The Most Iconic Celebrity Couples in Hollywood History

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The Most Iconic Celebrity Couples in Hollywood History

Couples Hollywood has given us some of the most memorable real-life love stories throughout the decades. From iconic duos who stood the test of time to charming yet short-lived romances, Tinseltown has provided plenty of relationship inspiration (and gossip fodder)

In this blog post, we’re taking a nostalgic walk down memory lane and highlighting some of the most celebrity couples in Hollywood history. These A-list lovebirds made us laugh, cry, and believe in everlasting love (even if their romances didn’t always go the distance). Let’s take a look at some of Hollywood’s most iconic duos through the years.

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

Here we have one of Hollywood’s original golden couples. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall fell in love on the set of the 1944 film To Have and Have Not, when he was 45 and she was only 19. But their 25-year age gap didn’t stop this smitten couple from getting married the next year. Bogart and Bacall proved their undeniable chemistry in several noir classics like The Big Sleep and Key Largo. Their iconic romance lasted until Bogart died in 1957.

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor

There may have been no couple in Hollywood more synonymous with fiery romance and unrestrained passion than Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. They infamously began an affair while filming Cleopatra in 1962, despite both being married to other people at the time. This touchstone couple got married (twice!), divorced, and continued their tumultuous love affair until Burton died in 1984. Who can forget the images of them mugging playfully for photographers on the slopes of Gstaad?

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward

Proving that not every Hollywood romance has to be overly dramatic, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward represent one of Tinseltown’s most low-key (and long-lasting) power couples. Married in 1958, this golden pair were devoted partners right up until Newman died in 2008 at age 83. Newman once famously quipped, “Why go out for a hamburger when I have steak at home?” These two screen legends served up serious #relationshipgoals for over 50 years in the spotlight.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

As two of TV’s biggest pioneers, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz made major contributions both in front of and behind the camera. Their passionate marriage (and subsequent divorce in 1960 after 20 years together) laid the groundwork for one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved and successful empires. As Lucy and Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, this real-life husband and wife duo charmed viewers week after week and redefined the modern sitcom. Even today, Lucy and Ricky remain one of the most iconic married television couples ever to grace the small screen.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Proving once and for all that long-term Hollywood romances can stand the test of time, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are still going strong today after first getting together in 1983. The Overboard co-stars have one of pop culture’s most enduring may-December pairings. While they never officially tied the knot, their lasting partnership is an aspirational model for blended families. After over three decades together, Hawn and Russell continue to show us that laughter and compromise are the keys to relationship bliss.

The True Love Stories of Hollywood’s Biggest Stars

From music’s ultimate it couple (Jay-Z and Beyoncé) to an infamously short celebrity marriage (Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries), Hollywood romances still dominate the headlines today. But classic love stories like Bogart and Bacall’s stand the test of time. These iconic Hollywood couples showed fans and followers around the world what true love looks like under the bright lights of Tinseltown. In an industry too often filled with drama and scandal, we’ll always celebrate couples like Newman and Woodward who let their steadfast actions do the talking.