Many dream of meeting their favorite artists, but only a few have managed to meet, conquer and lead their crush on the big screen to the altar.
Romantic love stories do not only exist in movies, this was demonstrated by Jennifer López and Ben Affleck, who after approximately 20 years since their thunderstorm met again and in a little less than a year decided to get married. Although their torrid romance shocked millions causing many to believe in love again, they are not the only Hollywood stars who have unleashed sighs with their relationship.
For years hundreds of fans have dreamed of meeting their favorite artists to have the opportunity to hug them, exchange a few words of admiration, compliments, get a photo or an autograph and many have succeeded. However, some went further by fulfilling their remotest desire, conquering them and uniting their lives in marriage, although sometimes the end was not as expected.
Below we present you with a list of Hollywood stars who fell in love with their fans and did not just remain in an unattainable dream.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway, star of The Princess Diaries (2001) changed fiction for reality when in 2008 she met Adam Shulman, a film producer who had previously declared herself a fan of hers. After approximately four years of dating, the lovers were married at a private residence located in Big Sur, California.
At that time, Valentino Garavani returned from his retirement specifically to make the ideal wedding dress for the New York interpreter, who not only wore it elegantly, but also set trends with a spectacular veil that accompanied a thick ribbon as an accessory.
The ceremony was a complete success and is considered the beginning of their solid marriage. Although this 2022 will mark the 10th anniversary of that special day, everything seems to indicate that their relationship is going from strength to strength and they continue to build beautiful memories with their sons Jonathan (6 years old) and Jack (3 years old).
Adam Sandler
The story of Adam Sandler and Jacqueline Titone cannot be told without the starring participation of Rob Schneider. It was in the 90s when the American interpreter -who at that time was taking her first steps in the industry- got a role in Gigolo by accident, where she quickly sympathized with the protagonist. It was thanks to her conversations that the Club Tigres soccer fan found out about the admiration that her partner felt for her dear friend, he even knew some dialogues from the movies he had made up to that moment.
Rob Schneider decided to do something about it and just a few months later he invited her to audition for One Cool Dad, where he finally met her crush. The chemistry arose instantly, as Adam Sandler fell in love with Jackie's personality and beauty. They got married in 2003 and currently have two children: Saddie and Sunny.
Jessica Alba
Many fans of the comics created by Stan Lee and Jacky Kirby marveled at the first film adaptation of the Fantastic Four starring Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis and Ioan Gruffudd, even longing for the romance between the Invisible Woman and the Elastic Man. transcended the big screen, but that was not the case.
However, Jessica Alba did find love during the filming of the film, because between sets and forums she met Cash Garner Warren, a renowned American producer who was working as a production assistant at the time. Like many people, he had a crush on the beautiful actress and didn't miss out on her, soon asking her out. After four years of dating, they tied the knot and built a beautiful family with their three children: Honor, Haven and Hayes.
Christian bale
Batman also failed to escape love, at the end of the 20th century he met who would become the mother of his two children: Emmeline and Joseph. This is Sibi Blazic, an American actress who during her first years in the artistic medium worked as an assistant to Winona Ryder. In fact, it was thanks to that work of hers that she managed to meet her fantasy love, Christian Bale.
Chemistry arose between recording sets and they soon decided to take their relationship to the next step. Since they got married in the year 2000, they are considered one of the most solid marriages in the international artistic world.
Tom Cruise
Renowned artists are also fans of their colleagues and although they have more chances of meeting those they like, their approaches are no less surprising, this happened between Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Since she was a child, the protagonist of Princess Mischief (2004) dreamed of meeting the New Yorker -who is 17 years older than her-, as he was her platonic love and did not miss any of her films.
By works of fate they coincided in 2005 and amid criticism for their notable age difference, they began a torrid romance. Their relationship escalated very quickly and just a few months later they got married. From that moment on, every time they went out together they attracted attention, as the young actress became the envy of the millions of fans that the actor had.
In 2006 they also welcomed their only daughter together, Suri, who is currently 18 years old. Although their marriage seemed like honey on the flakes, they separated in 2012 supposedly due to differences.
Nicolas Cage
The protagonist of The Legend of the Treasure (2004), Contracara (1997) and The Last Prophecy (2014), to mention a few films that he has starred in during his long career, opened his heart to a fan after his stormy separation from his first wife, Patricia Arquette, and her separation from Lisa Marie Presley. It was during the early years of the 21st century that he met Alice Kim, who was then a young actress looking for an opportunity.
The interpreter was considered a fan of Nicolas when she met him and, like other followers of big stars, she took advantage of her opportunity to date. The actor fell in love with Alice and the sparks led them to get married in 2004. During their marriage they procreated Kal-El and although they used to maintain their stable relationship, they divorced in 2016.
After Alice, Nicolas Cage married Erika Koike -they annulled their marriage in 2019- and in 2021 he united his life in marriage with Riko Shibata.
Matthew Lewis
The film adaptation of Harry Potter is considered one of the most successful in the history of the seventh art. It was 20 years ago when it conquered an entire generation and although history currently took another turn with Fantastic Beasts, its iconic characters are still remembered. Such is the case of Matthew Lewis, who gave life to Neville Long bottom.
The orphan who was about to be chosen married a fan in 2018 and they are still happily married today. According to TMZ, Angela Jones worked at the Universal Studios park located in Orlando when she met Lewis during a special event organized for fans of the saga and where the child star appeared.
The crush was immediate and they began their romantic love story. Months later, they traveled to Paris, where Matthew surprised his couple with an engagement ring in front of the Eiffel Tower.
