When the Stars Align – 46 On-Screen Romances That Became Real-Life Love Stories
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.
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.
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