20 actors and actresses who had secret romances with their co-stars
Although some fans did not realize what was happening off screen, there are several romances that took place between co-stars.
Everyone remembers their first love, but we also won't forget the iconic love stories we learned from some of the best movie couples in history. Do you remember being swept up in Rose and Jack's passionate love story aboard the Titanic?
Well, just like the spectators, sometimes the actors themselves are captivated by the love stories they represent, and on more than one occasion real couples are born between co-stars of a very ambitious movie or series.
That is why today at Ezpoiler we want to recount several couples who saw a romance blossom alongside their characters on the big or small screen. In short, there will be some well-known ones, but maybe there will be others that you had no idea about.
20 actors who had a secret romance with their co-stars
1. Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen
The stars of 1991's 'Saved by the Bell' had a secret romance during the recordings, but were exposed by their producer Peter Engel in a 2016 book, where he shared some behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the cast.
2. Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes
Although this couple was in speculation for a while, the duo confirmed that they had a formal relationship in June 2020. They lit the flame of love while recording 'Outer Banks'
3. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
More than 10 years ago, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth met on the set of 'The Last Song'. They got married in December 2018 and their divorce was finalized in January 2020. The two have talked about their relationship and have broken up several times over the years.
4. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens
Efron and Hudgens met during their audition for 'High School Musical.' Disney shared the pictures of the audition, so everyone can see their initial chemistry. The two were together for a long time, but they officially broke up in 2011.
5. Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin
Speculation about the two dating began in the summer of 2017, when paparazzi took photos of them having dinner at Craig's in Los Angeles, California. They grew closer while filming 'Changeland,' and didn't talk about their relationship until 2019.
6. Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart
The rumors of this couple did not wait when they shared the stage in 'Riverdale'. They were not very far away, since the couple finally accepted everything in April 2017, but unfortunately everything ended by January 2020.
7. Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson
After her breakup with Efron, Hudgens was linked to fellow child actor Josh Hutcherson in 2011. However, their relationship was not confirmed until they indirectly announced their split while appearing on Australia's 'TODAY' show to promote their movie 'Journey. 2: The Mysterious Island' in early 2012
8. Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Gray
Broderick and Gray were in a serious relationship in the mid-'80s, during the height of their stardom. And though they play bitter brothers/rivals in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' they were madly in love when the cameras stopped rolling.
9. Ross Lynch and Jaz Sinclair
Ross Lynch and Jaz Sinclair are known for their roles as Harvey Kinkle and Rosalind "Roz" Walker, respectively, on Netflix's 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'. The two stars began dating shortly after meeting on the set of the teen show, which is based on characters from Archie Comics.
10. Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till
Lucas first rose to fame at age 19 when he played Miley Cyrus' love interest in the 2009 movie 'Hannah Montana'... Lucas admitted that he and Miley started dating while filming the movie, but sadly it didn't last , and the couple separated after two months.
11. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Elizabeth Berkley
Former 'Saved by the Bell' actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar revealed he once dated co-star Elizabeth Berkley... "We all dated at one point or another, it was incestuous!" Gosselaar told People in 2009 about all the relationships on set.
12. Alexis Bledel and Jared Padalecki
Jared Padalecki confirmed his romance with Alexis Bledel, but it wasn't that serious. Back in 2016, 'Gilmore Girls' casting director Mara Casey dropped a huge bombshell on fans during an interview with Bustle. She told the publication that Padalecki and Bledel had dated back then.
13. Aly Michalka and Ricky Ullman
'Phil of the Future' co-stars Aly Michalka and Ricky Ullman secretly dated for six years, and their relationship wasn't made public until after their breakup.
14. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have had quite a journey as co-stars, parents, spouses, and finally ex-partners. The A-list couple got off to a rocky start to their romance when they met on the set of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' in 2004, while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
15. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Pattinson mentioned an affair with a Twilight co-star. The former Harry Potter actor was first linked to Stewart in mid-2009 and the couple dated for almost four years, until the 'Panic Room' star was photographed with Sanders, sparking rumors of infidelity.
16. Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams
Williams and McCormick dated while playing brother and sister. Williams had more luck with his on-screen sister, Marcia. In her 2008 memoir, 'Here the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice,' McCormick wrote about dating Williams during filming, noting that at the time she said to herself, “My God! !".
17. Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder dated and broke up during the run of 'The Vampire Diaries'. Although their romance ended in 2013, the former couple continued to work side by side as their characters remained in love until Nina left the show after the sixth season.
18. Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson have reportedly split after two years of dating. "Cara and Ashley always had their ups and downs before, but now it's over," a source told People magazine in May 2020.
19. Blake Lively and Penn Badgley
Although at first the Gossip Girl co-stars preferred to keep their relationship a secret, the grace did not last long. The secret came to light and the actors admitted their relationship by being seen cuddling outside the set. Their courtship lasted three years once revealed.
20. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Their characters were love interests throughout the show, culminating in their marriage in season 10. Cuoco and Galecki dated from 2007 to 2009. Cuoco told CBS Watch in 2010, "It was a wonderful relationship, but we never spoke a word about it." her and we never went anywhere together.