Top 10 Celebrity Couples Who Found Love Later in Life
#10: Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen
Married since 1995, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen know that you cant hurry love! Although they had already crossed paths, things didnt turn romantic between the pair until they worked together on the film, Pontiac Moon in 1993. At the time, Danson was 46 years old while Steenburgen was 40. They said their I Dos in Martha Vineyards and have been together ever since. Not only are they spouses but also colleagues. Since their first film together, the two have co-starred in a handful of projects, sharing their chemistry on both the big and small screen.
#9: Niecy Nash & Jessica Betts
Back in 2015, Niecey Nash & Jessica Betts formed a friendship over social media. Bonded by music, love blossomed between the Reno 911! actress and singer-songwriter Betts a few years later. At the time Nash was 49 years old and Betts was 37. A short while later, they tied the knot in a small ceremony in California. From magazine covers to starring in a music video together, the duo are the perfect example of how to be a supportive partner. It just goes to show that true love is worth the wait!
#8: Elton John & David Furnish
By the time he met his future husband, David Furnish in 1993, Sir Elton John was already a living legend. The Grammy award winning artist was 46 years old when the one time ad exec was introduced to him via a mutual friend. John has publicly stated that one of the things that attracted him to Furnish, who was in his early thirties when they met, was his independence. Over ten years later, the pair married, in one of Britain's first same sex legally binding ceremonies. Since then they have expanded their family, welcoming sons Zachary and Elijah in the 2010s. Human rights advocates, John and Furnish share a love story that is a reminder that good things come to those who wait.
#7: Salma Hayek & François-Henri Pinnault
Although they are one of Hollywoods most private couples, its clear that Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinnault are head over heels for each other! Keeping the details of their meet cute hush-hush, the From Dusk Till Dawn actress and CEO started dating in 2006 when he was in his forties and she was 39. A year later, Hayek gave birth to their daughter, Valentina and in 2009, they married on Valentines Day. The starlet went on record stating that she was unsure if marriage was in her future until Pinnault entered the picture. Seems like patience really is a virtue!
#6: Halle Berry & Van Hunt
In 2020, the world came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting everyone to go into isolation. Despite that, people still managed to connect, forming bonds and in the case of Halle Berry and Van Hunt, love. Conversing on the phone, the 54 year old actress and 50 year old musician soon took their romance public. Since then, the two have openly gushed over each other, with the Oscar winning actress calling him her BF, her soulmate. As they approach their 60s, it looks like the next decade will be golden for this sweet couple!
#5: Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden
Once one of Hollywoods most notable bachelorettes, Cameron Diazs love life took a major turn in 2014. At 42 years old, Diaz met the man who would soon become her husband, Benji Madden. Meeting via mutual acquaintances, they became engaged and shortly after, married. Afterwards, Diaz spoke publicly about her admiration for Madden, stating that he was her equal. In 2019, they shared news their daughter, Raddix, had been born and in 2024, they welcomed a son, Cardinal. The same year that she met the Good Charlotte singer, the Bad Teacher star retired from acting. In 2025, she made her return to film, starring in the Netflix movie, Back in Action with the support of her hubby.
#4: Keanu Reeves & Alexandra Grant
From friends to collaborators, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grants love is fueled by creativity. In 2011, Grant, an artist, gifted her Matrix pal a book that combined his text with her artwork. With a solid foundation beneath them, the pair made their first appearance as a couple in 2019, when Reeves was 55 and Grant was 46. Since then, the twosome have attended many events arm in arm, even sharing an occasional kiss on the red carpet. Looks like when it comes to Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant, romance isnt just a connection; its an art.
#3: Holland Taylor & Sarah Paulson
Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulsons romance was years in the making. After meeting 10 years prior, the two finally began their courtship in 2015. At the time, Taylor was 72 years old while Paulson was 41. The couple are frequently spotted attending events together from the Emmys to the Tonys, celebrating and supporting each others accompaniments. In 2024, Paulson revealed that marriage isnt of any interest to them. While fans of the couple shouldnt anticipate nuptials in the future, they can expect lots of cute red carpet pics of the charming duo.
#2: Barbra Streisand & James Brolin
While blind dates can be intimidating for any singleton, sometimes theyre worth the stressjust ask Barbra Streisand & James Brolin! After being set up by friends, the Funny Girl triple threat and the Catch Me If You Can actor started dating in 1996. At the time, Streisand was 54 and Brolin was 56. A couple of years after meeting, they got hitched in 1998, surrounded by famous pals like Tom Hanks and Quincy Jones. After 15 years of wedding bliss, Brolin credited their separate finances as a key to their marital success. Together for nearly 30 years, maybe this dynamic duo is onto something!
#1: George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin
At one time, George Clooney was the biggest bachelor in show biz. Despite being attached to several famous faces, the Good Night and Good Luck actor seemed to relish his singlehood. Then he met Amal Alamuddin. Introduced by a shared pal, Clooney was 52 years old when the human rights attorney captured his heart. Only months into their young romance, the movie star popped the question and his single life was history! They married in a lavish ceremony in Venice, attended by celeb friends such as Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. A couple of years later, the pair welcomed twins, Ella and Alexander. The epitome of class and elegance, George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin, prove that romance is always in the cards.
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