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When we think about Hollywood, we often picture short-lived romances and quick divorces. But some celebrity couples have proven that true love can last for decades, even under the bright lights of fame. These marriages show us that commitment, respect, and partnership can survive the test of time, offering hope and inspiration to everyone who believes in lasting love.
1. Denzel and Pauletta Washington – 41 Years
Meeting on the set of a television film in 1977, this power couple has built one of Hollywood’s most admired partnerships. Denzel often credits his wife for keeping him grounded through decades of stardom. Their secret? Faith, friendship, and never taking each other for granted.
Pauletta, an accomplished actress and musician herself, has always maintained her own identity while supporting her husband’s career. They renewed their vows in South Africa, officiated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Together they’ve raised four children, several of whom have followed in their parents’ footsteps into entertainment.
The Washingtons prove that mutual respect and shared values create an unshakeable foundation for marriage.
2. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer – 45 Years
One of the most private couples in Hollywood, Meryl and Don have maintained a remarkably low-key relationship since 1978. Don, a talented sculptor, and Meryl, arguably the greatest actress of her generation, have always kept their family life out of the spotlight. Their approach to marriage centers on giving each other space to grow individually while staying connected.
They raised four children in Connecticut, far from the Hollywood chaos. Meryl has often spoken about how Don’s steady presence allowed her to take creative risks in her career. He attends her premieres but rarely gives interviews.
Their quiet devotion demonstrates that some love stories don’t need publicity to flourish beautifully.
3. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell – 40 Years Together
Here’s a fun twist: this beloved couple never actually got married! Goldie and Kurt have been together since 1983, proving that a marriage certificate isn’t necessary for lasting commitment. They met while filming a movie and have been inseparable ever since. Both had been married before and decided that legal marriage wasn’t important to them.
Their blended family includes children from previous relationships and a son together. They’ve worked on several films as co-stars and producers. Their relationship thrives on laughter, independence, and genuine friendship.
Did you know? Kurt became a father figure to Goldie’s children, including actress Kate Hudson, who calls him her dad.
4. Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson – 43 Years
College sweethearts who married in 1980, Samuel and LaTanya have weathered serious storms together. LaTanya stood by Samuel through his struggles with addiction in the early 1990s, helping him get into rehab. That crisis actually strengthened their bond rather than breaking it.
Both are accomplished actors, though Samuel became a global superstar while LaTanya focused on theater and television. She’s a Tony-nominated actress and producer in her own right. They’ve always maintained that honest communication saved their marriage during difficult times.
Their daughter Zoe followed them into entertainment, working as a producer. This couple shows that facing challenges together can make love stronger than ever before.
5. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson – 35 Years
America’s favorite couple met on the set of a television show in the 1980s and married in 1988. Tom was still married to his first wife when they met, so they waited until his divorce was final. Their chemistry was undeniable from the start, and they’ve been each other’s biggest cheerleaders ever since.
Rita supported Tom through his rise to superstardom, and he stood by her during her breast cancer battle in 2015. They’ve acted together in several films and produced projects as partners. Both are also Greek Orthodox, having converted together.
Their playful social media posts and red carpet appearances radiate genuine affection that makes everyone believe in Hollywood romance again.
6. Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan – 35 Years
Tracy played Michael’s girlfriend on the hit show Family Ties, but their real romance began after the show ended. They married in 1988 and have faced one of life’s toughest challenges together: Michael’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis at age 29. Tracy has been his rock throughout his health journey.
Rather than letting the disease define them, they’ve become advocates for Parkinson’s research through Michael’s foundation. They raised four children while managing his condition and career. Michael often jokes that Tracy is the only reason he’s still standing.
Their marriage proves that true partnership means standing together when life gets impossibly hard, never giving up on each other.
7. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick – 35 Years
Married since 1988, Kevin and Kyra are one of Hollywood’s most down-to-earth couples. They met on the set of a PBS television film and fell hard for each other. Both successful actors, they’ve managed to balance two demanding careers with raising a family.
They lost money in Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme but faced that financial crisis as a team. The couple formed a band together called The Bacon Brothers, with Kevin’s actual brother. They’re known for their sense of humor and refusal to take Hollywood too seriously.
Fun fact: They’re distant cousins! Kyra discovered through genealogy research that they share ancestors from the 1600s. Their playful relationship keeps things fresh after decades together.
8. Sting and Trudie Styler – 31 Years Married, 41 Years Together
The rock star and the actress began their relationship in 1982, though they didn’t marry until 1992. Sting has famously credited tantric practices for keeping their romance alive, though Trudie later clarified those comments were exaggerated! What really works is their shared commitment to activism and the arts.
They’ve produced films together and supported numerous environmental and human rights causes. Both had previous marriages and blended their families successfully. They split their time between multiple homes around the world, giving each other space when needed.
With six children between them, they’ve built a life that balances rock and roll glamour with genuine substance and purpose beyond fame.
9. Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston – 46 Years
Jeff spotted Susan working as a waitress while he was filming a movie in Montana in 1975. She had a black eye and a broken nose from a car accident, but Jeff saw past that to the woman he’d spend his life with. She initially turned him down, but he persisted, and they married two years later.
Susan has largely stayed out of the spotlight, focusing on their family and ranch life. They raised three daughters away from Hollywood’s glare. Jeff credits her with keeping him grounded through his long, successful career.
When Jeff battled cancer recently, Susan nursed him back to health, proving their love remains as strong as that first meeting decades ago.
10. John Travolta and Kelly Preston – 28 Years Until Her Passing
Though Kelly tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2020, their marriage was one of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories. They met while filming a movie in 1987 and married in 1991. Both Scientologists, their shared faith was central to their relationship.
They faced unimaginable tragedy when their teenage son Jett died in 2009, but leaned on each other through the grief. Kelly supported John through career ups and downs, and he cared for her during her private cancer battle. They raised three children together.
John’s tributes to Kelly after her death revealed the depth of their connection, reminding us that some loves transcend even death itself.
11. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne – 41 Years Until His Passing
Their marriage has been anything but smooth, yet they’ve stuck together through chaos that would sink most relationships. Sharon became Ozzy’s manager after her father fired him from Black Sabbath, and they married in 1982. Their reality show gave the world a glimpse into their wild, loving, dysfunctional family life.
They’ve survived addiction, cancer, infidelity, and countless public scandals. Sharon has managed Ozzy’s career while building her own as a television personality and host. They briefly separated but reconciled, deciding their bond was too strong to break.
With three children and decades of rock and roll madness behind them, they prove that imperfect love can still be lasting love.
12. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman – 40 Years Together
Like Goldie and Kurt, Danny and Rhea have a complicated status. They married in 1982 after living together for years, but separated in 2017 without divorcing. Despite the separation, they remain close friends and are often seen together, confusing everyone about their actual relationship status!
They met when Rhea saw Danny performing in a play and went backstage to meet him. Both became television icons—Danny on Taxi and Rhea on Cheers. They raised three children who’ve all entered the entertainment industry.
Their unconventional arrangement shows that relationships can evolve into different forms while maintaining love, respect, and family bonds that matter most to both people involved.
13. Steve Buscemi and Jo Andres – 32 Years Until Her Passing
Steve and Jo married in 1987 and remained devoted until Jo’s death in 2019. She was a filmmaker and choreographer, an artist in her own right who understood Steve’s creative process. They met in New York during the 1980s downtown arts scene and bonded over their shared artistic passions.
Jo supported Steve through his transformation from indie film actor to mainstream star. They raised one son together while maintaining a home base in New York rather than Los Angeles. Steve has spoken little publicly about his grief, maintaining the privacy they always valued.
Their marriage represented a quieter kind of Hollywood love story—two artists building a life together away from the spotlight’s glare and noise.