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Some of the best love stories happen both on and off the screen. When actors play romantic partners in movies or TV shows, fans love to imagine them together in real life.
Sometimes, that fantasy becomes reality, and the chemistry we see isn’t just acting—it’s genuine love. Here are twelve famous couples who found romance while working together on set.
1. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern)
Blake and Ryan first met while filming the superhero movie Green Lantern in 2010.
At the time, they were both dating other people and became good friends first.
About a year later, they went on a double date with different partners, and something clicked between them.
They started dating secretly and got married in 2012.
Now they have four children together and are known for playfully teasing each other on social media.
Their humor and genuine affection make them one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples.
Fans adore how they balance family life with successful careers.
2. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher (That ’70s Show)
Who would have guessed that Jackie and Kelso would end up together in real life?
Mila and Ashton played an on-again, off-again couple on That ’70s Show from 1998 to 2006.
Mila was only 14 when the show started, and they were just friends back then.
Years later, after both had other relationships, they reconnected at an awards show in 2012.
They began dating and realized they were perfect for each other.
The couple married in 2015 and now have two kids.
Their story proves that sometimes the best relationships take time to develop.
3. Kit Harington and Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones)
The romance between Jon Snow and Ygritte captured hearts worldwide on Game of Thrones.
Kit and Rose’s on-screen chemistry was so strong because real feelings were developing behind the scenes.
They started dating around 2012 while filming in Iceland.
Rose once joked that the romantic, wild landscape made falling in love easy.
After keeping their relationship mostly private for years, they announced their engagement in 2017.
The couple married in Scotland in 2018 at a castle near Rose’s family home.
They welcomed their first child in 2021, continuing their fairy-tale romance.
4. Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time)
Playing Snow White and Prince Charming brought magic into their real lives too.
Ginnifer and Josh met on the set of Once Upon a Time in 2011.
Their characters’ epic love story seemed to inspire their own relationship.
They started dating in 2012 and got engaged just a year later.
The couple married in California in 2014 in an intimate ceremony.
They now have two sons together and often talk about how grateful they are to have found each other.
Their real-life happy ending is just as sweet as any fairy tale.
5. Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser (Mad Men)
Alexis, famous for Gilmore Girls, joined Mad Men in 2012 for a guest role.
She played Beth, who had an affair with Vincent’s character, Pete Campbell.
Despite their characters’ complicated relationship, Alexis and Vincent connected immediately.
They kept their romance very private, which is rare in Hollywood.
The couple got engaged and married secretly in 2014.
They welcomed a son in 2015, though they never publicly announced his name.
Their preference for privacy has kept their relationship strong and away from tabloid drama.
However, they filed for divorce in 2022.
6. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
These Spanish actors actually met long before Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
They first worked together in 1992 on the film Jamón Jamón when Penélope was just starting out.
Years later, they reunited for Woody Allen’s 2008 romantic comedy.
Playing passionate lovers on screen helped rekindle their connection.
They began dating seriously and married in a private Bahamas ceremony in 2010.
The couple now has two children and continues working together occasionally.
Both are Academy Award winners who support each other’s careers beautifully.
7. Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer (True Blood)
Vampire romance became reality for these True Blood stars.
Anna and Stephen played Sookie Stackhouse and Bill Compton, whose love story drove the show’s plot.
Stephen later admitted he fell for Anna during their very first audition scene together.
They started dating shortly after filming began in 2007.
The couple got engaged in 2009 and married in Malibu in 2010.
They have twins together, born in 2012.
Anna has said that working together strengthened their relationship rather than causing problems.
Their bond remains strong years after True Blood ended.
8. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song)
Their relationship has been one of Hollywood’s most talked-about roller coasters.
Miley and Liam met while filming The Last Song in 2009.
The romantic drama seemed to mirror their real-life attraction.
They dated on and off for years, getting engaged in 2012, then breaking up in 2013.
After reuniting, they got engaged again in 2016.
The couple finally married in December 2018 in a small Tennessee ceremony.
Unfortunately, they separated just eight months later and divorced in 2020.
Despite the ending, their love story captivated millions of fans.
9. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. (I Know What You Did Last Summer)
These two have one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting marriages.
Sarah and Freddie first met while filming the horror movie I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997.
They became close friends first and started dating in 2000.
After two years together, they got married in Mexico in 2002.
The couple has two children and recently celebrated over 20 years of marriage.
They’ve worked together on several projects since, including the Scooby-Doo movies.
Both credit their strong friendship as the foundation of their successful marriage.
10. Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen (Jumper)
Rachel, known for The O.C., met Hayden while filming the sci-fi movie Jumper in 2007.
Their chemistry was instant, and they started dating during production.
The couple got engaged in 2008, and fans were thrilled.
They briefly split in 2010 but reconciled shortly after.
In 2014, they welcomed a daughter together.
Despite seeming perfect for each other, they ended their relationship in 2017.
They remain committed to co-parenting their daughter.
While they didn’t last forever, their relationship gave them a beautiful family.
11. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell (Swing Shift)
Here’s proof that you don’t need marriage to have lasting love.
Goldie and Kurt first met in 1966 but didn’t start dating until they reunited on Swing Shift in 1983.
Kurt has said he was amazed by Goldie from their first scene together.
They’ve been together ever since, making it nearly 40 years.
The couple has never married, which they say keeps their relationship fresh.
They share one son together and have blended their families beautifully.
Their enduring partnership is an inspiration to couples everywhere.
12. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard (When in Rome)
Kristen and Dax are known for being hilariously honest about their relationship.
They met at a mutual friend’s birthday dinner in 2007.
Though they didn’t work together until the 2010 romantic comedy When in Rome, their relationship was already strong.
They got engaged in 2009 and married in 2013.
The couple has two daughters and often shares funny stories about marriage and parenting.
They’re open about going to couples therapy, which they say helps their relationship.
Their realness and humor make them relatable to fans everywhere.