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Does one genuinely need a marriage certificate if the love between two people is strong? Surprisingly, some high-profile couples have remained devoted despite never officially tying the knot. In fact, numerous long-term duos have openly stated they might already be divorced had they gotten married.
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham
This couple has stayed solid without marriage licenses since the 80s. . Despite their engagement in ’92, Oprah revealed during an interview with Vogue in ’17 that they never considered marriage again because it could potentially affect the bond that has kept them strong all these years until now.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Since the 80s, this couple has been a trailblazer for Hollywood romances, staying loyal without exchanging rings or vows. Through time, they’ve exemplified how it’s done correctly in maintaining relationships within show business. In an interview with CNN dated back to 2023, Goldie elaborated that not marrying has permitted them both autonomy – every day presents itself as an opportunity for either of them, whether or not choosing to be together.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Maya Rudolph
They call each other husband and wife; they have never been officially married despite being together since 2001 and raising four kids. Rudolph talked about why she calls Paul’s husband in an interview with the New York Times in 2018, saying it just makes it simple for other people to understand their relationship dynamic.
Scott Mackinlay Hahn and Winona Ryder
The icons, Winona Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn, have been in a private but very special relationship since 2011. Apparently, Hahn first mistook Ryder for someone else, but then, sparks flew immediately, and the two developed a unique bond with many shared interests and goals. However, due to her parents’ lifelong marriage influence on her belief in the importance of sanctity within matrimony, she hesitates when it comes to tying down their union with formal nuptials fearing separation as the ultimate outcome.
Deborah Eisenberg and Wallace Shawn
Actor and playwright Wallace Shawn has been in a relationship with author and professor Deborah Eisenberg since 1972. Despite more than five decades together, they have consciously decided against marriage and do not intend to change their minds. In an interview with Senior Planet in 2022, Wallace explained that both he and Deborah are uninterested in the societal expectations surrounding marriage, including possessiveness. They prefer privacy within their partnership without external constructs dictating how they should live it out.
Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell
Since 2007, Sam Rockwell and Leslie Bibb have been in a relationship. They first met during the filming of Frost/Nixon at Chateau Marmont. Although unmarried, Sam endearingly refers to Leslie as his “girlfriend,” indicating the pair holds each other in high regard. Despite societal pressures for them to marry and start a family, she is perfectly content being committed without tying the knot or raising children together- fulfilling traditional marriage expectations otherwise.
Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne
Actors Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale crossed paths in 2012 through common acquaintances, eventually becoming a couple and starting a family with two children. Although not legally bound together by marriage, they refer to themselves as husband and wife due to their strong commitment to each other. In an interview conducted for People Magazine in the year 2023, Rose expressed that she feels more attached to her partner than ever before compared to previous relationships.
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova
Since 2001, Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias have shared a long-lasting relationship. Nevertheless, getting married has not been their primary concern. In the past, despite Enrique’s efforts to convince her otherwise, Anna made it clear in 2008 that she would never tie the knot. However, as time passed, his views on marriage also changed. He stated in 2012 that he didn’t think having a legal document was necessary for them since love claimed more importance than anything else due to coming from divorced parents. Being good guardians mattered most above all things, according to him!
Adam Granduciel and Krysten Ritter
Krysten Ritter and Adam Granduciel crossed paths in 2014 during one of the band’s The War on Drugs gigs, where he was performing. In 2019, they welcomed a son into their lives, solidifying their already strong bond. Though there were rumors of a split that same year, insiders have noted that Krysten and Adam are still going steady, as evidenced by sightings together well into November 2023.
Paloma Jiménez and Vin Diesel
Actor Vin Diesel and Mexican model Paloma Jiménez have been in a relationship since 2007 and are parents to three children. Although their personal life is often kept private, Vin did mention his desire to be a father when he spoke with Parade after the birth of their first child in 2008. Maintaining privacy has always been important for both Vin and Paloma; particularly for him keeping distance from media attention on this aspect of his life.
Johnny McDaid and Courteney Cox
For more than ten years, Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid of “Snow Patrol” fame have been a couple. Their initial meeting occurred at one of Courteney’s parties back in 2013, which led to their engagement in February the following year. However, they parted ways in December 2015 but were reunited by March 2016 as Courteney owned up to her past relationship blunders. At some point during an interview with People magazine in the year 2018, Courteney declared that she felt married too even if it is only emotionally while Johnny referred to her his friend forever and eternal companion.
Anna Osceola and Jon Hamm
Anna Osceola, an actress, has been in a long-term relationship with Jon Hamm known for his iconic portrayal of Don Draper on “Mad Men.” The couple first captured public attention when they were seen taking a walk together in Los Angeles during 2020. Although the two have been spotted several times since then, they generally avoid attracting too much attention. While there has been some speculation about their romantic connection, neither party has made any official statement regarding their marital status.
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, who played co-stars on “The Americans,” first started dating in 2014 after meeting on set. Their strong chemistry was a subject of fan speculation until they officially announced their relationship. In the year 2016, they welcomed a baby boy Sam into their lives.
Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson
Back in the early 2000s, Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor, two actresses, met at a bash. However, they didn’t commence dating until 2015 despite both being committed to other partners back then. Ever since that fateful occasion when their paths crossed again after many years had passed by; these women have stayed coupled up while publicly exhibiting affection on red carpets or during interviews.
Yvan Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg, the offspring of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, chooses to tread her parents’ atypical path regarding matrimony. She has been in a relationship with director Yvan Attal since 1991 and they are blessed with three children. Despite their engagement in 2014, both parties have demonstrated nonchalance towards tying the knot.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
In 2009, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham first met at a London party despite their substantial age gap of twenty years. Since then, they have kept their relationship private, but it has endured for more than ten years. The couple shares a son named Jack Oscar Statham and has been engaged since 2016; however, there hasn’t been any push to get married yet.
Sandro Kopp and Tilda Swinton
In 2004, Tilda Swinton, a Scottish actress, and Sandro Kopp, an artist-actor of German-New Zealand origin, met on the set of “The Chronicles of Narnia.” Despite their two-decade age difference, they’ve been living together as an intimate family while raising Swinton’s children from her earlier relationship with John Byrne. The couple has opted for a nontraditional yet cohesive existence without any pressure to tie the knot.
Stars Who Cheated On Their Famous Spouses
They say that love is beautiful, but it’s not always easy to stay faithful when you’re a celebrity. With fame and fortune come endless temptations, and the pressures of being in the public eye can take a toll on even the strongest relationships. Despite the potential consequences, many celebrities have admitted to cheating on their partners. Here are 12 celebrities who cheated on their famous spouses.
Stars Who Cheated On Their Famous Spouses
