Hollywood Actresses Who Are in the Longest Relationships

Maintaining a long-term relationship in the entertainment industry is a notable achievement given the intense public scrutiny and demanding schedules. While tabloid culture often focuses on brief flings and dramatic breakups there are many leading women who have sustained partnerships for decades. These actresses prove that stability and commitment are possible even while navigating the pressures of global fame. The following list highlights fifty Hollywood stars who have built enduring lives with their significant others.

Bonnie Bartlett

Bonnie Bartlett has been married to actor William Daniels since 1951 which makes them one of the most enduring couples in Hollywood history. They met while studying acting at Northwestern University long before they achieved television fame. The pair famously played a married couple on the medical drama ‘St. Elsewhere’ where they both won Emmy Awards. Their shared experiences in the industry have helped them navigate over seven decades of life together.

Dolly Parton

Country music icon and actress Dolly Parton has been married to Carl Dean since 1966. Her husband rarely appears in public and prefers to stay out of the entertainment spotlight entirely. Parton has often credited their independence and his grounded nature as the secret to their longevity. Despite her global fame from films like ‘9 to 5’ she keeps her marriage remarkably private and secure.

Lily Tomlin

Comedic legend Lily Tomlin has been with her partner Jane Wagner since 1971. They met when Tomlin was looking for a writer to help develop her character for a comedy special. Wagner eventually became her primary collaborator on professional projects including the stage show ‘The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe’. The couple officially married in 2013 after more than four decades together.

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek met production designer Jack Fisk on the set of the film ‘Badlands’ in 1973. They married the following year and have maintained a quiet life away from the Hollywood scene on a farm in Virginia. Fisk has directed his wife in several projects including the film ‘Raggedy Man’. Their partnership is often cited as one of the most grounded and low-profile marriages in the industry.

Catherine O’Hara

Comedy icon Catherine O’Hara met production designer Bo Welch on the set of ‘Beetlejuice’ in the late eighties. They married in 1982 and have raised two sons together while continuing their respective careers. Welch has worked on films such as ‘Edward Scissorhands’ while O’Hara has enjoyed massive success with projects like ‘Schitt’s Creek’. Their creative partnership has sustained a marriage that spans over four decades.

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have been partners since 1983 after reconnecting on the set of ‘Swing Shift’. Although they have chosen not to legally marry they are considered one of the most stable couples in the entertainment world. Hawn has frequently stated that their choice to stay unmarried gives them the freedom to wake up every day and choose to be together. They have raised a blended family of successful actors including Kate Hudson and Wyatt Russell.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver has been married to stage director Jim Simpson since 1984. She met him at a theater festival and they married just two months later. Simpson is the founder of the Flea Theater in New York City where the couple resides away from the Los Angeles paparazzi. Weaver has balanced her blockbuster roles in franchises like ‘Avatar’ with a stable and private family life.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis married comedic actor and director Christopher Guest in 1984. She reportedly saw his picture in a magazine and told a friend she was going to marry him before they even met. Guest is known for his mockumentary films such as ‘Best in Show’ while Curtis has had a prolific career in horror and comedy. They have supported each other through various career phases and personal challenges for over forty years.

Bette Midler

Bette Midler married artist Martin von Haselberg in 1984 after a whirlwind courtship of only six weeks. The ceremony was performed by an Elvis impersonator in a Las Vegas chapel. Despite the spontaneous beginning they have remained dedicated to one another while raising their daughter. Midler has often joked in interviews that their separate bedrooms have contributed to the success of their union.

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand has been married to director Joel Coen since 1984. They met during her audition for the film ‘Blood Simple’ which was the debut feature for the Coen brothers. McDormand has won multiple Academy Awards often for roles in films directed or produced by her husband. Their professional collaboration is as strong as their personal bond and spans numerous acclaimed movies.

Judith Light

Judith Light met actor Robert Desiderio on the set of the soap opera ‘One Life to Live’. They married in 1985 and have navigated their careers on opposite coasts at various times. Light is known for her work on ‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Transparent’ while Desiderio shifted from acting to writing. They credit their long-distance periods with helping them appreciate the time they spend together.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren has been with director Taylor Hackford since they met on the set of ‘White Nights’ in 1986. They married in 1997 and have worked together on various projects throughout the years. Hackford directed the film ‘Ray’ while Mirren has won an Oscar for ‘The Queen’. The couple shares a love for travel and divides their time between homes in the United States and Italy.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

‘Seinfeld’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus met Brad Hall while they were both students at Northwestern University. They worked together on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in the early eighties and married in 1987. Hall has directed episodes of her show ‘Veep’ and often supports her at awards ceremonies. Their relationship is grounded in a shared sense of humor and a long history of creative collaboration.

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon met on the set of the television movie ‘Lemon Sky’ and married in 1988. They discovered years later that they are distant cousins but it has become a running joke in their family. The couple frequently posts musical covers together on social media and shares a farm in Connecticut. They have successfully balanced dual acting careers while raising two children.

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks married in 1988 after meeting on the set of the sitcom ‘Bosom Buddies’. Wilson is an accomplished actress and producer who was instrumental in getting the film ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ made. They have supported each other through health battles and career milestones. Their marriage is widely regarded as one of the most solid and affectionate in Hollywood.

Tracy Pollan

Tracy Pollan met Michael J. Fox when she played his love interest on the sitcom ‘Family Ties’. They married in 1988 and have faced Fox’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease together with remarkable resilience. Pollan has stepped back from acting at times to focus on their family and advocacy work. Their enduring bond is frequently highlighted as an example of loyalty and deep mutual support.

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates married actor Kevin Kline in 1989 after meeting during an audition. Cates retired from full-time acting relatively early to focus on raising their children and running a boutique in New York City. Kline has continued his stage and screen career while always prioritizing his family life. They remain a private couple who rarely walk red carpets but are occasionally seen at theater events.

Annette Bening

Annette Bening met Warren Beatty on the set of the gangster film ‘Bugsy’ in 1991. Beatty was known as one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors until he settled down with Bening in 1992. They have raised four children together while maintaining prestigious acting careers. Bening has stated that their shared values regarding family have kept their marriage strong despite their different public personas.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer met television writer and producer David E. Kelley on a blind date in 1993. They married later that same year and he adopted the daughter she had applied to adopt prior to meeting him. Kelley is the creator of hit shows like ‘Big Little Lies’ while Pfeiffer remains a movie icon. They are known for guarding their privacy fiercely and avoiding the typical Hollywood social scene.

Lisa Kudrow

‘Friends’ star Lisa Kudrow married French advertising executive Michel Stern in 1995. They met when Stern was dating her roommate but reconnected years later at a birthday party. Kudrow has managed to keep her family life out of the tabloids throughout her massive television success. She often speaks about how their mutual respect and independence allow their relationship to thrive.

Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa met Mark Consuelos in 1995 when he auditioned for the soap opera ‘All My Children’. They eloped to Las Vegas in 1996 and have been inseparable ever since. The couple now works together daily as co-hosts of the morning talk show ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’. Their relationship is characterized by their open communication and willingness to share funny family stories on air.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett met actor Courtney B. Vance at the Yale School of Drama in the eighties. They did not start dating until years later and eventually married in 1997. The couple co-authored a book about their relationship titled ‘Friends: A Love Story’. They support each other constantly at premieres and are known for their coordinated red carpet appearances.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker married actor Matthew Broderick in 1997 in a surprise ceremony where guests thought they were attending a party. They are both stalwarts of the Broadway community and have raised their three children in New York City. Parker is best known for ‘Sex and the City’ while Broderick famously starred in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. They keep their relationship private and focus on their shared love for the theater.

Cate Blanchett

Australian actress Cate Blanchett met playwright Andrew Upton in 1996 and they married in 1997. They served as co-artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company for several years. The couple has four children and Blanchett often praises Upton for being a grounding force in her life. They work closely on creative projects and prioritize their family life over the glitz of film festivals.

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman has been married to actor William H. Macy since 1997. The couple dated for fifteen years before finally tying the knot because Huffman was afraid of marriage. They are known for working together on various independent film projects and stage productions. They have remained united through significant legal and personal challenges in recent years.

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann met director Judd Apatow during the auditions for ‘The Cable Guy’ and they married in 1997. Mann has appeared in many of Apatow’s films including ‘Knocked Up’ and ‘This Is 40’. Their daughters Maude and Iris have also appeared in their films playing Mann’s on-screen children. Their creative partnership blends their real-life family dynamics with their professional comedy work.

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand married actor James Brolin in 1998 after meeting at a dinner party. Brolin has said that honesty and counseling have been key to their long-lasting union. They enjoy a quiet life at their estate in Malibu where they spend time with their dogs. Streisand has released albums featuring songs dedicated to her husband and their enduring romance.

Cindy Crawford

Supermodel and actress Cindy Crawford married businessman Rande Gerber in 1998. They were friends first which Crawford cites as the foundation for their successful marriage. They have built a business empire together including a tequila brand founded by Gerber. The couple has raised two children who have both followed in their mother’s modeling footsteps.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones met Michael Douglas at a film festival in France and they married in 2000. Despite a twenty-five year age gap the couple has remained strong through health scares and brief separations. They share the same birthday which they celebrate together every year. Zeta-Jones often posts tributes to her husband on social media highlighting their continued affection.

Maya Rudolph

Comedian Maya Rudolph has been in a relationship with director Paul Thomas Anderson since 2001. Although they are not legally married they refer to each other as husband and wife. Anderson has directed acclaimed films like ‘There Will Be Blood’ while Rudolph is a ‘Saturday Night Live’ icon. They have four children together and maintain a very low profile regarding their personal lives.

Tina Fey

Tina Fey began dating composer Jeff Richmond while they were both working at the Second City improv troupe. They married in 2001 and Richmond has composed the music for many of Fey’s projects including ’30 Rock’. He also served as a producer and director on her sitcom ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Their relationship is built on a shared comedic sensibility and a long history of professional collaboration.

Amy Adams

Amy Adams met artist and actor Darren Le Gallo in an acting class in 2001. They were engaged for several years before finally marrying in a small ceremony in 2015. Le Gallo often travels with Adams to film locations to keep the family together. Adams has stated that his support allows her to fully immerse herself in the intense dramatic roles she is known for.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar met Freddie Prinze Jr. on the set of the horror film ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. They started dating years later and married in 2002. The couple has worked together on the live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ movies and done voice work for ‘Star Wars Rebels’. They bond over their love of cooking and often share recipes and kitchen tips with fans.

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts met cinematographer Danny Moder on the set of the film ‘The Mexican’ in 2000. They married in 2002 at her ranch in New Mexico. Roberts has selectively taken roles in recent years to spend more time with Moder and their three children. She frequently credits him with bringing genuine happiness and stability to her life.

Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart met Harrison Ford at the Golden Globe Awards in 2002. They married in 2010 and divide their time between Los Angeles and a ranch in Wyoming. Flockhart is known for her roles in ‘Ally McBeal’ and ‘Supergirl’ while Ford is a legendary action star. They enjoy flying planes together and living a lifestyle that is connected to nature.

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly met actor Paul Bettany on the set of ‘A Beautiful Mind’ where he played her husband’s imaginary roommate. They married in 2003 and have raised a family in New York City. Bettany has directed Connelly in the film ‘Shelter’ which highlighted their artistic connection. They are known for being intellectual and private while occasionally appearing together at fashion events.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore met director Bart Freundlich on the set of ‘The Myth of Fingerprints’ in 1996. They married in 2003 and have two children who have occasionally appeared in their projects. Moore has won an Oscar for ‘Still Alice’ and often collaborates with her husband on his films. They lead a relatively normal life in New York City despite Moore’s status as an A-list celebrity.

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks met Max Handelman on her first day of college at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. They married in 2003 and founded a production company called Brownstone Productions. Together they have produced the ‘Pitch Perfect’ franchise and other successful films. Their relationship has transitioned from college sweethearts to powerful business partners in Hollywood.

Viola Davis

Viola Davis married actor and producer Julius Tennon in 2003. Tennon overheard Davis praying for a husband and introduced himself shortly after. They founded JuVee Productions to create more opportunities for people of color in the entertainment industry. Davis often expresses deep gratitude for Tennon’s support during her rise to EGOT status.

Mariska Hargitay

‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay met actor Peter Hermann when he guest-starred on the show. They married in 2004 and have adopted two children in addition to their biological son. Hermann continues to have a recurring role on the show ‘Younger’ while supporting Hargitay’s advocacy work. Their marriage is centered on faith and a shared commitment to philanthropy.

Portia de Rossi

Portia de Rossi began dating comedian Ellen DeGeneres in 2004. They married in 2008 shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized in California. De Rossi retired from acting to focus on business ventures and art curation. The couple has renewed their vows and stood by each other through various public controversies and career changes.

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy met Ben Falcone at a comedy writing class at The Groundlings in Los Angeles. They married in 2005 and Falcone has directed McCarthy in several of her major film comedies. He often makes cameo appearances in her movies as a running gag. Their creative partnership is the driving force behind their production company and their many shared projects.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman met country music star Keith Urban at a G’Day USA gala in 2005. They married in 2006 and have settled in Nashville to raise their daughters away from Hollywood. Kidman has supported Urban through his sobriety journey while he has supported her acting career. They are known for their public displays of affection on red carpets and social media.

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell began dating actor Dax Shepard in 2007 and they married in 2013. They famously waited to marry until same-sex marriage was legalized in California. The couple is open about attending therapy and the work required to maintain a healthy relationship. They co-founded a baby product company called Hello Bello and frequently work together on screen.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba met Cash Warren on the set of ‘Fantastic Four’ in 2004 where he was working as a production assistant. They married in 2008 and have three children together. Alba transitioned from acting to founding The Honest Company with Warren’s support. They prioritize family vacations and often document their life together on social media.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal has been with actor Peter Sarsgaard since 2002. They married in 2009 in a small chapel in Italy. They have collaborated on stage and screen productions including the film ‘The Lost Daughter’ which Gyllenhaal directed. Their relationship is rooted in a shared passion for artistic expression and independent cinema.

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt met actor John Krasinski in 2008 through a mutual friend at a restaurant. They married in 2010 at George Clooney’s estate in Lake Como. The couple collaborated professionally on the hit horror film ‘A Quiet Place’ which Krasinski directed. They are known for their playful banter and mutual support during awards seasons.

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