Famous People Who Fell In Love With Fans
Marrying your ultimate celebrity crush might seem like a long shot for some, but to these people who are lucky in love, it is a reality they blissfully live in. Admiring a celebrity as a kid is extremely normal. Whether or not you’re in the know about the latest buzz in Hollywood, there is a big chance that you had a crush on a crush-worthy celebrity at least once in your life. It seems incomprehensible to even imagine tying the knot with your favorite singer or actor. This real-life fairytale actually happens unexpectedly for a lucky few. These famous folks have emotional investments in people who once ogled at them from a distance. In turn, they even end up having a long, fruitful, and supportive union with them, too.
Living a life of glitz and glamour can sound very appealing to these lucky fans but surely their love for their famous partners is no match to all that. These pairings can serve as an inspiration for most of us. They prove that being in love doesn’t have to mean you have to roll from the same crowd. If you feel the connection and spark, then you can dive in and just fall in love.
Jessica Alba
Actress Jessica Alba first crossed paths with Cash Warren while filming Fantastic Four back in 2004. At that time, Warren worked as the film’s production assistant. Cash was known to be a huge fan of Alba for a long time. The pair shared an instant connection upon meeting and the electricity between these two was undeniable since it wasn’t hard for the actress to be attracted to her good-looking husband. The actress revealed that she even phoned her best friend to gush about how smitten she was with Cash. The pair ended up dating and are now doting parents to three adorable children. Jessica recounts that Cash is much more than someone she instantly hit it off with, he became her number one supporter who always has her back.
Matt Damon
Actor and producer Matt Damon was in Miami to film a movie called Stuck On You back in 2002. One lucky night, he stepped into a bar where he met future wife, Luciana Barroso who was born in Argentina. The talented actor gives credit for being at the right place at the right time the day he met his wife who was working as a bartender then. Despite being in front of the public eye, the couple has maintained a pretty low-key life in Hollywood since Barroso never shows up for interviews. Their love story seems to be ripped right out from the pages of a fairytale. After getting married, the lovebirds welcomed their first child, a daughter named Isabella, then two years after that they welcomed another baby named Gia Zavala and had their youngest, Stella, in 2010. Three years after the birth of their third child, the pair even renewed their vows.
Patrick Dempsey
Celebrity makeup artist and hairstylist Jillian Fink was beyond ecstatic when she learned that actor Patrick booked an appointment with her. Fink revealed that she found Dempsey cute and got flirty with him during their first meeting. She was in shock when he had a quick trim at the hair salon she was working in. After years of booking haircut appointments, Dempsey finally asked Jillian out when he found out that the hairstylist was still single. A few months after their initial date, the pair shared a home together and finally tied the knot in July 1999 in Maine at Dempsey’s family’s farmhouse. Both of their careers started taking off since being husband and wife. They can credit their union as a source of good luck.
Prince William
Reports have mentioned Duchess Kate Middelton used to have posters of her present husband Prince William on her bedroom wall as a teenage girl. A few years after that, the pair met while attending the University of St. Andrews together. The two even shared the same residence at the school’s dormitory, St. Salvator’s Hall beside the campus’ quadrangle. The prince became enamored with Kate’s beauty when he spotted her at a charity fashion show. This is where the electricity started sparking. The pair initially met in 2001 and only started dating in 2003 and kept it under the radar. In 2010, William finally asked for Kate’s hand in marriage while taking a holiday in Kenya. The happily married couple share three adorable children together.
Adam Sandler
While working on the film Big Daddy, actor and comedian Adam Sandler met his future spouse Jacqueline Titone who had an acting credit as a waitress in the movie. Her character took Adam’s order while at a sports bar. At that time, Jackie was still an actress trying to get her big break in Hollywood. The two tied the knot in June of 2003 where they threw an extravagant Jewish celebration in Malibu, California. To make things even cuter, Adam’s dog, Meatball served as his best man and was all decked out in a tuxedo for dogs. The two began dating right after the film was wrapped and released. Since then, the two have maintained a strong relationship. They now share two daughters and have worked on several film projects together.
Conan O’ Brien
TV show host Conan O’ Brien met his future wife Liza Powel as an audience member for his show Late Night With Conan O’ Brien. The host was smitten with Powel and talked to her. In 2003, the pair welcomed their first kid, Neve. The pair welcomed their second child, Beckett, in November of 2005. Initially, the couple corresponded over the phone while they were still getting to know each other. It was during this time when Conan realized that Liza had more to her than just good looks. There was definitely electricity that sparked between the two. Conan revealed that he found out Liza was funny, intelligent, and an overall nice person. After dating for a number of years, the couple tied the knot in Seattle at the St. James Cathedral.
Billie Joe Armstrong
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong met his future wife Adrienne Nesser at his band’s concert during their first tour back in 1990. Adrienne approached the singer to ask where she can get a hold of a copy of their album. The pair then started communicating via phone. Their first kiss even inspired Green Day’s song 2000 Light Years Away. Billie Joe fell for Adrienne enough to arrange many band tours in Minnesota just to see Adrienne. The frontman then invited Adrienne to visit California. This situation inspired the song Westbound Sign. A couple of weeks later, the couple tied the knot in July of 1994. The couple shares two sons together, and they have been together for a very long time yet the electricity has always been there since the day they first met.
Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian, actor, and producer Jerry Seinfeld met his wife Jessica at a Reebok Gym in New York City. When they first met, Jessica was still working as a fashion publicist for the brand Tommy Hilfiger. While at the gym, Jerry approached her with jokes but Jessica kept brushing them off. Eventually, Jerry shared something funny which made Jessica laugh her heart out. The pair then started dating. The comedian then showed his romantic side by expressing how much he loves her during a random shopping date together. Humor can be given credit for her initial attraction to the famous Seinfeld. The couple now has three kids together named Sacha, Julian, and Shepherd. Being the supportive wife that she is, Jessica also plays a big role in Jerry’s show on Netflix.
Nicolas Cage
Back in 2004, Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage met his former wife Alice Kim while working as a cocktail waitress at a Korean-themed restaurant in Los Angeles. Kim’s family moved from Korea to the United States of America. Two months after their initial meeting, the pair got engaged and got married on a ranch situated in Northern California within a year. Despite their twenty-year age difference, the couple still had electricity between them. While being in a relationship with the actor, Kim was able to bag roles in a few films like Grindhouse and Next. The former couple shares a son named Kal-el Coppola Cage. Though they didn’t up together forever, the beautiful Alice is known to be Cage’s longest romantic partner.
Ringo Starr
The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr noticed hairdresser Maureen Starkey Tigrett at one of their shows since she was a regular onlooker at The Cavern Club, where the band usually performs. Maureen really admired Ringo since he was the drummer of her all-time favorite band. While the band’s career started taking off, Maureen and Ringo began dating. After the couple found out that they were expecting a child together, the Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein arranged a wedding immediately. The couple had a short honeymoon that lasted for three days. While still married to Starr, Maureen preferred to not engage in interviews and didn’t really want to be involved in all the publicity. Maureen was given credit for providing vocals for songs like The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill and Get Back.
Julia Roberts
Actress Julia Roberts shares that meeting cinematographer Danny Moder felt like a big shift in her life. She gives credit to her husband’s love for turning her life around in an incredible way. The pair have twins Hazel Moder and Phinnaeus Moder, and another son named Henry Daniel Moder. The two first crossed paths while shooting the film The Mexican back in 2001. Julia was the leading lady who starred with Brad Pitt while Daniel worked as the film’s first assistant cameraman. These two work so well together since they both work in the entertainment industry and it’s easy for them to relate to each other’s careers. Julia isn’t the only successful one in this marriage, Danny is also known to be very good at what he does, too.
Aaron Paul
The Breaking Bad actor met his future wife Lauren Parsekian at the Coachella music festival. The two bonded over a passion for music. Paul shared that he and his wife don’t go into arguments in their relationship. They simply communicate and talk. Parsekian is an activist and Kind Campaign’s co-founder. The pair really show how loved up they are through their social media accounts. They have nothing but good to say for one another. Paul gives credit to his wife for being the greatest woman that ever existed. When he won an Emmy, Paul gushed about his wife when he did his acceptance speech. They are famous around the internet for having an adorable Hollywood relationship that isn’t very common.
Ellen Pompeo
Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo met her husband music producer Chris Ivery in Los Angeles while out shopping at a grocery store. The two established a friendship for a couple of months before they decided to take things to a romantic degree. The pair wanted an intimate and quiet celebration and got married in a city hall in New York City. They had a quick wedding with Mayor Bloomberg as their officiant. The couple’s union has stayed strong for years. Despite their Hollywood connection, the actress and music producer prefer to keep things quiet and spend most of their time together at home. Ellen also praises Chris for being supportive of her career. These two are definitely a match made in creative heaven!
Reese Witherspoon
Actress Reese Witherspoon gives credit to her husband Jim Toth for inspiring her to pursue the world of producing. He gave her the idea that she can make movies by turning some books into movies since Reese is an avid fan of the written word. The Wrinkle In Time star met the talent agent at a party where they hit it off immediately. Toth worked for Creative Artists Agency that represented big stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Matthew McConaughey. Prior to meeting each other, this lovely pair had always bumped into the same circles. Reese describes her husband as a really good person which is adorable since she is also known to be one of the sweetest stars in Hollywood.
Steve Harvey
Family Feud host and funny man Steve Harvey chanced upon his future spouse Marjorie Harvey during a Memphis comedy show when she was in the front row. The comedian was so enamored by Marjorie’s beauty that he stopped the show when he saw her walk in. The pair then dated for a short time, but it was only in 2005 when they decided to take their relationship to a more serious degree when they finally reconnected. A couple of years later, the couple tied the knot. Steve shares that Marjorie has been a big help for his success and overall happiness. The comedian gushes about how lucky he is to have a partner who molded him into the man that he is now.
Wiz Khalifa
Model Amber Rose already had a thriving career in the entertainment career when she finally met rapper, Wiz Khalifa. She was already a huge fan of the recording artist before their first meeting. The couple met back in 2011 where electricity sparked between both of them instantly. They then dated each other immediately. The pair preferred to keep their relationship on the down-low for the first few months of dating before becoming more open about their relationship. Eventually, they made public appearances together and shared posts on social media. A few years later, they officially tied the knot and welcomed an adorable son named Sebastian Taylor Thomaz. They are no longer together now but these two are great at co-parenting their child.
Danny Bonaduce
Actor Danny Bonaduce bumped into his future wife Amy Railsback during a Starbucks run. Railsback initiated a friendly chat with Bonaduce by praising his reality program, Breaking Bonaduce. There was definitely electricity between these two in their first meeting. The Partridge Family actor finally tied the knot with the love of his life in Hawaii before celebrating Thanksgiving. The pair held an intimate ceremony at the swanky Four Seasons in Maui. Bonaduce is popular for being a TV personality but he also made a name for himself in the radio industry. His career in radio broadcasting took place in the ‘80s. The actor even got to host his own show. The former child star had been based in various cities like Chicago, Seattle, Detroit, and Los Angeles.
John Travolta
The gorgeous Kelly Preston met future husband, famous actor John Travolta during a screen test for the movie The Experts back in 1988. The pair were tasked to perform a dance number together. When Travolta first laid eyes on Preston he instantly knew that they were both meant to be. The actor then recounted that they had immediate electricity and that he was captivated by Preston’s beauty. Travolta first approached the gorgeous blonde. Preston can vividly remember the couple’s initial meeting. She gushed about how attractive the actor was when they first started talking. A common friend of theirs rooted for their union and said that they were going to end up falling madly in love with each other and marry.
Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer married Kayte Walsh and they have three kids together, a daughter named Faith Evangeline, and two sons Kelsey Jr. and Auden James. Grammer is popular for playing the role of Dr. Frasier Crane. The actor’s famous character made his debut on everyone’s television screens back in 1984 and in another sitcom entitled Cheers a few years after. The actor continued to reprise the role of the endearing doctor for another series called Frasier The two met during a flight to London while Kayte was working as a flight attendant. The pair had instant electricity sparking around them and they hit it off immediately. The couple became engaged only two months after. The pair has a huge age gap between the couple but that doesn’t stop them from being so loved up in public.
Nick Lachey
Former 98 Degree member Nick Lachey met his future wife Vanessa Minnillo while shooting for his music video for his hit single What’s Left of Me. In it, Vanessa plays his leading lady. Prior to working on the project together, Nick had already bumped into Vanessa for a number of times while guesting on TRL which Vanessa hosted for a couple of years. While working on the set for the singer’s video, the pair had intense chemistry in front of the camera. This is where Vanessa got flirty and where Nick became charmed with Vanessa’s beauty and appeal. The former host gushed and admitted that she did develop a small crush on Nick when the shoot wrapped up. The pair’s chemistry was apparent in the video but things started becoming more romantic off-screen, too.