Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi - Married Since 2008
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi first met in 2000, but the timing did not click until they reconnected in 2004. Ellen had already become a major TV figure, while Portia was known for Ally McBeal and Arrested Development.
They married at their Beverly Hills home in 2008, after same-sex marriage became legal in California. In 2023, Portia surprised Ellen with a vow renewal officiated by Kris Jenner. Their relationship later took another public turn when they relocated to England, proving their next chapter was not exactly quiet.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham - Together Since 1997
Just because two people become global celebrities doesn't mean they forget the moment they met. David Beckham, one of soccer's greatest stars, first crossed paths with Victoria Beckham, then a member of the Spice Girls and later a hugely successful fashion designer. The meeting happened in the Manchester United players' lounge in 1997. According to both, the attraction was immediate.
The parents of four children got married in Ireland in 1999. Their marriage has survived international moves, career reinventions, and decades of intense public attention. In 2017, the former Manchester United captain revealed that they had renewed their wedding vows years after saying "I do," proving that even "Posh and Becks" still like to keep a few secrets.
Elton John and David Furnish - Together Since 1993
A dinner party changed everything. Elton John had become one of music's biggest stars, with hits spanning decades, while David Furnish built his career in advertising before moving into filmmaking and producing. They met in 1993 after Elton asked friends to introduce him to new people, and by the next day, they were on their first date.
The couple entered a civil partnership in 2005 and married in 2014 after gay marriage became legal in England and Wales. They have two sons born via the same surrogate in 2010 and 2013. When Elton's farewell tour ended in 2023, he said his greatest achievement wasn't his music career but building a family with David.
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham - Together Since 1986
From the outside, Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham may look like one of the world's most traditional power couples, but their relationship has always followed its own rules. Oprah transformed daytime television, publishing, and media, while Stedman built a career as a businessman, speaker, educator, and author. They met at a charity event in Chicago in 1986 and started dating immediately.
This duo, with no children, became engaged in 1992 but decided not to marry, later saying that the choice helped preserve their relationship. Oprah, the Tennessee State University graduate, has described their partnership as "spiritual." Meanwhile, the former college basketball player has spent decades championing personal identity and self-leadership through his books and speaking career.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka - Together Since 2004
Not every celebrity romance begins on a movie set or at an awards show. Neil Patrick Harris first spotted David Burtka on a New York street in 2004 while David was walking with a mutual friend. The actor behind Doogie Howser, M.D., and Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother was instantly intrigued.
David had built a successful career on Broadway and later expanded into cooking, publishing, and television. They began dating that same year, welcomed twins via surrogate in 2010, and married in Italy in 2014. Their annual Halloween costumes have become such an event that fans eagerly wait each October to see what elaborate theme the four of them have dreamed up next.
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan - Together Since 1987
Certain television romances stay on screen. Others last nearly four decades. Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan first met in 1985 when she joined the cast of Family Ties as Alex P. Keaton's girlfriend. At the time, neither expected that fictional couple to become the real thing. After reconnecting while filming Bright Lights, Big City in 1987, they began dating.
Married in 1988, the Back to the Future star and the actress, author, and cookbook writer have four children together. Their partnership has endured career highs, family life, and serious health challenges. In 2000, they turned personal experience into action by helping build the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has since raised billions of dollars for Parkinson's research.
Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison - Together Since 2013
Finding love after decades in the spotlight wasn't something Jodie Foster seemed eager to discuss publicly. It makes her relationship with Alexandra Hedison all the more fascinating. Jodie built a legendary career through films such as Taxi Driver and The Accused. Meanwhile, her wife moved from acting roles on Melrose Place to a successful career as a fine-art photographer and director.
The pair began dating in 2013 after meeting through mutual friends and married in a private ceremony in 2014. Jodie has two children from a previous relationship; Alexandra has none. Privacy remains their superpower. At the 2024 Emmy Awards, the two-time Oscar winner called Alexandra "the love of my life" during an emotional acceptance speech.
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington - Married Since 1983
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington met in 1977 while working on the TV movie Wilma. Romance took time to settle into place, but the connection clearly lasted. He became one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, while Pauletta built her own career as an actress, singer, and classically trained pianist.
They married in 1983 and have four children. Their marriage has included more than one proposal story, a 1995 vow renewal in South Africa, and decades of public admiration. Nearly half a century after that first meeting, they still read like Hollywood’s rare grown-up love story.
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor - Together Since 2015
Let's be honest: a love story that takes 10 years to get started sounds like a movie plot. Sarah Paulson built a devoted following through projects such as American Horror Story, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, and the Tony-winning play Appropriate. Holland Taylor has spent decades stealing scenes in The Practice, Two and a Half Men, and Legally Blonde.
The actresses first met at a dinner party in 2005 but didn't begin dating until 2015, after reconnecting through social media. They have no children together by choice. They have credited part of their success as a couple to maintaining separate homes, saying it gives them space to miss each other.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian - Together Since 2015
Who would have guessed that a disagreement over a hotel table in Rome would lead to one of the most talked-about marriages in sports and tech? Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles title winner, met Reddit co-founder and entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian in 2015 while both were staying at the same hotel during the Italian Open.
That chance encounter led to a six-hour first date in Paris, an engagement at the very spot where they met, and a lavish New Orleans wedding in 2017. They have two children. The venture capitalist once admitted he had never watched a tennis match before meeting Serena, yet he has since become one of the loudest and proudest supporters in sports.
Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak - Together Since 2002
You never know which blind date will change everything. Jim Parsons spent 12 seasons turning Sheldon Cooper into one of television's most memorable characters, while Todd Spiewak built a career as a graphic designer, producer, and creative executive. The pair met on a blind karaoke date in New York in November 2002 and began dating immediately.
They have no children. After nearly 15 years together, they married at New York City's Rainbow Room in 2017. The Big Bang Theory star has said that meeting Todd changed his life "completely and for the better." Their partnership extends beyond marriage, too: they co-founded That's Wonderful Productions, the company behind projects including Young Sheldon, Special, and Spoiler Alert.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - Together Since 1996
Trust turned out to be the secret ingredient in one of country music's longest love stories. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill first met at a Nashville showcase in 1994, but romance didn't enter the picture until 1996, when she joined his Spontaneous Combustion tour. Sparks flew fast. The singer behind hits like Live Like You Were Dying married the voice of Breathe that same year.
With three children, they built a family and one of music's most successful partnerships, recording duets and headlining sold-out Soul2Soul tours. They also starred as a married couple in the hit series 1883. One of their earliest engagement mementos, a trailer mirror covered in lipstick kisses, still hangs in their home.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita - Together Since 2010
Whoever decided that gym memberships only improve your physical health never met Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita. Jesse became a television favorite as Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family and later won a Tony Award for Take Me Out. Justin, a lawyer-turned-producer and activist, first crossed paths with the actor at a Los Angeles gym in 2010.
Timing mattered: they reconnected months later, when both were single, and started dating. The couple married in New York City in 2013 and has two children. Playwright Tony Kushner officiated their wedding, and together they launched the bow tie campaign Tie The Knot, which raised more than $1 million to support marriage equality efforts.
Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian - Together Since 2007
Never underestimate the power of meeting the right person at the wrong time. Dwayne Johnson first met Lauren Hashian in 2006 while filming The Game Plan. The former WWE champion and star of films such as Moana, Jumanji, and Fast & Furious didn't begin dating the singer-songwriter until 2007.
Lauren, the daughter of Boston drummer Sib Hashian, also writes and produces music and has contributed songs to several of her husband's projects. They married in Hawaii in 2019 after more than a decade together and have two children. Family traditions matter in their home. For Moana 2, the couple's daughters joined their father in the recording booth, turning a blockbuster sequel into a family affair.
Matt Bomer and Simon Halls - Together Since the mid-2000s
Occasionally, the person hired to help your career ends up changing your life instead. Matt Bomer became a television heartthrob through White Collar and Fellow Travelers, while Simon Halls built a powerful career as a publicist and co-founded the agency Slate PR. The two met in the mid-2000s when the Carnegie Mellon graduate hired Simon for professional representation. That arrangement didn't last long.
Their relationship did; they married in a private New York ceremony in 2011 and have three children through surrogacy. The couple kept their marriage private for several years before publicly confirming it in 2014. Family life has remained at the center of everything they do, and the Maestro actor has often said that becoming a husband and father reshaped his priorities.
Russell Wilson and Ciara - Together Since 2015
On paper, Russell Wilson and Ciara looked like they came from different worlds. One was a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. The other had spent two decades filling dance floors with hits like Goodies, 1, 2 Step, and Level Up. They met in 2015 at a University of Wisconsin basketball game and started dating soon after.
The couple married in England in 2016 and has three children together, in addition to raising Ciara's oldest child from a previous relationship. Their partnership has expanded beyond sports and music, with ventures in publishing, fashion, film production, and professional soccer ownership. The Grammy winner and the NFL star have also developed an unexpected side hustle: successfully setting up other celebrity couples.
Wanda Sykes and Alex Sykes - Together Since 2006
Most people can't say they met their future spouse while waiting for a ferry, but that's how Wanda Sykes found Alex Sykes in 2006 on Fire Island. Wanda built a remarkable career through stand-up comedy, The Chris Rock Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Upshaws. Alex worked in business and sales before stepping into the public eye through her marriage.
hey married in a private ceremony in 2008 and have two children. The Emmy-winning comedian publicly came out less than a month after the wedding while speaking at a rally opposing California's Proposition 8. Their family life is bilingual, too. The couple has raised their children speaking both English and French.
Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa - Together Since 1988
Former bandmates don't always become life partners, but Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa rewrote that rule. He spent decades filling stadiums with songs like Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, and Born in the U.S.A. Meanwhile, she built her career as a singer-songwriter and became an essential member of the E Street Band.
They met in the early 1980s at New Jersey's Stone Pony and began their romantic relationship in 1988. The couple married in 1991 and shares three children. Their partnership has been part marriage, part musical collaboration, and part family business. In 2024, Patti revealed that she had been dealing with a serious health challenge since 2018, and Bruce publicly praised her strength and resilience.
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner - Together Since 1971
Anyone who thinks creative partnerships and romantic partnerships cannot survive for decades needs to study Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner. Lily became a comedy icon through Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and Grace and Frankie, while Jane is an acclaimed writer, director, and producer. They met in 1971 after the 9 to 5 star watched Jane's Emmy-winning TV film J.T. and invited the writer to collaborate.
The connection was immediate. They have no children and were married in a private Los Angeles ceremony on New Year's Eve 2013 after more than 42 years together. Their creative partnership produced some of Lily's most celebrated work, including the Tony-winning The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.
Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell - Together Since 2007
Specific places can hold special meaning, and for Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell, it was the Hamptons. The Beatles legend and the business executive first met there through mutual friends years before romance entered the picture. In 2007, after reconnecting while both were navigating major life changes, they began dating.
Nancy spent decades helping to run her family's transportation company and also served on the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority board. The couple married in London in 2011 and don't have children together, though both have children from previous relationships. One of Paul's most romantic songs from his later career, My Valentine, was written for Nancy.
Rachel Maddow and Susan Mikula - Together Since 1999
There's something wonderfully random about falling in love because you took a yard-work job. Rachel Maddow became one of the most recognizable faces in political television through The Rachel Maddow Show, bestselling books, and award-winning documentaries. Susan Mikula carved out a different path, building a respected career as a photographer whose work often uses vintage cameras and Polaroid film.
In 1999, the Stanford and Oxford graduate was hired to work on Susan's property while finishing a dissertation, leading to their meeting in western Massachusetts. An NRA-sponsored Ladies Day on the Range event was their first date. They have no children and have never married. During Rachel's 2021 health scare, Susan noticed that a mole had changed and insisted on getting it checked.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick - Together Since 1992
After meeting through Sarah Jessica Parker's brothers at their New York theater company in 1991, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick did something unusual for celebrities. They built a relationship that stayed private. She became a television icon through S*x and the City and its follow-up projects, while he earned acclaim for stage and screen work.
He had roles in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Producers, and numerous Broadway productions. They began dating in 1992, married in a surprise ceremony in 1997, and have three children. The couple has also shared the stage several times, including in the Broadway production of Plaza Suite. Sarah wore a black dress to the wedding because she felt too shy to wear white.
Chely Wright and Lauren Blitzer - Together Since 2010
Chely Wright and Lauren Blitzer moved quickly, but the match made sense. Chely had just publicly come out in 2010, after a major country music career that included Single White Female. Lauren, a Sony Music executive and LGBTQ advocate, also co-authored Same S*x in the City.
They met through advocacy work, married in Connecticut in 2011, and later welcomed twin sons. Their wedding honored both faith traditions, with a rabbi and a minister involved. A couple who met at a public turning point built something much more grounded than a headline.
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick - Together Since 1987
Few celebrity marriages have lasted long enough to inspire a party game and a thousand think pieces. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick first crossed paths in 1978 when a 12-year-old Kyra asked for an autograph after one of his theater performances. However, romance didn't begin until they reunited on the set of Lemon Sky in 1987.
The star of Footloose and Apollo 13 married the Emmy-winning actress from The Closer in 1988, and they have two children. The couple has acted together multiple times and discovered through a TV genealogy show that they are distant cousins. Their Connecticut farm, complete with animals and impromptu musical performances, has become a beloved part of their public image.
Kristy McNichol and Martie Allen - Together Since 1991
Much of Kristy McNichol's love story happened away from cameras, and that may be part of why it has lasted so long. She was one of television's biggest young stars in the 1970s and 1980s, winning two Emmy Awards for Family and later starring in Empty Nest. Martie Allen pursued acting for a time but chose a more private life.
The couple began their relationship in 1991 and have remained together ever since, without children. In 2012, after decades out of the spotlight, the former child star publicly shared details of their relationship in hopes of helping young people who felt isolated or different. Since retiring from acting, Kristy has devoted time to teaching, charity work, travel, tennis, and yoga.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa - Together Since 1995
When Mark Consuelos walked into an audition for All My Children in 1995, neither he nor Kelly Ripa could have guessed they were auditioning for their future as well. She had already become a daytime television favorite, while he would go on to build a career spanning soap operas, Riverdale, and daytime hosting.
They began dating shortly after meeting on set and, after a brief breakup, eloped to Las Vegas in 1996, convinced they belonged together. Nearly three decades later, with three children, they work side by side as co-hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark. She revealed that she had seen a photograph of her husband before meeting him and had pictured their future together.
Catherine Bell and Brooke Daniells - Together Since 2012
Although Catherine Bell spent years playing strong, confident women on shows like JAG, Army Wives, and The Good Witch, her real-life romance with Brooke Daniells has remained private. Brooke built a career as a photographer, event planner, and wellness professional, far from the entertainment spotlight. The two met in 2012 through their shared involvement in Scientology circles and began dating the same year.
They have no children together, though both have children from previous relationships. Public appearances are rare, which has only added to the intrigue surrounding their partnership. Catherine, the former UCLA student, is also a licensed pilot, a motorcycle enthusiast, and someone who has built model cars since childhood.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson - Together Since 1985
Before they became one of entertainment's most enduring couples, Tom Hanks had already developed a crush on Rita Wilson after seeing her on The Brady Bunch in the early 1970s. They met in 1981 on the set of the sitcom Bosom Buddies and began their relationship in 1985 after reuniting for the film Volunteers.
The actor behind Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and Saving Private Ryan married the actress, singer, and producer in 1988, and they have two children together. Their partnership extends beyond acting. The pair helped bring My Big Fat Greek Wedding to the screen, and during a major health scare in 2020, they turned their recovery into an opportunity to support medical research.
Keith Richards and Patti Hansen - Together Since 1979
If rock stars and supermodels were ever destined to become a couple, Keith Richards and Patti Hansen might be the ultimate example. He helped define rock music as the guitarist and songwriter for the Rolling Stones, while she dominated fashion magazines and campaigns throughout the 1970s, later pursuing acting. They met at Studio 54 in 1979 and, according to both, the connection was instant.
The couple married on the Rolling Stones legend's 40th birthday in 1983 and have two children together. Their relationship has survived fame, family life, and more than four decades of public attention. In 2022, Patti celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary by slipping back into their original wedding dress and recreating one of their most iconic photographs.
Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault - Together Since 2006
Ever wonder what happens when one of the world's biggest movie stars falls for one of the world's most powerful businessmen? Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault have been answering that question since 2006. She built an extraordinary career through films such as Desperado, Frida, and House of Gucci. At the same time, François-Henri oversees the luxury group Kering, whose brands include Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga.
Dating followed their Palazzo Grassi gala meeting, then came the engagement in 2007. Their daughter was born the same year, and their marriage in Paris happened in 2009. The Oscar-nominated actress later revealed that she didn't realize she was getting married on the day of their courthouse ceremony because her family had orchestrated a surprise intervention.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber - Together Since 1995
Since friendship came first, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber skipped one of the biggest traps in celebrity relationships. The DeKalb-born actress became one of the defining supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s. Her husband transitioned from modeling into business, co-founding Casamigos tequila with George Clooney and building a hospitality empire.
Their first meeting came in the early 1990s at Cindy's agent's wedding, when both were involved with other people. After the supermodel's divorce from Richard Gere, they started dating in 1995, married in the Bahamas in 1998, and had two children. Their family has become something of a dynasty, with both children pursuing careers in fashion and entertainment.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher - Together Since 2012
It's difficult to think of another couple whose fictional romance became a real one years later. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher crossed paths in 1998 while playing Jackie and Kelso on That '70s Show. At the time, romance was the last thing on their minds. They reconnected at an awards show in 2012, started dating, got married in 2015, and have two children.
Mila built a career through films such as Black Swan and Friends with Benefits, while Ashton became a television star through Punk'd and Two and a Half Men. Their relationship has inspired countless rom-com comparisons, which is fitting because they once starred in competing friends-with-benefits movies before becoming a real-life couple.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones - Together Since 1998
As the saying goes, confidence is attractive, and Michael Douglas put that theory to the test after meeting Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Deauville Film Festival in France in 1998. The veteran film producer had already won two Academy Awards and starred in films such as Wall Street, Fatal Attraction, and Basic Instinct.
On the other hand, his wife had captivated audiences in The Mask of Zorro, Chicago, and Traffic. They began dating in March the following year, married in 2000, and have two children. Their 25-year age gap attracted plenty of attention, but the couple leaned into it with humor. They even share the same birthday: September 25.
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw - Married Since 1991
Steven Spielberg met Kate Capshaw after casting her as Willie Scott in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Their relationship did not immediately become a public love story, though. They grew close later, after his first marriage ended, and reportedly moved in together in 1989.
The director behind Jaws and Schindler’s List married the actress in 1991. Together, they built a large blended family with seven children. Their story still has the classic Hollywood twist: the person hired for an adventure movie became the partner he would spend decades beside.
Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin - Together Since 1988
Forget the myth that action stars never settle down. Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin have spent more than three decades proving otherwise. He became a global icon through the Rocky, Rambo, and Creed films, while she built a career in modeling, entrepreneurship, and skincare. They met at a Beverly Hills restaurant in 1988 and began dating soon after.
The couple married in London in 1997 and have three children together. Despite experiencing public ups and downs, including a brief separation, they chose to remain together. Interestingly, the Rocky creator has called his family reality series, The Family Stallone, one of the most rewarding projects of his entire career.
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar - Together Since 2000
Given that Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar spent years playing teen heartthrobs, it's fitting that their real-life romance began almost by accident. They met while filming I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997, but remained friends until an unplanned dinner in 2000 turned into their first date.
Freddie went on to star in She's All That and Scooby-Doo, while Sarah became a television icon through Buffy the Vampire
Slayer and later projects, including Dexter: Original Sin. They married in Mexico in 2002 and have two children. Their friendship remained the foundation of everything. The couple even turned their on-screen chemistry into reality by playing Fred and Daphne in the live-action Scooby-Doo films.
Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance - Together Since 1994
At Yale School of Drama in the early 1980s, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance met as classmates, but romance had to wait. The versatile actress went on to deliver unforgettable performances in What's Love Got to Do with It, Waiting to Exhale, and Black Panther. At the same time, he built an acclaimed career spanning Broadway.
Some of his roles came in Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The People v. O.J. Simpson. They reconnected in 1994, married in 1997, and have two children. The couple co-authored the memoir Friends: A Love Story. After decades together, the Emmy-winning actor still credits their success to friendship, patience, and a shared desire to do the best for each other.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen - Together Since 1993
With both of them coming out of difficult divorces, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen weren't exactly looking for a fairy-tale romance. However, they reunited while filming the 1993 movie Pontiac Moon, having previously met on Cross Creek's set in 1983. He was a television legend then through Cheers and, later, The Good Place.
Mary won an Academy Award for Melvin and Howard and went on to star in projects ranging from Elf to The Proposal. They fell in love during the film's production, married in 1995, and became one of entertainment's most admired blended families, with four children from previous marriages. An unusual medical procedure in 2007 unexpectedly unlocked Mary's songwriting talent.
Bono and Alison Hewson - Together Since 1976
Many rock stars have written love songs, but Bono spent decades writing them about the same person. He became one of music's most influential frontmen as the voice of U2. Meanwhile, Alison Hewson built a career as an activist, businesswoman, and co-founder of the ethical fashion label EDUN. The duo met as teenagers at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin.
They began dating in 1976, the same year U2 was formed. Marriage came in 1982, followed by four children. Their relationship has inspired several U2 songs, including Sweetest Thing. In his memoir Surrender, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer described their marriage as a combination of romance, friendship, and what Alison calls "the work of love."
Warren Beatty and Annette Bening - Together Since 1991
We tend to think of legendary bachelors as people who never settle down, which makes Warren Beatty's and Annette Bening's story all the more surprising. He had already built a towering career with films such as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds, and Heaven Can Wait when he met his wife during the 1990 auditions for Bugsy.
Annette, meanwhile, had captivated audiences in The Grifters, American Beauty, and The Kids Are All Right. They began dating during filming, got married in 1992, and have four children. The private couple has worked together only a handful of times. Warren admitted that after meeting the American Conservatory Theater alum, he stopped taking calls from other women altogether.
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf - Together Since 1999
Nearly every tennis fan assumed Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf belonged together before they actually did. The flamboyant American with eight Grand Slam titles had admired the German superstar with 22 major singles titles since the early 1990s. They met during the tour years earlier, but romance didn't begin until 1999, after a practice session sparked something more.
The couple married in a private Las Vegas ceremony in 2001 and shares two children. Their competitive days may be over, but their rivalry is not. The tennis legends still play against each other at home, and according to Andre, losing to Steffi remains one of life's most predictable outcomes.
Roger Federer and Mirka Federer - Together Since 2000
How many Olympic athletes can say the greatest prize they took home was their future spouse? Roger Federer and Mirka Federer met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics while representing Switzerland in tennis, and they started dating that same year. He went on to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and become one of the most admired athletes in history.
Mirka, a professional player herself, reached a career-high ranking of No. 76 before retiring because of a foot injury. They married in Switzerland in 2009 and have four children. The retired tennis champion has often said that meeting his wife remains his favorite Olympic memory, ahead of every medal and trophy he ever won.
George Strait and Norma Strait - Together Since 1971
Both George Strait and Norma Strait grew up in the small Texas town of Pearsall. For a brief period in high school, they dated, broke up, and then realized they had made a mistake. He went on to become the "King of Country" with hits like Amarillo by Morning, Check Yes or No, and more than 60 No. 1 songs across country charts.
Norma chose a private life, becoming the steady force behind one of music's longest marriages. They eloped to Mexico in 1971, married again in a church ceremony in Texas, and had two children. After losing their daughter in a tragedy, they established the Jenifer Strait Memorial Foundation to support children's charities.
Sissy Spacek and Jack Fisk - Together Since 1973
Curious about what a half-century marriage between two artists looks like? Sissy Spacek and Jack Fisk have been living the answer since the early 1970s. She earned an Academy Award for Coal Miner's Daughter and delivered unforgettable performances in films such as Carrie, Badlands, and In the Bedroom.
Jack became one of cinema's most respected production designers, helping create the visual worlds of films including There Will Be Blood, The Revenant, and Killers of the Flower Moon. They met on the Badlands set in 1972, married in 1974, and have two children. Their wedding was so low-key that they wore jeans, and his dog served as their only witness.
Alan Alda and Arlene Alda - Together Since 1956
For Alan Alda and Arlene Alda, the story begins with a rum cake dropped on a party floor in 1956. Both reached for it, ate it anyway, and never looked back. MAS*H, The West Wing, and decades of acting, directing, and writing made him a television legend, while Arlene built an accomplished career as a photographer, author, and musician.
They started dating in 1956, married a year later, and have three daughters. Their marriage has lasted through television history, social change, and major personal challenges. Alan, a six-time Emmy winner, has often said that the secret to their relationship is curiosity, adding that after nearly seven decades together, they still find each other interesting.