Love in the spotlight! Behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood lies the adorable tales of how our favorite celebrity couples first crossed paths. From chance encounters to serendipitous moments, here’s a sneak peek into the charming beginnings of some of the cutest pairs in Tinseltown.
David Harbour and Lily Allen
David Harbour met his now-wife Lily Allen while he was filming Black Widow. She was in Italy at the time, and it seems like Harbour saw a profile of hers when looking through dating apps. They met up, fell in love, and married in 2020.
James Corden and Julia Carey
Before getting married, James Corden and his wife didn’t engage in traditional dating. On the evening they first met, they discussed their shared weariness of constant socializing, acknowledging they were going out excessively, drinking too much, and having an overly enjoyable time. They engaged in 2010, wed in 2012, and have raised 3 children.
Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee
In a revelation that charmed fans worldwide, Jenna Dewan disclosed in July 2021 that she was utterly captivated by Steve Kazee’s performance in Once, a staggering nine years prior to their eventual connection. Their shared admiration for Kazee’s talent led them to linger by the stage door after the show, igniting a spark that would later blossom into romance. Reflecting on their initial encounter, Dewan effused about Kazee, describing him as “‘He’s the cutest, so sensitive, so handsome.’ She just kept going on and on.”
Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen
Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen’s paths initially intersected through their shared acquaintance Drew Barrymore, during the actress’s hosting tenure on an NBC series. Their relationship gained momentum when they reunited on the set of Fever Pitch in 2005, a film produced by Juvonen alongside Barrymore. Yet, it wasn’t until Juvonen observed Fallon’s playful interaction with Bradley Thomas’ children, whom he coproduced with, that she began to develop a fondness for the charming late-night host.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and Legend’s romantic journey began when they first crossed paths on the set of Legend’s music video for his track “Stereo,” where Teigen portrayed his love interest. Following the shoot, they shared a casual meal of In-N-Out burgers in Legend’s hotel room, which eventually led to a passionate turn of events. Admitting candidly to Cosmopolitan in 2014, Teigen confessed, “I’m not going to lie. We hooked up.” Since then, they’ve embarked on a beautiful journey together, tying the knot and welcoming two adorable children into their lives.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
Their love story commenced in 2016 when the Jonas Brothers member reached out to the Game of Thrones actress with a message on social media. Turner recounted the serendipitous encounter to Harper’s Bazaar U.K. for the May 2019 edition, sharing, “We were both following each other on Instagram, and he sent me a direct message one day, seemingly out of nowhere.” As their connection blossomed, the DNCE frontman proposed in October 2017, marking the beginning of their journey towards marriage.
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin
Watching The Suite Life as a child, you’d never have guessed that Dylan Sprouse would grow up to, as we say, have incredible rizz. Upon seeing that Barbara Palvin followed him on Instagram, he shot his shot in her DMs, asked to hang out, and that paved the way to dating and eventually tying the knot.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan have their friends to thank for bringing them together. Their inaugural public outing occurred at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, in September 2017, merely two months before their engagement announcement. They exchanged vows at St. George’s Chapel, nestled within the grandeur of Windsor Castle in England, on May 19, 2018.
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich
Introduced by mutual acquaintances, the Dancing With the Stars alum and Brooks Laich found themselves on a path towards lasting commitment. Following Laich’s proposal in August 2015, they embarked on a weekend-long wedding celebration surrounded by loved ones, hosting a picturesque lakeside ceremony near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in July 2017.
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavek
The business mogul from Shark Tank and the ex-Dancing With the Stars instructor initially crossed paths as partners during the 20th season of the reality show in 2015. They tied the knot in July 2016 and later welcomed twins into their family.
Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen
In 2006, a mutual friend arranged a blind date for the NFL athlete and a supermodel. Their friends claimed they were mirror images of each other, a statement that proved accurate. Brady, fresh from his breakup with Bridget Moynahan, accepted an invitation for dinner with Bundchen in New York City. The couple now has two children together, a daughter named Vivian and a son named Benjamin.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
The iconic powerhouse duo of Hollywood initially crossed paths while working on the set of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” in 2004. During their first meeting, Pitt was still in a marriage with Jennifer Aniston. Jolie, who has six children with Pitt, initiated divorce proceedings from him in 2016.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Despite Daredevil’s imperfections, Affleck found a silver lining in the 2003 superhero film: it was where he first connected with his eventual wife. Although they had initially met during Pearl Harbor, their relationship truly began to develop during their collaboration on Daredevil. Despite their marriage ending in divorce in 2017, following their separation announcement in 2015, they remain dedicated to co-parenting their three children and are often seen together as a family.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith met Jada when she auditioned for The Fresh Prince . She recalls seeing him grow from a lanky kid to a developed, responsible man. They dated, and eventually married. Of course, everyone knows their children Jaden and Willow.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
Aniston and Theroux met while filming Tropic Thunder in 2007. She described him as sweet, seeming a bit intimidating at first (in her own words, “you think he could be a serial killer”), but turning out to be very trustworthy. The pair split in 2017.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
The vocalist from No Doubt and the country musician crossed paths on the set of NBC’s The Voice, where they both hold coaching roles. Their romance sparked in November 2015, shortly after the dissolution of their respective previous marriages. Shelton parted ways with Miranda Lambert in July of that year, while Stefani and Gavin Rossdale ended their 13-year marriage the next month.
Giuliana Rancic and Bill Rancic
The Fashion Police co-host first spotted her future husband at an NBC Upfront party and found him appealing. However, Giuliana was already involved with someone else. Their next encounter happened during an interview on E! News, after which Bill asked her out in the parking lot.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
Despite their mutual star status, the way in which Justin Timberlake met Biel wasn’t really anything fancy. He went out his way to say it was nothing like you’d expect from a Hollywood couple. They met, spoke, connected through a mutual friend, and started dating.
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes
He’s not just Ken. He’s also Eva Mendes’ boyfriend. Gosling and Mendes had a casual acquaintance before their romance blossomed while working together on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines. According to the movie’s director, Derek Cianfrance, Gosling even suggested Mendes for the role she eventually took on.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
Although their first meeting took place at a Manchester United charity match in 1997, the soccer star confessed to The Sun that he had been smitten with his future wife ever since watching the Spice Girls’ “Say You’ll Be There” music video. Now the two are a household name among celeb couples.
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
The duo initially crossed paths through mutual friends towards the end of 2008, shortly after Hathaway’s separation from her former partner, Raffaello Follieri. Their relationship rapidly flourished, with Hathaway extending invitations to the jewelry designer to join her at various red carpet events. By November 2011, Shulman proposed, and the couple tied the knot in September 2012.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
Ryan and Blake are most people’s pick for the cutest celebrity couple, having met on the set of Green Lantern. Reynolds was still married to Scarlett Johansson at the time. After splitting from Johansson, he and Lively began dating and fell madly in love. They married, have 4 children, and never stop talking about each other.
Beyonce and Jay-Z
In 2002, rumors swirled about the relationship between the two stars following their collaboration on his “Bonnie & Clyde” music video. Beyonce and Jay-Z tied the knot in April 2008 and celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Blue Ivy, in January 2012. Their family expanded further in 2017 with the birth of their twins, Sir and Rumi.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
Johnson was estranged from his first wife, stylist Keri Johnson, to whom he was married for five years. In May 2010, the couple first hooked up. Despite having plans to pursue an MBA at Wharton, he chose to forego that path in favor of building a life with Simpson. They exchanged vows in a 2010 ceremony, and now share two kids, Maxwell and Ace.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Ellen was a bit hesitant to approach Portia when the pair were still strangers. People weren’t very accepting then, and the famed talk show host was a bit conscious about her weight back in the day. It mattered little to Portia, who DeGeneres is now happily married to.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
If you had to list the top 5 most famous celeb couples, Kim and Kanye might be up there, even if not for all the right reasons. The pair met thanks to Jimmy Kimmel, and married in 2014. Kardashian filed for divorce, which was finalized in 2022.
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone
They graced us as our Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy on the big screen in 2012, having interacted and gotten close in-between takes. They dated for four years before splitting up in 2014.
Cameron Diaz and Benjie Madden
Even celebrities can act as matchmakers! Diaz and Madden’s unlikely pairing stemmed from a mutual acquaintance: Nicole Richie. Diaz shared a close friendship with the former reality TV personality, while Madden’s tie to Richie came through his twin brother, Joel, who married the Simple Life star in 2010. Their union took place in January 2015.
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
Joel Madden and Nicole Richie were friends already, but Madden had to be very upfront about what he wanted from their relationship. Can’t say being straightforward doesn’t work. “Just give it a shot”, he told her. His efforts paid off, and they married in 2010.
Prince William and Duchess Kate
The Duke encounters the Duchess! According to royal biographer Katie Nicholl, renowned for her book “Kate: The Future Queen,” the Duke and Duchess actually met well before their enrollment at St. Andrews University. Their initial encounter occurred through shared acquaintances while they attended Marlborough School. Their union in 2011 led to the birth of three children whom they now share.
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