Top 10 Celebrity Couples of the Century So Far

Top 10 Celebrity Couples of the Century So Far

Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Celebrity Couples of the Century So Far.

For this list, we’ll be looking at pop culture’s biggest and best couples that prove love is alive and well in the 21 century. In some cases, they may have gotten together earlier but are still making their mark in the 2000s.

Which one of these couples are your favorite pair? Let us know in the comments!

#10: George Clooney & Amal Clooney

Throughout most of his career, George Clooney was Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor. But that all changed when Alma Alamuddin, a human rights lawyer came into his life. Introduced by a mutual friend, the pair felt sparks and eventually started dating. In 2014, the two said “I do” in Venice, Italy surrounded by their famous friends including Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. A few years later in 2017, the couple welcomed twins, Alexander and Ella. Although fans never thought they’d see the day that Clooney would settle down, their love story proves good things come to those who wait.

#9: Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher

Long before Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher started their romance, they got some practice playing a couple on TV. In 1998, Kunis and Kutcher were casted as lovebirds Jackie and Kelso on the retro comedy “That’s 70s Show.” In fact, while filming, he became her first kiss ever! Over the course of the next decade, the two found themselves in relationships with other people, one even resulting in marriage and then divorce. After they ran into each other at the Golden Globes in 2012, things started to take a turn. The pair made headlines with their surprising coupling and in 2014, they welcomed their first child and married the following year. Sometimes life imitates art!

#8: Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes

After meeting on the set of their film, “The Place Beyond the Pines,” Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes wasted no time in falling head over heels for each other. Shortly after filming, the duo was spotted all around LA including taking trips to Disneyland and running errands. They returned to their professional roots, collaborating on another picture, “Lost River.” In 2014, they welcomed a daughter and a couple of years later, they welcomed their second. Although they have never officially stated their marital status, they’ve dropped clues including Mendes referring to Gosling as her “husband.”

#7: David Beckham & Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham’s meet cute happened at a soccer match in the late 90s and they quickly became one of the decade's hottest items. 1999 was a major year for the couple as they welcomed their first born, Brooklyn Joseph, into the world and also tied the knot. Throughout the 2000s, they expanded their family and their careers. As of 2023, the Beckhams have 4 children and a marriage that has spanned nearly 25 years and shows no sign of slowing down. Whether they are on the field or the red carpet, the Beckhams are here to stay.

#6: Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard

Both known for their comedic skills, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have been making each other laugh for 16 years. After meeting in 2007, the couple hit a low a few months into their relationship and broke up. However, their heartbreak didn’t last long as they reconciled only a few days later. Since then, the couple have starred in films such as “Hit and Run” and “When in Rome” together and in 2012 gave birth to a daughter. In 2013, they got hitched in an intimate courthouse ceremony. Always insightful and honest, Bell and Shepard have been open books about the trials and tribulations of married life, making them one of Hollywood’s most relatable couples.

#5: Beyoncé Knowles & Jay-Z

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z are the definition of a power couple. Meeting all the way back in 1999, the couple have cemented themselves as music royalty over their decades-long romance. Frequent collaborators, they have made hits like “Drunk in Love '' and “ ‘03 Bonnie and Clyde.”
In 2008, they got married. Despite it being a lavish affair, they managed to keep the occasion secret and only spoke about it afterwards. During the 2011 MTV VMAs, Knowles revealed a baby bump and in 2012, they welcomed daughter, Blue Ivy. Now also parents to twins, Sir and Rumi, this powerhouse couple is not only topping the charts but the world.

#4: Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr.

What is more 90s than Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.? Frequent stars of the decade's biggest teen flicks like “She’s All That” and “Cruel Intentions,” this couple met on the set of the horror pic, “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Their romance began in 2000 and the next year, Prinze proposed and married a couple of years later. In 2009, Gellar gave birth to their daughter, Charlotte and a few years later, their son, Rocky. 2022 marked their twentieth wedding anniversary which warms fans hearts and proves that Gellar and Prinze are simply meant to be!

#3: Barack Obama & Michelle Obama

In 1989, two young Harvard graduates began working at a law firm in Chicago and soon after began dating. Those two people just happened to be the future President and First Lady of the United States, Barack and Michelle Obama. Although Michelle was hesitant at first, they fell in love and married in 1992. They welcomed daughter Malia in 1998 and Sasha in 2001. In 2004, their lives took a huge turn when Barack was elected as the US State Senator of Illinois. Only a few years later, he became President and the rest is history.

#2: Emily Blunt & John Krasinski

Emily Blunt and John Krasinksi have become one of Tinsletown’s most likable couples. Their humor and mutual respect for one another is unmatched, making them ultimate couple goals. In late 2008, they met when they were dining at the same restaurant and soon went on a first date. Less than a year later, they were engaged and married in 2010 at their good friend, George Clooney’s Italian property. Welcoming daughter Hazel in 2013 and Violet in 2016, the pair manage to raise a family and enjoy their impressive careers. Teaming up for 2018’s “A Quiet Place,” the couple shared the screen for the first time, making our hearts swoon!

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
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Ciara & Russell Wilson
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Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka
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Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman
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#1: Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds

It might not have been love at first sight for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, but luckily love gave them a second shot! In 2010, Lively and Reynolds co-starred in the superhero action flick, “Green Lantern.” A year later, they went on a double date with other people. Afterwards rumors swirled that the pair were an item and in 2012, it was announced they had married in South Carolina. In 2014, they started their family with the announcement they were expecting and their first born, a daughter named James was born that year. As of 2023, the couple have four children!