Actors Who Married Older Women

Love stories in Hollywood come in all shapes and sizes, and many actors have tied the knot with partners who happen to be older. These marriages span different eras and countries, and they include long standing unions as well as short lived ones that still made headlines. Each entry below notes when they married, the age difference, and a few key details from their lives and work together.

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas married Priyanka Chopra in December 2018 in ceremonies in Jodhpur and New Delhi. Chopra is 10 years older than Jonas. They welcomed a daughter via surrogate in 2022. Chopra is known for ‘Quantico’ and ‘The White Tiger’ while Jonas has appeared in the ‘Jumanji’ films alongside his music career.

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher married Demi Moore in September 2005. Moore is 15 years older than Kutcher. They separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce in 2013. Moore is known for ‘Ghost’ and ‘G.I. Jane’ while Kutcher starred in ‘That ’70s Show’ and ‘No Strings Attached’.

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman married Deborra-Lee Furness in April 1996. Furness is 13 years older than Jackman. They met working on an Australian television series in the mid 1990s and later adopted two children. Jackman is known for ‘The Wolverine’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’ while Furness has credits including ‘Shame’ and directing work.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson married filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson in June 2012. She is 23 years older than he is. They met during the production of ‘Nowhere Boy’ where she directed and he starred. His credits include ‘Kick-Ass’ and ‘Bullet Train’ while hers include ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ and ‘A Million Little Pieces’.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa married Lisa Bonet in 2017 after more than a decade together. Bonet is 12 years older than Momoa. They announced their separation in 2022 and share two children. Bonet is known for ‘The Cosby Show’ and ‘High Fidelity’ while Momoa starred in ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Game of Thrones’.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth married Elsa Pataky in December 2010. Pataky is seven years older than Hemsworth. The couple has three children and has spent significant time living in Australia. Pataky appeared in ‘Fast Five’ and other ‘Fast’ titles while Hemsworth is known for ‘Thor’ and ‘Extraction’.

Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe married Nicole Ari Parker in May 2005. Parker is about one and a half years older than Kodjoe. They met while working on the series ‘Soul Food’ and later collaborated on other projects. Parker appears in ‘And Just Like That…’ and Kodjoe stars in ‘Station 19’.

Henry Golding

Henry Golding married Liv Lo in August 2016. Lo is about two years older than Golding. They welcomed their first child in 2021. Golding is known for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and ‘The Gentlemen’ while Lo works as a television host and fitness entrepreneur.

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise married Mimi Rogers in May 1987. Rogers is six years older than Cruise. They divorced in 1990 after several years together. Rogers appeared in ‘The X-Files’ and ‘Austin Powers’ while Cruise’s long running franchises include ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’.

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman married Megan Mullally in September 2003. Mullally is 12 years older than Offerman. They met in a Los Angeles theatre production and have toured together on stage. Mullally is known for ‘Will & Grace’ while Offerman starred in ‘Parks and Recreation’ and appeared in ‘The Last of Us’.

Eric Winter

Eric Winter married Roselyn Sánchez in November 2008 in Puerto Rico. Sánchez is about three years older than Winter. They have two children together. Sánchez stars in ‘The Rookie’ and has credits including ‘Without a Trace’ while Winter also appears in ‘The Rookie’.

Jude Law

Jude Law married Sadie Frost in September 1997. Frost is five years older than Law. They had three children together and divorced in 2003. Law is known for ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes’ while Frost appeared in ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ and later worked in fashion.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington married Pauletta Washington in June 1983. Pauletta is four years older than Denzel. They renewed their vows in South Africa in 1995 and have four children. Denzel’s films include ‘Training Day’ and ‘Fences’ while Pauletta has credits in ‘Genius’ and stage productions.

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe married Sheryl Berkoff in July 1991. Berkoff is three years older than Lowe. They met on a film set in the 1980s and reconnected before marrying. Lowe is known for ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’ while Berkoff is a makeup artist with numerous feature credits.

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser married Afton Smith in September 1998. Smith is about one year older than Fraser. They had three sons together and divorced in 2009. Fraser’s films include ‘The Mummy’ series and ‘The Whale’ while Smith acted in ‘George of the Jungle’ and authored a book.

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany married Jennifer Connelly in January 2003. Connelly is about one year older than Bettany. They met while working on ‘A Beautiful Mind’ and later settled in New York. Connelly is known for ‘Requiem for a Dream’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ while Bettany starred in ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Master and Commander’.

Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi married Missy Peregrym in June 2014. Peregrym is two years older than Levi. The marriage ended in 2015 after less than a year. Peregrym stars in ‘FBI’ and previously appeared in ‘Rookie Blue’ while Levi is known for ‘Shazam!’ and ‘Chuck’.

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons married Kirsten Dunst in July 2022. Dunst is four years older than Plemons. They met while filming ‘Fargo’ and have two children. Dunst’s films include ‘The Power of the Dog’ and ‘Spider-Man’ while Plemons is known for ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’.

Mark Consuelos

Mark Consuelos married Kelly Ripa in May 1996. Ripa is three years older than Consuelos. They met on ‘All My Children’ and have worked together on ‘Live’. Consuelos appeared in ‘Riverdale’ while Ripa has hosted ‘Live with Kelly’ and starred in ‘Hope & Faith’.

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio married Phyllis Fierro in April 1987. Fierro is about one year older than Macchio. They have two children and renewed their vows on their 25th anniversary. Macchio is known for ‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Cobra Kai’ while Fierro is a nurse practitioner.

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman married Amanda Anka in July 2001. Anka is about one year older than Bateman. They have two daughters and maintain a relatively private family life. Bateman is known for ‘Ozark’ and ‘Arrested Development’ while Anka has credits including ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’.

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen married Lauren Miller in October 2011. Miller is about one year older than Rogen. They co founded a nonprofit focused on Alzheimer’s care and research. Rogen’s films include ‘Superbad’ and ‘Neighbors’ while Miller wrote and starred in ‘For a Good Time, Call…’.

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend married Aimee Mullins in May 2016. Mullins is six years older than Friend. She is a Paralympian and actor with roles including ‘Stranger Things’. Friend is known for ‘Homeland’ and ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’.

Chris O’Dowd

Chris O’Dowd married Dawn O’Porter in August 2012. O’Porter is slightly older than O’Dowd. They have two children and split time between the United Kingdom and the United States. O’Dowd is known for ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Bridesmaids’ while O’Porter is an author and presenter.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck married Jennifer Lopez in 2022 with ceremonies in Las Vegas and Georgia. Lopez is about three years older than Affleck. The couple previously dated in the early 2000s before reuniting years later. Affleck’s films include ‘Argo’ and ‘The Town’ while Lopez has acting and music credits including ‘Selena’ and ‘Hustlers’.

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