Celebrity couples whose relationship started as an affair
When we fall in love, we see everything in pink. However, not everything always goes according to plan. There are chances for other people to get involved, and as a result, relationships will break down. This occurs when one of the members of the couple looks for a new partner or romantic partner, leaving the other with a broken heart. When this happens in the world of celebrities, they become the center of attention, especially if their relationship was public. Find out below which celebrity couples started out as lovers, but their relationships later turned serious and formal.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
Before Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes were a couple, Mimi Rogers was Tom Cruise's wife. She is the one who introduced her husband to Nicole. Soon after, Tom fell in love with Kidman while filming Days of Thunder.
The two married in 1990 after Tom separated from his wife. They were married for 11 years before deciding to divorce. Kidman later said that the divorce was one of the most heartbreaking things she had ever experienced in her life.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
You may have never heard of the movie Gigli and that's fine. The action-comedy film failed notably, with a 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The only thing that made the film known to some was the relationship between the main actors, which developed during production.
When they filmed Gigli, Jennifer Lopez was married to Chris Judd. That didn't stop him from having an affair with her partner, Ben Affleck. Their romance was short-lived, as their lifestyles did not quite match what they expected.
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton
In 2000, all Hollywood fans were in love with Laura Dern. Unfortunately, her partner and Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton thought she was no longer worth it. While producing the movie Pushing Tin, her love for her faded little by little and her partner, Angelina Jolie, surprised him.
Bob broke off his engagement to Laura and married Jolie. Their union lasted three years before ending. They attracted media attention multiple times for the strange things they did in public, including swapping underwear.
Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw
Ali MacGraw couldn't keep her feelings for Steve McQueen a secret when he made The Getaway in the 1970s. Although she was married to Robert Evans, a famous producer, MacGraw decided she wanted to be with Steve McQueen, "The King of Cool."
The two were married a year after MacGraw divorced Robert, but her marriage was not as she imagined. She was always insecure and the two finally parted ways five years later.
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade
Siohvaughn Funches' relationship is believed to have come to an untimely end shortly after her partner, Dwayne Wade, set their sights on Gabrielle Union. The infidelity of her husband deeply hurt Funches, so much so that she filed a lawsuit against Union, demanding damages for the broken relationship.
Her efforts were unsuccessful and her ex-husband married Union in 2014. It was reported that Wade had a child with another woman while he was taking time out of her relationship with Gabrielle. The two have reconciled and their bond remains strong.
Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders
Fans of the Twilight film saga were very happy when they learned that its protagonists, Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart, were in a romantic relationship, which they tried to keep private, but failed at this.
After several years together, Stewart starred in the film Snow White and the Huntsman, which was directed by Rupert Sanders, with whom he began an affair, while she was still dating Pattinson and he was married, so they both separated from their partners, but their relationship did not last long.
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
In 2005, Blake Shelton performed with Miranda Lambert at the CMT duet concert. From then on, Shelton, who was married to Kaynette Williams, fell in love with her.
Although Miranda knew that Blake was married, that didn't stop her from seeing Blake, who divorced his wife in 2006 and made her relationship with Miranda public after that. They married in 2011 and divorced four years later.
Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston
As much as it remains a mystery, Justin is believed to have abandoned his wife, Heidi Bivens, fourteen years after they exchanged their vows. The reason for that is none other than the stunning Jennifer Aniston.
Justin and Jennifer got close when they were filming Wanderlust. It is said that the two could not be separated during the film's production. They finally got married in 2015. Three years later, they got divorced, but they are still great friends.
Ámbar Heard and Johnny Depp
These two actors are currently the most controversial Hollywood superstars. Both are famous for making their clothes public in the sun. The former lovers met while working on The Rum Diary in 2012.
At the time, Johnny Depp had been in a relationship with his longtime partner, Vanessa Paradis, with whom he had been for fourteen years. He then separated from her to be with Amber Heard. Their shaky union lasted two years after getting married in 2015.
Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe
Anyone alive in the 1950s will tell you how sensational Marilyn Monroe stole their hearts from their television screens. She was the Hollywood star and many guys wanted to woo her. But she chose one. The lucky one that she managed to steal her heart was Arthur Miller.
When Miller expressed her love for Monroe, she was already married to Joe DiMaggio. Miller made no secret of her love for Monroe, and wrote her numerous letters, which eventually convinced her to leave her husband and marry him.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
Kim's marriage to basketball star Kris Humphries is probably the shortest union Hollywood has seen in the 21st century. Her marriage lasted 72 days before Kim got tired, prompting her to file for divorce.
Kris claimed that Kim was cheating on her with Kanye West. Shortly after getting divorced, Kim was seen in public with Kanye on numerous occasions. The two superstars got married in 2014 and have four amazing children.
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo's relationship with Ben Affleck did not last long. While filming Daredevil, Ben fell in love with another Jennifer, this time surnamed Garner, leaving Jennifer Lopez behind. However, it was only a matter of time before Lopez became involved with Marc Anthony in 2004.
The long-awaited wedding between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck never took place. A few months after it was canceled, Marc Anthony divorced Dayanara Torres and married J.Lo four days later. They finally parted ways after seven years.
Camilla Shand and Prince Charles
When infidelity hits, he forgives no one, including royalty. Prince Charles met Camilla Shand at a polo tournament in 1970. They dated for a while before ending their romance due to family pressure.
Prince Charles went ahead and married Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales. He realized then that he was not happy with her union and decided to pursue the love of his life, Camilla. The two have been together since they got married in 2005.
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn
Spencer and Katharine's story is proof that not all love affairs go according to plan. As much as their romance wasn't a Hollywood secret, the two were never fully committed to their relationship. Spencer found it difficult to go against his Christian doctrines and he never dared to divorce his wife, Louise Tracy.
His romance with Hepburn lasted 26 years before Tracy died. Hepburn finally acknowledged her relationship in 1983 after the death of Spencer's wife.
Daniel Moder and Julia Roberts
It seems like the superstars who work together on a movie are the ones who fall in love. This time, there is a slight difference. Julia fell in love with cameraman Daniel while they were working on The Mexican. Until now, the genesis of their adventure does not have a concrete explanation, since they managed to keep it under the rugs.
When they met, Daniel was married to Steimberg Vera while Julia was seeing Bratt Benjamin. Daniel divorced Steimberg half a year after meeting Julia. Soon, they began to be seen together frequently until they got married in 2002. They are still together.
Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra
Sinatra was a womanizer, which was public knowledge. Many women confessed his love for him and the My Way singer seemed to like it. During his life, he had several affairs with various women, but the one that stood out the most was that of Ava Gardner.
Unlike most women, Ava wasn't instantly swayed by Sinatra, but her charm eventually worked on her. Although they loved each other, they had to wait until Sinatra divorced his wife, Nancy Barbato, before marrying.
Abbie Cornish and Ryan Phillippe
Ryan's first wife was the actress, Reese Witherspoon. They met on her 21st birthday and soon after they sealed their relationship with the marriage. Their rosy relationship was cut short after Ryan met Abbie while filming Stop-Loss. Rumors about them became public news and Reese filed for divorce.
The two celebrities dated for three years before parting ways. Abbie claimed that their relationship came to an end due to Ryan partying and being a womanizer. She probably should have known that from him the moment he left her first wife to be with her.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
These ex-partners met during the filming of Cleopatra in 1961. Their colleagues confess that at first they were bitter rivals. They never got along until they kissed for the first time on set. It was then that things changed and they became inseparable. At the time, they were both married and made the bold decision to divorce their spouses.
They later married, but their love life took a turn and they separated. They became an on and off couple over the years, until they finally decided to part ways for good.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
These celebrities were the envy of many for years. The seemingly perfect couple met while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith. In the movie, the two were hit men who were ultimately sent to kill each other.
At the time of filming, Brad Pitt was still married to Jennifer Anniston. who filed for divorce after the film's production ended. Jolie and Brad officially became a couple in 2005, but they divorced after several years and many children.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
In 2010, the movie Green Lantern was released. Two famous actors participated in its production. Most people did not know that while filming, an affair was brewing. While some thought Ryan and Blake's relationship was strictly platonic, others quickly connected the dots.
During Green Lantern's debut, both actors were dating other people. The same year, the two parted ways to be together. They took their relationship to the next level and got married in 2012.
June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash
These two musicians are among the most famous couples in history. Its popularity still arouses the interest of the media to this day. Their love story was not an easy one, as they went through numerous obstacles before getting married.
Johnny was always June's secret admirer when she performed with her family. Their love took a new turn while they were on tour during the 1960s. They then married in 1968 after Johnny separated from his wife, Liberto Vivian.
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian
These actors met during the production of Northern Lights. When they started working together, Eddie was married to Brandi Glanville and LeAnn was Dean Sheremet's wife. While on set, the two actors discovered that they had feelings for each other. Subsequently, they made the difficult decision to divorce their spouses.
His action was not well received by his exes and his adventure was the subject of discussion in various media for months. They managed to overcome the criticism they received and officially became newlyweds in 2011. They are still together to date.
Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter
In 1994, Kenneth and Helena were among the most celebrated superstars on the other side of the pond due to the successful projects they worked on together. That year, Kenneth became the director of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, when one thing led to another and they fell in love.
Their affair led to Kenneth divorcing Thompson before dating Helena. But, they separated in 1999. Although she was a bitter pill to swallow for Thompson, she said that she agreed with what happened and that she did not hold a grudge against Helena.
Cybill Shepherd and Peter Bogdanovich
Peter met his first wife, Polly Platt, at the Summer Stock Theater, where she worked as a costume designer. They then exchanged vows and remained married for nine years before Cybill appeared in Peter's life.
Peter worked with Cybill while producing The Last Picture Show and they fell in love. Peter then divorced his wife in 1971. He began dating Cybill that same year. Although they did not marry, they remained together for seven years before parting ways.
Suzy Amis and James Cameron
James Cameron is a famous film director, known for his work on legendary films like Titanic. During the making of the film, he found the love of his life, even though he was married to Linda Hamilton, known for her performance in films such as Terminator.
Although James was known to fail in various marriages, he wasted no time before leaving Hamilton for Suzy. They married in 2000 and have been together ever since.
Kevin Federline and Britney Spears
No one wanted to miss any details of Kevin Federline and Britney Spears' relationship due to their constant ups and downs. The paparazzi always had something to say about the two of them, which explains why they always followed them everywhere. Kevin met Spears when the actress, Shar Jackson, was pregnant with her child.
Kevin fell in love with Spears and started dating her. Within a few months, they got engaged. They eventually broke up in 2007, and once again the paparazzi were looking for show business news to entertain their fans.
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman
These two love birds were among the most famous couples of their time. Long before they were romantically involved, they were close friends. All that changed in 1957, when they started working together on the set of The Long, Hot Summer.
At the time, Paul Newman was the husband of Jackie White, whom he divorced a year later and Paul married Joanne Woodward in Las Vegas. They were together for at least 50 years before Paul's death in 2008.
Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling
These two celebrities got into an exciting adventure the first day they started working together in 2015. As soon as they saw each other, they immediately hit it off while filming Mind over Murder.
At the time, the least of her worries were her partners, Mary Jo Eustace and Charlie Shahnaian. Their love conquered all and they separated from their spouses to be together. They had a spectacular wedding in Fiji in 2006 and so far they have five children together.
Will Chase and Debra Messing
Debra had a role in a musical television show called Smash. On screen, her character was having an affair with another actor. To the surprise of many, when she acted cheat, she was actually cheating on her partner in real life with her co-actor, Will Chase.
Debra decided to break up with her partner, Daniel Zelman, before going public with her relationship with Chase, which lasted only two and a half years before they split in 2014. They both claim they are currently close friends.
Thomas Kail and Michelle Williams
Actress Michelle Williams has been in the limelight many times for being in relationships with high profile people. So far, she has been with Phil Elverum and the late actor Heath Ledger.
Although she broke up with Phil, she was still married to him when she started dating Thomas Kail. Phil and Michelle are currently legally separated and she is still with Kail. Although they did not get married, they have a child together.
Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin
Best known for her role in Once Upon a Time, Ginnifer Goodwin, who had stolen the hearts of many fans, began dating Josh Dallas while they were working together on the series. Reliable sources claim that when she started seeing Josh Dallas, she was engaged to Joey Kern.
However, she canceled her engagement when people found out about her relationship with Josh. Today, Dallas and Goodwin are married and have two children together.
Wanda Nara and Mauro Icardi
The world of soccer also has its fair share of celebrities who met in a less than ideal situation. A good example is that of PSG forward Mauro Icardi. The Argentine had an affair with Wanda Nara, a media personality who was married to Icardi's partner in Argentina, Maxi López.
After Icardi and Nara's adventure came to light, she separated from Maxi. Icardi immediately took advantage of that opportunity and married her. They have been together ever since and have two adorable daughters together.
Warren Beatty and Annette Bening
People who lived in the 1980s will tell you that these celebrities have occasionally appeared on magazine covers throughout the years. Warren and Annette have an age difference of more than twenty years. They got along well while working on a movie called Bugsy in 1991.
At the time, Annette was married to J. Steven, who eventually separated and Annette married Warren Beatty. The lovely couple are married with four children.
Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn
As much as most Hollywood love affairs fail to remain a secret, some celebrities are pretty good at keeping their lives private. A perfect example of such celebrities are Jerry O'Connell and Romijn Rebecca. When the two began their affair, Jerry was still in a relationship with Giuliana Rancic, an E-News host.
Rebecca had also separated from her partner, John Stamos. There were no rumors of infidelity and their relationship transitions were smooth. Currently, the couple are happily married and have twins.
Jojo Offerman and Bray Wyatt
WWE fans have no problem recognizing the boy in the image below. Diehard fans might even recognize the lady next to him. Bray has had an exciting and entertaining career in and out of the ring.
In 2017, his wife found out that he had been cheating on her with Jojo Offerman. The problems began shortly after that, and Ryan and his wife, Samantha, separated. Ryan has been with Offerman ever since and they have two children together.
Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan
Russel and Meg's affair was highly publicized by the media as soon as they found out what was happening between them. The two had a good time filming Proof of Life. The main problem they faced was that by the time they were having an affair, Meg was married to Denis Quaid.
Meg did not deny the allegations of her affair with Russel. Instead, she suggested that her husband was also unfaithful to her. Russell and Meg continued dating while she was still in the process of breaking up. Unfortunately, their relationship was short-lived.
Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart
Hollywood first accepted the phrase "age is just a number" when it witnessed the romance of these two celebrities. After they met, they couldn't part. They cared little that they had a 25-year age difference, because they immediately solidified as a couple. It was as if they were made for each other.
Humphrey wasted no time and immediately divorced his wife, who once made headlines for stabbing him in the shoulder. She then she married Bacall. They were together until he died in 1957.
Soon-Yi Previn and Woody Allen
The story of these two people has to be the strangest of all. When Woody Allen met Soon-Yi Previn, he was in a relationship with Mia Farrow.
The surprising thing is that Soon-Yi was Mia's adopted daughter. She claimed that when Woody chased her, she couldn't resist his charm. The controversial relationship was made public in 1992 and they finally exchanged vows five years later. They have been happily married ever since.
Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer, best known for his role on various television shows such as Boss and Frasier, was quite unlucky in maintaining a relationship with his spouses. Before meeting Kayte, he was married three times. When they met, Kelsey was married to Camile, a popular television personality.
Kelsey eventually married Kayte, who once claimed that she was not proud of how they met. Now, that doesn't matter, because their marriage has worked so far.
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf
Shia is popularly known for the film Honey Boy. The movie is based on her life and she appeared in it acting as her father. He met FKA Twigs while working on this project. FKA also acted in Shia's movie and they soon became romantically involved, a situation that affected Shia's marriage.
He had been married to Mia Goth for two years prior to producing Honey Boy. Their union came to an end and he dated FKA for nine months before they parted ways due to hectic work schedules.
