15 Hollywood marriages that stood the test of time 

Most people associate Hollywood as the place where marriages never last and relationships often die. And while that is true for the most part, with celebrity couples often breaking up with each other after a few years or getting involved in a cheating scandal, there have also been a handful of celebrities that have inspired fans with their long-lasting unions. Here is a list of 15 such marriages or partnerships that have stood the test of time.

1. Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks

The couple is considered Hollywood royalty and rightly so. The A-list actor, Tom Hanks, and his wife, Rita Wilson, got married way back in 1988 and have been steady ever since. The couple has now been married for almost 37 years. The two have always stated that their marriage is really important to them, and their bond grew stronger when Rita was struck by breast cancer and Hanks was by her side.

2. David and Victoria Beckham

While David was a rising star in football, Victoria had gained massive success by being a part of the successful band, Spice Girls. The two celebrities were therefore at their zenith when they began dating. Married in 1999, they have had a long-lasting marriage of 26 years and share four kids. David has stated that they renewed their vows in 2017 and are still immensely in love.

3. Freddie Prinze Jr and Sarah Michell Gellar

The Hollywood actors met each other during the filming of I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997 and have been together ever since. But the two first started off as friends and only began dating afterwards. Married since 2002, Freddie has stated that their friendship gave their relationship a solid foundation. He says that both are the perfect balance for each other and know the other person inside out.

4. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

Kevin Bacon might seem naughty and mischievous, but the actor has been a strong family man and has been committed to Kyra since 1988. The actors met on the set of Lemon Sky and have been married for 37 years, and they have two kids together. The duo celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2018, and Kyra has stated that there must be wholeness within you to feel complete in marriage.

5. Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo

The actress met her director husband in 2001, and the two began dating. Even though they got engaged in 2008, they got married only in 2015 at a ceremony outside of Santa Barbara, California. The low-profile couple has a daughter together, and when asked about marrying late, she has stated that while the two were always committed to each other, marriage has given a sense of permanence.

6. Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford

The supermodel has been married to the love of her life since 1998, and the two now share a marriage of 26 years. While Cindy was previously married to Richard Gere, that relationship lasted only a few years. But Cindy has stated that the key to her long-lasting marriage with Gerber is all about making time, laughing with each other, and respecting each other’s opinion.

7. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City star married the Ferris Bueller star in 1997, and the two Hollywood celebrities are still very much in love with each other. The couple have now completed 27 years of marriage and both have been vocal about their admiration for each others. Broderick has stated that communicating with each other is the key to a happily married life.

8. Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova

The Russian TV personality and former tennis player met the famous Latin singer on the sets of his music video shoot for Escape in 2001. Supposedly, the two got immediately attracted to each other right then and there but stayed low-key. It was only at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards that the two stepped out together in public. The couple has been together for 24 years and has three kids together.

9. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn

Despite dating for nearly 40 years, the A-list couple has never been married. They first met in 1966 and have been together since 1983. Russell and Hawn’s relationship is an example of not needing any tags. The two also have a son. Hawn has stated that she liked Russell from the get-go and shares that gratitude and compassion are essential ingredients for a good marriage. The two have come close to marriage in the past but have backed out, as told by friends.

10. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

Danny DeVito played the cupid for Catherine and Michael when he introduced the two to each other in 1998 at a film festival. Fast forward to 2000, and the duo tied the knot at a lavish wedding ceremony and have two kids together. While both have had relationships in the past, it seems that they are the perfect match for each other. Catherine shares that honesty has worked in her marriage to Michael.

11. Steve Carell and Nancy Walls

The Office star is known for his humor, and it was humor that brought him to his wife. Steve met Nancy at a comedy club where she was a student in his improvisation class! The two got married in 1995 and have two children together. Together for almost 29 years, the couple is extremely witty, and that has seemed to keep the spark alive.

12. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard

When fate has it, nothing can separate people bound to be together. Maggie and her brother Jake Gyllenhaal have always been a famous Hollywood sibling pair. Eventually, Peter became a friend of Jake's, and he was then introduced to Maggie. The two started dating and tied the knot in 2009 in Italy. Together for 16 years, the couple has welcomed two daughters.

13. Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder

This low-key couple met each other on the sets of a movie in 2000 and have been going strong ever since. The A-lister actress, Julia Roberts, met cameraman Moder, and the two instantly fell in love. After getting married in 2002 in New Mexico, they are parents to three children. The couple has been together for 25 years and has managed to keep their relationship private.

14. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

The actors had already begun dating in 2007 when they starred in the rom-com, When in Rome, together. While they got married in 2009, they tied the knot only in 2013 after same-sex couples got the right to marriage. The couple has never taken themselves seriously and is known for their comedic roles. The couple credits communication and therapy as the key to a happy marriage.

15. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

The Cry Me a River singer met his future wife and actress, Biel, at the Golden Globes in 2007. The duo began dating but took a break in 2011. While apart, the two maintained respect for each other, and their separation did not last long. Timberlake and Biel got engaged in the latter half of 2011 and married each other in 2012. The couple has been going strong for 13 years and have two sons together.