The most durable pairs. The strongest families in Hollywood

Actors are a fickle people. But among them you can find couples who have created strong alliances for many years. These strongest Hollywood marriages are true role models. Here are some of them. Which couple do you think can be used as an example?

John Travolta and Kelly Preston

They have been married for 19 years. When they met in 1989, Kelly was married, but she ended her first marriage for John. They've always been like this perfect couple, that no one seriously believes the rumors appearing on the pages of tabloid publications (for example, that Travolta is a homosexual). At the beginning of 2009, grief struck the family of Kelly and John: their son Jett, who was only 16, died.

Now they have come to their senses a little and are full of joyful expectations - soon their ten-year-old daughter will have a younger brother.

Christian Bale and Sibi Blazik

The actor once had an affair with the beautiful Winona Ryder. The relationship ended quite quickly, but Winona gave Chris a royal parting gift - she introduced him to future wife! Sibi Blazik, an American fashion model, at one time worked as Winona's agent. Christian and Sibi got married almost immediately after meeting in 2000. The newlyweds hid the wedding from the groom's parents, as they were sure that they would be against it. The Bale-Blazik couple are raising their daughter Emmeline. For 11 years now, their family has been quiet, no scandals, no loud quarrels. But the relationship with Chris’s parents, neither his wife nor the actor himself, still does not work out: in lately they stopped communicating completely. Rumor has it that it was because of Christian's mother's dislike for his wife.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

The actor met his future wife Maria Shriver at a charity tennis tournament in 1977. Maria, John Kennedy's young niece, had just graduated from college at that time. As she admitted later, future husband He immediately attracted her attention with his self-confidence and ambition, and, to be honest, with his gorgeous figure. It took him a lot of time to establish relations with his beloved family. In 1986, Arnold and Maria finally got married. They have been together for 25 years! The couple has four children: daughters Katherine and Christina, sons Patrick and Christopher.

According to rumors, when Arnold was still regularly acting in films, he had affairs with women on the side. But the couple never caused a loud public scandal and never separated.

Adam Sandler and Jackie Titon

The famous comedian began his career in a club where he worked in the genre of stand-up comedy. There he met actress Jackie Titon fifteen years ago. They dated for a long time, and in 2003 Jackie became his wife. Today Adam has two daughters - Sadie Madison and Sunny Madeline, beloved and loving wife, success in cinema... This state of affairs does not suit the paparazzi, and in order to write at least something scandalous about family life Sandler, they are forced to come up with articles about him intriguing headlines. For example, that Adam will soon change gender ( we're talking about about the film “Jack and Jill”, where the actor plays two roles at once, one of which is female). That's where the intriguing news about the Sandler-Teton couple ends.

Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness

Hugh and Deborah saw each other for the first time while filming the TV series Corelli in Australia in 1996. IN recent years Deborah remains increasingly in the shadows famous husband, and evil tongues talk about the age difference between the spouses (Deborah is 8 years older than Hugh). And Hugh often mentions that love reigns in their family. According to him, the secret of their happiness lies in the undying marital passion that they regularly demonstrate to each other.

The couple failed to conceive a child, although they really dreamed about it. Therefore - Eva and Oscar.

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith

One of the most irresistible hero-lovers of Hollywood cinema has been upsetting fans for many years now: he does not look at anyone except his beloved wife Melanie Griffith. They met in 1989 and became husband and wife seven years later. Both Melanie and Antonio had to be left behind former families because of new love. And neither Melanie’s numerous previous novels, nor her addiction to drink and drugs, nor the hysterics that she threw at her husband out of jealousy could change Antonio’s tender feelings. Over the years, the relationship between the spouses became much calmer, their daughter Stella was born, and Melanie abandoned her bad habits.

Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth

They have been married for nine years, and their love story lasts about fifteen. By the time she met Peter in 1996, Jenny was formally married to musician Dan Clark, although she no longer lived with her husband. After the start romantic relationships She obtained a divorce from Facinelli. Almost immediately, the couple had a daughter, Luke Bella (the pregnancy was a surprise for the lovers, whose romance had just begun).

But they were in no hurry to legalize the marriage: Peter put a wedding ring on his beloved’s finger in the winter of 2001. The family has two more daughters: Fiona Eve and Lola Rae. Now the couple are working together on a film based on Peter's script, in which Jenny will play the main role.

The popular men's publication Men's Health has compiled another celebrity rating. This time we are invited to find out the Top 15 Hollywood star couples, who over the past year were most discussed both in the media and among their fans, and also have to a greater extent global popularity and attractiveness. So who are they?

15. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Five years of dating and numerous rumors of a breakup did not stop the sweet couple from playing gorgeous wedding on the southern coast of Italy.

According to the popular publication, although they seem different at first glance, the lovers have exactly the same life values, for example, they both adhere to healthy eating and are fond of sports.

14. Josh Duhamel and Fergie

The constant employment of both spouses did not prevent them from coming to mutual understanding and harmony, thanks to which they have been living together for more than 3 years.

True, media representatives are increasingly wondering why the star couple still does not have children. In his numerous interviews, Josh has repeatedly said that he is ready for the responsible role of a father, however, there are rumors that Fergie will soon give him an heir.

13. Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston

Having been trying to find the man of her life for a long time, Jennifer seems to have finally met him in the person of Justin Theroux in May of the year before last.

This year the couple plans to legalize their relationship and, possibly, give birth to their first child.

12. Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz

"Agent 007" is used to the company of only the most beautiful women: in June 2011, he secretly married “The Mummy” star and simply beautiful Rachel Weisz.

The couple has been inseparable since the filming of the film "House of Dreams", in which both actors played the main roles. They look great together and behave well, trying not to advertise their relationship in front of strangers.

11. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Even the divorce that took place last year did not reduce interest in the separated couple - rather, on the contrary.

The marriage of Tom and Katie has been repeatedly recognized as the strongest and most passionate star marriage in Hollywood: they lived together for 6 years. However, many assume that there is a possibility that they will get together again, however, solely for the benefit of their common daughter Suri.

10. Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin

Before their marriage, which took place in August 2010, the actors dated for three years.

In September 2012 in happy family Baby twins were born within a few minutes of each other.

9. Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alves

They met in 2007, when Matthew’s popularity had already gained incredible momentum, and Alves was working in a small company as a model and designer. Less than a year had passed since the lovers had their first child.

Now they have 6 years of harmonious relationships and three children behind them (the youngest, Levingston, was born on December 28, 2012). And last year, Camilla finally received a marriage proposal from her lover, and the couple officially registered their relationship.

8. Cash Warren and Jessica Alba

This producer-actor union is already more than 8 years old, but according to the lovers themselves, their feelings are only growing stronger every day.

Active participation This is demonstrated by their little ones, Honor (4 years old) and Haven (1.5 years old), as well as the couple’s common interests, which, according to Jessica, only help strengthen the relationship.

7. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Many people are looking forward to the wedding of one of the most beautiful Hollywood couples, and this topic will probably be discussed much more often this year than in previous years.

Both actors feel quite harmonious even without a stamp in their passport - they are beautiful, wealthy, self-sufficient and happy together. And the wedding ceremony that they plan to arrange will take place, according to them, solely at the request of their six children.

6. David and Victoria Beckham

Family values for this couple are the main priority in life, and David and Victoria consider the time they spend together with their 4 children to be the most peaceful and relaxing in the world.

Complete external well-being and harmony in the couple are achieved due to the mystery of Mrs. Beckham, since hardly anyone else except David knows what she is like in real life.

5. Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen

The editors of the publication simply could not help but mention this couple: in all likelihood, both externally and internally, this perfect union two lovers.

In addition, they are happy parents of a growing son and daughter.

4. Prince William and Kate Middleton

William and Kate, who are expecting the birth of a royal grandson this summer, have a lot to learn.

The kind, beautiful, cheerful and active Duchess of Cambridge perfectly complements the courageous Prince William, who spent New Year's Eve, participating in the rescue operation.

3. Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr

Ignoring the evil tongues that are spreading rumors about both lovers' affairs on the side, Miranda and Orlando are in no hurry to leave each other's arms, continuing to raise their 2-year-old son Flynn.

There are rumors that they don't love each other at all and that the actor tied the knot only because the model became pregnant. However, if you believe the same rumors, then a couple of years ago Orlando was generally gay.

2. Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes

The couple has been dating since the fall of last year. They say that in the near future the 32-year-old actor will propose marriage to the 38-year-old actress, and she will gladly accept him, as she adores her lover. However, so did he her.

It is worth adding that both lovers have beautiful figures, and also very passionate temperaments, which makes their relationship harmonious and worthy of second place in the rating.

1. Jay-Z and Beyoncé

This couple can be called the most powerful in every sense: last year they were recognized as the richest, most discussed, and even the hottest in the world.

Beyoncé is set to release her new solo album next year, while her husband plans to collaborate again with Kanye West.

The past year has been shockingly rich in star breakups, depriving the traditional lists of the most reliable Hollywood unions of several big names at once - Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, David Duchovny and Tea Leoni. In this regard, ELLE remembered the most persistent couples of the Dream Factory, from whom we all have something to learn.

Time together: 23 years

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An exemplary union of two Hollywood stars formed in the early 1990s, when both actors were just starting their stellar careers. Having managed to pass many tests of strength, including the newfound status of a style icon and symbol of a generation, earned by Sarah Jessica after the release of the cult series “Sex in big city", the couple reliably guards their cozy nest in New York, where they are raising a 12-year-old son and two twin daughters, born with the help of a surrogate mother.

Time together: 15 years

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are rightfully considered one of the most beautiful couples in Hollywood. Deciding last summer to give their relationship another chance after almost a year of living apart, they show off shining example how important it is to fight with all our might to preserve the family. The actors, who have had their share of hardships, including years of battling Michael's laryngeal cancer and bipolar personality disorder, for which Katherine was recently treated, have two teenage children.

Time together: 26 years

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One of the strongest unions in Hollywood is held together, according to the actors, to the fullest. mutual trust and sincerity. After 26 years of marriage, he still leaves her love notes before leaving for work, and she calls him her “soulmate.” Tom and Rita, who met in 1987 on the set of the series, have two sons together, as well as a son and daughter from the actor’s first marriage.

Time together: 31 years

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In their 31 years of marriage, popular actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have never missed a family vacation. ski resort Aspen, as well as a traditional Christmas dinner with three children (the couple has two children from their first marriages, including actress Kate Hudson, and common son). Loyalty to traditions and family values the couple considers the basis of their strong union, which has long become an example in Hollywood.

Time together: 26 years

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Having met on the set of a television show in the late 1980s, these two popular actors have been inseparable ever since. Their secret is to separate more often in order to miss each other. “When I don’t see Kira for a few days, I remember how bad I feel without her, and I start dreaming about our reunion,” says Kevin Bacon. Kevin and Kira have two children - a son and a daughter.

Time together: 17 years

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One of Hollywood's hottest couples, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are celebrating their wedding anniversary on New Year's Eve. On December 31, 2014, their union turned 17 years old. When recently asked whether the couple really embraced an open marriage, Jada said, "I've always told Will, you can do whatever you want as long as you're not embarrassed to look at yourself in the mirror," later adding that the couple's growing son and daughter, “not an open marriage, but an adult one.”

Time together: 18 years

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Star of the series Desperate Housewives" and her cheerful husband always appear on the red carpet together, demonstrating genuine passion and mutual professional pride for many years. Even the stars are on Hollywood Alley their glory is next door. Despite the fact that Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy often act with each other, their simple rule of not discussing work at home works well for the benefit of their relationship. Their weekly schedule also necessarily includes half an hour for the exchange of accumulated emotions and concerns - each spouse has 15 minutes to speak out.

Time together: 28 years

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Despite the rumors that constantly accompany this star couple about an impending divorce and about John’s unconventional sexual orientation, which he has been actively hiding from the press for many years, the union of Travolta and Preston is still included in the list of the longest Hollywood marriages. Having met on set in 1987, the actors got married three years later, subsequently giving birth to three children. Tragic death the eldest son in 2009 further united the family professing Scientology, and, according to the same rumors, is the reason why the actors devoutly guard their relationship.

The frantic pace of life of Western stars, as a rule, is not the most in the best possible way affects their personal relationships. Not everyone will find the time and energy for their loved one when the plan is to shoot at five in the morning, a ticket to the other side of the country, or an unexpected Oscar win.

However, even in the Hollywood world, where happy couples live happily ever after only on the big screens, there is a place for real and great love, as if taken from the pages of a pulp novel.

Today we will talk about the strongest acting families who have gone through all the circles of hell of modern show business together.

1. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

One of Hollywood's most enduring couples, Sarah and Matthew, have been together for over 20 years. The couple are raising three children and, it seems, still cannot live a day without each other. The actors met in the mid-90s; both were going through difficult times. Sarah has just recovered from a long-term relationship with Robert Downey Jr., who pretty much frayed her nerves with numerous infidelities and drug addiction. Matthew was going through a difficult breakup with Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, whom he met on the set of the comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The two met at a party in New York and have not separated since then.

2. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Over the 18 years of marriage, these two have proven to the whole world that love knows no boundaries. Despite the fact that over the past few years the yellow tabloids have persistently predicted the couple's imminent divorce, Michael and Katherine continue to stay together to spite everyone. Although it is worth admitting that many truly dark days passed in their lives: Katherine had to undergo treatment for bipolar disorder, Michael was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. However, support and love truly work wonders, isn’t this the secret of their happiness? Now everything is fine in the Douglas family; the couple has two children, and Michael, despite his advanced age, continues to actively act in films.

3. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

It's hard to believe, but these two have been together for 35 years. The actors met on the set of the film "Shift Change", when both already had considerable baggage behind them. previous relationships. Goldie at that time had two children of her first husband, Kurt had a son with actress Season Hubley. Initially, the actor wanted to refuse the role in “Shift Change,” but when he learned that Goldie would be his co-star, he changed his mind. Hawn herself admits that she fell in love with her future husband at first sight. The couple has been together for more than 30 years, but have never officially registered their relationship. According to rumors, Goldie, tired of two previous marriages, pointedly refused to get married a third time. Perhaps this is the secret to the strength of their relationship.

4. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

Another “eternal” Hollywood couple, Will and Jada, have been together for more than 20 years, while both continue to actively act in film and even find time to raise two children together. They met at the dawn of their acting careers during the filming of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. At that moment, no one even suspected how this meeting would turn out a few years later. Having become famous and relatively rich, the actors met again in one of the restaurants at a party of mutual friends and immediately became interested in each other. As Jada later admitted, Will no longer looked like the inexperienced guy she met at the casting. Smith turned into a real man of success and self-confidence.

5. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard lead a rather private lifestyle; you won’t meet them at glamorous parties or red carpets. These two have been together for over 16 years. Oddly enough, Maggie owes much of her personal happiness to her brother Jake, who brought her together with her future husband back in 2002. Now the couple has two children together. Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard perfectly combine the roles of parents with successful career in cinema.

6. Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher

What's it like to be Sacha Baron Cohen's wife? There is only one woman in this world who can answer this question. Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have been together for more than 16 years, eight of which have been legally married. They met at one of the many actors' parties in Sydney. At that time, Sasha was already a famous Hollywood provocateur, while Ayla, on the contrary, preferred to remain in the shadows. These two people, so different from each other, attracted journalists like a magnet. Fortunately, the public discussion of their romance did not affect the relationship of the actors in any way. In 2010, the lovers secretly got married in Paris, and now they are raising three children.

7. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

Another happy one acting family: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been together for over 30 years. As the actress admits, their secret strong marriage is that they always find time for each other. Even with children and a total workload, the couple carved out a few hours for a modest candlelight dinner or a secret romantic walk in the park. The actors met on the set of the film “Lemon Sky” in 1988. Bacon immediately began to show Kira signs of attention, but the girl did not share the sympathy of her film partner. Fortunately, through persistence, Kevin managed to win her heart. The actors got married at the end of 1988 and have not separated since then.

8. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

One of Hollywood's legendary couples recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. There is an opinion that the secret of their successful marriage lies in mutual understanding: the silent and closed Tom Hanks has found his ideal partner calm and taciturn Rita. The actors met on the set of the series “Bosom Buddies,” but Hanks was not free at that moment. Then they met again while working on the comedy “Volunteers”; Hanks was still not free, but was no longer able to restrain himself. It is partly understandable that he and Rita had to play a couple in love, and it seems that someone got into their role too much. Rita ended up waiting three years for Tom to leave his wife.

9. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.

These two have been happy together for 17 years and have no plans to stop. The actress considers the main secret of personal happiness permanent job above yourself. It's not enough to just get married and have a child, husband and wife must improve and find a balance between work and family, says Sarah. Apparently, she's pretty good at it. The actors met on the set of the teen thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer, but at that moment Freddie was in a relationship, and Sarah was too busy simultaneously working on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They met a few years later at a sushi bar, accepting the invitation of their co-stars. By the way, no one came to dinner except them. In 2001, the couple went to Australia to film the comedy Scooby-Doo, where Freddie proposed to his beloved.

For ordinary people It's not at all uncommon to live in happy marriage for many years, and if you’re lucky, for the rest of your life. But it is much more difficult for show business stars to save their marriage. for many years. Constant touring, filming, lack of free time, take their toll. We present to your attention celebrity couples who were able to save their marriage and still live happily in it.

Actors Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn together since 1983.

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn in 1983.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie They met in 2005 during the filming of the film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." The actors have six children.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in January 2007.

Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson They began dating while filming Volunteers in 1985 and married three years later. They have two sons (Hanks has two more children from a previous marriage).

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in 1985.

Actress Cate Blanchett andher husband, screenwriterAndrew Upton met in 1996 and got married a year later. The couple has three children.

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton in 1998, at the premiere of the film "Elizabeth".

Robert Downey Jr and producer Susan Levine We met in 2003 on the set of the film Gothic. The couple married in 2005 and had a son, Axton Elias, in February 2012.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Levine in 2003.

Beginning of married life Sting and Trudie Styler it wasn't easy. In 1982, when they started dating, Sting was married. Then Trudy became pregnant, Sting divorced and they began to live together, getting married only a few years later, in 1992. They have four children.

Sting and Trudie Styler in 1982.

Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones They started dating in 1999 and got married in 2000, despite a 25-year age difference. They had two children - a son, Dylan, and a daughter, Carys.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1999.

Actress Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban met in 2005 and married a year later. The couple has two girls growing up - Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban in 2007.

Actress Jessica Alba and Cash Warren started dating in 2004 while filming the movie " Fantastic Four"The couple got married in 2008 and have two daughters, Honor Marie and Haven Garner.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren in 2005.

Vocalist of the rock band U2 Bono and Alison Hewson married in 1982, the couple has four children.

Bono and Alison Hewson in 1989.

Musician David Bowiemarried a supermodelIman in 1992. Their daughter is growing up.

David Bowie and Iman in 1990.

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas They started dating in 1995 on the set of the film “Two is Too,” both were married at that time. The actors' wedding took place in the spring of 1996, and in the fall of the same year their daughter Stella del Carmen was born.

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas in June 1995.

David and Victoria Beckham started dating in 1997. Two years later, in 1999, they got married and are now raising four children.

David Beckham and Victoria Adams in 1998.

Actors Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furnes got married in 1996. The couple are raising two adopted children.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furnes in 1997.

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker got married in 1997. The couple has three children: a son, James Wilkie, and twin girls, Marion and Tabitha.

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker in 1993.

Actors Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan got married in 1988.

Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan in 1986.

Actor Dustin Hoffman and advocate Lisa Gottsegen married in 1980. The couple has four children.

Dustin Hoffman and Lisa Gottsegen in 1981.

Actors Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower got married in 1997. They separated in 1999, but did not divorce. In 2004, the couple reunited. They have two children - son Elliot and daughter Helen Grace.

Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower at the 1998 premiere of Ronin.

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart They started dating in 2002, having met at the Golden Globes. They got married in 2010 and became parents adopted son Calista (Ford himself has four adult children from previous marriages).