It’s not every day that you get to meet your celebrity crush. It’s even less likely that you’ll actually end up with them, but for these lucky people, dreams really do come true. Find out which stars are married to totally normal people…
Christian Bale and Sibi Blazic
Christian Bale truly can do it all. He’s known for playing intense characters and going all-in for his performances. He met his wife, Sibi, at a cast party for Little Women. At the time, she was Winona Ryder’s personal assistant.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston
Brad and Jen were the 90’s IT COUPLE and there’s absolutely no room for argument. Their breakup hurt EVERYONE. Brad was one of Jen’s biggest fans while she was on Friends, and they fell in love and got married quickly. After their split, Brangelina was born.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow snuck backstage at a Coldplay show to meet her future rockstar husband, and the rest is history. They were married from 2003-2016 and have a daughter, Apple. Fun fact, the song “Yellow” is about her.
David and Victoria Beckham
Posh Spice has been married to the gorgeous British soccer star for two decades! Before they were a couple, he revealed he was a big Spice Girls fan, taken with one member of the girl group in particular. They have four model-esque children together.
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer
Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer met Tobey maguire while he was working on Seabiscuit in 2003. The couple had an intensely private relationship, though eventually split in 2017 after nine years together.
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth
The Big Little Lies star met her husband at a bar, the most normal of all pickups. She was the most talked about star in Hollywood for a long time, and unwanted advances weren’t exactly uncommon for her. One night at a bar, Toth swooped in and saved Reese from a drunk stranger, and the two were married in 2011.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
Jessica Alba met her husband on the set of Fantastic Four where he was working as a production assistant. They worked closely during the entirety of filming, and it was obvious that those sparks were more than an “on set fling.” They married after four years of dating and have two daughters.
Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder
Julie fell for a cameraman on the set of her movie, The Mexican. They hit it off immediately, and have three children together. The two keep a relatively low profile, so it’s difficult to divulge any details of their marriage.
Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink
McDreamy married his hair stylist! Patrick and Jillian met at her salon when he came in for an appointment. She must have worked her magic because the two instantly hit it off and were married in 1999.
Aaron Paul and Lauren Parsekian
The Breaking Bad star met his wife at Coachella music festival of all places. Lauren Parsekian, a film director, took a ride on the famous Coachella ferris wheel with Aaron, and the two shared their first kiss.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes was just nine years old when Top Gun came out, and she admitted that she was instantly taken with him and hoped one day they’d get married. Apparently, those high hopes weren’t so high, because they were Hollywood’s IT couple for years through the 2000’s. They ultimately split due to Tom’s intense involvement in Scientology.
Kevin and Danielle Jonas
Danielle was just a teen when she met heartthrob Kevin Jonas of The Jonas Brothers in the early 2000’s. They’d crossed paths on vacation, and he later invited her to one of the boys’ early shows while the band was just getting their start. They’ve been together ever since, and have two daughters.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston
When Grease came out in 1978, Kelly Preston was absolutely smitten with heartthrob Danny Zuko. The man behind the leather jacket, John Travolta, met his future wife at a screen test for a film in 1987. They eloped in Paris in 1991 and have three children together.
Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso
Matt Damon met his wife while filming Stuck on You – she was his bartender during a night out! They both claim it was love at first sight, and they are now married with four daughters.
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
Anne Hathaway revealed she was hoping to stay single until she met actor, producer, and jewelry designer Adam Shulman. Apparently, shooting your shot pays off, because quickly after meeting, Anne asked Adam to join him on a spontaneous trip to New Orleans. They now have one son together and are expecting a second child.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
Growing up, Nick Cannon thought of Mariah Carey as his “dream girl.” He never though he had a chance with her because she is ten years older than he is, but as luck would have it, the two ended up getting together and have two children.
Adam and Jackie Sandler
Jackie was an extra on the set of Adam’s movie, Big Daddy. She was pretty much as un-famous as it gets, just filling in for a small waitress role, when she caught Adam’s eye. Of course, he charmed her with his sense of humor, and they’ve been together since 2003.
Camila Mendes and Victor Houston
Cami and Victor first met as students from rival high schools in Florida. The two recently reconnected in NYC in 2018, and the Riverdale star confirmed her relationship with her old friend.
Josh Duhamel and Fergie
Josh Duhamel was into Fergie years before he even met her. Understandable – she’s a powerhouse popstar. The two eventually got together in 2009 and have one son together. They unfortunately split in 2017.
George and Amal Clooney
George Clooney was a huge fan of his wife Amal before he met her, as she is a major social justice and human rights activist. Notoriously never tied down, Clooney asked her to marry him, and now they have twins together.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry
The Divergent star began dating model and actress Keleigh Sperry in 2013, and he proposed to her while on a safari in 2017. They just tied the knot in August 2019!
Matthew Lewis and Angela Jones
Whenever an actor outgrows a hideous awkward phase, they’ve been “Neville’d.” Actor Matthew Lewis’s character Neville Longbottom got HOT during the second half of the Harry Potter franchise, and if you can believe it, he met his future wife at Harry Potter World in Florida. She was working as an event planner, and they tied the knot in 2018.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Before Kimye was Kimye, she starred in a music video of his. She’d always been a fan of his music, but when she had the chance to spend time with him, the world’s biggest celeb couple was instantly born. They are now married with three children.
Miles Teller and Violetta Komyshan
The Fault In Our Stars actor has been dating his high school gf since 2012. Violetta is a professional ballerina, which is one of his favorite things about her. She is often spotted on the red carpet by Ansel’s side at his movie premieres.
Harry Styles and Tess Ward
Intensely private musician Harry Styles rarely ever makes statements about his love life, so when rumors swirled about a potential new girlfriend, all we can do is guess. Reportedly, the two started dating in 2017, but they weren’t together for long.
David Schwimmer and Zoe Buckman
In typical Ross fashion, David Schwimmer and his wife Zoe Buckman are on a break. However, they met at a restaurant where Zoe was working. She’s 18 years younger than the star, first of all, which should have maybe been a red flag. They were together for seven years before calling it quits.
Conan O’Brien and Liza Powel
Liza Powel was working as an advertising representative at the Conan O’Brien show when the host himself caught her eye. She eventually found herself starring in one of Conan’s skits on the show, and he reportedly fell in love with her right away.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley
Priscilla was partying at a military base party that Elvis just happened to attend when the two met for the first time. Her father served at the same station as the rock and roll king. She was only 14 years old at the time. After six years of dating, they got married and had one daughter together.
Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego
Artist Marco Perego fell for Zoe Saldana after he saw her in Avatar and Takers, they tied the knot in 2013. Once upon a time, Perego was also a professional soccer player, but he was unfortunately injured and had to retire.
Tom Felton and Jade Olivia
Jade worked as a stunt coordinator’s assistant on the Harry Potter movies, which is how she caught Draco Malfoy’s eye. She also had a small role in the final installment, playing Draco’s wife in a flash forward scene. They dated for seven years before splitting in 2016.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar
One of the most famous comedians, arguably ever, married a PR agent! She also happened to be one of his biggest fans. They got married in 1999 and have two children together.
Marcia Cross and Tom Mahoney
The Desperate Housewives star met her husband in a flower shop! He’s apparently one of the most down-to-earth men she’s ever met. She left her phone number for him at the desk and he bravely called her up later. They got marred six months later and have a pair of twin girls.
Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder
Eleanor was just a student when she started dating the One Direction singer in 2011. She stayed in college while Louis toured, then graduated and became a successful lifestyle blogger. The two split in 2015, then briefly reconnected following the passing of Louis’ mother.
Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond
Tina Fey met her composer husband at an improv class! After they met, they spent the day together at a museum, and she knew he was the one.
Russel Brand and Katy Perry
Katy Perry met Russel on the set of Get Him to the Greek, and apparently he had an enormous crush on her before they met. The two eclectic stars fell for each other quickly, but they got divorced just as fast as they got hitched.
Maisie Williams and Ollie Jackson
The pint sized Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams met Ollie Jackson while they were in school together. They started dating in 2015, but didn’t go public until 2017.
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa
Model and activist Amber Rose was a huge Wiz fan before the two ever met. In 2011, they finally crossed paths, and the sparks flew instantly. After one year of dating, the couple had a son together. Eventually, the pressures of maintaining their careers and a family led to a divorce.
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer
If you’re anything like me, then you had absolutely no idea Meryl Streep has been married for forty years. After the death of her boyfriend in the 1970’s, she met sculptor Don Gummer and they hit it off because they have a mutual understanding of an artist’s lifestyle.
Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer
Amy Schumer’s husband Chris Fischer is a chef and her assistant’s brother. In typical Amy fashion, they exchanged the most hilarious vows you’ve ever heard on their wedding day. They recently welcomed a baby boy in 2019.
Sandra Bullock and Jesse James
Sandra Bullock’s attempt to surprise her godson actually led her to a wedding with Jesse James. Her godson asked for a tour of the Monster Garage set, a show James hosted, and the two hit it off quickly when they met. Unfortunately, their marriage ended very messily, with accusations of infidelity.
Corey Feldman and Susie Sprague
Creepy or not? You decide. Susie confessed her love to Corey after telling him she was a huge fan of his work. She admitted she promised herself she’d marry him, so they GOTTA get married. And he fell for it! They were together for a handful of years.
Scarlet Johansson and Romain Dauriac
Scarlett Johansson has been married to A-listers like Ryan Reynold’s in the past, but her most recent marriage was to someone very not famous, journalist Romain Dauriac. They were together from 2014-2017, and now she is engaged to SNL regular Colin Jost.
Liam Payne and Sophia Smith
These two knew each other way back in elementary school. The old friends reconnected in 2013 during the height of One Direction’s fame. They dated for two years before calling it quits, because Smith reportedly wasn’t ready to settle down. Payne went on to date Cheryl Burke and have a child wit her.
Danny Bonaduce and Amy Railsback
Danny and Amy met at Starbucks, the most normal of meet-cutes we’ve seen yet! She told Danny she was a big fan of his show, Breaking Bonaduce, and the rest is history.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen
QB Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen were always crushing on each other, and they finally met in real life in Rio de Janeiro. They’ve been married for a long time, and are one of the best looking couples in Hollywood.
Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli
Orange is the New Black star Samira Wiley fell for one of the show’s writers, Lauren Morelli. There was an intense mutual attraction on set, and they were married shortly after.
Jake T. Austin and Danielle Caesar
Apparently, Danielle stalked Jake T. Austin online for five years before meeting him IRL. They eventually started dating in 2015 following one meeting in 2011. They’re still together, so it must be going well.
Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox
Statistically speaking, Maureen Cox literally had a one in a million shot of getting with Ringo Starr, a Beatle. But, the world works in mysterious ways, and the two were married in a secret ceremony when she was just eighteen years old. They stayed together for ten years, but their story is truly unique and keeps the hearts of young fans hopeful.
Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee
Before he made it big on Grey’s Anatomy, Williams was a history teacher, and Aryn was a real estate agent. They moved to New York together, had two kids, and he pursued acting and had an incredibly successful career. Unfortunately, the two split after 13 years together.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
K-Fed was one of Britney’s backup dancers once upon a time, and their very public relationship quickly took a turn. Though they were married and had two sons together, their divorce was messy and the two do not get along anymore.
Ruben Studdard and Zuri McCants
This couple met at Walmart! Zuri was absolutely charmed by the American Idol winner’s dreamy vocals, and the two were married in 2008 but then divorced in 2012.
Billie Joe and Adrienne Armstrong
A la Blink-182, the Green Day singer fell in love with a girl at a rock show! Adrienne Nesser snuck backstage to meet the band and of course got a huge crush on Billie Joe. However, sparks didn’t fly instantly. They only really got together four years later when they met for a second time. They got married in 1994.
Nikki Park and Wesley Snipes
Nikki Park was a huge Wesley Snipes fan in college, and one day she got to meet the star at a meet and greet, where she elbowed her way through a crowd to get close to him. To her shock, he was interested in her as well, and they eventually got married. Snipes stepped back from acting to be closer to his family of five.
Lake Bell and Scott Campbell
Actress Lake Bell met her husband on the second season of How To Make It in America, where he played himself, a successful tattoo artist. They fell in love then and there and got married two years later.
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerly
Margot Robbie met her husband while filming an early role on a show called Suite Francaise, where he was the assistant director. He was a big fan of hers even though she was just starting out. Their relationship is incredibly private, so not much is known about the A-list couple.
Steve and Marjorie Harvey
Steve Harvey’s third wife met him at a club. Though they don’t have any children together, they work as a team to raise their children from previous marriages, and it seems to be working well!
Vince Vaughn and Kyla Weber
This former Wedding Crasher met his own wife at a wedding! They were introduced by Vince’s movie producer friend, and have been inseparable ever since. They were married after only four months of dating.
Bruce Jenner and Linda Thompson
Linda Thompson had just gotten out of a very public relationship with Elvis when she met the Olympic champion Bruce Jenner. She was a huge fan of the athlete when they met at the Playboy Mansion. After that, they were practically inseparable. They had two sons together before splitting up.
Nicholas Cage and Alice Kim
Cage met Kim while she was working as a waitress and asked for his autograph. A notorious womanizer, Cage has been married several times, and his relationship with Kim lasted 11 years before splitting.
Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh
Kelsey Grammer met his wife Kayte on the flight that she was an attendant on. The couple have three children together, and Walsh grew up watching Cheers and Frasier. What are the chances?
Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni
Cynthia’s wife Christina was a longtime fan of her character on Sex and the City, and understandably so! They are both avid activists who strive for better schools in New York as well as universal LGBT equality.