13 couples who are still together proving true love exists
Emily Maitlis & Mark Gwynne – 22 Years Together
Emily Maitlis made a name for herself as a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and newsreader, as well as her various stints on BBC. She is best known as the lead anchor of “Newsnight.” It seemed that she also found similar success in love, as she has been happily married to banker Mark Gwynne since 2001.
They first stumbled upon each other while working in Hong Kong. Sparks flew from the first moment they met, and while on holiday in Mauritius in 2000, Maitlis popped the question to her partner. The love birds eventually tied the knot in 2001 and have two children.
Laura Kuenssberg & James Kelly – Undisclosed
We have heard of Laura Kuenssberg as one of the highest-paid journalists in the UK. She hit the headlines when she succeeded Nick Robinson as the BBC political editor in 2015, making herself the first woman to sit in the position. She is also remembered for her work on ITV News and Newsnight.
While Kuenssberg is a public figure, she fell in love with someone who preferred otherwise. This makes her and her husband, management consultant James Kelly a perfect match, as others have termed it. We might not know about the further details of their relationship, but we can say they have been sharing a happy union.
Holly Willoughby & Dan Baldwin – 15 Years Together
Holly Willoughby rose to prominence for her works in “This Morning” and “Dancing on Ice.” Apart from establishing a successful career, she also found the love of her life in the field. She met television producer and director Dan Baldwin on the set of “Ministry of Mayhem.”
The couple hit it off smoothly and tied the knot in 2007. The parent of three has not had any challenges, yet their support and love for each other withstand any storm. Willoughby revealed to Daily Mail that she once felt lost while trying to balance work and family, yet her love for her husband and their happy relationship got her through.
Susanna Reid & Steve Parish – 1 Year Together
Susanna Reid is not a new face on television as she has been serving as one of the lead presenters in “Good Morning Britain.” She is also remembered for her appearances on “BBC Breakfast” and as a contestant in “Strictly Come Dancing.” Reid has been casually open about her romantic life too.
In 2018, she confirmed her romantic affiliation with Crystal Palace’s chairman, Steve Parish. However, the relationship ended the following year, yet she insisted they remain good friends. Fast forward to 2021, when the pair was spotted leaving a restaurant in southwest London looking cozy as they walked side by side, which sparked dating rumors once again.
Robert Peston & Charlotte Edwardes – 4 Years Together
Known for his work in the TV show “Peston,” Robert Peston is an experienced English journalist who also works as the political editor of ITV News. Before joining the network, he was the business editor and economics editor of BBC News. A father of two, Peston refound love in 2018 after becoming a widower in 2012.
Peston enjoyed a long relationship with the British-Canadian writer Siân Busby from 1998 until 2012 when she passed away. Following Busby’s death, Peston publicly admitted feeling guilty for finding love once more. Nonetheless, he’s been in a relationship with the Evening Standard editor Charlotte Edwardes since 2018.
Kate Silverton & Mike Heron – 12 Years Together
Kate Silverton is a regular face onscreen, having served as a broadcaster and newsreader for numerous BBC shows. Her most notable works in the program include “BBC News at One” and “Strictly Come Dancing.” In 2005, she was assigned to report for BBC News Channel, and her instructor happened to be Mike Heron.
Heron told Hello! that Silverton was different from all the trainees he handled, and she immediately had an effect on him the second she entered the door. Similarly, Silverton shared that she found him attractive the first time they locked eyes. The pair sealed their union in a London marriage in 2010 and has welcomed two kids since then.
Kate Garraway & Derek Draper – 17 Years Together
Kate Garraway and Derek Draper had established their own names even before they became a thing. Garraway is a household name in British television, best known for “Mid Mornings with Kate Garraway.” Her contributions to the industry led her to be a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2022.
Meanwhile, Draper is a former lobbyist and political advisor. They first met in 2004 through a mutual friend, political editor Gloria De Piero. Garraway admitted that it took time before romantic attraction came to place. Nevertheless, destiny had its way, and they eventually tied the knot in 2005. The couple shares two children.
Richard Hammond & Mindy Hammond – 20 Years Together
Richard Hammond might have earned prominence for his hosting stints on several shows like “Top Gear,” “The Grand Tour,” and “Planet Earth Live,” yet he first ventured into the industry as a journalist. In fact, it was at that time when he met the love of his life, Mindy Hammond, who worked as a columnist for Daily Mail when they met.
Sparks flew instantly, and the love birds eventually walked the aisle in 2002. Since then, they have shared two children. The family enjoys their home time in a mock castle in Herefordshire, an apartment in London, and country life in Buckinghamshire.
Charlie Stayt & Anne Breckell – 27 Years Together
Charlie Stayt has become a prominent face on television, primarily for his work as a journalist for BBC and for presenting the news program “BBC Breakfast.” Despite his public figure, he preferred maintaining a family life away from the limelight. When he is not grinding onscreen, Stayt devotes his attention to his wife, Anne Breckell, and their two children.
Unlike her husband, not much is known about Breckell. All we know is that they have been happily married since 1995 and have dated each other several years before that. There were hearsays of a split in 2016, yet the couple has stood strong and proved the rumors false.
Emily Maitlis & Mark Gwynne – 22 Years Together
Emily Maitlis made a name for herself as a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and newsreader, as well as her various stints on BBC. She is best known as the lead anchor of “Newsnight.” It seemed that she also found similar success in love, as she has been happily married to banker Mark Gwynne since 2001.
They first stumbled upon each other while working in Hong Kong. Sparks flew from the first moment they met, and while on holiday in Mauritius in 2000, Maitlis popped the question to her partner. The love birds eventually tied the knot in 2001 and have two children.
Jen Psaki & Gregory Mecher – 12 Years
As the 34th White House Press Secretary, the American political advisor Jen Psaki was one of the busiest women around. She was featured in countless news shows, she made press releases constantly, and she was always under the heat. In 2022, though, she was replaced by Karine Jean-Pierre and, presumably, started having more free time to enjoy the company of her hubby.
He’s Gregory Mecher, who also worked in politics, under the wing of the American Congressman Steve Driehaus. Psaki and Mecher tied the knot in 2010 and have remained together ever since. They have welcomed two children into the world.
Guy Fieri & Lori Fieri – 27 Years
As one of the most beloved celebrity chefs in the world, Guy Fieri found fame and fortune hosting shows such as “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and “Guy’s Ranch Kitchen.” Before becoming a Food Network household name, he was already a major player in the industry and managed restaurants in California.
It was precisely at one of his Long Beach restaurants that Guy met the love of his life: Lori. Guy and Lori fell for one another and tied the knot in 1995; they have been a symbol of love ever since. Now residing in Santa Rosa, California, these two lovebirds have two biological children.
Kym Marsh & Scott Ratcliff – 4 Years Together
Kym Marsh began her career as a singer yet found more success as an actress. She is best known for her performance as Michelle Connor in “Coronation Street” which landed her numerous British Soap Awards win. Her romantic relationships hit the headlines too, but she finally sealed all rumors when she tied the knot with army major Scott Ratcliff in 2021.
The lovebirds began their story in 2018 when a mutual friend introduced them. Although they had to endure periods of a long-distance relationship, it only made their love stronger. Marsh shared a snap of their wedding on her Instagram account, which she called Ratcliff the love of her life.
Sharon Osbourne & Ozzy Osbourne – 40 Years Together
When thinking about long-lasting marriages in Hollywood, it cannot be without the story of Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne. It all started when Sharon was working for her father, Don Arden, who was managing Black Sabbath at that time- the band that introduced Ozzy to fame.
When Ozzy left the band in 1979, Sharon took over as his manager, and they eventually sparked their romance. He went on to have a successful career with seven multi-platinum albums. Not too long, the pair walked the aisle in a 1982 dreamy ceremony in Maui, Hawaii. The couple shares three children together plus two kids from Ozzy’s previous relationship.
Frank Skinner & Cath Mason – 21 Years Together
Frank Skinner has had a colorful career in the entertainment world. This stemmed from his works in the shows “The Frank Skinner Show,” “Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned,” and “Room 101.” Interestingly, his relationship with long-time girlfriend Cath Mason was quite an adventure too.
They have been partners since 2001 and welcomed a son in 2012. Although marriage has not come into place, Skinner had already made four unsuccessful proposals to her. Still, the pair found a way to keep their relationship strong and admitted to Daily Mail that they underwent couples therapy. They shared they sought help because they wanted things to work out instead of just walking away.
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