Love often transcends conventional boundaries, including age, religion, sex, and nationality. While relationships with older men having younger wives are more prevalent and socially acceptable, there are many celebrity couples where the wife is older. These couples frequently face public scrutiny, yet their enduring relationships demonstrate that age is just a number. From actors and musicians to royalty and political leaders, these age-gap relationships highlight the power of love that defies societal expectations.
Read on to learn about 18 celebrity couples where the wife is older.
Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, with a 10-year age difference, first met at a Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2017. Their whirlwind romance led to an extravagant wedding in 2018. Despite initial skepticism from the public, they have become one of the most celebrated couples in Hollywood.
Brigitte And Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron is twenty-four years younger than his wife Brigitte, his high school drama teacher. They began dating in the 1990s and married in 2007. Their unconventional romance has fascinated the public and media alike.
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union and former NBA player Dwyane Wade have an age gap of 9 years. Their first rendezvous was at a Super Bowl party in 2007, and they married in 2014. Second marriage for both of them, Gabrielle and Dwyane, are known for their openness about their relationship and blended family.
Meghan Markle And Prince Harry
Meghan Markle, three years older than Prince Harry, was set up on a blind date with Harry by a mutual friend in 2016. Their relationship quickly blossomed, leading to a royal wedding in 2018 and the birth of their two children. They have since stepped back from royal duties and settled in the US.
Sam Taylor-Johnson And Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, 24 years older than her husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, met him on the “Nowhere Boy” set in 2009 when he was 18 and she was 42. They married in 2012 and share two daughters. Their relationship is often highlighted for its strong artistic collaboration.
Cameron Diaz And Benji Madden
Cameron Diaz, seven years older than musician Benji Madden, was introduced to him by her close friend Nicole Richie. They married in a private ceremony in 2015. The couple have a 5-year-old daughter, Raddix, and welcomed a son, Cardinal, through surrogacy in March 2024.
Sarah Paulson And Holland Taylor
Actresses Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor of Two And A Half Men fame have an age gap of 32 years. They met at a dinner party in 2005 but started dating a decade later. Their relationship went public in 2015, and they have been a powerful advocate for LGBT visibility in Hollywood. Their secret to a happy relationship is that they prefer not to cohabitate.
Courteney Cox And Johnny McDaid
“Friends” star Courteney Cox is 12 years older than her partner, Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid. They were introduced by Ed Sheeran in 2013. Despite a brief breakup, they have remained a committed couple.
Elizabeth Taylor And Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor was seven years older than Richard Burton when they met on the set of Cleopatra in 1962. Their passionate and tumultuous relationship included two marriages and two divorces, but they remain one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples.
Tilda Swinton And Sandro Kopp
Actress Tilda Swinton, older by 18 years, met German artist Sandro Kopp on the set of “The Chronicles of Narnia” in 2004. They have been together since and often collaborate on various art projects. Swinton is known for her unconventional approach to life and love.
Helena Bonham Carter And Rye Dag Holmboe
Helena Bonham Carter, known for her eclectic roles and distinctive style, is 22 years older than her partner, Rye Dag Holmboe. The actress, who gained fame through films such as “Fight Club” and the “Harry Potter” series, met Holmboe, an art historian, at a wedding in 2018. Bonham Carter has often spoken about how Holmboe brought a sense of stability and joy to her life following her high-profile separation from director Tim Burton.
Joan Collins And Percy Gibson
Legendary actress Joan Collins, 32 years older than her husband, Percy Gibson, met him through mutual friends in 2000. The much-in-love couple married in a lavish ceremony in 2002. Collins often credits their age gap as one of the secrets to their happy marriage.
Eva Mendes And Ryan Gosling
Eva Mendes, six years older than Ryan Gosling, met him on the set of “The Place Beyond the Pines” in 2011. They have two daughters and are known for keeping their relationship very private. Mendes has often spoken about how Gosling makes her feel youthful.
Miranda Kerr And Evan Spiegel
Supermodel Miranda Kerr and Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel have a seven-year age gap, with Miranda being older. They met at a Louis Vuitton dinner in New York City in 2014 and quickly developed a strong connection. They announced their engagement in July 2016 and married in a private ceremony in May 2017.
Kate Hudson And Danny Fujikawa
Actress Kate Hudson and musician Danny Fujikawa, younger than Kate by seven years, first met through mutual friends. Their friendship soon blossomed into romance, and they began dating in 2017. They welcomed their daughter, Rani Rose, in 2018. The couple got engaged in September 2021, sharing their joyful news on social media.
Julianne Moore And Bart Freundlich
Actress Julianne Moore, who is nine years older, met director Bart Freundlich on the set of “The Myth of Fingerprints” in 1996. They married in 2003 and have two children. Their relationship is often praised for its stability and mutual respect.
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, called “Bennifer” by the media, have a remarkable love story that spans nearly two decades. Jennifer, three years older than Ben, first met the actor on the set of their film “Gigli” in 2002. Their high-profile relationship led to a glamorous engagement in 2003 and eventual split in 2004. In a surprising turn of events, Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance in 2021, culminating in a low-key wedding in Las Vegas in 2022.
Mary Tyler Moore And Robert Levine
Actress Mary Tyler Moore, 18 years older than Dr. Robert Levine, met him when he treated her mother in 1982. They married the following year and remained together until she died in 2017. Levine was by her side through her health battles.