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Hollywood relationships often burn bright but fizzle fast. With the pressures of fame, constant public scrutiny, and busy schedules, many celebrity marriages struggle to make it past the five-year mark. That’s why it’s so refreshing to see couples who’ve beaten the odds and stayed together through thick and thin. These famous pairs have not only survived but thrived together for decades, proving that true love can last even in the spotlight.
1. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
America’s favorite actor and his equally talented wife have been going strong since 1988. Their romance began on the set of the film “Volunteers,” though Tom was still married to his first wife at the time. After his divorce, they quickly became Hollywood’s golden couple.
Through cancer scares, career highs and lows, and raising their blended family, they’ve remained utterly devoted to each other. Their secret? Tom once said, “Rita and I just looked at each other and knew that we were going to be together forever.”
The couple continues to work together on films and support each other’s creative endeavors, showing that professional and personal partnerships can thrive simultaneously.
2. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne
Rock’s wildest couple defied expectations—but Ozzy is no longer with us. When Sharon became Ozzy’s manager in 1979 and his wife in 1982, few would have bet on their longevity. The Prince of Darkness and his fiery manager-turned-wife weathered substance abuse, health crises, and even temporary separations.
“We survived everything—alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, and violence,” Sharon once candidly admitted. Their relationship was anything but conventional, yet somehow they made it work for over four decades.
Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, faced numerous public dramas, and his health declined in recent years. He died on July 22, 2025, at age 76.
Through it all, the Osbournes remained devoted to each other. Even in the end, their story proves that some relationships can stand the test of time—marked by love, resilience, and an extraordinary journey together.
3. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Never married but forever committed! Since 1983, Goldie and Kurt have been Hollywood’s prime example that marriage certificates aren’t necessary for lasting love. They met on the set of “Swing Shift” and quickly became inseparable.
What’s their formula for success? “There’s no secret – we just like being together,” Goldie has shared. They’ve raised children together, built successful careers, and managed to keep their relationship fresh through nearly four decades.
Perhaps most impressive is how they’ve maintained their individual identities while building a life together. They’ve chosen projects separately and together, giving each other space to grow while maintaining their unbreakable bond.
4. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Marriage isn’t always straightforward, as Will and Jada have openly demonstrated since tying the knot in 1997. Their relationship has evolved into what they call an “unconventional partnership” that has weathered intense public scrutiny, career challenges, and personal growth.
The couple has been remarkably candid about their struggles. On Jada’s “Red Table Talk,” they’ve discussed everything from temporary separations to their journey toward redefining their relationship on their own terms.
Parents to Willow and Jaden (plus Will’s son Trey from a previous marriage), they’ve created a family empire while maintaining individual careers. Their willingness to adapt rather than break apart has kept them together despite Hollywood’s odds.
5. Denzel and Pauletta Washington
One of Hollywood’s most respected actors has been married to the same woman since 1983. Denzel met Pauletta on the set of a TV film, and she famously turned down his first marriage proposal. Eventually she said yes, and they’ve been together ever since.
“The difference between a house and a home is a woman,” Denzel has said, crediting Pauletta for creating stability while he built his legendary career. She put her own acting aspirations on hold to raise their four children, making sacrifices that strengthened their foundation.
Unlike many celebrity couples, they’ve kept their relationship largely private, avoiding the spotlight’s destructive glare and focusing on family values rather than Hollywood glamour.
6. Elton John and David Furnish
The rocket man found his steady ground with filmmaker David Furnish in 1993. They entered into one of the UK’s first civil partnerships in 2005 and officially married when it became legal in 2014. Their relationship has thrived through Elton’s later career renaissance and his journey to sobriety.
“Love is the cure,” Elton has often said, crediting David with helping him overcome his demons. Together they’ve become passionate advocates for LGBTQ+ rights while raising their two sons born via surrogate.
Their relationship shows how couples can support each other’s growth and passions. David has taken on managing aspects of Elton’s career while building his own filmmaking reputation, creating a partnership that balances love and professional respect.
7. Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson
Before he became one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing actors, Samuel L. Jackson married fellow actor LaTanya Richardson in 1980. Their 40+ year marriage has survived his early struggles with addiction and the pressures of his eventual superstardom.
LaTanya once revealed their secret: “You have to have a big heart and the Lord. You can’t do this without the Lord.” Their shared commitment to faith, along with a promise they made to stay together no matter what, has been their anchor.
Both accomplished actors, they’ve supported each other’s careers while raising their daughter and maintaining a strong presence in social activism. Their commitment to something bigger than themselves has kept their bond unbreakable.
8. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick
When they met on the set of “Lemon Sky” in 1987, Kyra wasn’t immediately impressed with Kevin. But he won her over, and they married the following year, building one of Hollywood’s most solid relationships despite rarely working together.
“The secret to a happy marriage is not to take advice from celebrities about marriage,” Kevin once joked. Their down-to-earth approach has served them well through raising two children and navigating dual acting careers.
They survived losing millions in Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme without letting financial stress tear them apart. Instead, they focused on what matters most – their connection – and continued building careers while maintaining a relatively normal life outside the Hollywood bubble.
9. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer
The most Oscar-nominated actress in history has had a rock-solid marriage since 1978. Meryl met sculptor Don Gummer shortly after losing her previous partner, actor John Cazale, to cancer. What began as friendship evolved into a lasting love that has produced four children.
Meryl keeps her personal life intensely private, but she offered a glimpse into their success when accepting her 2012 Oscar: “First, I’m going to thank Don, because when you thank your husband at the end of the speech, they play him out with the music.”
Don has maintained his own artistic career while supporting Meryl’s extraordinary success, showing how two creative people can thrive together without competition or resentment.
10. Sting and Trudie Styler
The former Police frontman met producer and activist Trudie in 1982, and they finally married a decade later in 1992. Their relationship began controversially – Sting was married when they met – but evolved into one of music’s most enduring partnerships.
Famous for their tantric practices, they’ve been refreshingly open about keeping romance alive. “We treat every day as it comes,” Trudie has said about their longevity. Beyond their relationship, they’ve built environmental foundations together and raised four children.
They’ve worked together on films, activism, and their biodynamic vineyard in Italy. Their ability to continually find new shared passions while supporting individual interests has kept their connection vibrant through decades.