Real-Life Celebrity Couples Who Found Love on Set

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Reel to real: Celebrity couples who met on set

"On the Road's" Garrett Hedlund and Kirsten Dunst have been <a href="http://www.justjared.com/2012/06/11/kirsten-dunst-garrett-hedlund-watermelon-walk/" target="_blank" target="_blank">spotted out together</a> since filming the 2012 drama based on Jack Kerouac's novel. Hedlund plays Dean Moriarty in the movie, while Dunst plays Dean's second wife, Camille.
“On the Road’s” Garrett Hedlund and Kirsten Dunst have been <a href=”http://www.justjared.com/2012/06/11/kirsten-dunst-garrett-hedlund-watermelon-walk/” target=”_blank” target=”_blank”>spotted out together</a> since filming the 2012 drama based on Jack Kerouac’s novel. Hedlund plays Dean Moriarty in the movie, while Dunst plays Dean’s second wife, Camille.
Tom Cruise didn't jump on Oprah's couch during his courtship with second wife Nicole Kidman, but he did appear alongside the actress onscreen. They met on the set of 1990's "Days of Thunder," and starred together in 1999's "Eyes Wide Shut." The couple ended their 11 year marriage in 2001 and Cruise later began dating Penélope Cruz, his co-star in "Vanilla Sky."
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman — Tom Cruise didn’t jump on Oprah’s couch during his courtship with second wife Nicole Kidman, but he did appear alongside the actress onscreen. They met on the set of 1990’s “Days of Thunder,” and starred together in 1999’s “Eyes Wide Shut.” The couple ended their 11 year marriage in 2001 and Cruise later began dating Penélope Cruz, his co-star in “Vanilla Sky.”
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall first appeared together in 1944's "To Have And Have Not." They collaborated on several other projects, including "The Big Sleep" -- pictured here -- and "Dark Passage." They were married in 1945. Bogart died of cancer in 1957, leaving behind Bacall and their two children. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/showbiz/lauren-bacall-dead/" target="_blank">Bacall passed away in August 2014</a> at the age of 89. Let's see which other famous couples took their romance from reel to real:
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall first appeared together in 1944’s “To Have And Have Not.” They collaborated on several other projects, including “The Big Sleep” — pictured here — and “Dark Passage.” They were married in 1945. Bogart died of cancer in 1957, leaving behind Bacall and their two children. <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/showbiz/lauren-bacall-dead/” target=”_blank”>Bacall passed away in August 2014</a> at the age of 89. Let’s see which other famous couples took their romance from reel to real:
Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz) spent the better part of CBS' long-running "I Love Lucy" scolding his mischievous onscreen wife, played by Lucille Ball. Arnaz and Ball were <a href="http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20114475,00.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">married for 20 years</a> and had two children together before divorcing in 1960.
Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz) spent the better part of CBS’ long-running “I Love Lucy” scolding his mischievous onscreen wife, played by Lucille Ball. Arnaz and Ball were <a href=”http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20114475,00.html” target=”_blank” target=”_blank”>married for 20 years</a> and had two children together before divorcing in 1960.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's chemistry was so intense that they married and divorced twice. Taylor and Burton appeared in 11 films together between the '60s and '70s, including "Cleopatra" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s chemistry was so intense that they married and divorced twice. Taylor and Burton appeared in 11 films together between the ’60s and ’70s, including “Cleopatra” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Diane Keaton and Woody Allen dated briefly before solidifying their professional relationship with 1972's "Play It Again, Sam." The pair produced eight films together over two decades. The 1977 romantic comedy "Annie Hall" took home four Academy Awards.
Diane Keaton and Woody Allen dated briefly before solidifying their professional relationship with 1972’s “Play It Again, Sam.” The pair produced eight films together over two decades. The 1977 romantic comedy “Annie Hall” took home four Academy Awards.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who appeared in 1968's "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band," have been romantically linked since 1983. The pair also co-starred in 1984's "Swing Shift" and 1987's "Overboard." "Love is love. Promises are promises. And devotion is part of it," <a href="http://www.oprah.com/own-master-class/Goldie-Hawns-Longtime-Love-Affair-with-Kurt-Russell" target="_blank" target="_blank">Hawn told Oprah</a>. "What does a piece of paper have to do with it for me? ... I met Kurt and we fell in love and we both agreed. Is there a reason to get married?"
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who appeared in 1968’s “The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band,” have been romantically linked since 1983. The pair also co-starred in 1984’s “Swing Shift” and 1987’s “Overboard.” “Love is love. Promises are promises. And devotion is part of it,” <a href=”http://www.oprah.com/own-master-class/Goldie-Hawns-Longtime-Love-Affair-with-Kurt-Russell” target=”_blank” target=”_blank”>Hawn told Oprah</a>. “What does a piece of paper have to do with it for me? … I met Kurt and we fell in love and we both agreed. Is there a reason to get married?”
After more than 20 years of marriage, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are still going strong. The pair, who appeared together in 1985's "Volunteers," <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/awww-tom-hanks-rita-wilson-caught-on-kiss-cam-201253" target="_blank" target="_blank">smooched for the Kiss Cam</a> at a Los Angeles Kings game in 2012.
After more than 20 years of marriage, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are still going strong. The pair, who appeared together in 1985’s “Volunteers,” <a href=”http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/awww-tom-hanks-rita-wilson-caught-on-kiss-cam-201253″ target=”_blank” target=”_blank”>smooched for the Kiss Cam</a> at a Los Angeles Kings game in 2012.
Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder dated after co-starring in "Edward Scissorhands" in 1990. Although they broke up, Depp can't resist a co-star: he's engaged to Amber Heard, who starred alongside him in 2011's "The Rum Diary."
Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder dated after co-starring in “Edward Scissorhands” in 1990. Although they broke up, Depp can’t resist a co-star: he’s engaged to Amber Heard, who starred alongside him in 2011’s “The Rum Diary.”
Courteney Cox and David Arquette met while filming "Scream" in 1996. The pair tied the knot in 1999, but they have since divorced. They have one daughter together.
Courteney Cox and David Arquette met while filming “Scream” in 1996. The pair tied the knot in 1999, but they have since divorced. They have one daughter together.
In 1999, a 23-year-old Reese Witherspoon married her "Cruel Intentions" co-star Ryan Phillippe. The actors welcomed two children together, but ended up splitting in 2006. Witherspoon married agent Jim Toth in 2011, and welcomed their first child together, Tennessee, in 2012.
In 1999, a 23-year-old Reese Witherspoon married her “Cruel Intentions” co-star Ryan Phillippe. The actors welcomed two children together, but ended up splitting in 2006. Witherspoon married agent Jim Toth in 2011, and welcomed their first child together, Tennessee, in 2012.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, or should we say "Bennifer," starred together in "Gigli." The 2003 film flopped at the box office, earning just over $3 million its opening weekend. The couple became engaged, but split in 2004. Affleck began dating his "Daredevil" co-star, Jennifer Garner, soon after. The couple married in 2005 and have three children together.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, or should we say “Bennifer,” starred together in “Gigli.” The 2003 film flopped at the box office, earning just over $3 million its opening weekend. The couple became engaged, but split in 2004. Affleck began dating his “Daredevil” co-star, Jennifer Garner, soon after. The couple married in 2005 and have three children together.
Fans of "The Notebook" really seemed to root for Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. They even won the award for best kiss at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards. Sadly, the pair split after three years. Gosling is now linked to Eva Mendes, his co-star in "The Place Beyond the Pines," and McAdams went on to date her "Midnight in Paris" co-star Michael Sheen for two years.
Fans of “The Notebook” really seemed to root for Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. They even won the award for best kiss at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards. Sadly, the pair split after three years. Gosling is now linked to Eva Mendes, his co-star in “The Place Beyond the Pines,” and McAdams went on to date her “Midnight in Paris” co-star Michael Sheen for two years.
Love blossomed on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie; unfortunately, Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston at the time. They divorced in October 2005, about four months after the film hit theaters, and Pitt and Jolie have been together - <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/13/showbiz/pitt-jolie-engaged/">and then some</a> - ever since. The couple will now reunite on screen for the first time in nine years for "By the Sea," a drama that Jolie wrote and will direct.
Love blossomed on the set of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie; unfortunately, Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston at the time. They divorced in October 2005, about four months after the film hit theaters, and Pitt and Jolie have been together – <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/13/showbiz/pitt-jolie-engaged/”>and then some</a> – ever since. The couple will now reunite on screen for the first time in nine years for “By the Sea,” a drama that Jolie wrote and will direct.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan (now Dewan-Tatum) first danced into each other's arms in 2006's "Step Up." The couple, who tied the knot in 2009, appeared together again in 2011's "10 Years," and welcomed daughter Everly in 2013.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan (now Dewan-Tatum) first danced into each other’s arms in 2006’s “Step Up.” The couple, who tied the knot in 2009, appeared together again in 2011’s “10 Years,” and welcomed daughter Everly in 2013.
"Wanderlust" co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux went public with their relationship in 2011, and announced their <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/12/showbiz/aniston-engaged/index.html" target="_blank">engagement </a> the next year.
“Wanderlust” co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux went public with their relationship in 2011, and announced their <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/12/showbiz/aniston-engaged/index.html” target=”_blank”>engagement </a> the next year.

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