Hollywood Marriages That Have Stood the Test of Time
In the fickle world of Hollywood where marriages often seem to be fleeting, there are still some celebrity couples whose unions have defied the odds and lasted decades. From iconic Hollywood legends to modern power couples, these are some of the longest-lasting marriages in Hollywood.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (35 Years)
Married since 1988, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring couples. They first met on the set of Hanks’ television show Bosom Buddies in 1981 and tied the knot a few years later. With two actor children and countless successful films between them, Hanks and Wilson have navigated the ups and downs together through a rock-solid partnership.
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington (39 Years)
Long before becoming a two-time Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington married Pauletta in 1983. The couple renewed their vows in 1995 with Denzel famously stating, “There is no romantic love more difficult than marriage love.” They raised four children together throughout Denzel’s meteoric rise as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors.
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick (34 Years)
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s Hollywood marriage has spanned over three decades since they wed in 1988. The couple has worked together on films like Lemon Sky and appeared on shows like Sedgwick’s The Closer. With two children, they’ve weathered many storms as a supportive united front throughout their impressive acting careers.
Steve Carell and Nancy Carell (27 Years)
Veteran comedy actors Steve and Nancy Carell were already a few years into their marriage when Steve’s major Hollywood break came with The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005. They originally tied the knot back in 1995 and have raised two children together while both achieving sitcom stardom on shows like The Office.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick (25 Years)
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s marriage has flourished since their 1997 wedding, surviving Sarah’s immense fame from Sex and the City. The two actors performed together in Broadway’s Plaza Suite revival and have raised three children amongst their bicoastal New York/Los Angeles lifestyles.
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson (41 Years)
Before his prolific acting career playing memorable characters like Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, Samuel L. Jackson married LaTanya Richardson in 1980. An actress and sportswoman herself, LaTanya and Samuel faced struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction early in their union before emerging as one of Hollywood’s strongest marriages.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (40 Years)
Heavy metal’s first couple, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, were married in 1982 in Hawaii and have been inseparable partners in business and life ever since. Despite battles with substance abuse, infidelity, and raising three children together, Sharon has stayed by her Prince of Darkness through thick and thin over their four decades of marriage.
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer (44 Years)
Regarded as one of Hollywood’s most talented actresses, Meryl Streep has shared the highs and lows of her iconic career with her husband, sculptor Don Gummer, by her side. The two wed in 1978 and raised four children together, with Streep famously referring to Gummer as “The Lode Star of my existence.”
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith (25 Years)
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage has been the subject of intense public scrutiny over the years. Yet, since tying the knot in 1997, the king and queen of Philadelphia have built an unbreakable family unit raising three children while navigating two massive entertainment careers as actors and musicians.
Keith Richards and Patti Hansen (39 Years)
Wild at heart Keith Richards may not have seemed the marrying kind during the riotous Rolling Stones glory years, but he found stability with former model and actress Patti Hansen in 1983. They’ve been married for nearly four decades and share two daughters.
These long-lasting Hollywood marriages prove that among the tumultuous romantic landscape of celebrity relationships, true love and commitment can still persevere. Through all the fame, wealth, scandals, and pressures of Tinseltown, these couples have exemplified everlasting devotion in an industry where marriages often meet an untimely demise.
