian show titled Correlli. Their romance proved inevitable and they tied the knot in 1996.

Hugh and Deborra-Lee have two kids together which they received through adoption. They have been in a happy marriage all these years and it seems like nothing can tear them apart. Furness isn’t active on the acting scene anymore, however, Jackman recently voiced Sir Lionel Frost in the animated film, Missing Link.

Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively – Married with 2 Children

If there is one couple in Hollywood who is adorable and will make you believe in true love, that has got to be Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. They make one good-looking pair but how they treat and talk about each other will truly melt your heart.

They met on the set of Green Lantern back in 2010 and by the time the movie came out a year later, they were reportedly already dating. The couple said “I Do” in 2012 and their two daughters were born in 2014 and 2016. They announced in May 2019 that they are expecting a 3rd child.

Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance – Married with 2 Children

Angela Bassett is quite the decorated actress, popularly known for her performances in American Horror Story and What’s Love Got to Do with It. She and actor Courtney B. Vance have been married since 1997 and are raising their fraternal twins, a boy and a girl.

The two met while they were taking acting classes at the Yale School of Drama. They were the best of friends for the longest time but couldn’t deny their growing love and affection, and so, in October 1997 they became husband and wife. Courtney and Angela continue to support each other’s careers, both hinting that we can expect a Black Panther sequel.

John Krasinski & Emily Blunt – Married with 2 Children

Another esteemed duo is the charming John Krasinski and his beautiful wife Emily Blunt. The two were introduced to each other by a mutual friend and the attraction was instant. Their relationship officially started in 2008 and they became husband and wife a year later.

John and Emily have two beautiful daughters who they prioritize no matter how busy their schedule is. Their earnings from show business have allowed them to live a comfortable life, recently purchasing an $11 million condo in Brooklyn. Krasinski is currently working on A Quiet Place 2 which his wife will be starring in as well.

Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello – Married

Joe Manganiello certainly knows how to go after what he wants. He proved this by the way he pursued his wife, Sofia Vergara. Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson was the matchmaker who introduced these two love birds and he also gave Manganiello, Vergara’s phone number.

For their first date, he flew all the way to New Orleans because she was filming a movie there. Their connection grew quickly and they went public with their plans to get married after around six months of dating. They tied the knot in 2015 but haven’t had any children as yet. The couple was recently spotted vacationing in Italy for Vergara’s birthday.

Gloria Estefan & Emilio Estefan – Married with 2 Children

Gloria Estefan is a popular singer who is best known for songs like Conga and Get On Your Feet. Her husband is Emilio Estefan and he was surprisingly the only boyfriend she ever had in her life. They reportedly met in 1975 when they were both in the same jam session.

Emilio and Gloria met once more when they attended the same wedding party but it took a while before their romance began. Seems destiny brought these two together again as they wed in 1978 and have two kids together. Their relationship proves that forever does exist. They were recently honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Award.

Elton John & David Furnish – Married with 2 Children

Elton John has been an iconic singer for decades, with hits like Nikita and Tiny Dancer. Not only was he lucky in his career but he was also very lucky when it came to love. His husband is filmmaker David Furnish and they’ve been together since 1993.

They met through a friend who invited Furnish to John’s dinner party. They said that they fell in love with each other very quickly and were inseparable. Their civil partnership started in 2005 but they officially tied the knot in 2014 when gay marriage became legal in England. The couple has two kids, born through surrogacy.

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan – Divorced with 1 Child

People immediately fell in love with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan when they both starred in Step Up back in 2006. The two developed feelings for each other while filming the movie and instantly became a couple. They said their wedding vows in 2009 and welcomed a daughter in 2013.

Understandably, people were left shocked and saddened in 2018 when the pair decided to end their relationship after being married for nine years. Channing and Jenna say they even tried saving their marriage through couples therapy, however, they’ve since moved on, as Tatum is dating singer Jessie J while Dewan is dating actor Steve Kazee.

Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis – Married with 2 Children

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were a cute on-screen couple in That ’70s Show but they actually didn’t date when they were working together on the series. They were both in relationships with other people, but once they became single again, faith brought them together.

They first reconnected at an awards show in 2012 and despite spending three months just keeping things “casual”, their feelings deepened. Ashton and Mila have been happily married since 2015 and have two kids together.  They currently own a $10 million home in California and recently laughed at rumors that they were getting a divorce.

Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger – Married

Actor Patton Oswalt is best remembered for the roles he had in shows like The King of Queens,  The Heart, She Holler, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He is married to the beautiful Meredith Salenger who apparently was the one who slid into his pm’s.

Meredith messaged him on Facebook and they began to text each other on a nightly basis. They shared that they bonded over books and politics. The pair officially became a married couple in November 2017 and have yet to have kids with each other. Since his new relationship, Oswalt starred in Veronica Mars in 2019.

Kate Mara & Jamie Bell – Married with 1 Child

Actress Kate Mara is best known for her performances in 24 and House of Cards. Back in 2015, she started dating actor Jamie Bell after they worked together in the Fantastic Four movie. They already knew each other before that project but their relationship had been platonic.

The movie’s press tour was when their feelings for each other really developed and they began taking things seriously. They tied the knot in 2017 and Mara gave birth to their first child a year later. Their beautiful baby girl was born in May 2019.

Lori Loughlin & Mossimo Giannulli – Married With 2 Children

Actress Lori Loughlin gained notoriety after portraying Aunt Becky in the iconic ’90s sitcom Full House. She’s also starred in other shows like When Calls The Heart and Summerland. In 2016, she joined members of the original cast to star in the Netflix sequel of the show that made her famous, Fuller House. She married clothing designer Mossimo Gianulli in 1997, whom she met in a restaurant the same year. They were recently involved in a fraud scandal regarding bribes they allegedly use to get their two daughters into USC College.

Tom Selleck & Jillie Mack – Married With 1 Daughter

Tom Selleck was 38 years old and divorced when he laid eyes on Jillie for the first time. She was part of the cast of Cats, the Broadway musical. The Magnum, P.I. star was so taken by her that he went to see the play several times. Eventually, he approached her and they went on a dinner date. Fast forward to today, they have been married for 32 years. They have one daughter named Hanna who was born in 1988. Tom is still starring in the police drama Blue Bloods.

David Beckham & Victoria Beckham – Married with 4 Children

David Beckham is a world-renown footballer while his wife Victoria was a part of the pop group, the Spice Girls. She later became an established fashion designer. David and Victoria were a match made in heaven and they celebrated their 20th year of marriage in July 2019.

They first met way back in 1997; Victoria had attended a Manchester United game and later met him at the players’ lounge. He asked for her number and the rest was history. They have four kids together and now have a joint fortune of $1 billion.

Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth – Married with 1 Child

Reese Witherspoon, who currently stars in the star-studded show called Big Little Lies, is happily married to talent agent Jim Toth. They met each other when they both attended a party of a mutual friend. A drunk friend of his was hitting on her when he swooped in and pulled him away.

As they began to see more of each other, Reese fell in love with his caring personality. They got engaged in December 2010 and had a beautiful California ceremony in March 2011. Their son was born in 2012. To this day, they constantly share their love story with their social media followers and are clearly still crazy about each other.

Katie Couric & John Molner – Married

Katie Couric is a successful journalist who is well recognized for the many years she spent working for CBS News, NBC News, and ABC News. Her husband, John Molner, is a wealthy financier who she started dating back in 2012.

Their journey began when she inquired about him to a friend. Seems words travel fast because Molner ended up calling her and asking her out. They got married in 2014 and opted for a small ceremony, deciding not to break the bank. They’ve since become YouTube stars hosting their show, Full Plate with Katie & John.

Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard – Married with 2 Children

Another celebrity couple that makes us smile from ear to ear is Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. They took the simple route and wed in a courthouse in 2013 and they’ve been happy together ever since. The couple first met each other in 2007 at a dinner party.

Surprisingly, they say there was no spark when they first met but things changed when they bumped into each other at a hockey game. Dax and Kristen got engaged after a little over two years of dating. Today, they have two beautiful daughters, and Shepard recently starred in Bless This Mess while Bell will be voicing Princess Anna in Frozen 2.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan & Hilarie Burton – Married with 2 Children

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is best known for starring in  Supernatural, The Walking Dead, and Grey’s Anatomy. He is married to the beautiful Hilarie Burton who many of you probably watched in One Tree Hill. The couple welcomed their second baby together back in 2018.

In 2009, they were set up on a blind date by their friend, Jensen Ackles and let’s just say, love was in the air. Their first child was born the following year but they didn’t get married until 2014. Burton isn’t that active in film production as of today but Morgan has since starred in Rampage.

Gisele Bündchen & Tom Brady – Married with 2 Children

Gisele Bündchen is popular for being a gorgeous model who has always dominated the runway, while her hubby, Tom Brady is a successful NFL star who plays for the New England Patriots. Like others on our list, their romance started with a blind date.

During that blind date back in 2006, it was love at first sight for them and they’ve stayed together ever since. They officially became Mr and Mr.s. Brady in 2009. As of today, they already have two kids together. In 2019, they attended the Met Gala and couldn’t keep their hands off each other.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel – Married with 1 Child

Singer Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel first started dating back in 2007. They apparently first met while attending a surprise party for a friend. Following that, another friend brought her to one of his concerts and their relationship just blossomed from there.

They announced their engagement in 2011 and said their “I Do’s” in Italy a year later. Together, they have a 4-year-old son. They have been balancing parenting with their respective careers in recent years as they aim to have a private life and stable home. Timberlake just finished a concert tour while Biel has an upcoming show called Limetown.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith – Married with 2 Children

Although some partners experience love at first sight, this wasn’t really the case for Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith. She was introduced to him at an audition, after which, they stayed friends for quite some time. As time passed, he decided he was ready to settle down and this was when he started courting her.

Their first date was one for the books because he brought her all the way to Mexico. Will and Jada united as one in 1997 and has been known as a strong and influential couple to this date. Their two children, Jaden and Willow have grown to become successful as well. Will recently starred in Gemini Man and Jada has a talk show called, Red Table Talk.

Kate Winslet & Ned Rocknroll – Married with 1 Child

The beautiful Kate Winslett, who is known for her starring role in Titanic, has been married to her husband Ned Rocknroll since 2012. Their first encounter was in 2011 during a catastrophic house fire that happened at the estate of business magnate Richard Branson at Necker Island.

She was still with Louis Dowler at that time but she eventually broke up with him and started dating Rocknroll. Ned and Kate got married in 2012 and they welcomed their son a year later. Since they wed Kate moved to England and settled in a £3.25 million property with her husband.

Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr. – Married With 2 Children

Sarah Michelle Gellar and her husband Freddie Prinze Jr. were both very in-demand Hollywood stars during the late 1990s to the early 2000s. They first worked together in 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer and started dating 3 years later, in 2000.

Initially, Freddie and Sarah were supposed to have dinner at a restaurant with a friend who ended up canceling, resulting in them having their unexpected first date. A year later, Prinze Jr. proposed to her. They wed in 2002 and have two children. Freddie and Sarah celebrated their 16th Anniversary in 2018 and still gush over one another in interviews.

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones – Married with 2 Children

Another celebrity pairing who never let age differences get in their way is Michal Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The couple has a 25-year age gap but here’s a cool fact; they were both born on September 25. They met in 1998 at a private dinner after being introduced by Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith.

Douglas wooed her and even told her that he wants to “father her children”. Quite the pickup line, right? Well, it wasn’t until nine months later that she realized he was the guy for her. They married in 2000 and have a son and daughter together. Michael and Catherine are currently on vacation on the island of Majorca.

Sean Connery & Micheline Roquebrune – Married

Hollywood actor and living legend Sean Connery will always be James Bond in the mind of many people.  But when he met his wife Micheline Roquebrune, she had no idea he was a famous celebrity. The couple met in a golf tournament in Morocco. Micheline, who’s a French Maroccan, couldn’t even speak English at the time, but she assures us they got along well anyway. They’ve been together for over 40 years, and they’re stronger than ever. Sean has been retired from acting since 2007 and the couple seems to be enjoying their golden years happily together.

Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet – Married with 2 Children

Aquaman star, Jason Momoa is an example of someone who ends up with his “dream girl”. He was already extremely fond of Lisa Bonet as a child when he first saw her on The Cosby Show, but at that time, things weren’t realistic yet since he was only 8 years old while she was 20.

He always had a crush on her growing up and in 2005, he finally met her at a New York City jazz club. They instantly hit it off and have since welcomed two children together. They became husband and wife in 2017. Lately, Jason and Lisa are always attending functions together; most recently, the Fendi Couture Fashion show in Italy.