Actresses Who Married Fans

The Academy Award winning actress Julia Roberts met her husband Danny Moder while filming ‘The Mexican’ in two thousand. Moder was working as a cameraman on the set and had long admired her performances from afar. They transitioned from a professional working relationship to a romantic one before marrying in a private ceremony in July two thousand two. The couple has remained together for over two decades and shares three children. Their marriage is frequently highlighted as a rare instance of a Hollywood star finding lasting love with someone behind the camera.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway was introduced to jewelry designer Adam Shulman through mutual friends at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Shulman was an admirer of her acting work before they began their relationship in late two thousand eight. They held a private wedding ceremony in Big Sur during September two thousand twelve after several years of dating. Hathaway has often mentioned in interviews how her husband provided stability during the busiest years of her career. They have since welcomed two sons and continue to keep their family life mostly out of the public eye.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba met her future husband Cash Warren while she was filming ‘Fantastic Four’ in two thousand four. Warren was working as a production assistant on the set and was a dedicated fan of the actress. Their relationship grew steadily over the next few years until they married in a quiet courthouse ceremony in May two thousand eight. The couple has since built a large family and collaborated on various business ventures including The Honest Company. Their partnership remains one of the most enduring examples of a movie star marrying someone from the production crew.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon met talent agent Jim Toth at a house party where he stepped in to help her during an awkward encounter with another guest. Toth was already familiar with her extensive filmography and respected her work as a producer and actress. They began dating in early two thousand ten and announced their engagement later that same year. The couple married at her estate in Ojai during March two thousand eleven and remained together for twelve years. Though they announced their divorce in twenty twenty three they continue to co-parent their son while maintaining a professional friendship.

Marcia Cross

The ‘Desperate Housewives’ star Marcia Cross met her husband Tom Mahoney inside a Los Angeles flower shop. Mahoney was a stockbroker who recognized the actress and decided to leave his phone number with the shopkeeper for her. Cross was intrigued by the bold move and eventually reached out to him for a date. They were married in June two thousand six in a lavish ceremony in San Gabriel. The couple has stayed together through various health challenges and raised twin daughters together.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was known for her many marriages but her eighth wedding to Larry Fortensky was unique because he was a construction worker. The two met while they were both receiving treatment at the Betty Ford Center in the late eighties. Fortensky was a fan of her legendary films like ‘Cleopatra’ and ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ before they became close. They were married at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in nineteen ninety one in a highly publicized event. Although they divorced five years later they reportedly remained friends until Taylor passed away in twenty eleven.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman met her husband Benjamin Millepied on the set of the psychological thriller ‘Black Swan’ in two thousand nine. Millepied was a professional dancer and choreographer who worked closely with Portman to prepare her for the demanding role. He was a fan of her previous work and the two developed a deep connection during the intense filming process. They married in August twenty twelve in an intimate Jewish ceremony held in Big Sur. The couple lived in Paris and Los Angeles with their two children before eventually separating years later.

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow met her husband Michel Stern when he was dating her French roommate in the late eighties. Stern was an advertising executive and a fan of the arts who eventually reconnected with Kudrow years after his initial introduction. They began dating while she was rising to fame on the sitcom ‘Friends’ and married in May nineteen ninety five. The couple has one son and has maintained a remarkably private marriage compared to other television stars. Their long term relationship is often cited as one of the most stable in the entertainment industry.

Wanda Sykes

Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes met her wife Alex Niedbalski while traveling on a ferry to Fire Island. Niedbalski was a fan of Sykes and the two struck up a conversation about kitchen remodeling that led to a lasting connection. They were married in a private ceremony in two thousand eight shortly before Sykes publicly came out. The couple has since welcomed twins and often appears together at red carpet events. Sykes frequently incorporates stories about her wife and family into her stand up comedy specials.

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen met real estate investor Scott Phillips while she was working on various television projects in the early two thousands. Phillips was a fan of her work and the two quickly hit it off after being introduced through mutual acquaintances. They married in September two thousand four and eventually had three sons together during her time on ‘Modern Family’. The couple stayed married for thirteen years before finalizing their divorce in twenty eighteen. They have since focused on co-parenting their children while maintaining their individual professional lives.

Ellen Pompeo

The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Ellen Pompeo met her husband Chris Ivery in a Los Angeles grocery store in two thousand three. Ivery was a music producer who was already familiar with the actress before they began a conversation in the aisle. They discovered they both grew up in Boston and felt an immediate connection that led to a romantic relationship. They married in a secret ceremony at New York City Hall in two thousand seven with the mayor as a witness. The couple now has three children and continues to reside in California.

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies met her husband Keith Lieberthal at a dinner party where she initially thought he was a model or an actor. Lieberthal was actually a Harvard law school graduate and a fan of her work on the medical drama ‘ER’. They began a relationship shortly after their first meeting and married in October two thousand seven. Margulies has often spoken about how her husband provides a sense of normalcy away from the television industry. They have one son together and frequently attend theater and film events in New York.

Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer met her husband Chris Fischer through her personal assistant who happened to be Fischer’s sister. Fischer was a professional chef and author who was a fan of Schumer’s comedy and acting career. They began dating in late twenty seventeen and surprised fans with a wedding in Malibu just months later. Schumer has been very open about their relationship and her husband’s autism diagnosis in her documentary work and comedy specials. The couple welcomed their first child in twenty nineteen and continues to collaborate on various culinary and media projects.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett met her husband Andrew Upton in nineteen ninety six while they were both working in the Australian theater scene. Upton was a playwright and screenwriter who admired Blanchett’s stage presence before they officially began dating. Although they initially did not like each other they were married within a year of their first date. They have served as artistic directors for the Sydney Theatre Company and have raised four children together. Their partnership has lasted nearly three decades and spans both their personal and professional lives.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie met her husband Tom Ackerley on the set of the film ‘Suite Française’ in twenty thirteen. Ackerley was working as a third assistant director and was a fan of the actress before they became close friends. They lived in a shared house in London with several other crew members before their relationship turned romantic. The couple married in a private ceremony in Australia in December twenty sixteen and later co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment. They have worked together on major films like ‘I, Tonya’ and ‘Barbie’ while maintaining a strong marriage.

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot met her husband Jaron Varsano at a desert party in Israel long before she became an international superstar. Varsano was a successful real estate developer and a fan of Gadot’s early work in the fashion and film industries. He told her on their second date that he intended to marry her and he followed through with a proposal two years later. They were married in September two thousand eight and have since welcomed four daughters. The couple often shares supportive messages about each other on social media while managing their global careers.

Tina Fey

Tina Fey met her husband Jeff Richmond while they were both working at The Second City comedy club in Chicago. Richmond was a composer and fan of Fey’s sharp wit during her early days in improvisational theater. They dated for several years before marrying in a Greek Orthodox ceremony in two thousand one. Richmond has composed music for many of Fey’s most famous projects including ’30 Rock’ and ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. They have two daughters and continue to be one of the most successful creative duos in the television industry.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez met her second husband Cris Judd when he was hired as a backup dancer for her music video ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’. Judd was a professional dancer and an admirer of Lopez’s work in both music and film. Their professional relationship quickly turned romantic and they married in September two thousand one. The marriage was short lived and the couple filed for divorce less than a year later in June two thousand two. Despite the split Judd has spoken respectfully about their time together in subsequent years.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton met her husband Carl Dean outside a laundromat in Nashville on her first day in the city. Dean was a regular person who became a fan of her music as she rose to legendary status in the country music world. They were married in a small ceremony in May nineteen sixty six and have remained together ever since. Dean famously avoids the spotlight and has rarely been seen at public events or red carpet appearances. Parton credits their different lifestyles and mutual respect for the longevity of their marriage.

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep met her husband Don Gummer through her brother following the death of her previous partner. Gummer was a sculptor and a fan of the arts who offered Streep his apartment while he was traveling. They developed a deep connection through letters and were married in September nineteen seventy eight. The couple raised four children who have all pursued careers in the creative arts. They remained married for over four decades before news of their separation became public in twenty twenty three.

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt met her husband John Krasinski at a restaurant in late two thousand eight through a mutual friend. Krasinski was a huge fan of her work and had reportedly watched her film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ dozens of times. They became engaged in two thousand nine and married at George Clooney’s estate in Lake Como in July twenty ten. The couple has since starred together in the ‘A Quiet Place’ film franchise which Krasinski also directed. They are frequently cited as one of the most beloved power couples in modern Hollywood.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas began their relationship after Jonas sent her a direct message on Twitter expressing his admiration. He was a fan of her work in both Bollywood and the American series ‘Quantico’ before they met in person. They made their first public appearance together at the Met Gala in twenty seventeen and began dating seriously the following year. Their wedding in December twenty eighteen was a massive multi day celebration in India that combined their different cultural traditions. The couple welcomed a daughter via surrogate in twenty twenty two and continues to support each other’s global projects.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone met her husband Dave McCary when she hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ in late twenty sixteen. McCary was a segment director for the show and a fan of Stone’s comedic timing and acting versatility. They began dating quietly and were first spotted together at a film premiere in twenty seventeen. The couple announced their engagement on social media in twenty nineteen and married in a private ceremony the following year. They welcomed their first child in twenty twenty one and generally keep their relationship away from the media.

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence met her husband Cooke Maroney through a mutual friend in twenty eighteen. Maroney was a director at an art gallery and a fan of Lawrence’s films before they were introduced. They began dating and were frequently spotted together in New York City before getting engaged in early twenty nineteen. The couple married in a star studded ceremony in Rhode Island in October twenty nineteen. They welcomed their first child in twenty twenty two and have maintained a relatively private life compared to Lawrence’s early career.

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain met her husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo at a fashion event in early twenty twelve. Passi de Preposulo worked as an executive for the fashion brand Moncler and was an admirer of Chastain’s rising film career. They dated for five years before marrying at his family’s historic estate in Italy in June twenty seventeen. The couple has two children and often attends high profile film festivals and fashion shows together. Chastain has credited her husband for providing a grounded perspective on her success in the film industry.

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan married musician Marcus Mumford after the two reconnected as adults following a childhood friendship. They were pen pals as children and Mumford followed Mulligan’s acting career with great interest as she became a star. They began dating in twenty eleven and were married on a farm in Somerset the following year. The couple has three children and famously keeps their personal life extremely private. They occasionally appear together at award shows when either is nominated for their respective work in film or music.

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne met her long term partner Bobby Cannavale on the set of the film ‘Annie’ in twenty twelve. Cannavale was already a fan of her work in ‘Bridesmaids’ and other projects before they began their relationship. Although they have not officially married they refer to each other as husband and wife and have two sons together. The couple has collaborated on several professional projects including films and stage plays. They are known for their comedic chemistry and frequently appear together in New York theater productions.

America Ferrera

America Ferrera met her husband Ryan Piers Williams when he cast her in his first student film at the University of Southern California. Williams was a fan of her talent early on and their professional collaboration turned into a long term romance. They were married in June twenty eleven in a ceremony attended by many of her former co stars. The couple has two children and continues to work together on various film and social activism projects. Ferrera often speaks about how their shared values have strengthened their partnership over the years.

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldana met her husband Marco Perego on a flight to Italy in early twenty thirteen. Perego was an artist and a former professional athlete who was familiar with her work in major film franchises. They felt an instant connection and were married in a secret ceremony in London just months after meeting. Perego famously took her surname upon their marriage which was a move that gained significant media attention. They have three sons and frequently share glimpses of their artistic family life on social media.

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl met her husband Josh Kelley when she appeared in the music video for his song ‘Only You’. Kelley was a fan of her work on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the two felt a strong attraction during the shoot. They were engaged within a year and married in a winter ceremony in Utah in December two thousand seven. The couple has since adopted two daughters and welcomed a biological son while living on a ranch in Utah. They have remained together for over fifteen years despite the pressures of the entertainment industry.

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley met her husband James Righton after being introduced by a mutual friend at a party. Righton was a member of the band Klaxons and was an admirer of Knightley’s extensive film career. They began dating in twenty eleven and were married in a very low key ceremony in the south of France in twenty thirteen. The couple has two daughters and is often seen walking together in London away from the paparazzi. Knightley has stated that she appreciates having a husband who is not part of the acting world.

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone met her former husband Christopher Jarecki outside a movie theater in the late nineties. Jarecki was a musician and a fan of Silverstone’s work in films like ‘Clueless’ and her activism. They dated for eight years before marrying in a beachfront ceremony at Lake Tahoe in June two thousand five. The couple had one son together and were known for their shared commitment to a vegan lifestyle and environmental causes. They announced their separation in twenty eighteen but have remained dedicated to co-parenting their child.

Amy Adams

Amy Adams met her husband Darren Le Gallo in an acting class in the early two thousands. Le Gallo was also an aspiring actor and artist who admired her dedication to the craft before they began dating. They were engaged for seven years while Adams’ career reached new heights before finally marrying in twenty fifteen. The couple has one daughter and Le Gallo is frequently seen supporting Adams at major award shows. Their long term relationship is considered one of the most stable and supportive in Hollywood.

Lake Bell

Lake Bell met her former husband Scott Campbell on the set of her television series ‘How to Make It in America’. Campbell was a world renowned tattoo artist who was appearing as himself and was a fan of the show. They were married in May twenty thirteen in a ceremony in New Orleans that featured many celebrity guests. The couple has two children and remained together for seven years before announcing their divorce in twenty twenty. They have continued to speak positively about each other and their commitment to their family.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson met her husband Colin Jost when she hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ during his early years as a writer. Jost was a fan of her work and the two interacted professionally several times before their relationship became romantic in twenty seventeen. They announced their engagement in twenty nineteen and were married in an intimate ceremony in October twenty twenty. The couple welcomed a son in twenty twenty one and Jost often mentions their life together during his segments on television. This marriage marks Johansson’s third and has been described as a very happy partnership.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow met her husband Brad Falchuk on the set of the television show ‘Glee’ in twenty ten. Falchuk was a co-creator of the show and was an admirer of Paltrow’s work long before she guest starred. They began dating in twenty fourteen following her high profile separation from her first husband. The couple married in a private ceremony in the Hamptons in September twenty eighteen. They have integrated their families and often share insights into their modern marriage through Paltrow’s lifestyle brand.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson met her husband Danny Fujikawa through her best friends who are his stepsisters. Fujikawa was a fan of her family and her acting career for many years before they finally went on a first date. They began their romantic relationship in late twenty sixteen and welcomed a daughter in twenty eighteen. The couple announced their engagement in twenty twenty one and frequently appears together on social media and at public events. Hudson has often commented on how their long history as friends laid a strong foundation for their marriage.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore met her husband Bart Freundlich when he directed her in the film ‘The Myth of Fingerprints’ in nineteen ninety six. Freundlich was a young director who was a fan of Moore’s talent and the two fell in love during production. They have two children and were together for many years before officially marrying in August two thousand three. The couple has collaborated on several other film projects over the decades. They are known for their long lasting relationship and their life in Greenwich Village.

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga met her husband Renn Hawkey after being introduced by a mutual friend on a film set. Hawkey was a musician and carpenter who was a fan of Farmiga’s intense acting style in independent films. They were married in a private ceremony in September two thousand eight while she was pregnant with their first child. The couple lives on a farm in upstate New York where they raise their two children and various animals. Farmiga has often said that her husband is her greatest support system during her demanding filming schedules.

Laura Linney

Laura Linney met her husband Marc Schauer at the Telluride Film Festival where he was working as a festival liaison. Schauer was assigned to look after Linney and was an admirer of her work in film and theater. They struck up a friendship that eventually turned into a romantic relationship and they married in May two thousand nine. The couple has one son and has maintained an extremely private life away from the Hollywood media circuit. Linney has credited her husband for helping her find balance between her career and personal happiness.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver met her husband Jim Simpson at a theater festival in nineteen eighty three. Simpson was a stage director and a fan of the arts who was impressed by Weaver’s presence both on and off the stage. They were married in October nineteen eighty four and have one daughter together. The couple has collaborated on several theatrical productions in New York City over the years. Their marriage has lasted for four decades and is one of the most respected in the entertainment industry.

Rene Russo

Rene Russo met her husband Dan Gilroy on the set of the film ‘Freejack’ in the early nineties. Gilroy was a screenwriter who admired Russo’s transition from modeling to acting. They were married in March nineteen ninety two and have one daughter together. The couple worked together on the critically acclaimed film ‘Nightcrawler’ which Gilroy directed and Russo starred in. They have remained married for over thirty years and continue to support each other’s creative endeavors.

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick met her husband Kevin Bacon on the set of the television movie ‘Lemon Sky’ in the late eighties. Bacon was already a well known actor and Sedgwick was a rising star who he had seen in other productions. They were married in September nineteen eighty eight and have two children who have also entered the entertainment world. The couple frequently shares videos of themselves singing and spending time on their farm on social media. Their relationship is often pointed to as a gold standard for longevity in Hollywood.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker met her husband Matthew Broderick after being introduced by her brothers who were part of a theater company. Broderick was already a fan of her work and the two shared a deep love for the New York stage. They were married in a surprise civil ceremony in May nineteen ninety seven where Parker famously wore a black dress. The couple has three children and continues to live in Manhattan while working in both film and theater. They recently starred together in a Broadway revival of ‘Plaza Suite’ which showcased their enduring chemistry.

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon met her wife Christine Marinoni at a rally for education reform in two thousand one. Marinoni was an education activist and a fan of Nixon’s advocacy work before they began a relationship. They became engaged at a rally for marriage equality in two thousand nine and married in New York in twenty twelve. The couple has one son together and they continue to be heavily involved in political and social activism. Nixon has often spoken about how her relationship with Marinoni changed her life and her perspective on identity.

Fergie

The singer and actress Fergie met her former husband Josh Duhamel when her group The Black Eyed Peas appeared on his show ‘Las Vegas’. Duhamel was a huge fan of the singer and had reportedly mentioned his crush on her in various interviews. They began dating in two thousand four and were married in a lavish ceremony in Malibu in January two thousand nine. The couple had one son together before announcing their separation in twenty seventeen. They have remained on good terms and continue to co-parent their child while supporting each other’s careers.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes famously grew up as a fan of Tom Cruise and reportedly had posters of him on her bedroom wall as a teenager. They met in early two thousand five and their relationship became a massive media sensation almost immediately. They were married in a stunning Italian castle in November two thousand six following the birth of their daughter. The marriage lasted for six years before Holmes filed for divorce in twenty twelve. Since the split Holmes has focused on her acting career and raising her daughter in New York City.

Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston was a fan of John Travolta long before they worked together on the film ‘The Experts’ in nineteen eighty seven. She had seen him in ‘Grease’ and reportedly told her dance instructor that she was going to marry him one day. They were married in September nineteen ninety one and had three children during their long marriage. The couple remained together until Preston’s passing in twenty twenty following a private battle with breast cancer. Travolta has continued to honor her memory through various tributes on social media.

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian married Kanye West after years of being friends and West being an outspoken fan of her beauty and style. West had featured her in his music videos and mentioned her in his lyrics long before they became a couple in twenty twelve. They were married in a spectacular ceremony in Florence in May twenty fourteen. The couple had four children and was one of the most influential pairs in global pop culture for nearly a decade. They finalized their divorce in twenty twenty two but continue to manage their massive business empires and family life.

Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn met her husband David Cross on a flight where they sat next to each other and connected through their shared sense of humor. Cross was a fan of her work in ‘Joan of Arcadia’ and they spent the flight looking at a SkyMall magazine together. They dated for several years despite their age difference and married in an outdoor ceremony in October twenty twelve. The couple welcomed a daughter in twenty seventeen and often collaborates on creative and political projects. They are known for their quirky and supportive relationship within the indie film and comedy communities.

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