Gorgeous Husbands You Didn't Know Celebrities Had
In a world dominated by Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and any number of other social media platforms, we're used to knowing everything about our favorite celebrities — or at the very least, we think we know everything. Some famous stars share everything with their fans including the types of foods they eat, where they vacation, and everything in between. However, because of the intense media scrutiny, many of Hollywood's most famous stars have worked hard to keep their private lives and spouses out of the spotlight.
That's where these surprising celeb husbands come in. Perhaps these little-known men, who quietly stand behind their famous wives and husbands, are the secret to their successful unions. But don't think for one minute these husbands are doormats. From a powerful attorney to an interior decorator, and even several directors and producers, here are gorgeous (and smart!) husbands you didn't know celebrities had. Just don't go invading their private lives.
Peter Hermann (Mariska Hargitay)
Mariska Hargitay, who is best known for her gritty work on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," met husband Peter Hermann only a couple years after the series premiered. The couple crossed paths on the set of the show in 2001. Months later, after a lengthy discussion on religion, Hermann invited her to church. "I just about passed out when I saw him there," she told InStyle. "I thought, 'That's my husband.'"
Fast forward to 2004 and the couple tied the knot. Roughly 200 guests attended their ceremony which also included a choir that serenaded the couple with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Hermann and Hargitay are now the proud parents to three kids.
Hermann is a respected actor with a lengthy list of acting credits, including the hit show "Younger." He also had a small recurring role on "Blue Bloods," starred in "Philomena" opposite Judi Dench, and had a recurring role in the short-lived TV series "A Gifted Man." He also had a short but memorable scene in "My Mom Jayne," Hargitay's documentary about Jayne Mansfield. At the end of the doc, Hermann surprised his wife with her late mother's piano after going to great lengths to track it down. The Emmy-winning actor was moved to tears, and he wished her a happy birthday.
Keith Lieberthal (Julianna Margulies)
Julianna Margulies is a high-profile actor with a resume that includes "The Good Wife" and "ER." While she's undoubtedly an A-lister, her husband, lawyer Keith Lieberthal, apparently can steal the spotlight, too, thanks to his dashing good looks. In fact, it was his appearance that initially caught Marguiles' attention.
"Well, it was one of those things ... I feel bad because people objectify him and they're like 'Oh, your husband is so hot,'" the actor told Ellen DeGeneres (via Entertainment Weekly). "The truth is, he is unbelievably bright and smart and went to Harvard Law."
The couple met many years ago at a dinner party. "Well, when he came over to me, I said, 'Look, I just think you are so handsome. Are you a model or an actor and are you 12 [years old]?'" she quipped. After talking, she learned that the Wall Street litigator is also Jewish, which was something they connected on. The pair jumped the broom in 2007 and soon welcomed their son.
David Burtka (Neil Patrick Harris)
Neil Patrick Harris has been a Hollywood success for years, all the way back to his days on "Doogie Howser, M.D." And his husband, David Burtka, who is both an actor and chef, has been in his corner for a decent chunk of his career. The couple married in 2014 and have twins together, Harper Grace Burtka-Harris and Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris.
In April 2023, Burtka shared a heart-warming tribute to his husband to celebrate 19 years together. "HAPPY 19th YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!" he wrote on Instagram. "I can't believe it (actually I can... ) The good times have outweighed weighed [sic] the bad enormously. I am beyond grateful to take this wonderful journey with you. As we grow as people our relationship gets stronger. Thank you for being you, putting in the work & making us the best we can be. I am honored and ecstatic to be by your side."
Bart Freundlich (Julianne Moore)
Oscar winner Julianne Moore has been married to director Bart Freundlich since 2003. The two met on the set of the 1997 movie "The Myth Of Fingerprints"; Moore starred in the drama, which was both written and directed by Freundlich, alongside Roy Scheider and Blythe Danner. Freundlich has also directed eight episodes of "Californication," two episodes of "Mozart in the Jungle," and the feature film "Wolves." He and Moore got married in 2003 and have two children.
In 2025, Moore spoke to People about her enduring marriage to Freundlich and why it may be just as simple as appreciating each other's company. "If you don't want to be with someone, you won't be with them, you won't spend time with them, you won't invest in them and their lives," she told the outlet. "And I think that building a life together is a big thing."
Thomas Sadoski (Amanda Seyfried)
Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski, are very private people. Both their elopement and pregnancy were met with "Surprise!" headlines from the tabloids, which fit in with their low-key style. "We just took off into the country with an officiant and, just the two of us, and we did our thing," Sadoski spilled on an episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" just days after he got married.
Seyfried is perhaps most known for her roles in "The Dropout," the "Mamma Mia" film series, "The Housemaid," and of course, "Mean Girls." Fellow actor Sadoski has also racked up a number of credits over the years, too. His filmography includes "Life in Pieces," "The Slap" and "The Newsroom." The couple met while working together in the 2015 off-Broadway production of "The Way We Get By." They are now the parents of two children and primarily reside on an idyllic farm located in upstate New York.
Jeremiah Brent (Nate Berkus)
Sure, the world knows Nate Berkus for his stunning interiors, but he's also got a hot husband, Jeremiah Brent, who also happens to be an accomplished designer. Berkus and Brent tied the knot in 2014, at the New York Public Library, shortly before welcoming their daughter, Poppy, who was born through surrogacy in 2015. Three years later, they welcomed their son Oskar. "Yesterday, life cracked open in a way I didn't think it could again with the birth of our son Oskar Brent-Berkus. Love multiplied," Brent said in 2018 (via Closer Weekly).
Like Berkus, Brent sure has embraced the limelight. In 2021, Brent and Berkus teamed up for an HGTV show called "The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project." The series followed the power couple as they renovated homes. And in 2024, Netflix announced that Brent would replace Bobby Berk on "Queer Eye." Brent was on the hit reboot for the final two seasons.
Nnamdi Asomugha (Kerry Washington)
In 2013, "Scandal" Kerry Washington quietly married former NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha. They now have two kids together, a son and a daughter. Asomugha also has a child from a previous relationship. Asomugha is best known to football fans for his uber-successful career as a cornerback, which included stints with the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers. He retired in 2013. Needless to say, it was a big year for the accomplished athlete.
Reflecting on her marriage in a 2024 interview with People, Washington shared why she and her husband prioritize keeping their personal lives out of the spotlight as much as possible. "I think just from the very beginning, Nnamdi and I have been really protective of our partnership and our relationship, because we wanted it to belong to us, and we found that we were able to define and create a relationship for ourselves and with each other outside of the public eye," she said.
Darren Le Gallo (Amy Adams)
Amy Adams and her actor-artist husband, Darren Le Gallo, were together for almost 15 years before they finally tied the knot in May 2015. The pair first met in an acting class but didn't hit it off right away. "I got to know him outside of class," Adams told Vanity Fair. "And I just found him to be such a genuine, caring person. And assertive! He demanded that we go out on a date."
So, why did they finally decide to say "I do" after such a long time together? "We always had the commitment, but now he's stuck with me and I can really act out," Adams quipped to The Times, before adding, "I'm kidding. The truth is, I feel a stronger sense of family, a bigger sense of permanence, which is a nice thing for me." The couple shares one daughter.
James Righton (Keira Knightley)
Two-time Oscar nominee Keira Knightley met British rocker James Righton at a dinner party in 2011 — and she had no idea who he was. As Righton, who was a member of Klaxons, told the New York Post in 2017, "She'd never heard of us. Keira was in America when we were having our moment in the sun in the UK, so she was oblivious. But over the years, she came to loads of gigs."
Despite having no idea who Righton was at first, sparks flew between the two performers. The couple went public in 2011 and said "I do" in 2013 at a small ceremony in Mazan, Provence. The two went on to welcome two daughters into the world.
Though Klaxons is a thing of the past, Righton is still making music. He's racked up a number of film credits as a composer, including Netflix's "Untold: The Liver King."
Daniel Moder (Julia Roberts)
After a decade of tumultuous Hollywood romances, Julia Roberts finally found true love when she met cinematographer Daniel Moder on the set of "The Mexican" in 2000. While things would mellow out eventually, their relationship was messy at the start; Moder was reportedly still married when Roberts first took interest in him. But whatever happened (or didn't), it seems their love not only was meant to be, but encouraged Roberts to embrace the next chapter of her life. "Because of being married, I've met people and experienced all these little things that have nurtured my life — not so much changed it, just nurtured it in a way that's astounding," Roberts told Oprah Winfrey. The couple is still happily married after getting hitched in 2002, and have three children.
It's clear Roberts is still head-over-heels for her husband. As she said on a 2025 episode of "SmartLess," "He's my best friend. ... But also, the only person I want to make out with."
Justin Mikita (Jesse Tyler Ferguson)
Most people know actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson as one half of the lovable (and hilarious) "Modern Family" couple Cam and Mitch, but in real life, he's married to lawyer and theater producer Justin Mikita.
The two met at a gym in Los Angeles. "I was taken by how handsome he was and how sweet," Ferguson told Variety. "I started asking questions about him, and I think he was sort of thrown off by that and ran away from me." They stayed in contact and began dating a little less than a year after they first met.
When he and Ferugson got married on July 20, 2013, Mikita tweeted, "Husband. Not partner. We've worked hard to call each other husband ... so let's start using it" (via Just Jared). After getting engaged, the couple worked together to create Pronoun, formerly known as Tie The Knot, a foundation dedicated to advocating for marriage equality in the U.S. The couple has two children.
Chris Ivery (Ellen Pompeo)
"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo may have had a difficult choice between dishy doctors on the hit medical drama, but in real life, there was only one man for her. Still, it took the actor a whole decade to open up about her super-secret, low-key wedding to music producer husband Chris Ivery. Pompeo gave the honor to Martha Stewart Weddings, sharing how the ceremony was officiated by none other than the then-mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg.
The wedding took place at the height of Pompeo's career, so it was very important to her to keep things relatively under the radar. "At that point, I was really dying for privacy. So we flew out on a redeye Thursday night. Friday morning, we woke up, went to City Hall, had the wedding really quick, and then we went to a waffle lunch after," she explained. The happy couple has three kids together, Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, Eli Christopher Pompeo Ivery, and Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery.
Max Handelman (Elizabeth Banks)
Elizabeth Banks is one of the funniest women in Hollywood, with starring roles in movies as far-ranging as "Zack and Miri" and "The Hunger Games" series. She needed someone who could keep up with her increasingly busy schedule as her role expanded, and thankfully, Banks' husband Max Handelman was there from the very beginning. The couple met all the way back in 1992, at college, and have been inseparable ever since.
The two moved to L.A. and tackled Hollywood as a team, marrying in 2003, and forming a strong working relationship in the intervening years. They even produced the first "Pitch Perfect" movie together, before Banks took over directing duties on the sequel, developing the script over their own kitchen table. "We have always made decisions that kept us together as a couple. We like working together. We're good at working together," Banks told Vanity Fair.
Adam Shulman (Anne Hathaway)
Princess Mia didn't have too much difficulty finding her M&Ms-loving Prince Charming, but in reality, things weren't quite as simple for actor Anne Hathaway. Sure, she did find her happily ever after with actor and jewelry designer Adam Shulman in 2013, after four years of dating, in a ceremony Hathaway told The Telegraph was more for tradition than anything else. Prior to that, however, her relationship with her boyfriend of four years, Raffaello Follieri, fell apart when he was exposed as a swindler and put in prison.
But, things have settled down for the Oscar winner since. She and Shulman spend most of their time in the cool environs of Brooklyn and the "Ocean's 8" star has gushed about her deep feelings for her chilled-out partner. "He changed my ability to be in the world comfortably," Hathaway told Elle. "I think the accepted narrative now is that we, as women, don't need anybody. But I need my husband. His unique and specific love has changed me."
Ryan Piers Williams (America Ferrera)
Actor America Ferrera made a name for herself as the not-so-ugly star of "Ugly Betty." Although the show saw her dowdy character mostly ignored by male suitors, in reality, Ferrera had little trouble finding the right man with whom to settle down. She tied the knot with Ryan Piers Williams, in a breathtakingly beautiful ceremony, back in 2011. According to People, celebrity guests for their big day included her "Ugly Betty" co-stars Vanessa Williams and Rebecca Romijn.
Ferrera met Williams in college when he cast her in his student film. "We kind of connected from the get-go on that professional level and that was something that really drew us to each other," Ferrera explained to People. She described how the two have "a shared passion for what we do and our work." Ferrera has worked on several movies with her husband, who also acts and writes, gushing to HuffPost back in 2014 that working together is ideal because nobody knows her better than him.
Simon Halls (Matt Bomer)
Matt Bomer's leading role in the TV hit "White Collar" propelled him to stardom, but by the time he'd become big enough to be bothered by the speculation regarding his sexual identity, Bomer had already secretly settled down. He married Simon Halls, a publicist and then already his partner of 10 years, in a chill New York wedding in 2011. Outlets such as the Los Angeles Times breathlessly rushed to cover the nuptials once the actor let the cat out of the bag at the 2012 Desert AIDS Project event in which he thanked Halls and their three children.
Bomer told Out magazine in a wide-ranging interview, "There's a security, a validity of knowing that it's legal. It's hard to put into words." He also shared that he and Halls endeavor to be the best parents they can possibly be to their three children first and foremost. In that respect, the actor feels he couldn't possibly have found a better partner.
Lance LePere (Michael Kors)
As a celebrated fashion designer, former judge on "Project Runway," and multimillionaire, Michael Kors is all about the finer things in life. As he confessed to Women's Wear Daily, however, his perfect day involves nothing more than spending a quiet night in with his husband Lance LePere, watching TV, and chilling out.
Regarding his 2011 wedding, Kors deadpanned, "We're probably the only people who got married on the beach, jumped in a Jeep, went to East Hampton, had pizza at Sam's and went to see 'The Help.'" He and LePere actually met in 1990, when the now-creative director of women's collection design for Kors' label was just a lowly intern. Vogue notes the designer was the first high-profile fashion name to get married in a same-sex ceremony since gay marriage was legalized in New York that very same year. Clearly, they couldn't wait any longer to make it official.
Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo (Jessica Chastain)
Jessica Chastain isn't exactly what one would call a shrinking violet, making a name for herself starring as take-no-nonsense female characters in "Zero Dark Thirty," "A Most Violent Year," and as the titular ball-buster in "Miss Sloane."
When it came to choosing a partner to share her life with, Chastain looked to Italian nobility, settling down with fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo who's got some actual aristocratic blood. The two tied the knot in his home country in 2017, in a spectacular 17th-century Venetian villa owned by his family, with famous guests including Anne Hathaway and Chastain's "Zero Dark Thirty" co-star Edgar Ramirez.
Funny enough, just a couple years before they got hitched, Chastain told People that she wasn't really thinking about marriage. "To me, marriage is not an important thing," she admitted. Even then, the actor and activist gushed to the publication about how fantastic her relationship was. After their wedding, the couple became the parents of two children.
Marco Perego (Zoe Saldaña)
Over the course of her lengthy and varied career, actor Zoe Saldaña has battled aliens and monsters, traveled cross-country with Britney Spears in "Crossroads," and won an Oscar. She may be a huge, in-demand movie star, but Saldaña prefers to keep her personal life under the radar. In fact, she married her long-time partner, the Italian painter and sculptor, Marco Perego in complete secrecy. When pressed during her cover interview for Net-A-Porter (via HuffPost), Saldaña explained that she needed someone who could keep up with her, telling the publication, "I'm fortunate to be challenged by an artist who also pushes himself."
The actor also espoused the benefits of keeping intimate moments alive and exciting. She told E! News that the couple would never sacrifice "sexy time" no matter how tired one or both of them might be. The two share three sons, so finding time to be alone is difficult, particularly with their competing schedules. But Saldaña refuses to let the spark die, especially with a husband as gorgeous as Perego.
Jared Pobre (Stacy Keibler)
Stacy Keibler is a tough cookie, but her unlucky-in-love storylines as a professional wrestler with the WWE carried over into her real life. Keibler was utilized primarily as a foil for the first couple of wrestling: Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. In reality, she nabbed none other than George Clooney back in 2011, only for the two to split amicably in 2013. It seems her real prince charming was waiting in the wings. Keibler wed tech entrepreneur and comparably normal dude, Jared Pobre, in an intimate beach ceremony in Mexico the following year.
"Marriage is the ultimate bond of love and friendship. It means putting all your faith and trust into a person that you can't help but believe is your soul mate," she gushed to People. "Someone who has all of your best interests at heart; someone handpicked for you, to help you grow and be the best person that you can be. Jared is all of this for me."
Michel Stern (Lisa Kudrow)
The story of how Lisa Kudrow met her forever love is wild enough to be a page straight out of Phoebe Buffay's book. Long before "Friends" gave her an impressive career peak, Kudrow was wading through auditions and improv sets to find her footing in the industry. According to The New York Times, she initially aimed for a career as a physician — just like her father — before the performer in her awoke to the call of acting. Somewhere between the tests and trials of her youth in the 1980s, Kudrow met French-born Michel Stern and felt an instant spark. He was dating a French roommate of hers at the time, which ought to have put an end to her attraction. "I saw him and went, 'Well, he's the perfect man and it's all ruined because now they're together,'" Kudrow said (via the Daily Mail). So, nothing really came of it just then.
Fast forward six years, Kudrow and Stern's paths crossed at a party hosted by the same French woman who had briefly dated him years ago. Free to mingle now, Stern and Kudrow got talking and haven't stopped since. They married in 1995 and have a son together. The pair's easygoing affection has kept their marriage strong for decades with Kudrow telling Glamour, "We're committed to our marriage working." She also added that they "respect each other's independence."
José Bastón (Eva Longoria)
Shortly before Eva Longoria and José Bastón first crossed paths, the former had ended her marriage to former basketball player Tony Parker amid acrimonious circumstances that involved claims of cheating. She dated a couple of men before a mutual friend set her up on a blind date with Bastón in 2013. But the timing just wasn't right. "I was getting out of a bad relationship, and he was getting out of a relationship, so there wasn't a connection," Longoria told People. But as the movies teach us, love finds another way.
Six months later, Longoria was reintroduced to the Latin American media honcho and this time around, sparks flew. They enjoyed a courtship of about three years, before tying the knot in a star-studded Mexican celebration in 2016. Though her husband isn't a fan of the spotlight, Longoria doesn't forgo any good opportunity to gush about him. "I make dinner almost every night and we have a glass of wine all the time. I mean, yes, to conversation but the wine is important," the "Desperate Housewives" alum told Entertainment Tonight. The happy couple, who share a son together, admittedly value the joy of just sharing stories and talking before bed. A recipe for the best relationship, we say.
Dave McCary (Emma Stone)
One fine day in 2019, an engagement ring showed up on Emma Stone's finger. And that's how it became known that the notoriously private star was betrothed to her boyfriend Dave McCary, whom she reportedly met on the set of "Saturday Night Live" where he served as a segment director. The couple went public with the announcement only months later, with Stone memorably showing off her rock in a photo on McCary's sparse Instagram profile.
While they may be photographed out and about on coffee runs or at basketball games from time to time, Stone and McCary are a pretty private couple. In fact, it was only through third-person confirmations that the world came to know of Stone and McCary's secret marriage.
Page Six reported that while the coronavirus pandemic threw the couple off their intended wedding plans in early 2020, they tied the knot sometime later that year. Stone also made a rare remark about her personal life that year, telling Entertainment Tonight that she felt "pretty good about starting my own pack." Sure enough, the comedy pair expanded their family in 2021 when they welcomed their daughter.
Tom Ackerley (Margot Robbie)
Margot Robbie's husband Tom Ackerley has dabbled in acting himself, even landing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it part in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Though the fantasy film doesn't typically find mention in Ackerley's credited work that is predominated by his role as a producer, Robbie pinpointed the exact moment fans can spot her husband on-screen. "When Draco pushes some kids out of the way to see Buckbeak in the third book, he pushes my husband out of the way," she proudly revealed on "The Graham Norton Show." She also quipped that had she, a massive Potterhead, been aware of this trivia from Ackerley's life, she would have married him earlier than 2016.
After his time as a Slytherin, Ackerley immersed himself deep into the industry as a crew member on films and television shows. It was around this time that Robbie came to know him from the set of her 2014 film "Suite Française." Soon enough, Robbie moved into a house in London with a few friends and Ackerley, whom she eventually began dating. Under the LuckyChap Entertainment banner that Ackerley founded with Robbie and others, he has produced Oscar-nominated features like "I, Tonya" as well as the 2023 film "Barbie" starring his wife.
Jaron Varsano (Gal Gadot)
Though not your usual meet-cute, the story of how Gal Gadot met her husband is tailor-made for a Hollywood film. Not yet an actor and long years away from her career-defining role as Wonder Woman, Gadot was out in a desert in Israel, attending what she described to Vogue as a "chakra/yoga retreat type of party." It was there that she met her future husband Jaron Varsano, then just a mutual friend. Both Varsano and Gadot were then in the midst of figuring out life and love, and in a stroke of serendipity, the latter was waiting for them right around the corner. "We started talking at 10 p.m., and we kissed at sunrise, and we held hands on the drive back to Tel Aviv," Varsano recalled.
By their second date, Varsano was dead certain that he wanted to spend his life with Gadot. They tied the knot in 2008 and have three daughters together. It's no secret that Gadot is rather family-oriented, a lifestyle she balances out well with her day job. In fact, Varsano supported her career in no small way, giving up his own enterprise in Israel's real estate market to shift base to Los Angeles with Gadot. He eventually joined his wife in showbiz, founding the production company Pilot Wave and even making a special cameo in Gadot's "Wonder Woman 1984."
Blue Hamilton (Matt Dallas)
Matt Dallas and Blue Hamilton's marriage isn't just enjoyable to them but also to the nearly 400,000 fans tuned into their YouTube channel. The artistic pair has been married since 2015, and embark on adventures that range anywhere from living in the mountains to fostering chickens and home renovation projects. Their relationship was bound to be legendary, given that it started in one of Hollywood's most iconic haunts, The Viper Room. "I remember him looking around at me and just locking eyes with him," Hamilton, who is a songwriter, told PopSugar. Though the "Kyle XY" star revealed that he was already partnered up at the time, he had a feeling his connection with Hamilton would lead somewhere.
In a 2013 tweet that also made public his sexual identity, Dallas told the world that he was engaged to Hamilton. Two years later, with a license in hand, the pair made another post announcing that they were officially married. Together, they adopted two children — a son named Crow and a daughter, Rosa — who make regular appearances in their parents' popular vlogs. "We just knew that we were going to foster and adopt," Hamilton told HuffPost on the subject of parenthood. "I know it's changed us and it's made us stronger."
Robbie Arnett (Elizabeth Olsen)
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth Olsen has long preferred to keep the details of her personal life away from the limelight. Even the milestone news that Olsen had married her musician boyfriend Robbie Arnett came to wide attention by way of an offhand admission during a Variety interview in 2021. The lovebirds first met each other on a vacation in Mexico and their relationship was confirmed in 2021. Arnett's musical credits include work on soundtracks for films like "Jexi" and "Fun Size."
Social media-shy Olsen disclosed her romantic status the traditional way: on a radio show. "My boyfriend's in a cool band called Milo Greene. ... I really like them and I really like him," she unexpectedly revealed while talking to host Sway Calloway on "Sway's Universe." Olsen and Arnett eventually moved in together and by 2019, were engaged to be married. They made the transition to husband and wife sometime the next year. Their wedding was seemingly a super intimate affair, with details of it only reaching the public much later in 2022. During an appearance on "The Jess Cagle Show" that same year, Olsen disclosed, "We eloped, and then we had a wedding at another time, but it was before COVID. I just never talked about it."
Cooke Maroney (Jennifer Lawrence)
Everybody deserves a bestie in their life who takes the responsibility of playing Cupid for them. Jennifer Lawrence is lucky to have had a friend who introduced her to her future husband Cooke Maroney. In 2018, when her relationship was fresh tabloid fodder, Lawrence was unsurprisingly keen on keeping the matters of her personal life private — quite like her rumored social media presence. As Lawrence later told Vanity Fair, she even forewent the presence of her security detail while out on dates with her then-boyfriend. "I mean, how mortifying would that have been?" she said.
Maroney remained outside the periphery of showbiz as an art dealer, his work boasting of revered names like the Gagosian and Gladstone galleries. The relationship moved fast and Lawrence and Maroney said their "I dos" a year later in 2019. The life-altering milestone precipitated some hesitation for the "Hunger Games" star who opened up to The New York Times about her fear of commitment. "I'm so happy I didn't freak out and cancel the wedding and run away and go, 'I'll never be taken down!'" Lawrence has gushed about how the quotidian aspects of marital bliss give her happiness, like doing something as simple as grocery shopping with Maroney. The two became proud parents of a son in 2022 and welcomed another baby in 2025.
Rande Gerber (Cindy Crawford)
Cindy Crawford was the reigning woman of every dream in the 1990s. As one of the top guns of the fabled supermodel era, Crawford naturally pursued a partner who would be a worthy match. That man was model Rande Gerber. As fate would have it, both Crawford and Gerber were committed to other people when they first crossed paths at a wedding early on in the decade. Crawford had shown up to the party without her then-husband Richard Gere, who, she told Harper's Bazaar, "didn't want to go to the wedding with me." She added that it was after her divorce from Gere in 1995 that she linked up with Gerber. Crawford and Gerber tied the knot three years later and welcomed two children.
Gerber rubs shoulders with the who's who of Hollywood. Industry dreamboat George Clooney is not just a close pal of Gerber's, but also a business associate with whom he founded the tequila brand Casamigos. At home and on social media, Gerber is quite the romantic and endlessly dotes on his wife. "I didn't just choose the most beautiful girl in the world, I chose the girl that made my world more beautiful," he wrote on Instagram. Crawford also told People that even after decades together, her husband still surprises her with roses.
Preston Cook (Julia Stiles)
Julia Stiles, celebrated for her roles in iconic films like "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Save the Last Dance," shares her life with her husband Preston Cook. Cook started out as an actor like Stiles but has found his calling behind the camera, carving out a successful career as a camera assistant. The couple's love story started on the set of the 2015 film "Go With Me," which they both worked on. In 2017, the couple got the chance to work together again, this time on the set of the series "Riviera."
"We were so lucky, because you often don't get to [work together], and if you're away from each other it can be hard on your relationship," Stiles said in Marie Claire of the production. "It turned into the most romantic experience ever."
Cook's acting career included appearances in shows like "Smallville" and "The Twilight Zone" as well as a recurring role on "The L Word." Subsequently, he transitioned to a career behind the lens, serving as a camera assistant on notable projects such as "The Revenant" and "Deadpool." The couple's relationship thrived despite the challenges of the film industry's demanding schedules. They eventually tied the knot in 2017 and have since welcomed two children, adding familial joy to their fulfilling lives. When asked how she knew Cook was the one, Stiles told Today, "He's just a really good man."
Brad Falchuk (Gwyneth Paltrow)
Gwyneth Paltrow, renowned actor and founder of Goop, shares her life with Emmy-winning television producer and creator Brad Falchuk. While Falchuk may not be as famous as his other half, his success in the entertainment industry is undeniable. Falchuk's contributions to television, including co-creating "Glee," "Scream Queens," "American Horror Story," and "Pose," showcase his creative prowess. Paltrow affectionately described Falchuk to People, stating, "He's such a special, amazing man." The couple's love story began in 2010 when they met during Paltrow's guest appearance on the show "Glee," a series co-created by Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. "They're both so great. If you met them, you would root for their love story," Murphy, who introduced the gorgeous couple, told People.
Falchuk and Paltrow each have two children from previous marriages. "The blended family has been amazing, and a journey, and now it's like one of the things that brings me the most happiness in my life," Paltrow told People in 2023. Navigating step-parenting is not without its difficulties, but Paltrow emphasized the joy it brings to her life. "It's been a really interesting challenge for me, and I love them. I've learned so much about myself through the process," she said.
Zandy Reich (Lea Michele)
Lea Michele, renowned for her roles in "Glee" and "Funny Girl," found happiness in her marriage to Zandy Reich, the former lacrosse star and president of the clothing company AYR. The couple tied the knot in 2019, and Michele shared the surprising moment of the proposal to People, saying, "I think the first thing I said to him was, 'Stop joking around!' So I was super surprised."
Their love story evolved from a foundation of friendship, starting when they met at a mutual friend's wedding. The initial connection blossomed into a romantic relationship, and in 2017, the couple made their public debut while strolling hand in hand through New York City after lunch. Reflecting on the proposal, Michele humorously admitted to People, "We both blacked out and were like, 'What? Did we say yes? Is this happening?'" Despite the initial shock, the couple embraced the excitement and joy of their engagement.
Reich holds a special place in Michele's heart, providing a "real sense of grounding," which Michele said was needed because of how career-driven she had been in the past, as she said on "The Drew Barrymore Show." Michele expressed her happiness, telling People, "I'm also the kind of person where I always say, 'You will see how happy I am just by looking at my face.' I can't hide it." Now parents to a son named Ever and a daughter named Emery, Michele and Reich continue to share their journey of love and gratitude.
Jam Kennedy-Sulahry (Sarah Kennedy-Sulahry)
In 2023, Sarah Kennedy-Sulahry, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, got married. In August of that year, she tied the knot with her husband, Jam Kennedy-Sulahry. The couple opted for a traditional Pakistani wedding, blending Sarah's Irish Catholic roots with Jam's Muslim Pakistani heritage. Jam Kennedy-Sulahry, a distinguished MBA candidate at Harvard Business School, has now become an integral part of the renowned Kennedy family.
Reflecting on their choice of venue, Sarah expressed to People, "We chose to host our wedding weekend events at the Kennedy Compound and surrounding family homes because of how special it is to us as a backdrop to our lives." This estate Kennedy family since the 1920s, and the wedding festivities showcased the couple's commitment to honoring and combining their diverse backgrounds.
Mark Manio (Scott Hoying)
Pentatonix star Scott Hoying celebrated a major milestone in 2023 as he married his longtime partner, Mark Manio. Hoying, who considers Manio his muse, expressed his deep gratitude and joy on this special occasion. "I knew pretty early on that Mark was my dream man and I genuinely feel like the luckiest man on earth to get to marry him," Hoying told People. He emphasized the unique qualities that make Manio special, describing him as "truly one-of-a-kind."
Manio, a professional model managed by NTA, reciprocated the love, expressing admiration for Hoying's loving, gentle, and genuinely kind nature. He described Hoying to People, saying, "He leads through life with such a unique, electrifying presence. And of course, he is the most handsome man I have ever laid eyes on. He lights up my life in every single way." The couple, who discussed starting a family, expressed their excitement about building a future together. Reflecting on the significance of their marriage, Hoying touched upon the challenges faced by many in the LGBTQ+ community, stating to People, "The fact that all of those obstacles ended up working out in the end is a really beautiful thing and only makes us cherish each other more." In 2025, they announced they are expecting their first child via surrogate in June 2026.
Daniel Fryer (Taylor Hill)
It just makes sense that former Victoria's Secret angel Taylor Hill has a beautiful beau. The Colorado native tied the knot with Daniel Fryer in a picturesque ceremony in her hometown in 2023. While Hill is renowned for her modeling career, Fryer is a private equity investor with a low-profile presence on social media. Expressing her excitement about the commitment, Hill shared with Vogue, "Danny is my best friend. I'm just so looking forward to making this commitment to each other and declaring to each other that we'll be best friends forever. For me, that's what this day really means. We'll be partners in crime forever."
The couple's love story began at JazzFest in Aspen in 2019, where they instantly connected while attending the event with mutual friends. Hill, who has traveled extensively for her work, found a sense of home and constancy in Colorado. However, meeting Fryer changed her perspective. She told Vogue, "As much as I travel for work ... Colorado has always been my constant, my rock, my home, and my heart. That is until I met Danny. Danny makes me feel home wherever we are. I wanted to share this once-in-a-lifetime moment with all our loved ones in my constant, favorite place: Winter Park, Colorado." The couple celebrated their union surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Winter Park, marking the beginning of their lifelong journey together.
Jordan C. Brown (Colton Underwood)
While many people remember Colton Underwood coming out after his season of "The Bachelor," they may be surprised to learn that the former football player-turned-reality star got married in 2023. Underwood tied the knot with Jordan C. Brown, a political strategist, in a ceremony held in Napa Valley. Their love story began at a party in Los Angeles in 2021, and the couple got engaged in 2022 in Big Sur, California. Underwood told People, "It was very natural and organic, how it progressed," while Brown added, "We both just had a gut feeling."
Speaking about his husband, Underwood expressed how he knew Brown was the one, telling People, "I've never been more sure about something. He has the biggest heart and he's such a good friend to all of the people in his life." Brown, who had no prior knowledge of Underwood's history on "The Bachelor," praised his partner's work ethic and values. "I just think his priorities are always in the right place," Brown said, highlighting the strong connection they share. The couple expanded their family in 2024, welcoming a son.
Ed Sinclair (Olivia Colman)
Showbiz can be hard on relationships, but this Hollywood star — and her silver fox husband — are in it for the long haul. Olivia Colman and Ed Sinclair first met during their school days in England, and they have continued to nurture their relationship ever since. Their romance has overcome plenty of obstacles, including huge discrepancies in the success of their respective acting careers. As reported by People, Colman even told the Daily Mail, "He started out acting but the work just dried up." Colman's acting dreams, meanwhile, became a reality.
While a lesser partner may have grown bitter by his wife's rise to international fame, Sinclair was nothing but supportive. Even in times when Colman's aspirations seemed risky, Sinclair encouraged her to pursue her passion. "He's my best friend. I couldn't have done any of it without Ed going, 'Do it, we'll be OK,'" Colman later told British Vogue. When asked about whether or not they've ever had to work to stay together for so long, she quipped, "What, work on the marriage?"
While acting didn't pan out for Sinclair, he did become a writer and producer, creating films like "Wicked Little Letters" and "The Roses." As Colman told the Daily Mail in the aforementioned interview, this marked a happy ending for Sinclair: "He'd always wanted to write, and he's brilliant at it."
Tim Weatherspoon (Kelly Rowland)
If Kelly Rowland's songs sizzle with light, carefree, and romantic vibes, there's a reason why. The former Destiny's Child star has been married to talent manager and music industry exec Tim Weatherspoon since 2014 — and, apparently, Rowland and Weatherspoon know how to keep the romantic fire going. As Rowland dished to People in 2020, "When we met each other, we had fun. Two years from now, we'll have fun. I think if you hold that close to you, it can always show itself in your relationship." She later added, "It's really about owning your sexuality."
Of course, there's more to Rowland and Weatherspoon's marriage than just physical connection. The pair dedicate a lot of time and energy to understanding each other. They are also committed to working on their relationship. "We go to therapy every week, and we're so proud of it," Rowland shared in the aforementioned People interview. The couple use this special time to discuss difficult topics — and gain intimacy along the way. "There's nothing that we can't talk about," Rowland revealed, before adding, "With every challenge, there is a solution and I think he and I have grown to talk about everything." This maturity has contributed to the stunning transformation of Kelly Rowland from a child star to a strong woman with a beautiful marriage.
Anthony De La Torre (Lana Condor)
Netflix star Lana Condor may be known for her work on "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," but there's only one guy who she sees a future with. The actor walked down the aisle with the dashing Anthony De La Torre in 2024, and the two certainly seem like peas in a pod. As Condor told Vogue at the time, her wedding to the musician and actor was incredibly meaningful. "Being up there in front of all their friends and family, making the ultimate life vow, is a moment we will cherish forever," she said.
As they continue to navigate the ups and downs of married life, Condor has said her relationship with De La Torre works because they don't let conflict fester. "Our rule is to never go to bed angry with each other, which is harder said than done. But ultimately, it makes a huge difference," Condor told People.
Condor and De La Torre understand that every now and again, they'll have to agree to disagree — especially when it comes to picking out a movie to watch. "I love thrillers, slashers, killing things, all those things. He loves 'Paddington the Bear.' So we're not necessarily aligned in the movie thing," Condor laughed in the previously cited People interview. As far as the big things go, they are "very similar."
Jake Bongiovi (Millie Bobbie Brown)
Millie Bobbie Brown's husband, Jake Bongiovi, has always been surrounded by celebrities. His father, Jon Bon Jovi, is a living icon. And his wife — who starred in the Netflix hit "Stranger Things" — is arguably one of the biggest stars of her generation. As for Bongiovi, he also has been known to harbor some pretty big showbiz dreams of his own. In 2025, he cinched the role of Julian in the comedic film "Poetic License," and previously, he played Justin in "Rockbottom." In addition to his acting credits, Bongiovi boasts a budding modeling career, collaborating with major brands like Zara and Versace.
Because Brown has been substantially more successful than Bongiovi, there have been whispers that the relationship is uneven. And so, there've been rumors about what may or may not be serious red flags in Brown and Bongiovi's relationship. That said, the couple is believed to have a great deal of familial support. Following their fairy tale wedding, Bon Jovi himself told ET, "The bride looked gorgeous and Jake looked so happy. I've never seen him that happy. They're a wonderful young couple." In 2025, they became parents for the first time when they adopted a baby girl.
Mark Peacock (Jonathan Van Ness)
Jonathan Van Ness became a household name after starring on the popular Netflix self-improvement show "Queer Eye." In 2020, he tied the knot with ceramics artist and fitness expert Mark Peacock. The secret to the couple's happiness? Healthy communication. As Van Ness told "The Mitch Churi Chat Show" in 2026 (via E! News), he hasn't been afraid to open — or close — his marriage depending on how things are going. "We've been able to go kind of back and forth based off of what is going on in our lives," he explained.
In the same interview, Van Ness explained that he occasionally had to tell Peacock, "Oh, this makes me feel insecure" or "The openness is actually not making me feel more humanized. It's not doing what I want it to do." At the same time, Van Ness has also had experiences that made him excited about opening up his marriage for a short time. "I'm all about a season," he laughed. At the end of the day, though, Van Ness and Peacock have found happiness primarily in each other. Speaking to People about just how special their connection truly is, Van Ness dished, "But I always joke with him, I'm like, 'Every night is like a sleepover. Every night we get to have a sleepover.'"
Peter Sarsgaard (Maggie Gyllenhaal)
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard fell in love while working on a movie. Alas, the film that brought the dynamic duo together never hit the big screen. Luckily for Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard, that would not be their last chance to work together on a project. Since walking down the aisle back in 2009, the couple has collaborated on plenty of movies — including the 2026 film "The Bride!"
Reflecting on this unique project — which was directed by Gyllenhaal — Sarsgaard told People that he feels lucky to be in his wife's orbit. "It's an extraordinarily brave movie, bada** movie that asks you to root for the real people who are suffering in society instead of the pretend ones," he gushed. "So I'm just always amazed by her — not just talent, but bravery."
As for Gyllenhaal, she continues to be drawn to Sarsgaard's values and integrity. "I think the hottest thing is honesty," she told The Knot in an interview. "When I see my husband being honest even about things that are hard or scary, that is what is the most appealing to me!" Apparently, mutual admiration and honesty are key to Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard's relationship success.
Julius Tennon (Viola Davis)
When Viola Davis dreamed up her ideal guy, she basically imagined actor Julius Tennon. As the actor revealed on "The Jennifer Hudson Show," "I prayed for my husband, Jennifer." She went on to spill the list of things she hoped her husband would one day be. "I want a big Black man," Davis began before adding, "I want him to be from the South. I want him to be country. I want him to love [God]. I want him to already have been married, had children, so he don't put any pressure on me to do that." An artistic personality and a history of playing football were also on Davis' wishlist.
Less than a month later, Davis met Tennon. He checked every box. Soon after they met, Davis was baptized in Tennon's church — and the rest is history. The couple tied the knot in 2003 and has kept the flame alive ever since. Speaking to People about the secret to their relationship success, Davis said that they begin and end each day together in the bath. "We soak in the tub, and we talk. Sometimes he falls asleep with his mouth open," she quipped.
Alexis Ohanian (Serena Williams)
Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, are total power couple goals. The whole world seemingly watched as Serena Williams transformed from a budding young tennis phenom to an unstoppable cultural symbol. Ohanian, meanwhile, is known as the co-founder of Reddit. While it may seem unlikely for such bright stars to share the spotlight, Williams and Ohanian make it work. "Alexis doesn't dim my light. He doesn't try to dim my light. He puts me in the light, even if I don't want to be. He pushes me to further points I never thought about," Williams told Allure in 2019.
Williams was not necessarily looking for a soulmate when she first crossed paths with Ohanian. As she told Allure in the aforementioned interview, "It just hadn't happened, and I really didn't think about it much." As a tennis champion, Williams didn't have a lot of free time to dedicate to dating. "I was so committed to my job, and to being the best and working the hardest, and I think I still am," she added. These days, Williams looks to Ohanian for support. This has empowered her to take her endeavors further than ever before. "Now I feel like I can shine really bright and still do everything that I want to do," she said confidently.