Actresses Who Married Their Childhood Sweethearts

Some stars really did end up with the person they knew when they were young, whether that meant a schoolmate, a pen pal from youth group trips, or someone they first met as teenagers and later reconnected with as adults. Here are actresses who tied the knot with the person they’d known since those early years, along with a quick look at how their stories began and what they’ve built together.

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan married musician Marcus Mumford after the pair reconnected as adults, having first known each other as children through a church camp pen-pal circle. They kept their relationship low-key before a private wedding in England. Since then they’ve supported one another’s schedules across touring and film shoots. They now split time between the UK and the United States while balancing work and family.

Bhagyashree

Indian actress Bhagyashree wed Himalaya Dassani, whom she knew from school and dated before her breakout in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’. The couple married early in her career and chose to keep much of their private life away from the spotlight. She has periodically returned to screens while also producing and appearing in television. Their long-running relationship is frequently cited in Indian media as a school-sweetheart success story.

Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel married writer and producer Jensen Karp, whom she first met in high school when he interviewed her for a school paper during the ‘Boy Meets World’ era. They reconnected years later and began dating as adults. Their wedding brought together friends from her television work and his radio and comedy circles. The pair have since collaborated on podcasts and parenthood projects.

Heather Morris

‘Glee’ alum Heather Morris married Taylor Hubbell, a fellow Arizona native who attended the same high school. They knew of each other as teens, later connected online, and began a long-distance relationship while she worked in Los Angeles. After years of dating, they married and settled into family life. She has continued to act, dance, and appear on competition shows with his support.

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis married Ashton Kutcher after first meeting as teenagers while filming ‘That ’70s Show’. They were co-workers in their teens, went their separate ways, and later reconnected as adults. The relationship became public well after both had established separate careers in film and television. Today they work selectively while raising their children and investing in ventures together.

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood married actor Jamie Bell after first dating him as teenagers when they appeared together in a music video. They rekindled their relationship years later and held a small private ceremony. The pair welcomed a child before eventually separating, but their story is often referenced as a teen-sweetheart romance that led to marriage. Both have continued steady work in film and television.

Naomi Scott

‘Aladdin’ star Naomi Scott married footballer Jordan Spence, whom she met as a teenager through church. They dated for several years before marrying in a quiet ceremony. She has balanced film roles and music releases while he pursued a professional sports career. The couple often credits shared community and faith backgrounds for their long-standing bond.

Park Shin-hye

South Korean actress Park Shin-hye married actor Choi Tae-joon after the two knew each other from their youth as child and teen performers and later attended the same university. They began dating as adults and maintained a low profile during busy drama schedules. Their wedding drew attention across K-drama fandoms. They have since welcomed a child while continuing screen work.

Genelia D’Souza

Genelia D’Souza married Riteish Deshmukh after first meeting when they were very young actors starting out in Mumbai. Their friendship from those early days grew into a long courtship that culminated in wedding ceremonies honoring both families’ traditions. She stepped back from constant filming after marriage while appearing in select projects. The couple now co-produce content and support charitable ventures.

Ayesha Takia

Ayesha Takia married entrepreneur Farhan Azmi, a family acquaintance she knew from her teenage years in Mumbai. Their relationship developed away from film publicity despite her busy schedule in Hindi cinema. After marriage she gradually shifted focus toward family and business interests. She makes occasional public appearances while keeping her private life largely out of view.

Rupali Ganguly

Television star Rupali Ganguly married businessman Ashwin K Verma, a long-time family friend she had known since childhood. They maintained a years-long friendship before deciding to marry. Her return to prominence with the hit show ‘Anupamaa’ arrived well after they had settled into family life. He is often credited with encouraging her to take on demanding television commitments.

Neeru Bajwa

Punjabi film star Neeru Bajwa married Harry Jawandha, a Canada-based businessman she knew from her younger years in British Columbia. Their relationship predated several of her major Punjabi hits. After marriage she expanded into producing while continuing to headline regional blockbusters. They divide time between India and Canada to manage film and family commitments.

Kaya Scodelario

Kaya Scodelario married actor Benjamin Walker after years of knowing each other within the industry from a young age. They connected during a project and built on a friendship that began when she was a teen performer in the UK. The couple later welcomed children while coordinating film schedules on both sides of the Atlantic. She has continued roles in franchises like ‘The Maze Runner’ and in prestige television.

Bhavana

Malayalam actress Bhavana married producer Naveen, whom she had known from her early years working in South Indian cinema circles. Their wedding followed a long friendship and a steady relationship maintained away from constant media attention. She resumed selective acting projects afterward. The pair remain active in regional film production and philanthropic efforts.

Jun Ji-hyun

South Korean star Jun Ji-hyun married Choi Joon-hyuk, a finance executive she had known since their school days. They reconnected as adults through mutual friends and kept their relationship private while she filmed major dramas and films. Their wedding in Seoul drew widespread media attention across Asia. They continue to maintain a low public profile while focusing on work and family.

Saira Banu

Veteran Hindi film actress Saira Banu fulfilled a childhood dream when she married screen icon Dilip Kumar. She had admired him since she was young and later met him through industry circles before they wed. Their marriage became one of Bollywood’s most documented partnerships. She gradually scaled back filming to prioritize family life and to support his health in later years.

Pooja Banerjee

Television actress Pooja Banerjee married national-level swimmer Sandeep Sejwal, whom she knew from school. They stayed in touch for years before deciding to marry in a ceremony that blended their families’ customs. She has balanced popular shows with family milestones. He continued his sports career while also accompanying her to television events.

Palak Jain

TV actress Palak Jain wed Tapasvi Mehta, a performer she had admired since she was young. Their relationship, highlighted by mutual industry ties, grew over time before they married in Indore. Colleagues from television attended the celebrations. Afterward, she continued appearances while sharing glimpses from travel and family moments.

Neetu Singh

Hindi film actress Neetu Singh began dating Rishi Kapoor as a teenager and later married him after years of working together on sets. Their partnership spanned on-screen collaborations and off-screen family life. She reduced film work for a long period before returning in select projects. Their story remains one of the most chronicled romances from classic Bollywood.

Ayesha Takia

Ayesha Takia married restaurateur Farhan Azmi after knowing him from her younger years through family and social circles. The couple chose an intimate ceremony and kept most details private. She shifted focus toward family and entrepreneurial interests while taking occasional roles. Public appearances have often highlighted her advocacy and business endeavors.

Ariel Lin

Taiwanese actress Ariel Lin married Charles Lin, a family acquaintance she had known since her mid-teens. Friends reintroduced them as adults, and the couple formalized their relationship with a Taipei celebration. Their long-distance arrangement has been acknowledged in interviews, with her in Taiwan and him working abroad. She spaces out acting projects to manage travel and family plans.

Nazriya Nazim

Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim married actor Fahadh Faasil after meeting him early in her career and keeping close family ties dating back to her youth. Their wedding united two major film families from Kerala. She resumed acting in select titles after a brief break. Both coordinate projects to spend extended time in Kochi and on location.

Mahira Khan

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan married Ali Askari after meeting as teenagers and maintaining a relationship that continued into early adulthood. They formalized their bond with a family-focused ceremony. She balanced television and film breakthroughs with family life during the marriage. Both families were frequently referenced in media coverage due to their long acquaintance.

Hansika Motwani

Hansika Motwani married entrepreneur Sohael Khaturiya, a long-time acquaintance tied to her social circle since youth. Their wedding festivities in Rajasthan highlighted families who had known each other for years. She continued film commitments across multiple Indian languages after the ceremony. Occasional updates noted the couple’s involvement in business and charity events.

Aimee Teegarden

Aimee Teegarden married Chris Skinner after a relationship rooted in a friendship that began when they were young and deepened over the years. They kept personal details out of the spotlight while she worked across television and film. Family and close friends attended a private ceremony. She continues to balance acting projects with low-profile family life.

Hina Khan

Television star Hina Khan married Rocky Jaiswal after a bond that traces back to their younger years within shared friend groups and early professional circles. Their relationship long predated public confirmation. The couple emphasized privacy while she headlined major TV projects and films. Post-wedding, they expanded work into production and digital content.

Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan married Kunal Khemu after knowing him from youthful film-family circles and mutual friends before they began dating seriously. Their relationship matured through years of familiarity and travel. A quiet civil ceremony marked the union. She has since balanced acting with writing and advocacy while he continued film and streaming work.

Athiya Shetty

Athiya Shetty married cricketer KL Rahul after a relationship built on a long-standing acquaintance that stretched back to youthful social circles and early career years. They chose an intimate ceremony at her family home. She continued brand work and selective roles afterward. The couple frequently manages schedules across cricket seasons and film commitments.

Kriti Kharbanda

Kriti Kharbanda married Pulkit Samrat after first knowing each other from youthful industry gatherings and overlapping friend networks that preceded their public relationship. Their bond developed over years of collaboration and travel. A family-centered celebration formalized the union. She remains active in Hindi and regional-language cinema with support from both families.

Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza married Vaibhav Rekhi following a connection rooted in long-time neighborhood and family acquaintances dating back to earlier years. They opted for an intimate ceremony with eco-conscious elements. She balanced acting and production with environmental advocacy after the wedding. Public notes highlighted the families’ familiarity from before their formal courtship.

Aiman Khan

Pakistani actress Aiman Khan married actor Muneeb Butt after knowing him from her teen years in the industry and maintaining a steady friendship that evolved into romance. Their wedding events drew significant media attention due to their long connection. She scaled back projects briefly after marriage and motherhood. Both continue to work in television dramas.

Sania Saeed

Veteran Pakistani actress Sania Saeed married Shahid Shafaat after a relationship grounded in a friendship that began when they were young in theater circles. Their shared creative background preceded the decision to marry. She remained active on stage and television with his support for productions. The couple has collaborated on projects over the years.

Trisha Krishnan

Trisha Krishnan’s engagement and relationships have often linked back to acquaintances from her younger years in Chennai’s close-knit circles, and her private ceremonies and plans reflected long-standing family connections. While her personal plans changed over time, her partnerships were frequently described in media as rooted in familiarity since youth. She continued steady work in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Family ties remained central in public statements around her relationships.

Aishwarya Sakhuja

Aishwarya Sakhuja married Rohit Nag after a friendship that stretched back to their younger years within television production circles and mutual friends. Their bond developed gradually before they confirmed plans to wed. The ceremony included colleagues from long-running shows. She continued to take on selective roles and hosting duties afterward.

Shweta Tripathi Sharma

Shweta Tripathi Sharma married rapper-actor Chaitanya Sharma after first knowing each other from youthful creative circles and campus theater scenes that preceded their professional breakthroughs. Their friendship turned into a steady relationship over time. A family-and-friends ceremony celebrated the union. She remains active in films and streaming series while he tours and performs.

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