Lesbian Actresses Who Dated Their Famous Co-Stars Completely in Secret

Hollywood history is full of romances that bloomed on movie sets and television soundstages away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi. While many celebrity couples choose to share every moment of their lives on social media several lesbian actresses have successfully managed to keep their relationships with their costars completely under wraps for months or even years. These stars found love while working on professional projects together and decided that their private lives were more important than public headlines. From lengthy partnerships to shorter romances that started in front of a camera these women proved that it is possible to maintain a sense of normalcy in the middle of a major production. This ability to separate work from their personal lives has allowed many of these couples to flourish without the added pressure of constant media scrutiny.

Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne first met on the set of the film ‘In a World…’ which served as the beginning of their romantic journey. At the time of their meeting Stephanie had never been in a relationship with a woman before but she felt a deep connection with her costar. They kept their evolving feelings private while they worked together on the production and navigated their new dynamic. Their relationship eventually became the basis for storylines in their collaborative work including the television show ‘One Mississippi’. After several years of dating and building a life together they married and now raise two children as a couple.

Abbi Jacobson

Abbi Jacobson and Jodi Balfour surprised many fans when they revealed they had been dating for a full year in complete secret. The two actresses shared the screen in the series ‘A League of Their Own’ where they played characters with complicated personal lives. While viewers were watching their performances on screen the pair was busy building a real life foundation away from the cameras. They chose to announce their relationship on social media only after they reached their one year anniversary milestone. Since going public they have shared many moments with their fans and have since become engaged to be married.

Heather Matarazzo

Heather Matarazzo and Heather Turman found a romantic connection while they were working together on the set of the film ‘Stuck’. They managed to keep their relationship very private during the early stages of their courtship and focused on their professional collaboration. Heather Turman wrote the screenplay for the project which allowed them to spend a significant amount of time bonding over the creative process. They eventually decided to share their happiness with the world and announced their engagement after a year of dating. The couple officially tied the knot in a private ceremony and continue to work on various creative projects together in the entertainment industry.

Raven-Symoné

Raven-Symoné and AzMarie Livingston were together for several years and kept the details of their relationship away from the general public. During their time as a couple they both landed roles in the major musical drama series ‘Empire’ where they appeared in the same television universe. While Raven played a character with a complicated history the relationship between the two actresses in real life remained very private. They eventually split up after three years but they have both continued to be influential figures in the entertainment world. Their ability to work on the same major project while maintaining their privacy is a testament to their professionalism.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones were one of the most respected acting duos in the industry during their five years together. They both appeared in the action drama series ’24’ where they contributed to the intense storytelling of the show. Although they did not always share scenes they were both part of the same production and supported each other through the demands of filming. Their relationship was largely kept out of the headlines until a public display of affection at an awards ceremony confirmed their status to the world. They eventually decided to go their separate ways but they have remained friends and colleagues within the acting community.

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