Beyond the Red Carpet: A Closer Look at the Love Lives of Hollywood’s Hottest Couples
Pauline Collins and John Alderton – Together Since 1969
Pauline Collins found success from the British TV drama “Upstairs, Downstairs,” which led to her bagging a spin-off show titled “Thomas & Sarah.” In 1969, she saw herself off the market after marrying actor John Alderson, who once starred in “Upstairs, Downstairs.”
The pair share two sons and a daughter. However, Collins also has a daughter with Tony Rohr, who she had put up for adoption as the actor then left her as a 23-year-old penniless single mother. They eventually reunited, though, and she’s named Louise. In 2021, Sidmouth Herald reported that Collins must be the most famous person born in Exmouth that’s alive today.
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz – Together Since 2010
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz met at university and were friends for a long time before their relationship developed into a romantic one in 2010. They didn’t wait long because they got hitched the following year in an intimate New York ceremony that only had four guests, including his daughter and her son.
While the Oscar-winning Weisz starred in the Black Widow movie in 2021, her husband returned as James Bond in the film “No Time to Die.” It’s Craig’s final flick as Agent 007. The pair welcomed their first kid together in 2018.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter – Together Since 2013
Although Benedict Cumberbatch has been in the acting industry for over a decade now, he reached the height of his fame after he starred as Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His wife, Sophie Hunter, is also in the same industry and works as an established opera and theatre director.
Cumberbatch and Hunter’s romance, which began in 2013, also stemmed from friendship, and the married life came their way in February 2015. They have since raised three sons together. Cumberbatch had a voice role in Marvel’s “What If…?” and was also in lots of other projects in 2021, including “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” and “The Mauritanian.”
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham – Together Since 1997
There’s no denying that David and Victoria Beckham make for one of the most stylish power couples out there. The gorgeous pair started going out in 1997. And back then, Victoria was already a massive star as a Spice Girls member, while David was a flourishing soccer player.
After getting married in 1999, they went on to have four children together named Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper Seven. David is busy nowadays as a co-owner of Salford City and Inter Miami CF. Meanwhile, Victoria is all about running her beauty and clothing brand, releasing her Spring 2022 collection in September 2021.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne – Together Since 1979
If you watched the reality TV show “The Osbournes” when it aired between 2002 and 2005, then you already know about Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s relationship. These two found love in each other in 1979 and decided to marry one another in 1981. The former Black Sabbath rocker and his former music executive wife have since welcomed three kids into their life.
Two of their children were also in “The Osbournes,” Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. Their eldest, named Aimee Osbourne, opted out of the show but is now thriving as a musician that released her debut album, “Vacare Adamare,” in 2020.
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford – Together Since 2011
Carey Mulligan wowed us once more with her acting prowess in the 2021 film “Promising Young Woman.” But of course, we still love her performances on previous projects like “Drive,” “An Education,” and “The Great Gatsby.” As Brides reported, Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons was her pen pal when she was 12.
The universe conspired, and they ended up reconciling years later and getting romantically involved in 2011. After marrying each other the following year, they welcomed two kids together. Mumford has found love in scoring films, making the theme song for the series “Ted Lasso.” As for his wife, she appeared in another 2021 film, “The Dig.”
Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson – Together Since 1985
Jennifer Saunders was the other half of the superb comedic duo French and Saunders. Their tandem was so comically effective that they even reunited in 2021 for six more episodes of “Titting About,” their Audible podcast. Saunders, also known for “Absolutely Fabulous,” made a great decision by marrying fellow comedian Adrian Edmondson.
The pair with three daughters are grandparents to four grandkids, making Saunders’s diligent work in the industry today even more commendable. She married Edmondson in 1985, and as per a 2021 Daily Mail article, the secret to their long-lasting love is that they are both masters of keeping it in.
Prince William and Kate Middleton – Together Since 2003
Prince William and Kate Middleton had eyes on them ever since they began seeing each other in 2003. The Royal couple initially got acquainted while they were both studying at St. Andrews University. They broke up in 2007 but reconciled soon after, getting married in a grand ceremony by 2011.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge now have three adorable kids: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis of Cambridge. In October 2021, they celebrated the first-ever Earthshot Awards, and the following month, they attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Scotland.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sam Taylor-Johnson – Together Since 2009
Not many couples combine their last names upon marriage, but Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson were down for it. The pair met and began their romance while working in the 2009 British drama film “Nowhere Boy,” directed by Sam. The biopic was about the teenage life of musician John Lennon, played by Aaron.
The couple with a 23-year age gap tied the knot in 2012 and now shares two gorgeous girls. Sam also has two children with her ex-husband Jay Jopling. In 2021, Aaron worked on the TV show “Calls,” where he voiced the character of Mark.
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley – Together Since 2009
Tom Hardy is one impressive actor, taking on diverse roles in projects like “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Revenant,” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” He met his wife, Charlotte Riley, through acting in the “Wuthering Heights” mini-series of 2009. They began dating that year, months after he separated from Rachael Speed, the mother of his son.
Hardy and Riley’s union happened in 2014, and they have welcomed two kids of their own since then. “The Interview” was a short that Riley did in 2021, while Hardy starred in the sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage.”
Emma Thompson and Greg Wise – Together Since 1995
In September 2021, Hello! Magazine reported that Emma Thompson watched her husband, Greg Wise, as he competed on “Strictly Come Dancing.” The Oscar-winning actress and her English actor/producer hubby have been in married bliss since 2003, but they began their relationship in the mid-’90s.
They had their meet-cute on the film set of “Sense and Sensibility.” That time, though, Wise was with their co-star Kate Winslet and Thompson was married. They started dating the following year when the “Cruella” star divorced her then-husband, actor/filmmaker Kenneth Branagh. The pair are now parenting their son Tindyebwa Agaba, a Rwandan child that they adopted.
Sting and Trudie Styler – Together Since 1982
Sting was the frontman, bassist, and songwriter of the new wave band The Police and established a fantastic career as a soloist. He’s been a husband to his wife, Trudie Styler, since 1992. However, their love story began on a controversial foot, for they had an affair while Sting was still espoused to Frances Tomelty in 1982.
The couple has faced all the backlash they got together and are now more in love than ever with four kids of their own. In 2021, Styler dabbled into acting with a project called “Silent Night.” As for Sting, he played himself in the TV series “Only Murders in the Building.”
Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter – Together Since 1983
Imelda Staunton is a renowned actress both on-stage and on-screen. Her performances in the plays “Sweeney Todd” and “Into The Woods” were simply iconic. Still, “Harry Potter” fans will never forget her spot-on portrayal of the despicable Dolores Umbridge in the film franchise.
Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter, is famous for his role as Mr. Carson in “Downton Abbey.” They said their vows in 1983 and have a daughter named Bessie. Their entire family makes a living from acting, and they even starred in the BBC series “Cranford.” In 2021, Staunton was in the TV show “Trying.”
Richard Ayoade and Lydia Fox – Together Since 2007
Richard Ayoade and Lydia Fox got married in 2007, but they go back to their days as students. They studied in different schools but met at a university theater performance. Ayoade was on-stage, and Fox watched in the audience. On one The Sacred podcast episode, “The IT Crowd,” star shared that his actress/producer wife is the reader in his head for his written works.
Fox played Miss Dutton in “Submarine,” the coming-of-age comedy directed by her husband. Speaking of her hubby, he did voice work for the animated TV show “Disenchantment” in 2021. The charming pair have three kids and live in East Dulwich, England.
Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes – Together Since 2002
“Spooks” has made Matthew Macfadyen a household name, along with his co-star Keeley Hawes. The two fell for one another while working on the TV series, and they began a relationship in 2002 when the show premiered. After dating for two years, they decided it was time to walk down the aisle.
Hawes had a kid from her previous marriage, and she also had two children with Macfadyen, who has been appearing in the “Succession” TV show from 2018 until 2021. As for Hawes, she’s participated in 2021 projects like “To Olivia” and “It’s a Sin.”
Sienna Miller and Archie Keswick – Together Since 2021
In 2004, Sienna Miller took on the projects “Alfie” and “Layer Cake.” Since then, she just kept rising as an actress, giving impeccable performances in the films “The Girl” and “The Edge of Love.” These days, she appears to be seeing businessman Archie Keswick, who she was photographed holding hands with on a New York outing, as per People.
Miller used to be date actor Jude Law, and in 2020, she canceled her engagement with art gallery executive Lucas Zwirner. After playing Adrienne in 2020’s “Wander Darkly,” she hasn’t been in any projects in 2021.
David Tennant and Georgia Moffett – Together Since 2011
The series “Doctor Who” was what brought David Tennant to his now-wife Georgia Moffett. The actor, who portrayed the 10th Doctor between 2005 and 2010, met Moffett when she had a guest-starring role on the BBC series. Coincidentally, she’s the daughter of Peter Davison, who gave life to the Fifth Doctor in the ’80s.
Tennant and Moffett got hitched in 2011 and share five children today. She has a son from her former relationship, but her husband adopted the kid. In 2021, Tennant played Phileas Fogg in the TV show “Around the World in 80 Days,” while his wife starred as herself in the series “Staged.”
David and Jessica Oyelowo – Together Since 1998
David Oyelowo made a lot of fans after he gave superb performances in movies like “Nightingale” and “Selma.” No wonder producers love casting him, and in 2021, he took part in the films “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” and “Chaos Walking.”
Oyelowo was a drama student when he met actress Jessica Watson. After feeling the sparks, they started dating and eventually married in 1998, sharing four kids today. Jessica, whose last name is now Oyelowo, supported her husband in his 2021 directorial debut “The Water Man.” That year, the power couple also signed a deal with Walt Disney Pictures through their production company, Yoruba Saxon.
Pauline Collins and John Alderton – Together Since 1969
Pauline Collins found success from the British TV drama “Upstairs, Downstairs,” which led to her bagging a spin-off show titled “Thomas & Sarah.” In 1969, she saw herself off the market after marrying actor John Alderson, who once starred in “Upstairs, Downstairs.”
The pair share two sons and a daughter. However, Collins also has a daughter with Tony Rohr, who she had put up for adoption as the actor then left her as a 23-year-old penniless single mother. They eventually reunited, though, and she’s named Louise. In 2021, Sidmouth Herald reported that Collins must be the most famous person born in Exmouth that’s alive today.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – Together Since 2016
Prince Harry dated around a lot until he met Meghan Markle through a blind date set up by a mutual friend of theirs in 2016. Sparks flew, and they started their relationship that year when the media also made a frenzy about him dating an American actress. Markle was then starring in the show “Suits.”
The lovebirds experienced a wonderful wedding in 2018. Soon enough, they welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the following year. Prince Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family, then had their second child, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in 2021. The family resides in California.
John Cleese and Jennifer Wade – Together Since 2012
John Cleese went through three divorces before he finally found love in his fourth marriage. It’s a good thing he didn’t give up, or else he wouldn’t have met his current wife, Jennifer Wade. She used to model before she tied the knot with the English actor in 2012. Later on, Wade turned to jewelry designing.
The pair never had kids of their own but had them with previous partners. Most folks would know Cleese for starring in hilarious projects like “A Fish Called Wanda” and “Fawlty Towers.” In 2021, he worked on the “Clifford the Big Red Dog” and “Father Christmas Is Back” films.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley – Together Since 2010
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have been in love for over a decade now. After they started dating in 2010, they got engaged by 2016, announcing it by showing off her ring at the Golden Globes, as per Hello! Magazine.
They have also welcomed a child together in 2017, who they named Jack Oscar Statham. Huntington-Whiteley, a former Victoria’s Secret Angel, is busy as a businesswoman these days, with her company Rose Inc. Meanwhile, Statham is still acting and starred in the 2021 Guy Ritchie movie titled “Wrath of Man.”
Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl – Together Since 2007
The relationship between author Tessa Dahl and actor Julian Holloway gave us their daughter Sophie Dahl, who ended up following in her mother’s footsteps. She’s published works like “Playing with the Grown-ups” and “The Man With The Dancing Eye.”
In 2007, Dahl found love in the talented musician Jamie Cullum. She decided to marry the singer-songwriter in 2010, and their family resides in a delightful Buckinghamshire home. In October 2021, Dahl released “The Worst Sleepover in the World.” As for Callum, his recent work was the album “The Pianoman at Christmas,” which came out in November 2020.
Paddy McGuinness and Christine McGuinness – Together Since 2011
Paddy McGuinness is an English comedian who won the love lottery by being with the Blackpool model Christine Martin for more than a decade. Aside from being famous for her romance with McGuinness, Martin is also popular for her Instagram account, which has surpassed the half-a-million follower count.
McGuinness, of course, has enough experience in the showbiz front and is hosting “I Can See Your Voice: UK.” The pair have been a married couple since 2011 and are the mom and dad of three young kids. They have a twin daughter and son named Penelope and Leo and a daughter named Felicity.
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