Celebs Who Scandalously Dated Teenagers

Hollywood has always been a place where relationships grab headlines especially when there’s a big age difference involved. People often talk about how stars connect in ways that spark debates and sometimes lead to lasting bonds or quick breakups. These stories show how fame can mix with personal lives in unexpected ways drawing attention from fans and the media alike.

When celebrities date much younger partners it can create buzz that lasts for years. Some of these pairings started in professional settings while others happened through chance meetings. No matter how they began they often become part of the public’s conversation about love and age.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley met Priscilla Ann Wagner in Germany while he was serving in the army and she was living there with her family. He was twenty four at the time and she was fourteen when they first connected at a party he hosted. They spent time together during his remaining months overseas sharing conversations and building a connection before he returned to the United States.

Priscilla moved to live with Elvis at his home in Memphis a few years later when she was still in high school. They got engaged after several years of dating and married in a small ceremony in Las Vegas. Their daughter was born nine months after the wedding and they stayed together for several years before separating.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis married Myra Gale Brown who was his first cousin once removed. He was twenty two and she was thirteen when they tied the knot in a secret ceremony. The marriage came to light during his tour in the United Kingdom causing a major backlash from the public and the press.

Myra gave birth to their first child when she was fifteen and they had another child later on. The couple stayed married for thirteen years during which Jerry’s career suffered due to the controversy. They eventually divorced after facing various challenges in their relationship.

Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono met Cher at a coffee shop where she was working as a backup singer. He was twenty seven and she was sixteen when they started living together shortly after meeting. Sonny hired her for household tasks at first but they quickly became romantically involved.

They performed as a duo and gained fame with hits that topped the charts. Cher and Sonny married in an unofficial ceremony initially and later had a formal wedding after their son was born. Their partnership lasted for over a decade before they parted ways.

René Angélil

René Angélil first encountered Celine Dion when her family sent him a demo tape of her singing. He was thirty eight and she was twelve at the time he became her manager and funded her first album. Their professional relationship grew over the years as he guided her career.

Celine and René started dating secretly when she was nineteen after she confessed her feelings for him. They got engaged a few years later and married in a lavish ceremony attended by many. They remained together until his passing building a family with three children.

Sam Taylor-Johnson

Sam Taylor-Johnson directed Aaron Taylor-Johnson in her film ‘Nowhere Boy’ where he played a young John Lennon. She was forty two and he was eighteen when they met on set and began a relationship. Aaron was just out of high school at the time.

They got engaged shortly after the movie premiered and married a few years later adopting a shared last name. The couple has two daughters together and they prioritize family time by limiting their work commitments. Aaron has spoken about wanting to focus on parenting and other personal interests.

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld met Shoshanna Lonstein in a park in New York City while she was still in high school. He was thirty eight and she was seventeen when they started dating becoming a topic in tabloids. They attended events together during their time as a couple.

Shoshanna went to college while they continued their relationship for four years. Jerry proposed to her more than once including on her twenty first birthday. They eventually broke up amicably and went on to pursue other paths in life.

R. Kelly

R. Kelly worked with Aaliyah on her debut album which he produced and wrote songs for. He was twenty seven and she was fifteen when they got involved during the recording process. They had known each other since she was twelve through music connections.

They entered into a marriage that was later annulled by her parents because of her age being falsified on documents. Both denied the romantic involvement publicly at the time. The album titled ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number’ became a hit launching her career.

Paul Walker

Paul Walker began dating Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell when she was in high school. He was thirty three and she was sixteen at the start of their relationship which lasted about seven years. Jasmine spent time with Paul’s daughter from a previous relationship acting in a supportive role.

They stayed together until Paul’s death in a car accident when Jasmine was twenty three. Before Jasmine Paul had dated another sixteen year old when he was twenty eight. Their bond was kept relatively private compared to his public life.

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill met Tara King at a nightclub in London. He was thirty two and she was nineteen when they started seeing each other creating a thirteen year age difference. Tara joined him at movie premieres including for ‘Batman v Superman’.

They attended high profile events like award parties during their relationship. Henry praised Tara in interviews highlighting her maturity. The couple split after several months when Tara sought a more committed partnership.

Doug Hutchison

Doug Hutchison connected with Courtney Stodden online through an acting class he taught. He was fifty and she was sixteen when they met and her mother gave permission for their marriage. They wed in a ceremony that led to Doug losing professional opportunities.

Courtney and Doug experienced ups and downs including separations and reconciliations. They expected a child at one point but faced a miscarriage. Courtney later pursued solo projects in entertainment after their final split.

Tyga

Tyga met Kylie Jenner at a family event when she was younger. He was twenty four and she was sixteen when they began dating publicly after her birthday. They appeared together at various events and in social media posts.

Their relationship lasted several years with on and off periods. Tyga referenced Kylie in his music lyrics during that time. They eventually parted ways amicably and moved on to other partners.

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama dated Lindsay Lohan when she was rising in Hollywood. He was twenty four and she was seventeen at the start of their brief romance. They met through mutual friends in the industry.

Later Wilmer began a relationship with Demi Lovato when she was seventeen and he was twenty nine. They dated for six years supporting each other through personal challenges. Demi and Wilmer remained friends after their breakup.

Dane Cook

Dane Cook met Kelsi Taylor through friends in the comedy scene. He was forty six and she was seventeen when they started dating. They kept their relationship low key at first before going public.

Kelsi and Dane got engaged after several years together. They share interests in music and travel often posting about their adventures. The couple focuses on building a life together despite the age difference.

Marques Houston

Marques Houston met Miya through mutual acquaintances in entertainment. He was thirty five and she was sixteen when their paths crossed initially. They developed a relationship over time leading to marriage.

Miya and Marques welcomed a child after tying the knot. He continues his career in music and acting while they maintain a family oriented life. Their story has been shared in interviews highlighting their journey.

Joel Madden

Joel Madden started dating Hilary Duff when she was a teen star. He was twenty five and she was sixteen at the beginning of their relationship. Hilary’s parents approved and she lived with him for a period.

They dated for about two years attending events as a couple. After splitting Hilary focused on her music and acting career. Joel went on to form a family with another partner later on.

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp met Winona Ryder on the set of a movie. He was twenty six and she was seventeen when they began dating. They got engaged shortly after starting their romance.

Winona and Johnny were together for four years becoming a notable couple in the nineties. They starred together in ‘Edward Scissorhands’ during their time as partners. The relationship ended amicably with both pursuing successful careers.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt dated Shalane McCall who was known from a TV show. He was twenty four and she was fifteen when they met through industry connections. Their relationship was brief but garnered attention.

Shalane and Brad attended public events together during their short time as a couple. After parting ways Brad rose to stardom with major film roles. Shalane continued her work in acting for a while.

Caroline Flack

Caroline Flack dated Harry Styles after meeting through a music show. She was thirty one and he was seventeen when their relationship began. They kept things private at first but it became public knowledge.

Harry and Caroline split after a few months due to media pressure. She later dated other people in the spotlight. Their story highlighted dynamics in the entertainment world.

Prince

Prince met Mayte Garcia at one of his concerts. He was thirty two and she was sixteen when he declared her his future wife to her parents. He became her legal guardian at seventeen providing her with living arrangements.

Mayte joined Prince’s dance troupe and they started an intimate relationship when she was nineteen. They married a few years later and had a child who passed away shortly after birth. The couple divorced after facing personal losses.

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler met Julia Holcomb through music circles. He was twenty six and she was sixteen when they began living together after her mother signed guardianship papers. They traveled with his band during tours.

Julia and Steven’s relationship lasted about three years involving various experiences on the road. She later shared details in writings about their time together. Steven continued his career with Aerosmith achieving more success.

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