These are the most unlikely celebrity couples ever

We can all become a little bit obsessed with our favorite celebrity couple. We follow their every move on social media and we lap up every headline about our favorite celeb couples. We’ve followed the lives of some unbreakable power couples in the celebrity world over the years – Posh and Becks, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, even Kim and Kayne, but it’s the unlikely Hollywood couples that tend to truly catch our attention. From the surprising to the darn right cute…Prepare for the unexpected.https://worldtravelling.com/celebrity-couples-never-saw-coming/

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

Although they have a 25-year age gap, this couple have stood the test of time. They have been married for 19 years now, having had two children called Carys and Dylan. Although in 2013 there were brief rumors of there marriage being in turmoil, the couple has since reconciled.

It’s believed that they continue to live together happily in their New York apartment. They do say that age is just a number and these guys are proving it!


Amber Heard and Tasya van Rhee

Before Amber Heard married Johnny Depp, she dated photographer Tasya van Rhee. The two were together for a year, and were seen on many red carpets together. Eventually, they decided to part ways but still maintain a healthy love for one another.

Tasya got a tattoo of Amber’s name placed on her arm, and has kept it ever since.

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Ashley Olsen and Lance Armstrong

One’s a child TV star turned fashion icon, while the other is a world-champion cyclist. It’s safe to say that the world didn’t see this unlikely pairing coming. The two were seen out in New York for drinks and dinner a couple of times way back in 2007.

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However, it wasn’t until his 2014 biography, Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong was released that their rumored romance was confirmed. According to the biography, the pair dated just a few times until Lance’s friends urged him to end their relationship because they were worried it would ruin his image.

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Colton Haynes And Jeff Leatham

Actor Colton Haynes, is known for his starring roles in various CW shows, like Arrow. He met his husband, Jeff Leatham, a floral designer through a mutual friend. It was basically love at first sight.

Sadly, the two were unable to make their marriage work because they were both so busy. Their marriage lasted for two years from 2017 to 2019.

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Pete Davidson and Kate Beckinsale

Although the world was rooting for SNL’s Pete Davidson after his very public split from pop goddess Ariana Grande in 2018, it seems he has had no real trouble moving on. Now he is dating Hollywood beauty Kate Beckinsale and has been ever since they were first spotted together at the 2019 Golden Globes after party in January.

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Kate briefly deleted her Instagram in April after she was bombarded by hateful messages and comments from online trolls who criticized her for dating Pete – as he is 20 years her junior. Nonetheless, the couple is reportedly still dating with a low profile.

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Madonna and Michael Jackson

During an appearance on James Corden’s CarPool Karaoke, Madonna revealed she and Michael had a secret fling for a while, saying that they used to enjoy kissing. She also added that Michael was always rather coy, so she herself instigated it most of the time.

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Although the two were never officially dating, they certainly would have made a regal couple if the once King and Queen of pop ever did decide to properly get together. They were once two of the biggest names in the world, so who knows what could have happened? It certainly doesn’t seem unlikely.

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Miley Cyrus And Kaitlyn Carter

Both Miley Cyrus and Kaitlyn Carter were in long term marriages before they ended up together. Miley was married to actor Liam Hemsworth, and Kaitlyn was married to reality star Brody Jenner.

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After parting ways with their husbands, the two decided to date each other. They traveled to Europe for a summer which was heavily publicized, but have now ended their romance.

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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore

Although Ashton is now happy in love with fellow actress Mila Kunis, he was once head over heels for Demi Moore. The pair started dating in 2003 while Ashton was most known for his loveable, childish pranks as the host of MTV Punk’d.

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This made their serious relationship all the more surprising, seeing as Demi was 16 years older than him. However, they proved everyone wrong, going on to marry in 2005 for eight years, until their divorce in 2013.

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Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock

Ryan Gosling is considered one of the most handsome bachelors in Hollywood, and Sandra Bullock was once in the running for being the lucky lady. The pair dated in 2003, during the years in which Sandra was at the top of her game and Ryan was just starting to make a name for himself.

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Although Sandra was 16 years older, the pair really did make a lovely couple. However, they were not meant to last, as Ryan started dating The Notebook co-star Rachel McAdams shorty after in 2004.

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Melissa Etheridge And Linda Wallem

Rocker Melissa Etheridge found herself divorced in 2010, and left with four kids to care for. She and actress Linda Wallem had been friends for years, when Melissa realized there might be a spark between them.

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Four years later, Melissa decided it was time to give marriage another go. Linda and her married in an intimate ceremony in 2014.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

Before their messy divorce in early 2017, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were always seen looking deeply in love with one another. The couple met while starring opposite each other as love interests in 2011’s ‘The Rum Diary,’ and they seemingly went from strength to strength.

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However, their split just a few years after getting married in 2015 came as a massive surprise, with the pair, unfortunately, becoming far less than amicable through the divorce. It’s safe to say this one was certainly not meant to be.

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Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson

The relationship between Two and a Half Men star Holland Taylor and American Horror Story actress Sarah Paulson has taken Hollywood by storm. Although their unconventional romance has come under tough public scrutiny, Sarah and Holland have remained wonderfully honest, saying how the age gap between them actually makes their relationship stronger.

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Sarah has described her love for Holland as “extraordinary,” with it apparently growing stronger every day since Holland slid into her DMs in 2015.

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Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner

It seems the world has forgotten about this unusual coupling, but believe it or not, Avril actually once starred in an episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians as Brody’s girlfriend! Yes, really! We’re not making this up.

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They dated for around two years back in 2010, becoming one of the most talked about celebrity couples at the time – even double dating with Kim and hubby at the time Kris Humphries. They eventually split in 2012.

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Cara Delevingne And Ashley Benson

When Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne began dating, the media was shocked. Cara had always been very private, and nobody knew about her past relationships. With Ashley, it became apparent that the two were deeply in love which Cara even confirmed.

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Unfortunately, the pair did not last, and Ashley is now with a new partner – rapper G-Eazy. Cara is still single.

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Seth McFarlane and Amanda Bynes

This pair met when Nickelodeon child prodigy Amanda was asked to voice a character on Seth McFarlane’s hit animation Family Guy. According to sources, the two funny souls really hit off.

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Although there was a 12 year age gap between the two, Amanda and Seth dated for weeks, making them a totally random couple that no one saw coming. However, their romance failed to truly ignite as they eventually cut ties at the end of 2008.

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Ellen DeGeneres And Portia de Rossi

Ellen DeGeneres is one of Hollywood’s biggest comedians, and her wife Portia de Rossi is known for her comedic acting chops as well. The two met in 2004, after de Rossi had gone through a divorce.

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Ellen managed to woo her, and after four years together the two wed at their house in Beverly Hills in 2008. They are still happily married, which they regularly discuss with the public.

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Colin Farrell and Elizabeth Taylor

Now this is a relationship that still no one knows much about. Nevertheless, Colin himself has spoken out about the legend that is Elizabeth Taylor, revealing how Elizabeth was one of the greatest loves of his life.

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The two reportedly started dating two years prior to her passing in 2011, talking for hours on end in the early hours of the morning. Colin has expressed how much he adored her, calling Elizabeth “a spectacular woman.” It’s true… It happened!

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Kristen Stewart And Stella Maxwell

After dating Robert Pattinson for a few years, Kristen Stewart moved on. She met model Stella Maxwell in 2017, and that was it. The two have been together on and off for about three years.

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There were rumors that they even lived together at one point. The paparazzi have not managed to capture any recent pictures of the two, so it is unknown whether they are still ‘on.’

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Tom Cruise and Cher

Cher and Tom Cruise are still two of the biggest names in entertainment. But did you know they once dated? Well, back in 1987, the pair had a short-lived romance in which they were apparently crazy for each other.

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Although Tom was 16 years younger than her, Cher took him under her wings in the late 80s. This was back in a time when Tom was starting his career, and Cher was one of the world’s biggest stars.

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Rihanna and Shia LaBeouf

No one could ever have put these two names together, but back in 2007, the pair apparently had a short love affair with each other. According to sources, Shia and Rihanna went on a date together but unfortunately failed to ignite any romantic flames.

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The pair only went on one date before quickly realizing they were definitely not right for each other. To be honest, we can’t imagine them working out either!

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Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison

This couple hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when their marriage was announced back in 2011. Model Courtney and actor Doug first met when she attended one of his acting classes, and the two soon received mass public attention…

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Mostly due to their 34 year age gap when Doug was 50 and Courtney was just 16. Despite the negative criticism, the couple continued their marriage for another seven years until they divorced in 2018.

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Barbra Streisand and Andre Agassi

Tennis champion Andre Agassi once dated the legend that is Barbra Streisand back in the early 90s, and the two actually got pretty serious, allegedly dating for over three years! The couple were reportedly deeply in love, pushing aside the public scrutiny of their 16 year age gap.

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Andre once wrote in his autobiography: “We’re totally good for each other, and the public outcry only adds spice to the connection we have.” Well, who would have thought it?

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Lea Michelle and Matthew Paetz

Matthew and Lea first met when the actor and model starred in her music video for the single ‘Go my own way.’ In the weeks after, the pair reportedly couldn’t keep their hands off each other, turning into one of Hollywood’s juiciest couples at the time.

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Perhaps the striking difference between the two was their heights with Matthew standing at 6 ft 2 and Lea only at 5 ft 3. Nonetheless, the romance lasted for two years until Matthew broke her heart right before Valentine’s Day in 2016.

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are one of Hollywood’s oldest couples. The two met in 2004, when David showed up for a guest spot on How I Met Your Mother.

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16 years later, the two continue to show their love for each other and their children on social media. They two share twins Gideon and Harper, who they had in 2010.

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Renee Zellweger and Jack White

We all know Bridget Jones as the unlucky in love hopeless romantic, but it’s been a rather different story for actress Renee Zellweger. She has had her fair share of heated romances over the years, and none more surprising than her love for White Stripes frontman Jack White.

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They hit the headlines when they first started dating in 2002, but unfortunately, they failed to go the whole distance, calling it a day just two years later in 2004.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone

Another Hollywood star who has always had a string of love interests on his tail is none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. However, the Oscar-winner has may have finally found his one and only in the 21-year-old model Camila Morrone.

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The pair certainly make an attractive couple, but it seems as though they have a far from shallow romance as they have been going strong ever since they first started dating in early 2017. Do we hear wedding bells?

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Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko

American actress and Ukranian boxer Wladimir had a bit of a rollercoaster romance; first seen dating in 2010 but breaking up in 2011. However, in 2013, they were sweetly reunited, getting engaged, and beginning their happily ever after story.

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They had a beautiful baby girl Kaya in 2014, but unfortunately, the couple decided to finally part ways in 2018. They have since spoken out about the split, describing their relationship as amicable for the sake of their daughter.

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Kate McKinnon And Jackie Abbott

Kate McKinnon has been making people laugh on Saturday Night Live for years, and at home she makes her partner Jackie Abbott laugh too.

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The two showed the world they were in love, while guest starring on an episode of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. They tend to stay out of the limelight, even though they are both in the Hollywood scene.

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David Spade and Julie Bowen

They say the best way to a person’s heart is through humor, so perhaps that’s why the romance between comedian David Spade and Modern Family star Julie Brown really blossomed. The pair started dating back in 2002, and lasted a year or two before they decided to part ways.

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The couple has since fully moved on, with David having a daughter with Playboy bunny Jillian Grace in 2008, and Julie getting married to hubby Scott Phillips in 2004.

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RuPaul and Georges LeBar

RuPaul the creator of Drag Race has been off the market romantically since 1994. While out for a night on the town, he met Georges LeBar on a dancefloor. After dancing the night away together, the two began dating, and are still together.

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Georges lives in Wyoming on his ranch, and RuPaul splits his time between the ranch and New York City.

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Zachary Quinto And Miles McMillan

Zachary Quinto can be spotted as Spock in the latest installments of the Star Trek franchise. During his off time, he used to be spotted with his partner Miles McMillan.

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Mile is a model, painter, and actor who is often spotted at the front row of fashion shows. This pair was together for six years, before going their separate ways in 2019.

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Music’s ultimate diva Mariah Carey and funny man Nick Cannon got heads turning when they first started dating in 2008. It was a couple no one could have expected! Despite the media attention, the couple’s romance went from strength to strength.

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They tied the knot back in 2008 and then went on to have two beautiful girls together. However, their relationship wasn’t meant to last the whole distance as they eventually divorced in 2016.

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Ellen Page And Samantha Thomas

Ellen Page has been famous for a long time, and her recent turn as Vanya in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy has only increased her star power. Samantha Thomas, Ellen’s longtime partner met when Ellen decided to DM her on Instagram.

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After a whirlwind 6-month romance, Samantha and Ellen tied the knot. The two regularly post photos of themselves together on social media.

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Ariana Grande and Mickey Foster

After collaborating in August, it seems that songstress Ariana Grande and Mickey Foster have started dating. The relationship comes as a surprise as Grande swore to fans that she was off men and concentrating on herself for the foreseeable future.

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Causing a stir, the two can be seen making out with each other in a music video and there were rumors of the pair flirting with each other behind-the-scenes. It was Ariana’s brother who happened to leak the information when he told a reporter that he’d just enjoyed a double date with his sister and Mickey. Who would have thought it?

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50 Cent and Chelsea Handler

This couple are perhaps the most unlikely pairing on this list, with rapper 50 Cent and TV show host Chelsea Handler dating for a few months back in 2010. It’s unclear whether the pair were serious, but Chelsea has been more than honest about what really went down.

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During an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Chelsea described their romance as a short love affair, calling him actually “really cute and a sweetheart.”

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Chely Wright And Lauren

Chely Wright has been a country singer for over a decade, and she officially decided to come out in 2010. After raising awareness, and writing a book about her journey she met her now wife – Lauren Blitzer.

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The two were married in 2011, and in 2013 Chely gave birth to their twins. They continue to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights together.

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Kendrell Bowman And Anthony Wayne

This powerful Broadway couple, met when they both moved to New York City. They both decided to try online dating, which is how they ended up meeting and falling in love. After they began dating, a partnership was formed.

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Their love of Broadway made them want to produce a production that reflected their values, and background. Their show is called Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical.