Although it is believed that marriages in Hollywood are a matter of little time, we have several examples that prove that the “happily ever after” is not at all out of the reach of celebrities, who have an equal chance of achieving it if they work at it..
Below we present irrefutable proof that there is no curse that prevents celebrities from having their rosy “colorín colorado” at the end. These 11 couples managed to stay together despite everything and it seems they still have the fire of passion for a while.
1. Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson (42 years old)
The reason both actors have remained together for more than four decades is, of course, love, but also stubbornness and a desire to change things. Richardson shared at the time that they thought from the beginning that the most revolutionary thing they could do as people of color was be together and raise their children together. From their point of view, marriage is just that, being together, though they admit it hasn’t always been easy, especially with Jackson’s addictions sublimated in the ’90s.
2. Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington (age 39)
After Denzel failed in his attempts to marry the diva, Pauletta finally said “yes.” It’s not for nothing that they say the third time is the charm, but their third decade of marriage is long over and it seems their love is still going strong for the fourth.
3. Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan (age 34)
Although they were only recently married when the actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Polland never left his side and supported him through the entire process and even helped him bail out of the addictions he fell into and get back his career on track. This marriage is the very definition of “in sick and in health”.
4. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (34 years old)
The actor and producer have been married for over 30 years and are still seen as the quintessential celebrity couple who can’t be faulted for… well, except maybe son Chet.
5. Steve Carell and Nancy Carell (27 years old)
Transcending the screen, Michael and Carol finally got their happy ending, living happily ever after (or at least now for nearly 30 years). Their love was born out of a mutual interest in improvisation. Since she met her, being her teacher on the subject in Chicago, everything went smoothly.
6. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness (26 years old)
After meeting on the set of the Australian show Correct themin 1995, they started a relationship and got married in the spring of 1996. Their love is so strong (or is it jealousy?) that Deborra-Lee has a strict rule for him not to act opposite Angelina Jolie… you know , likely for the actress’ “homebreaking” background.
7. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith (age 24)
Despite Oscar’s outbursts of deliveries and the PR horror they bring, the pair have already been going on for a quarter-century together, and we don’t think it will be over any time soon.
8. Bono and Alison Hewson (40)
Bono was struck by Alison’s beauty during U2’s first steps. They married in 1982 despite having known each other since she was 12, at Mount Temple School in Dublin, Ireland.
9. Michael Caine and Shakira Baksh (49 years old)
At first, Shakira didn’t even want to meet Michael because of his “rough” looks in the movies, but after the lover tirelessly insisted on meeting her, she relented and they ended up together in a relationship that has been going on for half a century.
10. Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker (25 years old)
According to Sarah Jessica Parker, she knew very early on that Matthew Broderick was her soul mate as she admits that from the moment he saw her he knew she was the one he wanted to share the rest of his life with and they both continue to prove it to this day after day.
11. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones (21 years old)
Despite Douglas’ cancer diagnosis in 2013 and the actress’ bipolar disorder around the same time, the marriage has been going on for 21 years (with her turning 53 and him turning 78 on their shared birthday this year). and still sees them very affectionate.
