LETS HAVE A LOOK AT THESE FAMOUS CELEBRITY RELATIONSHIPS: WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE STARS WITH AND HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN TOGETHER?
Tess Daly & Vernon Kay – Married for 19 Years
Tess Daly, born Helen Elizabeth Daly, co-presented the celebrity dancing show “Strictly Come Dancing” from 2004 to 2013 and, in 2014, became the show’s main presenter. Her modeling career began when she was scouted outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Manchester, and she traveled across the world to places like Tokyo and Paris for modeling gigs.
Daly has also been the face of Danone Shape yogurt. Her husband, Vernon Kay, is a DJ and Television presenter, and the pair got married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Horwich in 2003. The pair have two daughters, Phoebe, born in 2004, and Amber, born in 2009.
Mickey Sumner & Chris Kantrowitz – Married for 4 Years
Brigitte Michael Sumner, popularly known as Mickey Sumner, is an actress best known for her role in movies like “Frances Ha” and “The Mend,” as well as in TV shows such as “Low Winter Sun.” She began her career in 2006 by appearing in a series of short films, and in 2013, she portrayed Patti Smith in the movie “CBGB.”
Sumner is the daughter of actress Trudie Styler and the rock musician Sting. She married her husband, Chris Kantrowitz, who is a gaming entrepreneur, in 2017 in a ceremony held in Tuscany. They have one son named Akira Rogue, who was born in her father’s Malibu estate in 2016.
Joan Collins & Percy Gibson – Married for 20 Years
Dame Joan Henrietta Collins is an actress, author, and columnist. As a result of her work in television, she has received several accolades, which include a Golden Globe Award, a People’s Choice Award, and two Soap Opera Digest Awards. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been recognized for philanthropic deeds.
She is happily married to her husband, Percy Gibson, a Hollywood producer best known for the television show “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire,” and their wedding was held at Claridge’s Hotel in 2002. Collins says she has finally found her true soul mate and husband forever.
Amanda Holden & Chris Hughes – Married for 14 Years
Actress and television personality Amanda Holden’s first television appearance came as a contestant in 1991 on the game show “Blind Date.” She has also appeared in several stage musicals, and her performance in the West End production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” earned her a Laurence Oliver Award nomination for best actress. In 2020, Holden released her debut album, “Songs From My Heart.”
Since 2008, she has been married to record producer Chris Hughes and says that the secret to their lasting marriage is challenging one another. The couple has two children together, and Holden says that despite all these years, she still is excessively fond of her husband.
Imelda Staunton & Jim Carter – Married for 39 Years
Fans of the “Harry Potter” franchise might remember Imelda Staunton from her role as Dolores Umbridge. She is also known for her role in “Nanny McPhee.” She began her career as a theatre actress in 1976 by appearing in various theatre productions in the UK. Her role as Lucy in “The Beggar’s Opera” earned her an Oliver Award nomination for Best Actress.
Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter, is also an accomplished actor and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2019. The actors got married in 1983, with the marriage producing one child. Together, they make a power couple, both on and off-screen.
Bradley Walsh & Donna Derby – Married for 25 Years
Bradley Walsh is one multi-talented individual. He is an actor, comedian, and television presenter, and he was once a professional soccer player, all in one lifetime. Walsh began his soccer career at Wormley Rovers, but he had to retire at 22 due to circumstances beyond his control. He then went on to work a variety of jobs, including working as a bluecoat and performing as a comedian.
His television career kicked off when he was offered the presenter role in ITV’s game show “Midas Touch.” He married dancer Donna Derby in 1997 and said she is always his biggest supporter.
Joe Sumner & Kate Finnerty – Married for 11 Years
Joe Sumner is a singer, songwriter, bassist, and the lead vocalist for the band “Fiction Plane.” He is also the son of the legendary musician Sting, who learned to play the guitar at a young age. His inspiration for songwriting came after he heard a Nirvana album and, together with his band, recorded their first album in 2003.
Sumner married his wife, Kate Finnerty, in 2011 in a secret ceremony held in California, and they welcomed a child a few months later. They have four children together, and not much is known about their family life, as the pair prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
Jennifer Saunders & Ade Edmondson – Married for 37 Years
Jennifer Saunders and Ade Edmondson are ideal old-school lovers, and it is hard not to fall in love with them. Actress, comedian, singer, and screenwriter Saunders met her husband while working on the comedy circuit in the ’80s, and they both tied the knot in 1985, with their marriage still intact after all these years.
Saunders and her actor and comedian husband have three children together, and she said that the secret to their lasting marriage is to avoid conflict and make each other laugh as often as possible. In 2001, she declined an Order of the British Empire because she felt that she didn’t deserve it.
Simon Pegg & Maureen McCann – Married For 17 Years
Fans of the “Mission Impossible” franchise can recognize Simon Pegg. This English actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer came into prominence as the co-creator of the sitcom “Spaced.” He also co-wrote and starred in “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz,” and “The World’s End,” which are referred to as the Cornetto trilogy.
Pegg married his wife, Maureen McCann, a music industry publicist, in 2005, in a ceremony held in Glasgow. The couple share one child, a daughter who was born in 2009. Referring to himself as a family man, he said that he would be willing to sacrifice his career for the sake of his wife and child.
Daniel Craig & Rachel Weisz – Married For 11 Years
Daniel Craig is an actor most famous for portraying the ‘James Bond’ character in multiple movies, beginning in 2006 with the movie “Casino Royale.” He made his film debut in 1992 in “The Power of One” and, in 2011, made his Broadway debut with “Betrayal.”
Craig is married to another Hollywood personality, Rachel Weisz. She has received several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. The pair got married in a small ceremony in 2011, held in New York, with only four guests present, and they have one child together.
Pauline Collins & John Alderton – Married For 53Years
Actress Pauline Collins and her actor husband, John Alderton, rose to fame by starring in the London Weekend Television (LWT) series “Upstairs, Downstairs,” where they both met and fell in love with each other. They married in 1969, and the couple lives in Hampstead, London, with their three children.
Collins has explained that one of the secrets to her marriage lasting that long is that they each let the other person have their freedom and try not to suffocate each other. She also said they keep their marriage fresh and exciting by telling each other new stories. They both enjoy a quiet life together, away from the spotlight.
Jonathan Ross & Jane Goldman – Married for 34 Years
Some people might not know who Jonathan Ross is, but he is a broadcaster, film critic, comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is famous for presenting shows like “Friday Night with Jonathan Ross” and “The Jonathan Ross Show.” In 2005, Ross was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE); in 2006, he was believed to be the BBC’s highest-paid star.
His wife, Jane Goldman, is a film screenplay writer whose works include “Kick-Ass” and “X-men: First Class.” The pair got married in 1988 and have been inseparable ever since. They are parents to three children, a son, and two daughters.
Matthew Macfadyen & Keeley Hawes – Married for 18 Years
David Matthew Macfadyen is an actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. His breakthrough came when he appeared in “Wuthering Heights.” His work in the HBO television series “Succession” fetched him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also won a British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Macfadyen met his wife, Keeley Hawes, in 2002 when they were co-stars in the series “Spooks,” and he says she is the love of his life. They both got married in 2004, and they have two children. He is the stepfather to Hawes’ son from a previous relationship.
David Tennant & Georgia Moffett – Married For 11 Years
Scottish actor David Tennant is famous for his portrayal of the Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series “Doctor Who.” Because of his busy schedule, it is not surprising to hear that he met his wife, Georgia Moffett, through work. They met on the show set in 2008, and by 2011, they were both married.
Tennant rarely discusses his family in the media as he says that relationships are hard enough with the people in them, and bringing it to the public eye is often problematic. They have five children together, including a child from Moffett’s previous relationship, whom he adopted.
Jamie Bell & Kate Mara – Married For Five Years
Jamie Bell is an actor and dancer who rose to prominence in 2000 when he starred in the movie “Billy Elliot,” which was his debut role. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a leading role due to his performance, making him one of the youngest winners of the award.
Bell first met his wife when they both auditioned for a role, which none of them got. Their paths crossed again when they both starred in the movie “Fantastic Four” in 2015 and started dating. By 2017, the pair got married, and they have a daughter together.
Felicity Jones & Charles Guard – Married For Four Years
Felicity Jones began her career at the age of 12 when she starred in “The Treasure Seekers” in 1996 before she went on to star in “The Worst Witch” and “The Archers.” She was granted a special jury prize at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival for her efforts in the 2011 movie “Like Crazy.”
Nominations for the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and Academy Awards followed for her performance in “The Theory of Everything.” In 2018, Jones married director Charles Guard after first meeting him in 2015. The wedding was filled with stars, with many celebrities in attendance, and in 2020, their child was born.
Fiona Bruce & Nigel Sharrocks– Married For 28 Years
Fiona Bruce is a British journalist and television presenter who began her career in 1989 when she worked for the BBC as a researcher. Since then, she has become the first female newsreader on “BBC News at Ten.” In 2019, Bruce became the presenter of the television program “Question Time.”
She is married to Nigel Sharrocks, an Executive of an advertising agency. Sharrocks is rarely in the public eye, and Bruce said he is more than happy to be in the background. They said their ‘I dos’ in 1994 in Islington, London, and the couple have a son and a daughter.
Charlie Stayt & Anne Breckell – Married For 27 Years
Charles Jeffaries “Charlie” Stayt is a journalist in the BBC, popular for being a presenter on thetheir program “BBC Breakfast” since 2008. But before joining them, he worked as a host on Capital Radio and began his television career in 1995 by working for ITN.
Stayt met his wife, Anne Breckell, a manager while working for BBC Radio 5, and before long, they started dating, which culminated in marriage in 1995. They welcomed their daughter in 1997, and in 2000, their son was born. They reside in Twickenham, London, and their marriage is usually kept out of the public eye.
Louise Minchin & David Minchin – Married For 24 Years
Charismatic and professional, Louise Minchin has captured the heart of British audiences, who were always eager to listen to her anchor the BBC program “BBC Breakfast.” An interesting fact about her is that she is an amateur triathlete and qualified for the 45 to 49 age group Great Britain Triathlon Team.
In 1998, Louise married her husband, David Minchin, an investor and restaurateur, after less than one year of dating. The couple shares a love of sports, with David being an avid skiing fan and pretty good at skiing. They reside in Cheshire with their two daughters, Mia and Scarlett.
Holly Willoughby & Daniel Baldwin – Married for 15 Years
Holly Marie Willoughby is a television presenter, author, and model who began her career in 2000 by featuring in a CITV show called “S Club TV.” She hosted several children’s shows before eventually writing children’s books with her sister, one of which became the best-selling children’s book in the UK. In 2006, Willoughby was chosen as a co-presenter on the show “Dancing on Ice.”
Her husband, Daniel Baldwin, co-founded a production company, “Hungry Bear Media” in 2014 and is also in the television industry, but he usually works behind the camera as a producer. The couple has three children together.
Mark Labbett & Katie Labbett – Married for Six Years
Mark Labbett is a quiz master best known as one of the Chasers on ITV’s quiz show “The Chase.” He became famous for his incredible and vast knowledge, quick wit, and cool demeanor and has starred in other quiz shows. He is nicknamed “The Beast.”
Mark is married to Katie, and the pair met in 2010 via Facebook, and she is a director in his company. Katie says she contacted him after watching him on one of the show’s episodes. They got married in 2014, and he says that before they met, he never thought he would be able to settle down. However, they parted ways in 2020.
Phillip Schofield & Stephanie Lowe – Married for 29 Years
Phillip Schofield is a television presenter who has been the co-presenter of ITV’s “This Morning” since 2002 and also hosting “Dancing on Ice.” He also had a stint as a radio presenter, which began in 1988, and in 2010 he launched his station, Radio Plymouth.
Schofield met his wife, Stephanie Lowe, in the early ’90s when she worked as a production assistant on BBC. They eventually tied the knot in 1993, but in 2020, they decided to live their lives separately with their marriage still intact because Schofield came out gay. The two share daughters in their marriage, Ruby and Molly, and the pair have remained close friends.
Sally Nugent – Undisclosed
Journalist and television presenter Sally Nugent’s first job came at BBC Radio Merseyside before she moved on to present sports news on BBC North West Tonight. She became a sports weather reporter for BBC News in 2003, where she was present at the 2006 World Cup to anchor “Sports Day.”
Nugent likes to keep her private life under wraps, and her husband’s name is unknown, but she said he was her long-term boyfriend. Although she didn’t reveal when they got married, they have a son, who was born in 2008, who Nugent said is very fond of soccer and rugby.
Joanna Lumley & Stephen Barlowe – Married for 36 Years
Joanna Lumley became a household name when she starred in the “Absolutely Fabulous” sitcom and won two BAFTAs for her efforts. She has been a regular on television screens for over five decades and, in 2013, received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards.
Lumley has been married to Stephen Barlow, a music conductor, since 1986 and remembers their first encounter fondly, saying that Barlow looked amazing in his coat and she was instantly smitten. The couple like to give each other the freedom they desire, and Lumley says that her frequent extensive travels do not affect their marriage in any way.
Kate Garraway & Derek Draper – Married For 17 Years
Kate Garraway is known for her work in television, especially as co-anchor on the ITV Breakfast show “Good Morning Britain.” She kickstarted her career in 1989 when she joined ITV Central as a production journalist, reporter, and news presenter. In 1996, she became co-presenter of the south East edition of ITV News Meridian.
Garraway is also the recipient of an MBE in 2022 for her work in broadcasting and journalism. She met her husband, Derek Draper, in 2004. The following year, they were married in Camden, London. Draper is a psychotherapist, an author, and a political lobbyist, and the couple has two children together, a son and a daughter.
Keira Knightley & James Righton – Married For Nine Years
Actress Keira Knightley’s first job included starring in commercials when she was six, and in 1999, she starred in a minor role in the movie “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace.” In 2002, she got her breakthrough when she portrayed a character in the movie “Bend It Like Beckham.” The year 2003 was a great one for Knightley, as she achieved global stardom by portraying Elizabeth Swann in the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
James Righton, her husband, began a relationship with her in 2011, and in 2013, they were married in France. They have two daughters, and Knightley does not have social media as she prefers to preserve her family’s privacy.
Tess Daly & Vernon Kay – Married for 19 Years
Tess Daly, born Helen Elizabeth Daly, co-presented the celebrity dancing show “Strictly Come Dancing” from 2004 to 2013 and, in 2014, became the show’s main presenter. Her modeling career began when she was scouted outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Manchester, and she traveled across the world to places like Tokyo and Paris for modeling gigs.
Daly has also been the face of Danone Shape yogurt. Her husband, Vernon Kay, is a DJ and Television presenter, and the pair got married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Horwich in 2003. The pair have two daughters, Phoebe, born in 2004, and Amber, born in 2009.
Sharon Osbourne & Ozzy Osbourne – Married for 39 Years
Sharon Osbourne is a well-known British television personality who came into prominence in 2002 when she appeared in the reality show “The Osbournes,” which offered a glimpse into her family’s life. She is also a talent show judge, appearing in shows like “The X Factor” and “America’s Got Talent.” Sharon also hosted her television talk show from 2003 to 2006.
She is married to Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of the heavy metal group “Black Sabbath.” They met while working for her father, the group’s manager. Together, they have three children and have been awarded a Silver Clef Award for their contribution to the music industry.
Ben Shephard & Annie – Married for 18 Years
Ben Shephard has become a known and loved face and presence on British television screens, where his charisma and charm are often seen on display when co-hosting the show “Good Morning Britain,” which he has done since 2014. He also performs hosting duties on the show “Ninja Warrior UK.” He had also worked in radio, from when he was a presenter on Magic Radio station in 2006.
In 1995, he met his wife, Annie, when they were both students at the University of Birmingham, and in 2004, they exchanged vows. They have two children together and regularly post family pictures on their social media profiles.
Jimmy Tarbuck & Pauline Tarbuck – Married for 63Years
A familiar British face since the ’60s, Jimmy Tarbuck is well known for his show-hosting abilities, having hosted popular shows like “Sunday Night at the London Palladium,” “Live From Her Majesty’s,” and “Winner Takes All.” He also appeared as a contestant on “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2006, but he was forced to pull out due to unforeseen circumstances.
Throughout Jimmy’s long-spanning career, the person who has been with him through most of it is his wife, Pauline. They first met in elementary school, and in 1959, they got married and have been going strong since then. The couple, who reside in London, have three children together.
Lily Collins & Charlie McDowell – Married For One Year
The daughter of British music legend Phil Collins, Lily Collins, began performing at two when she was cast in the BBC sitcom “Growing Pains.” She continued to act, with her career breakthrough coming in the movie “The Blind Side.” Her role in the movie “Rules Don’t Apply” earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
Although always in the limelight, Collins prefers not to talk about her relationships as she disliked the media coverage of her parents’ split. In 2021, she married Charlie McDowell, an American film director famous for his movie “The One I Love,” in a ceremony held at Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado.
Gordon Ramsay & Tana Ramsay – Married For 26 Years
Often portrayed on television as short-tempered, blunt, and having a strict demeanor, star chef Gordon Ramsay rose to fame in the British television mini-series “Boiling Point” in 1999. He is well known for presenting numerous television cooking programs such as “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares,” and “MasterChef.” In 2006, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
His wife, Cayetana Elizabeth, also known as Tana, is a former Montessori teacher and broadcaster and is the author of a few cookery books. They first met at a New Year’s Eve party, and in 1996, the pair got married, and they have five children together.
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