15 Celebrities Who Remain Together After 25+ Years

Staying power in the public eye is tough; staying together through it all is tougher. Yet a handful of famous couples have built multi-decade partnerships while juggling careers, kids, and constant scrutiny. These pairs didn’t just make it past the 25-year mark—they’ve kept building families, businesses, and creative work side by side.

Below are 15 celebrity couples who are still together after at least a quarter-century. For each, you’ll find when and how they met, key milestones, and what they’ve been up to lately—useful context for why their stories keep unfolding.

Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson met while working in television and film and married on April 30, 1988. Along the way, they collaborated on projects including ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and the Playtone-produced ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ and they’ve appeared together at premieres and charity events across decades.

They share two sons and are also grandparents, balancing family life with ongoing film, television, and producing work. Wilson has maintained a recording career and producing slate, while Hanks continues to act, write, and produce, often crediting their long partnership as a steadying force.

Denzel Washington & Pauletta Washington

Denzel Washington married Pauletta Pearson on June 25, 1983 after meeting on a film set and crossing paths again in Atlanta. They’ve raised four children and frequently support one another’s stage and screen projects, from award-season appearances to opening nights on Broadway.

Pauletta Washington is an accomplished actor and musician, and the couple’s public conversations about faith, family, and work have accompanied Denzel’s long-running career in film and theater. Their shared philanthropic interests include education and arts programs.

Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell reconnected while filming and began their relationship in 1983. They chose a long-term partnership without marrying, raising a blended family that includes actor Kate Hudson and making occasional on-screen appearances together, such as ‘Overboard.’

Beyond acting, they’ve supported children’s mental health initiatives and veterans’ causes. They divide time between homes, keep close ties with their grown children and grandchildren, and continue to take on selective film and television work.

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick married on September 4, 1988 after meeting during a production early in their careers. They’ve collaborated on multiple projects, including the series ‘City on a Hill’ behind the scenes and joint stage readings, while maintaining separate, busy schedules.

Their family includes two adult children who work in entertainment. Bacon’s music with The Bacon Brothers and Sedgwick’s directing and acting work keep them active professionally, and they often mark milestones with low-key family celebrations.

David Beckham & Victoria Beckham

David Beckham and Victoria Adams met in the late 1990s and married on July 4, 1999. Their timeline includes club moves, an MLS chapter in Los Angeles, and a return to the U.K., with four children and careers that span sport, fashion, and media.

Victoria heads her namesake fashion label and beauty line, while David holds roles in football ownership and global brand ventures. Public projects—from documentaries to runway shows—continue to chart their family life and business growth.

Barack Obama & Michelle Obama

Barack and Michelle Obama married on October 3, 1992 after meeting at a Chicago law firm. Their public life together included the White House years and, afterward, joint ventures in publishing and production through Higher Ground, as well as speaking and civic initiatives.

They have two daughters and frequently appear at literary, educational, and community events. Their projects include books, podcasts, and documentary work, often focused on storytelling, opportunity, and public service.

Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson married in 1980 after meeting as students in Atlanta. Their careers have overlapped on stage and screen, and they regularly support each other’s premieres and theater openings.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson has a significant body of work in theater and television, including directing on Broadway, while Samuel L. Jackson continues leading roles in film franchises and independent projects. They share one daughter and long-running charitable interests.

Sting & Trudie Styler

Sting and Trudie Styler began dating in the early 1980s and married on August 20, 1992. They have raised four children together and regularly split time between the U.K., the U.S., and Italy.

Their Tuscan estate, Il Palagio, operates as a working vineyard and event venue. Styler directs and produces films, and Sting tours and records, with both often tying their creative work to environmental and humanitarian causes.

Warren Beatty & Annette Bening

Warren Beatty and Annette Bening married on March 3, 1992 after meeting during pre-production on a film. They’ve raised four children and made select red-carpet appearances together while largely keeping their home life private.

Bening continues an active screen and stage career, earning awards recognition, while Beatty appears publicly less often but remains a noted figure in film history. Their timeline includes family milestones and occasional joint events tied to industry honors.

Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos met as co-stars, eloped on May 1, 1996, and later celebrated with family. They now co-host a daily morning show, have three children, and run a production company together.

Their collaboration spans television hosting, acting cameos, and producing. They frequently mark anniversaries on-air and participate in charitable campaigns connected to health and education.

Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber married on May 29, 1998 and have two children who have both modeled professionally. Crawford continues fashion, beauty, and wellness projects, along with philanthropic work in pediatric care.

Gerber’s business ventures in hospitality and spirits have run alongside the family’s creative pursuits. The couple has split time between multiple homes while supporting their children’s careers and their own brand partnerships.

Snoop Dogg & Shante Broadus

Snoop Dogg married Shante Broadus on June 14, 1997 after dating since high school. They share three children and have appeared together at major music and cultural events.

Shante Broadus has managed aspects of Snoop’s business and brand, reflecting a long partnership that includes music, media, and community initiatives. Their family milestones and joint appearances continue to feature in entertainment coverage.

Bono & Ali Hewson

Bono married Ali Hewson on August 21, 1982 after the couple met as teenagers in Dublin. They have four children and have kept their family life largely private despite global attention.

Ali Hewson is an activist and entrepreneur with long-standing work on social and environmental issues. Bono continues with U2 and humanitarian initiatives, and the pair frequently supports campaigns tied to global health and human rights.

Jamie Lee Curtis & Christopher Guest

Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest married on December 18, 1984 and have two children. Curtis’s film and publishing work runs alongside advocacy for recovery and children’s causes.

Guest remains known for mockumentary films and music projects. The couple occasionally appears together for premieres and honors, reflecting decades of parallel creative careers and shared interests.

Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas married on November 18, 2000 after meeting at a film festival. They have two children and have split their time between the U.S. and Europe, appearing together at premieres and award ceremonies.

Both continue acting and producing, with Zeta-Jones working in film and streaming projects and Douglas taking on biographical and dramatic roles. Their family milestones and periodic collaborations remain part of their public timeline.

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