We’re all familiar with relationships where there’s a significant age discrepancy between the partners, typically where one is much older than the other. But why are we so enchanted by these age-gap romances? Does a sizable age difference in a couple pique curiosity and rejuvenate the more mature partner while providing security for the younger one? Or do we find it slightly disconcerting when the elderly wed those young enough to be their grandchildren? Regardless of the motivation to explore more about such marriages, let’s cast our eyes over 60 famous pairings that have determined age is merely a figure.
Age Gap: 24 Years – President Donald Trump and Melania Trump
The 45th President of the United States, businessman, and former television reality star has quite the age gap from his wife. Donald Trump is almost a quarter of a century older than his wife, Melania. He is only a couple years younger than her father. She was a model when they met at a 1998 Fashion Week party in New York City. The two married in 2005 and became parents to son Barron in 2006, the same year she gained her United States citizenship. Their marriage was followed by a grand reception in the ballroom of Mar-a-Lago with many celebrities in attendance including Rudy Giuliani, Barbara Walters, Hillary Clinton, Simon Cowell, and Billy Joel who sang Just the Way You Are to the couple.
Age Gap: 11 Years – Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
These two put fans into shock and got the tabloids chattering when they surprised everyone with a 2012 marriage. Blake Likely and Ryan Reynolds share an 11-year age gap. He was 33, and she was a mere 22 when they met on the set of Green Lantern. This Gossip Girl sparked plenty of talk when it was discovered that she had a secret fling going with a married man. He was married to actress Scarlett Johansson at the time. The two have made it work despite the age difference. They are even the parents of three little girls, James, Inez, and Betty and have looked into adopting a fourth.
Age Gap: 34 Years – Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva
Richard Gere is well acquainted with discussions surrounding his romantic life. His attractive looks have captivated admirers for many years. However, it was his marriage to Alejandra Silva, a woman half his age, that captured fans’ attention. Silva, 35 at the time of their wedding, depicts their union as if someone guided her towards the right direction when she was somewhat adrift and in need of illumination. She acknowledges that their acquaintance provided purpose to her life. If the matrimony to a much younger star provoked speculation, one can only imagine the response to the revelation that they were to become parents a year later. Gere, then 70, and Silva, 36, embraced parenthood in 2020.
Age Gap: 17 Years – George Clooney and Amal Clooney
People who have always seen George Clooney as irresistibly charming and a perennial bachelor are captivated by his love life. There’s a particular interest in learning more about his life partner, Amal Alamuddin, who is a human rights lawyer. Their age difference, with him being 52 and her 35 when they first met, didn’t act as a hurdle to their relationship. The couple was introduced by a common friend during a charity event in 2013, where their chemistry was evident right from the start. In just a year of that meeting, Clooney, the eternal bachelor was ready to give up his single status, and they tied the knot in Venice, Italy. The couple has since expanded their family, welcoming twins Alexander and Ella.
Age Gap: 12 Years – Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z
Neither she nor he are unfamiliar with the limelight. Jay-Z is a considerable 12 years senior to his wife, single-named superstar, Beyoncé. She was still in her teens when she met this music impresario. At the age of 19, she embarked on a romantic journey with Jay-Z, who was then 31. Their love story began to unfold from there, but they were not in a hurry to wed, waiting seven years before tying the knot. They now share three children together: Blue Ivy Carter and their twin offspring, Sir and Rumi. They view their union as a collaborative effort, not just in parenting, but also in their shared love for music.
Age Gap: 10 Years – Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo
Several years ago, Behati Prinsloo was 22 and Adam Levine was 33 when they initiated their romantic relationship. With an age difference of ten years, this Maroon 5 frontman and Victoria’s Secret model equate to many other Hollywood couples where age gaps are unremarkable. The couple tied the knot in 2014, and since then, they have welcomed two daughters, Dusty Rose and Gio Grace Levine. Prior to Behati Prinsloo, Adam Levine was notorious for being involved with stunning models. Despite once telling Jay Leno in jest that he wouldn’t marry, he emphasizes that the right person is paramount to consider marriage.
Age Gap: 15 Years – Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
This coupling is far from conventional. They have audaciously ventured forward, eliciting a variety of responses from fans. Thus, their 15-year age difference should hardly be a shock to anyone. The pair officially became a couple in 2004 and tied the knot in 2008. Despite this, tabloid speculation and gossip have often placed them at odds, teetering on the precipice of a breakup. Ellen has been a talk-show host for many years, while Portia gained popularity as a model, actress, and a businesswoman and philanthropist of Australian-American descent. With Ellen facing accusations related to a hostile work environment on her show, strain may have been placed on their relationship. However, the reality of their private life remains known only to them.
Age Gap: 25 Years – Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
Generally, when a significant age discrepancy exists between a couple, a common assumption is that the man is the elder. However, with the Kardashians, jumping to conclusions is not recommended. Kardashian family head, Kris Jenner, had a romantic involvement with Corey Gamble, who was 25 years her junior. This unlikely match offered intriguing reality television content, although the relationship ultimately did not endure off-screen. Yet, there remains the chance for a revival of their romance despite the substantial 25-year age difference.
Age Gap: 22 Years – Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart
Harrison Ford melted hearts when he appeared in Star Wars, before his sweetheart was even a teenager. She admits to teasing him about being way too old for her. But, she also realized that “you can’t help who you fall in love with.” There is 22 years between them. When they started dating in 2002, she was not even 40 yet, and he was 60. They didn’t rush into marriage, however. They finally wed 8 years later. At first, the two were dubbed Hans Solo and Ally McBeal dating. Today, they have stood the test of time at least for Hollywood standards.
Age Gap: 10 Years – Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
It’s commonplace to see a younger woman paired with an older man, but this isn’t the case with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas who challenge this norm. This couple carries a ten-year age gap, with Nick being the younger of the two. At the time of their engagement, he was 25 while she was 36. It didn’t take very long for their friendship, set up by mutual friends, to escalate into a serious relationship. As a matter of fact, Nick proposed to Priyanka merely two months after they started dating. The two tied the knot in 2018. Priyanka humorously brushed off concerns about their age gap when confronted by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who jocularly inquired if Nick was “like, 11 years old?” Priyanka lightheartedly responded she never inquired about his age.
Age Gap: 16 Years – Elon Musk and Grimes
Elon Musk and indie artist Grimes, whose birth name is Claire Boucher, have an age difference of 16 years. They first came out as a couple at the Met Gala in 2018 when he was 46 and she was 30. Musk is widely recognized as the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. Both of them made the same quip about AI on Twitter, with her cracking the joke first. For a period, they stopped following each other on social platforms. Not long after, she disclosed the birth of their son named X Ash A-12.
Age Gap: 8 Years – Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
The age difference of eight years between Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom may not seem significant against the backdrop of many celebrity couples with considerable age disparities. However, it is this eight-year gap that appears to be the only hurdle for them. The pair first met at the Golden Globes, where Bloom dared to snatch a hamburger Perry had set her eyes on. Yet, her annoyance was short-lived thanks to Bloom’s undeniable attractiveness. Their relationship status oscillated between on and off at some point, leading up to their engagement announcement in 2019. This was soon followed by the news of their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom’s arrival. Amidst the pandemic, they were spotted flaunting wedding rings, thereby intensifying the speculations.
Age Gap: 21 Years – Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
For these two Hollywood gems, age appears to be just a number. Forence Pugh and Zach Braff share a 21-year difference in age. While she is considered to be the newest princess of Hollywood, he has shared plenty of time in the spot light as well. He is best known for his role on Scrubs. The two did a little promoting of Little Women and were caught on camera even though they actually attended the premiere separately so as not to feed the rumors of their dating. She finds it a bit strange that her fans would be so obsessed with the age gap but takes it as part of being a celebrity.
Age Gap: 14 Years – Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves
The existence of Victoria’s Secret models is not just a concept created by marketers, but a reality. This fact is beneficial for Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. Even with a 14-year age gap, they are very much in love with each other and cherish their lovely kids. The couple crossed paths when she was 23 and he was 36. At that time, he wasn’t in the lookout for a relationship, however, he confesses that you can’t ignore your soulmate, despite the scrutiny over the age difference. He reminisces meeting her saying, “An incredible woman crossed my line of sight and my first thought was, ‘Who is she?'”
Age Gap: 24 Years – Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson
A more than two-decade age difference didn’t stop these two from falling in love and starting a family. Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson met on the set of Sam’s film, Nowhere Boy. When they met, she had recently gone through a divorce and had two children. He was barely an adult at the age of 18. She was 42. When critics raise eyebrows at their love story, she responds by saying, “Yeah, but it works better than my last marriage.” Aaron expressed that he doesn’t even notice the age difference. He added that he is “an old soul and she’s a young soul.”
Age Gap: 20 Years – Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham
In almost a James Bond type style, this very popular British couple has made it work despite a large gap in age. When an action star met a beautiful model, it was the beginning of the making of a beautiful love story. Despite the 20 year age gap, the rest is history. The two met on the set of the movie Transformers and began dating each other in 2010. Rosie Huntington-Whitely was just 23 years old, and Jason Statham was 43. They didn’t rush into things, however. After dating for five years, they became engaged. In June of 2017, they welcomed their son, Jack.
Age Gap: 9 Years – Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis
Considering many celebrity couples seem to have a drastic age gap between them, a 9-year gap almost seems normal. But, it’s still almost a decade of separation. Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis fall into that category of being 9 years apart in age. They have made it work, however. They got together and have two children together. Wilde has expressed on social media how he may be a funny man to fans, but to her he is “the love of my life.” He is best known for Saturday Night Live, while she may be best known for her part in House.
Age Gap: 26 Years – Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas
Despite their significant age difference of 26 years, this couple has not let it hinder their relationship. They tied the knot in 2012, when he was 55 and she was 29. In the years since, they have welcomed five children and their bond remains solid. Alec Baldwin, who was previously married to the iconic actress Kim Basinger, had to endure a very public and messy divorce. Afterwards, he met Hilaria, who acknowledges that their age difference has become even more apparent as they navigate parenting. She confesses that Alec, being a bit more traditional, expects her to shoulder a major part of the child-rearing responsibilities due to her being the mother.
Age Gap: 13 Years – Hugh Jackman and Deborra Lee-Furness
When they tied the knot in 1996, he was 28, and she was 41. Their first encounter is still clear in his memory—a shared gig as actors on an Australian TV show. He was drawn to her instantly, thinking, “There’s something about this girl.” It felt as though they were destined for each other, and ever since then, they’ve been inseparable. Despite their age difference of 13 years, it’s Hugh who often feels like the more mature part of their duo, with his spouse showing a more youthful demeanor. They’ve also had the common joy of raising two adopted children.
Age Gap: 13 Years – Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin
What’s 13 years apart in age when you’ve fallen head over heals in love at first sight? That’s how True Blood stars Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin describe their relationship. They started dating almost immediately upon meeting when they played star-crossed lovers Sookie and Bill on screen. Off screen they were deeply in love as well. Even though he admits it sounds sappy, he claims that he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her within seconds of meeting each other. And, they became a thing and never looked back. The two share two children together.
Age Gap: 13 Years – Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith
Everyone rooted for him to be the next James Bond, but no one saw this relationship coming. It looks as if Keely Shaye Smith has stolen Pierce Brosnan’s heart despite a 13 year age gap. The two met on a beach in Mexico. They have two children together. He came into the marriage with three children from his first wife who died ten years before he met Keely. Keely is a journalist and has dabbled in acting appearing on General Hospital and as a correspondent on several shows including Good Morning America as a gardening expert. She also appeared on a Huey Lewis and the News MTV video in the 1980s.
Age Gap: 21 Years – Warren Beatty and Annette Bening
For years, Warren Beatty stole the hearts of fans mesmerized by his good looks and striking blue eyes. One day, a girl captured this iconic bachelor’s attention. They were starring together in the movie Bugsy. She was going through a divorce the same year the movie came out. He had never been married, but she was about to change all of that. In spite of a more than two-decade difference in age, these two hit it off almost immediately. They have been together for what seems like an eternity in Hollywood’s standards, and they share four children together. One of them was born two months before the wedding.
Age Gap: 22 Years – Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner have an age difference of 22 years, but this seems to enhance their bond. Christine, a handbag designer, tied the knot with the renowned actor at his ranch in Aspen in 2004. Kevin previously had three kids from his first marriage, and one more from a brief relationship. Once, he decided to call off his wedding to Christine as he had no inclination for more kids. However, she assured him she would wait until he changed his mind. Eventually, he did change his mind, and they have remained together ever since. He has openly expressed that his wife and seven children are the most important people in his life.
Age Gap: 23 Years – Bruce Willis and Emma Willis
Bruce Willis caught the attention of the world when he married considerably younger actress, Demi Moore. After that marriage concluded, he continued the pattern of having a significant age difference in his relationships. He wed model Emma Heming in a Caribbean ceremony in 2009, which was attended by his former wife and her new spouse Ashton Kutcher. Emma is 23 years his junior. The couple met at a gym and tied the knot when Bruce was 54 and she was 31. Rather than dwelling on the age difference, they concentrate on their shared interests and similarities. Both of them come from similar backgrounds and are highly independent.
Age Gap: 25 Years – Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas share the same birthday, September 25, albeit there’s a 25-year age difference between them. They say the key to a harmonious marriage is each having their own bathroom and contend that sometimes, love just happens regardless of the age difference. They tied the knot in 2000, when Zeta-Jones was 31 and Douglas was 56, and now have two children. Despite encountering challenges such as Douglas’ throat cancer and Zeta-Jones’ bipolar disorder, their bond has remained unshaken.
Age Gap: 27 Years – Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster
Have I told you lately that I love you? It may be the lyrics to his song, but these two love birds have made it work ever since their meeting in 1999. He had agreed to let her take pictures of him while on tour. A romance developed in spite of a 27-year age difference. Fast forward to seven years later, and he proposed on top of the Eiffel tower. Their wedding plans were put on hold for a bit when she discovered she was pregnant with their first child. The baby was Rod’s 7th child. Stewart and Lancaster married two years later in Italy.
Age Gap: 27 Years – David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts
27 years between them hasn’t stopped this couple. Though, initially David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts did have some concerns about the difference in age. She was a Welsh model when the two met in 2011, and she asked him for an autograph. He agreed to give her his signature if she would give him her number in exchange. He holds the Guiness Book of World Records for being the most watched actor on television. Between Young and the Restless, Baywatch, and Knight Rider, fans can never seem to get enough of his good looks. The two married in 2018 when she was 38, and he was 66. His child, Taylor is only 10 years younger than his new step-mom.
Age Gap: 38 Years – Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell
When 77-year old Patrick Stewart, better known as Star Trek’s Captain Jean Luc Picard, met 39-year-old singer and songwriter Sunny Ozell through mutual friends, the two knew that love was in the air. Of course, they couldn’t ignore the obvious almost four-decade age gap. Her father, who is 5 years younger than Stewart was not impressed. He has thankfully since come to accept the pair. To the two starry-eyed lovers, age is only a number. She admits that he is so youthful, and she is a bit of a worry wart which helps to bridge the gap. She also admits that it infuriates her that he is in better shape than she.
Age Gap: 30 Years – Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston
A three-decade gap didn’t stop these two. Actor Jeff Goldblum and gymnast ballerina Emilie Livingston are making it work despite the huge difference in age. He is best known for his role in Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom, and she is known as a Canadian rhythmic gymnast. He had been married twice before meeting Livingston including a 4-year marriage to Geena Davis. He admits that the age difference has become evident as their young children keep him active. Though, he admits he feels his age to the point of wondering how old he will be when the kids are a certain age or even which kid will inherit his new watch or anything else he splurges on.
Age Gap: 30 Years – Leila George and Sean Penn
America’s tough guy Sean Penn doesn’t let age stop him from pursuing his love, Leila George. The two have a three-decade age gap. After dating for two years, the almost 60-year-old Penn and 28-year-old Leila celebrated a wedding in spite of COVID shut downs. He had been married twice before, including a 4-year relationship with Madonna that ended in divorce before Leila was even born. She is an Australian-American actress from Sydney, New South Wales. She took part in a documentary and starred in a film, Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? Penn was in numerous shows including the iconic Fast Times At Ridgemont High, which debuted about a decade before Leila was born.
Age Gap: 39 Years – Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie
Having been married thrice and carried a decade-long relationship with Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid was no stranger to love. He tied the knot with Laura Savoie, a 39-year-old, at a beachfront resort in Santa Barbara when he was 66. Their significant age gap of almost 40 years did not deter Quaid from pursuing another marriage. At the time of their engagement, Savoie was a PhD candidate at the University of Texas and was well-accustomed to dating older men; her previous substantial relationship was with a man 28 years her senior. Prior to securing a marriage license, she held a diverse range of qualifications which included being a certified accountant, real estate agent, and a yoga instructor.
Age Gap: 17 Years – Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh
Emily, a junior doctor, crossed paths with Peter while she was still in medical school, in an unlikely setting – her father’s clinic where Peter was being treated for kidney stones. An unconventional, yet very real-life romantic setting, wouldn’t you agree? There’s a 17-year age gap between them, but Emily insists that age is merely a number and holds no relevance. During their initial meeting, Peter was in the midst of a public divorce, leading them to start off as friends. As time passed, Peter sought her father’s approval to court Emily, which marked the advancement of their relationship.
Age Gap: 12 Years – Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender
With a 12-year age difference, these two still make it work. Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender started dating in 2014. She is an Oscar winner for the acclaimed 12 Years A Slave. He is an actor as well. The two met on the set of their movie, The Light Between Oceans. They kept their relationship so low key that many people did not realize how serious they were about each other. Almost as secret as their dating, they went away to privately get married as well. While they like to keep their relationship private, Alicia has been public about how marriage makes her feel saying that she is “more happy and content” than she has ever been.
Age Gap: 34 Years – David Foster and Katharine McPhee
He is a famed music producer, and she was once an American Idol winner. The two hit it off despite their 34-year age gap. David Foster and Katharine McPhee announced their engagement when he was 68 and she was 34. The news quickly brought out the internet trolls who were quick to judge their decision with public comments spewing out their opinions. David Foster’s daughter, Erin Foster, is actually one year older than Katharine. Erin even joined in the online jabs by simply commenting, “Mommmyyy!”. Wonder how the two have made the new step-mother and older daughter relationship work since the wedding.
Age Gap: 17 Years – Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy
Best known for her role as little Michelle on Full House, this little girl grew up and created quite the controversy when she and Oliver Sarkozy began dating. There is a 17-year age gap between Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy. When the French banker and actress turned fashion designer got together, he was 42 and she was 25. The two were married despite the gossip and judgmental comments. She once stated, “Everyone has an opinion. I find it’s better to focus on what’s in front of you and to keep putting one foot in front of the other.” Sadly, their relationship would not last through the 2020 pandemic.
Age Gap: 27 Years – Dane Cook and Kelsi Taylor
Despite their age difference notable enough to suggest a father-daughter relationship, their bond is romantically inclined. It started when she was just on the brink of adulthood, at 18, and they, with an age gap of 27 years, commenced their love story. The initial introduction occurred during a game night at his dwelling. For some time, they remained platonic companions before transitioning into a romantic partnership. Dane Cook, the humorist, and Kelsi Taylor, the songbird, took their relationship quite seriously, contrary to their professional callings. Cook had once humorously mentioned that the most significant challenge they’d likely face is dealing with the stark reality that one would have to arrange funeral proceedings far earlier than the other.
Age Gap: 44 Years – Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick
Despite the considerable age difference, Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick seem quite unbothered. Mick, who is a father of five, a grandfather, and even a great-grandfather, could technically be Melanie’s own grandfather. When the Rolling Stones lead singer, aged 75, met the 31-year-old Melanie, it wasn’t his first time dating a younger woman. In fact, Melanie is younger than four of Mick’s children. Melanie, an American ballerina, reached out to Mick while he was grieving the death of his 13-year long partner, L’Wren Scott. The couple became parents to a son, Deveraux Jagger, born in December 2016, despite their 44-year age difference.
Age Gap: 10 Years – Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed
A decade apart in age didn’t stop Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed from falling in love. The two come from different vampire universes with him staring in The Vampire Diaries, and her the Twilight series. It didn’t take them long to make their relationship official just six months after they started dating. They were married the same year. The two have bonded over their passion for environmental and animal rescue causes. In 2017, the couple welcomed a daughter, Bodhi Soleil. Nikki admitted on social media she still doesn’t know if they’re doing it all right, but that they wake up every morning and choose each other.
Age Gap: 16 Years – Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Despite a significant age difference of 16 years, Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan didn’t let that hinder their romantic pursuit. Back when Hilarie was 27 and Jeffrey was 53, they made their relationship public. Despite being married with a child, curiously enough, they’ve succeeded in maintaining their personal life discreetly, leaving many fans oblivious to their union. Their romance blossomed after being introduced by a common acquaintance, Jensen Ackles. Their relationship progressed smoothly, culminating in a private wedding in 2014. However, their secretive marital status was occasionally exposed during interviews when they would inadvertently address each other as husband or wife.
Age Gap: 15 Years – Daryl Hannah and Neil Young
Neil Young and Daryl Hannah raised quite a few eyebrows when the 15-year age gap didn’t stop them from getting married. Both were already established as actress and renowned songwriter and performer. Fans were met with a shock when Young announced he had split from wife Pegi after 36 years. But, they left fans with an even bigger shock when it wasn’t long before he and Daryl Hannah were seen together. A former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young band mate, David Crosby, referred to Daryl Hannah as “a poisonous predator.” Though, he would later apologize. The two never let the negative talk bother them. At 75 and 60, the two do their best to stay active and in shape.
Age Gap: 25 Years – Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, caused a stir and became a topic of several discussions due to the fact that his wife, Brigitte Neutron, is 25 years his senior. The story of their relationship began when he developed an infatuation for his teacher during his school days. She was his Drama teacher at a private Jesuit school where a 17-year-old Emmanuel expressed his dream to one day marry her. Their marriage would not occur until many years later, following the end of her first marriage in divorce. To silence detractors questioning their relationship due to the age gap, he retorted by saying, “No one would question our relationship for a moment if I was 20 years older than my wife.”
Age Gap: 13 Years – Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox
This Transformers star and former Beverly Hills 90210 actor managed to bridge a 13-year age gap. Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox allow love to triumph over age. She was still a teenager when she met 30-year-old Brian Austin Green. They married in 2010 and made it work for ten years before separating in 2020. During their relationship, they parented three children, Bodhi, Noah, and Journey. He admits that marriage is a lot of work. The two have even gone head-to-head on social media calling out parenting differences. She went public exposing how it wasn’t fair that he tried to make her look like the absent parent when he posted pictures of the children on Instagram.
Age Gap: 12 Years – Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy
Despite the 12-year age gap, Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy’s romance has endured, making them one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. Their marital journey spans over twenty years, preceded by an intermittent 15-year dating history. They first crossed paths in the 1980s in New York, where they were both trying their luck in acting. Huffman took her time in saying yes to Macy’s multiple marriage proposals, as she was initially skeptical about marriage, comparing it to being hit by a bus. However, Macy managed to sway her fears, leading to their long and successful union.
Age Gap: 27 Years – Steve Martin and Anne Stringfield
Steve Martin and Anne Stringfield make a 27-year-age gap look appealing. The comedian and journalist were 72 and 50 years old when they met. She was a fact-checker for The New Yorker. She had to call Steve Martin to verify a piece he had written for the publication. The phone call went well, and they became phone friends for quite awhile. They eventually made it official in 2007 and welcomed a little girl in 2012. Even though he was old enough to be a grandfather, the baby was his first at the age of 67. He shared how it’s nice to be a father so late in life because you’re not busy building a career. Instead, he can spend time with his daughter.
Age Gap: 18 Years – Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher
Regarding matters of the heart, Eddie Murphy takes it seriously despite his profession that revolves around eliciting laughter. Observing Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher, one might assume that their ethnicity is what mainly sets them apart. However, their age difference of 18 years also distinguishes them. At the time they exchanged vows, he was 51 while she was 33. The couple has been in a relationship since 2012, notwithstanding Eddie Murphy’s reputation as a charming Casanova. He has ten children from five different women, including two he shares with Paige.
Age Gap: 22 Years – Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin
With 22 years between them in age, Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin have made it work. He became extremely well known during the Rocky movies where he played a boxer in a ring. He met Jennifer in a Beverly Hills restaurant when he was 42. She was a 20-year-old model. At the time, his youngest child was a mere 8 years younger than Jennifer. Sylvester and Jennifer made a commitment and made it work. He had been married twice before, but it was her first marriage. They allowed their love to blossom until they became the parents of three daughters, Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet.
Age Gap: 12 Years – Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
Viola David and Julius Tennon look very much in love despite their 12-year age difference. Viola is an Oscar winner known for her role in How to Get Away With Murder, and he is an actor and producer. They married in June 2002 when he was 66, and she was 55. The two share one adopted daughter together, Genesis. She confessed that she had met Julius three weeks after she had prayed for a husband. She admits to asking for a big black man from the South who looked like a football player and already had children. He already had 2 children from his second marriage.
Age Gap: 17 Years – Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz
Heidi Klum is no novice when it comes to public speculation about her personal choices. However, her relationship with Tom Kaulitz, who is 17 years her junior, soared the rumor mill. Tom Kaulitz is a member of the band Tokio Hotel. Heidi, 45, being involved with Tom, who is 28, elicited criticism from skeptics. Nevertheless, Heidi seems unfazed by the chatter. She confirmed that their age gap is not an issue for them. The question about their age disparity has been frequently thrown at her since their relationship became public. She voiced, “One must lead a joyful life without paying too much attention to others’ opinions because fretting would only lead to more wrinkles.”
Age Gap: 23 Years – Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson
Eyebrows were raised when Solange Knowles, known for being the younger sister of a famous singer, began a relationship with someone 23 years her elder. Her partner, Alan Ferguson, was a 55-year-old video director when Solange, then 32, attracted his interest. Contrary to popular belief, Solange confesses that she was the one who initiated their romance. The pair were first introduced by Janelle Monae and Pete Wentz. Fast forward seven years, and the couple showed that their relationship was not a whim or a fleeting romance when they tied the knot in a memorable wedding in New Orleans. Unfortunately, they ended their marriage in 2019 which marked Solange’s second time going through a divorce.
Age Gap: 27 Years – Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh
There’s a 27-year difference in age between Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh. However, their age gap was not the sole cause of the initial instability in their relationship. At 63 years old, Grammer was not only dating 36-year-old Walsh, but he was also still wedged in matrimony with his third wife, Camille Grammer. Grammer, a renowned actor, and Walsh, a flight attendant, had a quite unconventional liaison. In a later conversation with Oprah, Walsh expressed regrets over the circumstances under which their relationship initiated, given Grammer’s marital status. Nevertheless, they’ve successfully maintained their marriage since 2011, forming a family with the birth of their three children.
Age Gap: 45 Years – Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver
At the age of 86, Dick Van Dyke married 40-year-old Arlene Silver. Most people will quickly recognize this iconic duo. Dick Van Dyke is a long-time actor, perhaps best known for his role in Mary Poppins, which came out 7 years before his wife was even born. Others mistakenly thought he and Mary Tyler Moore were actually married off screen. Arlene Silver was his makeup artist. In 2012, the two married despite their 45-year age gap. He has been known to joke about why the relationship works. He has said, “She’s very mature for her age and I’m very immature for my age, so it’s just about right!” She has described him as a lot of fun and having the wonder of a child.
Age Gap: 35 Years – Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross
Mel Gibson may have come onto the Hollywood movie scene in Mad Max, but he has ventured into other roles since then. He is also no stranger to relationships. After ending a long-term marriage to his first wife, he has never officially re-tied the knot. Rosalind was a former champion equestrian vaulter and writer and now the mother of Gibson’s ninth child, a son named Lars Gerard. A 35-year age gap didn’t slow down Gibson and Rosalind Ross. Not even the fact that his first child is 10 years older than she is could make them blink an eye at the idea.
Age Gap: 16 Years – Scott Disick and Sofia Richie
Anyone familiar with the Kardashians knows that breaking from convention is par for the course. Hence, it’s not shocking that Kourtney Kardashian’s former partner and Lionel Richie’s daughter have begun a romantic relationship. Scott Disick and Sofia Richie became an item in 2017 when he was 35 and she was only 19. While Disick seems excited about this youthful relationship, Sofia’s father holds a contrasting view. Lionel Richie has stated that he will patiently wait for his daughter to outgrow this phase. As of 2020, it seems Lionel’s predictions were accurate: Sofia and Scott have split up.
Age Gap: 19 Years – Amber Tamblyn and David Cross
This stand-up comedian thinks that a lasting relationship is no laughing matter. Well, at least when it comes to his latest love and only woman he has made a wife. A 19 year difference in age doesn’t stop Amber Tamblyn and David Cross from pursuing true love. She was known for her roll in Joan of Arcadia. He had a role in Arrested Development and other comedic works. Even though there are almost two decades between them, they have made it work so far. After dating for four years, they were married in 2012. They have since become the parents of a daughter whom they named Marlow.
Age Gap: 11 Years – Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman
Eleven years seems as if it is no great feat when compared to others with large spans between them. Still, when you meet the love of your life and are still in your twenties, it raises some eyebrows. Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman make a hilarious pair. They met when she was 41, and he was almost 30. They made it official with a wedding in 2003 and often tour together. She even played the role of one of Ron Swanson’s exes, Tammy, on Offerman’s television show, Parks and Recreation. They hold true to one main rule that they call the two-week rule. They are never apart for more than two weeks.
Age Gap: 20 Years – Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Discussing a wedding straight out of a fairy tale, it wouldn’t be surprising if Disney turned it into a movie. The princess may have dreamt about her prince’s arrival for her entire life, but their age difference spans over two decades. With Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco having an age gap of 20 years, at the time of marriage in 2011, the Prince was already 53, while the South African Olympic Swimmer was 33. Even though she was remarkably younger than the prince, she was still seen as an older bride. The joyous couple then announced the arrival of their twins three years later.
Age Gap: 32 Years – Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor
People often confuse these two as a mother-daughter pair, with some critics even suggesting they suffer from “mother complex”. However, their relationship is not defined this way by them. The age difference does, nonetheless, provoke curiosity. Paulson had been involved with men exclusively before she started dating Cherry Jones. After their separation, she got back together with Holland, who is 32 years her senior. Despite the significant age difference, Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor embarked on their romantic journey in 2015 when Sarah was 40 and Holland was 72. They initially encountered each other at a dinner party twelve years prior and reconnected on Twitter many years after.
Age Gap: 25 Years – Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch
It’s news-worthy any time an 85-year-old and a 60-year-old tie the knot, regardless of their identity. In 2015, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall crossed paths. Not long after, during a Golden Globes celebration, he proposed to her. Despite the 25-year age difference between them, it doesn’t appear to hinder them in any way. He was previously married thrice and is a father to six children. She is best known for her relationship with Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones, with whom she has a son and a daughter. She also has two more children.
Age Gap: 13 Years – David Tennant and Georgia Moffett
Dr. Who? That’s right, the actor who played the tenth doctor in Dr. Who is married to his lifetime love. David Tennant and Georgia Moffett have a 13-year age gap between them. She is also an actress and the daughter of Peter Davison who played the fifth Doctor Who. But, don’t ask them about that part of the relationship. If you do ask, they will simply refuse to talk about it publicly. In fact, they don’t reveal too much of their private lives to the public. The two share five children, including Georgia’s child from a previous relationship whom he adopted.
Age Gap: 11 Years – Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger don’t mind their 11-year age gap. You may know him as Andy Dwyer from Parks and Recreation. You may also recognize her famous name. She is the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, a journalist and member of the John F. Kennedy family. Chris had been married once before to a fellow actress, comedian and producer a lot closer in age, Anna Faris. After that ended in divorce, he met Katherine. It looks as if these two are in it for the long haul. Their love has blossomed into starting a family. They welcomed their first child, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt in 2020.