Actors Who Had Secret Weddings

Not every star wants a spotlight on their vows—many chose quiet courthouses, surprise ceremonies, or far-from-paparazzi locations to say “I do.” Below are male actors who kept their weddings under wraps at the time, opting for small guest lists, discreet planning, and minimal publicity. You’ll find the essential details—who they married, when and where it happened, and the low-key tactics they used to keep things private—without any fluff.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig married Rachel Weisz in a small ceremony in June 2011. Fewer than a dozen people reportedly attended, including their children. The couple chose to keep the event unannounced and off the press radar. News surfaced only after the wedding had already taken place.

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell wed at a Los Angeles courthouse in October 2013. They skipped a traditional ceremony and kept the plan quiet until after the paperwork was done. The event was minimal by design, with no large guest list or media present. The couple later confirmed it publicly.

John Krasinski

John Krasinski married Emily Blunt at a private ceremony on Lake Como in July 2010. The guest list was tightly controlled, and details were withheld until after the event. They used a secluded venue to avoid publicity. Coverage appeared only once the ceremony was complete.

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender wed Alicia Vikander in Ibiza in October 2017. The pair kept the celebration intimate and off social media. Photos appeared after the fact, confirming the low-key nuptials. The wedding location and timing were not publicly announced beforehand.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet made their marriage official in a private ceremony in 2017. Although long rumored to be married earlier, they completed the legal formalities quietly that year. The event took place with close friends and family in attendance. Details emerged only after reports surfaced post-ceremony.

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher married Mila Kunis over the July 4th weekend in 2015 at a secluded venue in California. The couple kept the date and location under wraps until it was over. Security and privacy measures limited media access. Confirmation came through reports after the event concluded.

Adam Brody

Adam Brody wed Leighton Meester in a private ceremony in February 2014. The pair avoided public announcements beforehand. The wedding details were revealed only after they were married. They opted for an intimate gathering rather than a publicized celebration.

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen married Isla Fisher in Paris in March 2010 after her conversion to Judaism. The ceremony was deliberately small and unpublicized. Invitations and details were tightly controlled to prevent leaks. Media reports confirmed the wedding after it occurred.

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr had a secret wedding in July 2010. They announced their engagement and, shortly after, revealed that they were already married. The ceremony details—date, location, and attendees—were kept intentionally sparse. Public confirmation came only via brief statements post-wedding.

Jamie Dornan

Jamie Dornan married Amelia Warner in April 2013 on a private estate in Somerset. The couple limited attendance to family and close friends. No advance notice was given to media outlets. Coverage appeared after the ceremony concluded.

James McAvoy

James McAvoy quietly married Lisa Liberati after meeting her during a film production. Reports indicated they wed privately several years after they began dating. The couple did not publicize a date or location at the time. Confirmation surfaced later through low-key references in interviews and press.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt married Tasha McCauley at home in December 2014. The ceremony was small, taking place at a private residence. The couple kept their plans and guest list confidential. The marriage became public knowledge only after the event.

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett wed Tamsin Egerton in an unpublicized ceremony after years together. The couple, known for keeping their family life private, released no advance details. Reports confirmed the marriage well after the date. The location was disclosed only in later coverage.

Christian Bale

Christian Bale married Sibi Blažić in 2000 during a low-key Las Vegas ceremony. They kept the event minimal and away from major media attention. No formal announcement accompanied the wedding. Information became public through later interviews and profiles.

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin married at Brooklyn City Hall in June 2017. The date coincided with her birthday, and the ceremony was kept modest. The couple avoided advance publicity and limited attendance. Confirmation followed through local records and brief statements.

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons married Kirsten Dunst in a private ceremony in Jamaica in 2022. They selected a resort location known for discretion. The wedding occurred without prior public notice. Confirmation came later via interviews acknowledging the event.

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy wed Charlotte Riley in a secret ceremony reportedly held in July 2014. The event took place with close family and friends, and details were not shared at the time. The couple maintained privacy about the venue. Media confirmed the marriage months afterward.

John Cena

John Cena married Shay Shariatzadeh in a private civil ceremony in October 2020 in Tampa. The pair filed the paperwork quietly and proceeded without a public announcement. A small celebration followed with minimal media presence. Confirmation came via official records and later reporting.

Riz Ahmed

Riz Ahmed revealed in early 2021 that he had married novelist Fatima Farheen Mirza in 2020. The ceremony was small and conducted away from the spotlight. He disclosed the news retrospectively in an interview. No advance details about the wedding were shared publicly.

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend married Aimee Mullins in May 2016 in a low-key ceremony. The couple announced it after the fact with a simple note, keeping specifics minimal. They avoided pre-wedding publicity and large gatherings. Only limited details—like the date—were later confirmed.

Chris Evans

Chris Evans married Alba Baptista in a private ceremony in Massachusetts in 2023. The couple kept guest numbers tight and restricted device use to avoid leaks. A small follow-up celebration for friends occurred later overseas. Details became public only after attendees referenced the event.

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy wed Claire Danes in a quiet ceremony in France in 2009. Invitations were limited and the location was kept out of the press ahead of time. The couple avoided social media exposure around the event. Confirmation arrived after they had already tied the knot.

Penn Badgley

Penn Badgley married Domino Kirke at a Brooklyn courthouse in 2017. The legal ceremony was intentionally understated, with a later small reception. The pair shared minimal information before the wedding. News spread once photos from friends surfaced after the fact.

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead married in a small backyard ceremony in Los Angeles in 2022. The guest list focused on immediate family and close friends. Planning emphasized privacy, with no advance public announcement. Confirmation appeared in follow-up reporting.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth married Elsa Pataky during the Christmas holidays in 2010 in Australia. The beachside setting and off-season timing helped keep things discreet. Only family and a few friends attended. The marriage was confirmed after the couple returned to work commitments.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon wed Luciana Barroso at New York City Hall in December 2005. The ceremony was brief and private, with only immediate family present. The couple avoided any press advisory beforehand. The marriage became widely known only after records and brief statements surfaced.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez obtained a marriage license and wed in a small Las Vegas chapel in July 2022. The ceremony took place late at night to limit attention. Only a handful of people were present, and devices were restricted. Confirmation came later through official filings and limited public remarks.

Michael Cera

Michael Cera quietly married his partner, Nadine, with the date kept private. The couple refrained from announcing plans or sharing details publicly. News of the marriage emerged only later through interviews and appearances. Specifics about location and attendees were intentionally withheld.

Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux married Jennifer Aniston at their Los Angeles home in August 2015. Guests arrived for what was billed as a birthday party to preserve secrecy. The backyard ceremony used tight security and nondisclosure measures. Confirmation followed once attendees left and reports surfaced.

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner wed Sonni Pacheco in a secret ceremony in 2014. The actor confirmed the marriage only after it had happened. Details on venue and guest list were kept off the record. The couple later separated, but the wedding itself was conducted quietly.

Vince Vaughn

Vince Vaughn married Kyla Weber in a small ceremony outside Chicago in January 2010. The event took place at a historic house with limited access. Only close family and friends were invited, and no advance press was notified. Confirmation came after local coverage noted the nuptials.

Topher Grace

Topher Grace married Ashley Hinshaw in 2016 at a private venue in California. The event was intimate and planned with minimal publicity. Photos and details did not surface until after the ceremony. The couple maintained a low profile around the date.

John Cho

John Cho married Kerri Higuchi in 2006 in a low-key ceremony. The pair kept their wedding plans out of the public eye. Only close friends and family were invited. The marriage details became more widely known through later profiles.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr. wed Sarah Michelle Gellar in Mexico in 2002 with a small guest list. The location and timing were chosen for privacy. The couple avoided media alerts and used a secure resort setting. Confirmation appeared after they returned home.

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer married Zoe Buckman in a private ceremony in 2010. The couple kept specifics—date, venue, and attendees—largely undisclosed. They preferred to share the news only after the wedding had passed. Public details remained minimal by design.

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali married Amatus Sami-Karim in 2013 in an intimate ceremony. The couple emphasized privacy and did not release logistics beforehand. Only a small circle attended. Broader confirmation came later through interviews and public appearances.

Donald Glover

Donald Glover married Michelle White in a private, undisclosed ceremony. The couple has kept the date and location out of the public domain. They rarely discuss family matters, which helped the wedding remain off-grid. News of their marriage surfaced gradually through interviews.

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth had an Elvis-officiated Las Vegas ceremony in 2016. The pair did not announce the plan ahead of time, and the event was livestreamed by the chapel without advance publicity. Official records initially caused confusion before confirmation followed. The ceremony itself remained low on guests and media.

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey married Jillian Fink in 1999 in Maine with a small gathering. The couple kept the logistics close-hold and limited attendees. Media did not receive advance notice. Information became available later through profiles and interviews.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage married Riko Shibata in Las Vegas in 2021 in a modest ceremony. The pair kept the event streamlined with limited guests. The chapel setting and timing reduced outside attention. Confirmation arrived afterward via brief statements and records.

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