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Thriving Celebrity Couples With UK Connections Who Have Stood The Test Of Time; Find Out How They Keep The Fire Burning

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Shelly Roberts

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December 23, 2021

Since the dawn of Hollywood, we've been intrigued by the scores of often short and salacious celebrity relationships. The stereotype stands, and most would say that love brewed under the glare of fame doesn't last. Tabloids don't help either because they love publishing attention-grabbing headlines about the troubles that surround the love lives of the rich and famous.

It almost eclipses the heartwarming tales about celebrity duos who've survived the proverbial Tinseltown curse. Not all couplings involving a famous person are doomed to fail, and it's time to shine a spotlight on the relationships that have stood the test of time. Here are 30 celebrity couples with UK connections who reassure us that love isn't dead.

Naga Munchetty & James Haggar - Married Since 2007

They say that opposites attract but having shared interests is one of the recipes behind successful unions. That describes the relationship between Naga Muchetty and her husband of 14 years, James Haggar. As per what she told The Guardian in 2016, their relationship is built on the foundation of displaying acts of kindness towards each other, and they both love golf.

She is a BBC breakfast host while he works as a TV consultant, and their involvement in the media industry also contributes to their shared interests. Early in 2021, Munchetty told listeners of BBC Radio 5 that she isn't swayed by Valentine's Day because Haggar makes every single day of their marriage feel truly special.

Louise Minchin & David Minchin - Married Since 1998

In late 2021, Louise Minchin gave fans an insight into her family life by sharing a series of throwback snaps. The pictures showed the former BBC Breakfast host posing with Waffle and Ruby, the furbabies she shares with her husband of 23 years, David Minchin. The pair got hitched in 1998 and have two daughters who are now all grown up.

Louise admitted that she immediately fell for him on their chance encounters at a beach in Cornwall they both frequented as teens. Their romance kicked off years later after she ditched her boyfriend to get together with David. They are an active couple, and she is a professional triathlete while her better half enjoys skiing.

Holly Willoughby & Daniel Baldwin - Married Since 2007

Holly Willoughby's fans would be forgiven for not knowing much about the "Dancing on Ice" presenter's marriage. She doesn't talk about her husband of 14 years, Daniel Baldwin, but made an exception during a 2021 appearance on "Heart Breakfast." Willoughby shared her gratitude for having a loving husband and great kids.

The duo met in 2004 while working on "Ministry of Mayhem," which was an ITV show she presented while he served as the producer. Three years later, they solidified their bond with a ceremony held at St Michael's Church followed by a reception at the 900-year-old Amberley Castle located in West Sussex.

Louis Theroux & Nancy Strang - Married Since 2012

Office romances are usually frowned upon because a majority never last, much like celebrity relationships. However, Justin Theroux, a documentary filmmaker who notably worked on the 2020/2021 Netflix docu-series "Tiger King," and his wife of nine years, Nancy Strang, are an exception. They met on the job at the BBC and got hitched following a decade-long courtship.

The couple shares three sons who they shelter from the spotlight, much like the inner workings of their union. Being his second union, Theroux carried lessons from his former union with Susanna Kleeman. He also told Who Magazine that he wouldn't touch certain uncomfortable topics when working on documentaries out of respect for his wife.

Steven Gerrard & Alex Curran - Married Since 2007

Steven Gerrard played soccer for clubs like Liverpool and the Los Angeles Galaxy. He quit playing in 2014 to pursue a coaching career and initially worked with the Liverpool Youth Academy. When Gerrard was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in May 2021, his wife Alex Curran and their four children shared the victory.

He tied the knot with Curran in 2007, and their family has been supportive of his career by essentially going where the job takes him. A case in point was in 2018 when he started coaching the Rangers, and they all moved to Glasgow. In return, Gerrard maintains an excellent work-life balance to ensure that he spends quality time with his family.

Piers Morgan & Celia Walden - Married Since 2012

Piers Morgan ended his 17-year marriage with Marion Shalloe amicably, and they continued co-parenting their three children harmoniously. The pair never disclosed the reason behind their split, but tabloids alleged that he stepped out on his marriage with Guardian columnist Marina Hyde.

Morgan got a second shot at marriage when he tied the knot with Celia Walden, a novelist/journalist, in 2012. They reportedly started dating in 2006 while he was still married to Shalloe. They welcomed a daughter, and he's been spending more time with his family since concluding his time co-presenting "Good Morning Britain" came to an end in 2021.

Daniel Craig & Rachel Weisz - Married Since 2011

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz started as friends before something special sparked between them. They reportedly met during their university days and reunited in 1994 when they were both budding actors pursuing their big break at the National Theatre Studio. Working on the 2011 movie "Dream House" is when things got heavy, they soon took the plunge into marriage.

During a 2018 interview with The Standard, Weisz admitted that she had never been keen on getting married, but the "Casino Royale" star changed her mind. The duo added three children to the equation, and their eldest two had the pleasure of walking their mom down the aisle in 2011. Craig continues landing major screen roles, including the 2021 film "No Time to Die."

Kate Winslet & Edward Abel Smith - Married Since 2012

In "Mare of Eastwood," the 2021 Netflix series, the lead character deals with many family troubles. Away from the screen, Kate Winslet is the woman behind the character, and far from what she portrays on the show, she is happily married to her third husband, Edward Abel Smith.

When she granted the New York Times a rare interview, Winslet said her husband is a superhot, superhuman stay-at-home dad. The couple has a son, and she added that Smith does a great job being his caretaker. He also helps Winslet prepare for roles and is reportedly even fine with some of the racy scenes that she films.

Daniel Radcliffe & Erin Darke - Together Since 2012

They met while filming the 2012 movie "Kill Your Darlings," and since then, Erin Darke and Daniel Radcliffe have been inseparable. Multiple sources have described the loved-up pair as a down-to-earth couple, and keeping their personal life private is part of the reason why their relationship is now in its ninth year.

They also share a passion for working in the entertainment industry, and you possibly saw Darke deliver outstanding performances in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Dietland." Radcliffe essentially grew up before our eyes by starring in the "Harry Potter movies. These days he showcases his acting chops in productions like "Escape from Pretoria" and "Miracle Workers" (2019-2021).

Emma Watson & Leo Robinton - Together Since 2019

Emma Duerre Watson is yet another "Harry Potter" alumni who struck it big in the industry. While her character in the movies, Hermione Granger, ended up with Rupert Finch's character, Ron Weasley, in real life, Leo Robinton is the man who has her heart. The two are believed to have linked up sometime in 2019, but they only publicized their relationship in 2020 after being photographed locking lips in London.

When she granted British Vogue an interview in 2019, Watson described her status as "single but dating." Her friends served as matchmakers, and the result is the adorably loved-up pair. Early in 2021, she cleared the rumors floating around about being engaged, explaining that she'll share the great news when it happens.

Emily Blunt & John Krasinski - Married Since 2009

John Krasinski and his better half Emily Blunt are a loved-up pair who grace the headlines on numerous occasions for all the right reasons. They are both super talented actors who have also shared the screen in critically acclaimed productions like "A Quiet Place" and the movie's 2021 sequel.

The duo met in 2008 at a restaurant and went to a shooting range for their first date. Krasinski got down on one knee and asked Blunt to marry him in 2009. They wed the following year and have since expanded their family by two. Speaking to People magazine on their 10th anniversary, she said that they are each other's confidants.

Emma Thompson & Greg Wise - Married Since 2003

Emma Thompson and Greg Wise met on the set of "Sense and Sensibility." During an interview, Thompson mentioned that a friend, who was rather "witchy," predicted that Wise would meet his future partner on the job. It happened that Kate Winslet was also working on that particular film, and for a while, Wise pursued her romantically.

In his defense, he ruled out Thompson because she was married to Kevin Branagh at the time. The stars eventually aligned, and twosome got hitched in 2003. They are now a family of four, including their daughter Gaia and son Tindeyebwa Agaba. On the screen, Wise lent her voice to "Tuca & Bertie" while we saw Thompson in the 2021 film "Cruella."

David Walliams & Keeley Hazell - Together Since 2020

During Ant McPartklin's nuptials early in 2021, a star-studded guest list, including David Walliams and Keeley Hazell, was in attendance. It wasn't long before the two former flames were linked together, and Instagram photos of the pair cozying up further supported rumors that they had rekindled their romance. However, they initially sparked the rumors when they were spotted having dinner in London in late 2020.

Walliams has a son from his former marriage with Lara Stone. He met Hazell in the '90s, and they remained good friends until much later when they took things to the next level. They parted ways when she pursued an acting career in America but picked up where they left off upon her return to the UK.

Kym Marsh & Scott Ratcliff - Married Since 2021

In October 2021, Kym Marsh got hitched to Army Major Scott Ratcliff. They had their nuptials at Sandhurst before 150 guests, including their four children and grandson. Her "Coronation Street" castmates were part of the ceremony, with Alison King joining the bridal party while Anthony Cotton stood with the groomsmen.

The lovebirds announced their engagement in July 2021 and were quick to walk down the aisle so that Marsh's dad could be part of the ceremony. The twosome started dating in 2018 after their mutual friend, Anthony Cotton, played the role of the matchmaker. She has three children from her past union with Dave Cunliffe, while he has a son from his previous relationship.

Harry Styles & Olivia Wilde - Together Since 2021

After dating for nine years, seven of which were spent engaged, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis broke things off. The pair maintain a co-parenting relationship offering their daughter Daisy and son Otis all the love they could ever need. In late 2020, Wilde brought together an A-list cast including Kiki Layne, Chris Pine, and Harry Style to work on the psychological drama "Don't Worry Darling."

It appears as if her directorial debut sparked something with Styles, and early in 2021, photos of the twosome cozying up went viral. Netizens were more intrigued by their 10-year-age-gap, but in a 2021 interview with Vogue, she addressed it by saying that the opinions of strangers don't matter when you are really happy.

Benedict Cumberbatch & Sophie Hunter - Married Since 2015

"Burlesque Fairytales" is the film that brought Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Turner together. When they met on the set of the 2009 thriller, the sparks weren't instant, given that he was seeing Olivia Poulet at the time. He moved onto another relationship upon his split with Poulet in 2011.

Cumberbatch and Hunter eventually got together four years after first setting eyes on each other. The Times published the great news about their impending nuptials in 2014, and on Valentine's Day 2015, they were hitched. The lovebirds now have three sons completing their family. On the work front, we saw Cumberbatch in the 2021 series "What If...?"

James McAvoy & Lisa Liberati - Together Since 2017

M.Night Shymalan's 2016 thriller "Split" received critical acclaim, with the actors, in particular, receiving the majority of the praise. It's also the film that brought Lisa Liberati and James McAvoy together. She served as Shymalan's personal assistant, and at that time, the "X-Men" star was still married to Anne-Marie Duff.

McAvoy and Duff went their separate ways in 2017 but maintained a cordial relationship to co-parent their son Brendan. In 2020, he moved into a bigger abode in London alongside Liberati. While they keep their relationship under wraps, McAvoy continues embracing the spotlight, and he delivered an outstanding performance in the 2021 movie "My Son."

Tom Hardy & Charlotte Riley - Married Since 2014

When Charlotte Riley met Tom Hardy, he had been married before to Sarah Ward and had a son with Rachel Speed. They met while filming Wuthering Heights, and the sparks didn't fly right away. He charmed her over, and after one year, they were officially engaged. They solidified their union by walking down the aisle in 2014, five years into their courtship.

Interviewed by Elle Magazine in 2012, Hardy explained that when work separates them for long periods, they keep in touch by penning heartfelt letters to one another. She must have received several when he was busy filming the 2021 movie "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."

Bradley Walsh & Donna Derby - Married Since 1998

He is a beloved game show host, and she is a former dancer; Bradley Walsh and Donna Derby discovered that they had a lot in common when they met. Their son Barney followed in his folks' footsteps to serve as a Miss World presenter, and his mom formerly came up with choreographed routines for the pageant. Walsh also has a daughter called Hayley from a past relationship.

They got hitched in 1997, and since then, the lovebirds have attended red carpet events arm in arm. Speaking to the Huffington Post, Walsh credited his wife for keeping him grounded and told the Mirror that he wouldn't swap her for the world. Work-wise, Walsh concluded his time on "Doctor Who" as Graham O'Brien in 2021.

Amanda Holden & Chris Hughes - Married Since 2008

Amanda Holden is a household name known for serving on the judging panel of shows like "Britain's Got Talent," and in 2020, she released "Songs from My Heart." The same can't be said about her husband Chris Hughes, who has been married to the "Wild at Heart" star since 2008. They met in Los Angeles and officially started seeing each other in 2004.

The loved-up pair are the proud folks of two children, Hollie and Alexa. Holden admitted that she wears her heart on her sleeve and sometimes reveals too much about their personal life during interviews. She, however, respects certain aspects of their relationship and doesn't broadcast them.

Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba - Married Since 2019

While working on "The Mountain Between Us," Idris Elba met Sabrina Dhowre at a Vancouver jazz bar. He admitted that it was love at first sight, and two years later, they tied the knot. They had their 2019 nuptials in Morocco over three days. After all, it was Elba's third marriage, and the 2014 Miss Vancouver managed to make him take back his words about never walking down the aisle again.

Their blended family includes the two children he shares with Naiyana Garth. Elba and Dhowre have showcased their teamwork by supporting various charitable endeavors. They both serve as the United International Fund for Agricultural Development's Goodwill Ambassadors. In 2020, they launched a global relief find to assist small-scale rural farmers.

Louis Tomlinson & Eleanor Calder - Together Since 2017

Eleanor Calder and Louis Tomlinson prove that couples can split up and reunite as a stronger unit. One Direction fans are quite familiar with their love story, which goes back to the time when he was still a member of the pop group.

The exact details about their initial meeting are a bit murky, with some staying that Harry Styles introduced them while others credit Calder's friend from university. They got together in 2011 but split up after four years of dating. They reunited in 2017 and have stayed together since then. During an interview with The Sun in 2020, Calder denied that they had secretly gotten hitched but said that it's a future possibility.

Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor - Together Since 2015

Sarah Paulson is known for her roles in the FX anthology series "American Horror Story" and the 2020 Netflix series "Ratched." Her leading lady is Holland Taylor, who is most recognizable for appearances in "Two and a Half Men" and "The Practice." They got together in 2015 but initially crossed paths 14 years before that.

While Paulson was seeing Cherry Jones at the time, she recalled thinking that Holland was an "exquisitely beautiful woman." On their age gap, Paulson said that it gives them a heightened appreciation for the time and makes them value the smaller things more. She added while talking to Elle in 2018 that it's her hope t the conversations surrounding their relationship inspire others to fully embrace being themselves.

Alan Carr & Paul Drayton - Together Since 2006

Alan Graham Carr is a familiar face to fans of "RuPaul Drag Race UK" and the 2021 BBC reality show "Interior Design with Alan Carr." He has the biggest support system in his husband Paul Drayton. The twosome dated for a decade before Drayton got down on one knee and popped the big question in 2016 during a romantic vacation in Indonesia.

They got hitched two years later during a spectacular ceremony presided over by Adele who also performed a number for their first dance. In his 2016 publication "Anatomy: The Inside Story," Carr described Drayton as the best thing that ever happened to him.

Rochelle Humes & Marvin Humes - Married Since 2012

Rochelle Humes and her better half, Marvin Humes, prove that couples can have relationships that work in more ways than one. They are a presenting duo known for hosting the 2019 BBC One music game show dubbed "The Hit List." They first met in 2005 when Rochelle was a member of The Saturdays while Marvin was part of the boy band JLS.

They bumped into each other again in 2010 when both had achieved fame with their respective groups. The lovebirds parted ways after dating for eight months, but they reunited just two months later. In 2012, the pair got hitched at Blenheim Palace with their respective bandmates and other famous names in attendance. They also share three children.

Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford - Married Since 2010

Eamonn Holmes quit "This Morning" in 2021, a show he co-hosted alongside his wife Ruth Langsford since 2006. They met through a mutual friend in 1997 and tied the knot in 2010. Holmes has three children from his former union with Gabrielle and shares a son with Langsford.

The couple continues co-hosting "How The Other Half Lives," a lifestyle show that shines a light on the lifestyle of Britain's richest folks. They also shared the screen for the special broadcast on Princess Eugenie's big day in 2018. The lovebirds also serve as patrons of Dogs Trust and adopted their pooch Maggie from the organization in 2011.

Alison Hammond & Ben Kusi - Together Since 2020

Alison Hammond won our hearts over when she appeared on "Big Brother" in 2002. The "This Morning" presenter returned to our screens on yet another reality series in 2020 when she gave "Celeb Go Dating" a short. That's how she met her current beau Ben Kusi and even discussed details about their relationship with fellow presenters Holly Willoughby and Rochelle Humes.

Hammond described Kusi as a kind and good-hearted man who is equally a great listener. Once the show wrapped up, the pair continued with their romance and have been spotted out and about on several occasions. Kusi is an aspiring actor who works as an audio/visual technician.

Katie Price & Carl Woods - Together Since 2020

Katie Price met Carl Woods in 2020 through mutual friends. In just ten months, they announced the great news about their impending nuptials. The twosome even got matching tattoos as a display of their commitment to one another. Prince and her fiance teased fans on a trip to Las Vegas when they also obtained a marriage license.

She later explained on her YouTube channel that they were simply filming content to show the process of getting married in Vegas. Price has been married thrice to Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler. She shares two children with Andre, two with Hayler, and shares a son with Dwight Yorke.

Michelle Keegan & Mark Wright - Married Since 2015

You could say that Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's marriage is a match made in heaven. She is a "Coronation Street" alumni while he is a former "The Only Way is Essex" star. They met in 2012 but started dating in 2013. After a nine-month courtship, Wright asked Keegan to marry him while on a romantic vacation in Dubai.

They tied the knot in 2015, and it was a lavish affair that reportedly cost $1.3M. In 2019, the lovebirds set roots in Essex with the purchase of a property worth $1.7M, which they demolished and are in the process of building their dream abode. Keegan continues gracing our screens in "Brassic" while her husband headlined the 2021 documentary "Mark Wright: The Last Chance."

Kerry Katona & Ryan Mahoney - Together Since 2018

Kerry Katona and Ryan Mahoney met in a very modern way. They matched on the dating app called Bumble, and three years later, the twosome announced that they were engaged. Speaking to The Daily Mail early in 2021, Katona, who is best known for her time with the girl group Atomic Kitten, admitted that she felt embarrassed shopping for gowns.

This will be her fourth walk down the aisle. She was previously married to Brian McFadden, Mark Croft, and her third marriage to George Kay ended in 2017. Katona appeared on a 2021 episode of "Say Yes To The Dress," documenting the process of searching for her dream gown.

Stacey Solomon & Joe Swash - Together Since 2016

Joe Swash, who won "Dancing on Ice" in 2020, and TV personality Stacey Solomon welcomed an addition to their family in October 2021. The couple also shares a son called Rex and three children from past relationships. Swash has a son from his former relationship with Emma Sophocleous, while Solomon has two sons from her relationships with Dean Cox and Aaron Barnham.

The duo initially met in 2010, just after Solomon won "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" Her fiance was presenting the show's spin-off, and both being past winners, they formed a great friendship. They were romantically linked in 2016 and got engaged in December 2020. The family lives in an Essex cottage.

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