When the Stars Align – 46 On-Screen Romances That Became Real-Life Love Stories
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz – In Real Life
Rumors about a new man in Cruz’s life surfaced in 2007. She and Havier Barden made their first public appearance together at the New York Film Festival, cozying up to each other. A romantic getaway in the Maldives followed, and no official confirmation came from either side. Finally, in 2010, they appeared as a couple for the first time at the Goya Awards.
A private wedding in the Bahamas followed in July of that year. The Spanish stars welcomed their son Leo in 2011 and daughter Luna in 2013. Bardem and Cruz have always kept their relationship from the spotlight and are equally protective of their children.
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie – On the Set of Game of Thrones
Jon Snow and Ygritte are two popular characters from “Game of Thrones,” the record-breaking HBO fantasy drama, played by Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, respectively. Though that was not the first time they crossed paths, the two became enamored of each other in 2011 while portraying the star-crossed lovers on the show.
The co-stars reportedly began their romance while filming in Iceland, and it wasn’t long before word got out. Showrunners discontinued the on-screen relationship as per the demands of the plot and storyline. But the couple happily continued their romance off-screen. By 2018, they’d officially become a happily married duo.
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie – In Real Life
Though Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tried to keep their personal life under wraps, their marriage was the talk of the town. After a romantic proposal from Kit in 2017, the two celebrated with friends and family at Rose’s beautiful childhood estate, Wardhill Castle, in Scotland’s Aberdeenshire. The official ceremony was at Kirkton of Rayne church.
After exchanging vows in 2018, Kit and Rose have experienced their share of personal struggles. Nevertheless, they take out time to celebrate their career milestones. Their joy had no bounds when Rose gave birth to a baby boy. It seems that “Game of Thrones” was a serendipitous moment in both of their lives.
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens – On the Set of High School Musical
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens had an encounter for the first time when they attended an audition for the “High School Musical” film series in 2005. She grabbed the role of Gabriella Montez while he portrayed Troy Bolton. Efron later revealed that it was the first time he was cast opposite someone in his career.
Their chemistry was so apparent that it caught the attention of everyone present in the casting room. Even Disney later shared footage of Efron and Hudgens’ audition. The two clicked from the start and developed a strong bond. They started dating sometime around shooting in 2005, but the relationship wasn’t made public until 2006.
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens – In Real Life
It was smooth sailing for Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens initially. When news about their engagement surfaced, Hudgens wasn’t in any hurry to tie the knot since she wanted to focus on her career. After all, they both were relatively young when they started dating.
As time went by and they came of age, the duo realized they had different desires in life and had to follow different paths. They even fought during rehearsals. Efron and Hudgens eventually broke up five years into their affair. However, they were spotted getting cozy with each other in 2011. But even after a brief reconciliation, the star-crossed lovers have moved on.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – On the Set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
‘Brangelina,’ as their fans lovingly called them, ran into each other in 2003 while filming “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” the 2005 action comedy. Aside from being a runaway hit, the film became all the more famous for the personal relationship that bloomed between Jolie and Pitt. It wasn’t at first sight; they just made a great team.
In Jolie’s words, the film had them doing a lot of crazy stunts together that led to a strange friendship and, later, a partnership. Their chemistry evolved slowly during the filming. According to several sources from the set, the attraction between these two megastars was palpable by the time shooting wrapped.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – In Real Life
Angelina Jolie dated Brad Pitt for over ten years before exchanging vows. They started a relationship in 2004, and she announced her pregnancy with the couple’s first child in January 2006. Brad went on to adopt Angelina’s son Maddox and daughter, Zahara, whom she adopted from Cambodia and Ethiopia, respectively.
They welcomed their biological daughter Shiloh in 2006 and adopted a son named Pax in 2007. Vivienne and Knox, the couple’s twins, were born in 2008. Brad and Angelina decided to get engaged in 2012 and walked down the aisle in 2014. However, news of Hollywood’s ‘it’ couple parting ways just two years later was quite shocking for their fans.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson – On the Set of Twilight
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s eyes met when they started filming for the first installment of the iconic “The Twilight Saga.” The young stars tiptoed their way into fans’ hearts with their portrayal of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in the vampire-themed series.
They also tiptoed into each other’s hearts while filming for the franchise’s first installment. According to the actress, she felt immediate chemistry with Pattinson when they audited for their roles. Director Catherine Hardwicke had the duo read their lines and then practice a love scene. According to several sources, it was an irresistible attraction between these two from that moment onward.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson – In Real Life
The film industry was abuzz with rumors about a relationship between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. The duo did interviews and appeared at various red-carpet events to promote their film. The overnight international acting sensations went on to act in all five movies of the franchise before parting ways in 2013. The two attended the Teen Choice Awards together in 2012, with thousands of screaming fans.
Just two days later, accusations against Stewart rose for cheating on Pattinson with Rupert Sanders, the director of her film “Snow White and the Huntsman.” Pattinson was devastated by everything he heard and saw. They tried to patch it up but in vain.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner – On the Set of Pearl Harbor
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner first met in the summer of 2000 on the set of “Pearl Harbor,” the romantic war drama. Affleck played First Lieutenant Rafe McCawley, while Garner was Sandra, a nurse at the Tripler Army Hospital. However, the two actually fell in love while filming “Daredevil” two summers later.
Interestingly, Affleck was engaged to pop star Jennifer Lopez then, while Garner was also married. However, that didn’t deter her from openly flirting with her future husband on the set. The two eventually fell in love. He called off his marriage, and she parted ways with her husband before starting their relationship in 2004.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner – In Real Life
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner decided to settle down in matrimony after a whirlwind romance. They walked down the aisle in June 2005. He proposed to her on the latter’s birthday, and they got married in the Caribbean. Six months later, the couple welcomed Violet, their first daughter.
Seraphina, their second daughter, and Samuel, their third child and son were born in 2009 and 2012, respectively. However, after much deliberation, Affleck and Garner decided to split. It was a difficult decision for both, but they have always had love and affection for one another. The pair remain committed to bringing up their kids together.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth – On the Set of The Last Song
Miley Cyrus met her future love and husband, Liam Hemsworth, on the set of “The Last Song,” the 2009 teen romantic drama. She played Veronica Miller (Ronnie), while Hemsworth was Will Blakelee. Eyewitness reports from the set claim the co-stars didn’t take long to develop undeniable chemistry.
When Cyrus and Hemsworth landed the lead roles, their on-screen characters had to fall in love. However, the actors also ended up falling in love with each other off-screen. Both actors later shared they had hardly any intention of falling in love, but sparks flew anyway. And they reportedly shared their first unscripted kiss on the set of “The Last Song.”
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth – In Real Life
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth started a relationship in 2010. They appeared as a couple at “The Last Song” premiere that year. Though everything was going in the right direction, the couple often had to weather storms. They parted ways several times during the early phase but always came back together.
After breaking up in 2013, the duo stayed in touch. Fans were thrilled to discover the two had reunited yet again in 2016 and even made their union official in 2018. Everything was perfect until Hemsworth and Cyrus decided to end their marriage in 2019. It hurt, but this was when their song finally ended.
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield – On the Set of The Amazing Spider-Man
Playing Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy, respectively, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone collided after landing the lead roles in 2010’s “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Garfield fondly remembers the first time he saw Stone, saying it was like waking up from deep sleep and diving into fast rapids with no stopping. The actor just wanted to go with the flow.
Garfield and Stone got close as time passed, and eventually, love happened. According to sources, the co-stars started dating in June 2011. Though no words from the horses’ mouths confirmed the blossoming romance, many PDAs in public and on the beach confirmed the rumors.
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield – In Real Life
With the cat finally out of the bag, hardly anyone, whether in the film industry or outside, wasn’t aware of Stone and Garfield’s love affair. Being a real-life couple, they did everything to keep the paparazzi out of their private life.
In 2015, several leading entertainment news outlets reported that the duo had taken a break from the relationship owing to a tight schedule and less time to connect. But this brief hiatus turned into a permanent breakup. The two have moved on in life but continue to be friends. Garfield has often quipped how incredibly proud he is to see his former girlfriend excel in her career.
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz – On the Set of Jamon, Jamon
When Penelope Cruz bumped into Javier Bardem on the set of her debut film “Jamon, Jamon,” she was just 16. Though the connection between the co-stars was instant, nothing happened at that time. However, on-screen, they were paired as ill-fated lovers in the 1992 romantic tragic-comedy.
Fast forward several years later, and the two creative powerhouses would reunite on-screen for the critically acclaimed “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” in 2008. However, neither of them made the first move. Luckily, a mutual friend hosted a wrap party on the last day of the shoot; the co-stars finally got a chance to connect and thus began an association of a lifetime.
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz – In Real Life
Rumors about a new man in Cruz’s life surfaced in 2007. She and Havier Barden made their first public appearance together at the New York Film Festival, cozying up to each other. A romantic getaway in the Maldives followed, and no official confirmation came from either side. Finally, in 2010, they appeared as a couple for the first time at the Goya Awards.
A private wedding in the Bahamas followed in July of that year. The Spanish stars welcomed their son Leo in 2011 and daughter Luna in 2013. Bardem and Cruz have always kept their relationship from the spotlight and are equally protective of their children.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds – On the Set of Green Lantern
Blake Lively met Ryan Reynolds on the set of the 2011 superhero flick, “Green Lantern.” However, both were in relationships with other people at that time. Sparks didn’t fly, and love didn’t brew between the two. Though they were wooing each other on screen, their off-screen chemistry was far from romantic.
The co-stars gelled well and even went on a double date together, he with a different girl and she with another man. Though they started mingling as single friends, it didn’t take the duo much time to start dating. Lively later admitted that she knew Reynolds was the one when she first met him but took her time.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander – On the Set of The Light Between Oceans
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander’s first meeting was on the dance floor at the Toronto Film Festival. Later they got an opportunity to know each other better while rehearsing for the 2014 romantic drama, “The Light Between Oceans.” But once in character as Tom Sherbourne and Isabel Graysmark, the co-stars were too engrossed in their work.
However, Fassbender couldn’t stop himself from gushing about his co-star. Moreover, according to eyewitness reports, both were always appreciative of each other on the set. Derek Cianfrance even compared the duo to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, with each always making the other better.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander – In Real Life
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander appeared as a couple for the first time at F1 Grand Prix in Monte Carlo. Rumors were rife that they had pulled the plug on their love affair in 2015. However, the A-list duo proved they were on the right track when they exchanged a kiss after Vikander won the Oscar for her stellar performance in “The Danish Girl.”
The couple tied the knot in 2017 and welcomed their son in February 2021. They later appeared on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Nowadays, Fassbender has discovered his passion for racecar driving, and Vikander is always by his side, supporting him.
Courteney Cox and David Arquette – On the Set of Scream
Courteney Cox and David Arquette collided at a pre-party before they started shooting for “Scream.” While he played the role of Dewey Riley, she played Gale Weathers in the 1996 slasher film. During their first meeting, they chatted and even flirted for some time. David was utterly floored by Cox’s gorgeous demeanor and loved to see her joking around.
He later admitted that it was love at first sight for him, but not her. When Wes Craven had a man-to-man talk with David and asked him to pursue her, the discussion really impacted him. By the time “Scream 2” happened, they’d started dating.
Courteney Cox and David Arquette – In Real Life
David Arquette proposed to Courteney Cox in 1998, and the couple walked down the aisle the following year. They became man and wife in a lavish ceremony in San Francisco attended by 250 guests, including Hollywood A-listers. However, the two are not together anymore. According to director Wes Craven, David and Courteney have always been poles apart.
Though it initially helped them in their marriage, things got complicated later. In her words, the duo found themselves living completely separate lives. She missed the one-on-one connection with David. However, he’s still carrying out his responsibility to co-parent Coco, the pair’s daughter.
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