Celebrity Couples Who Overcame Difficult Times

FameJuly 20, 2017

Hollywood seems to offer everything but a stable relationship. Every single day we read about breakups and divorces, wondering if there is anyone who remained together in that big house of dreams. It is pretty rare for many Hollywood couples to remain together more than a few years; some of them separated even after a couple of days or months. Still, ‘the happily ever after’ occurs in Hollywood, too. There are some of the couples who remained together, bonded with their love and commitment. Here they are.

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

Tom and Rita are one of the most beautiful and successful love stories in Hollywood. They married back in 1988, after meeting on the set of the Bosom Buddies movie. Tom Hanks today says that if they have met before, he couldn’t have the courage to approach her. He claims that the secret to their successful marriage is his chance to have her – “I’m a lucky guy. She could have done better.” He also said that he feels blessed because they had each other while going through many storms together.

Will Smith and Jada Smith

Will and Jada are married since 1997. There were many rumors about their divorce, but they made it through together. They have two kids together and said that they did a lot of marriage counseling together in order to save their marriage. In the end, they stated that those counselings made their relationship move forward and made them understand how they cannot live without each other.

Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington

Denzel and Pauletta have a 33-year-marriage behind them. Their marriage is one of the best examples of love and respect; they are a rarity in the US, not just in Hollywood. Asked about the secret to their lasting love, Denzel said that it has to be worked on. “It is not going to be a honeymoon and it won’t last forever. But if you are good friends who work on it, it might help!” They have four children together and ‘their life is complete with each other’.

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Meryl Streep and Don Gummer

Meryl and Don are married for almost 40 years. They have four children together and lived through amazing circumstances. Namely, Meryl was in love with another man back in 1976 – John Cazale and they planned to get married soon. Soon after, John discovered that he has terminal bone cancer. She was at his side in hard moments, though. He died less than two years later. That is when her friend, Don offered her a refuge and that is the time when he fell in love with her. They married in the same year, 1978. Meryl says that the secret of her marriage is “goodwill and a will to bend – and to shut up sometimes”

Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens

Kirk and Anne can win a gold medal – they have been married since 1954! They have two children together and are still happily married. Kirk says that he was very lucky to find his soul mate, and believes that his beautiful marriage and nightly “golden hour” helped them survive all the past events. He also points out that he is still in love with Anne – and he is 100 years old!

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria are married since 1999 and have four children together. They met back in 1997 and Victoria said that she knew that love at first sight existed. She even predicted it and wrote in her plane ticket which still exists and it is kept as a proof of their destiny. They both tend to say that they are truly blessed with their love and family. David often claims that the most important facts of their relationship are the same wishes and goals in life. He also underlines that he couldn’t wish for a better mother for his children.

These are just some of the examples of love among the celebrities which just prove the fact that the true love is achievable! Someone said that “If it is meant to be it will find its way” and, as we can see, it is completely true. If you find someone special in your life, keep him/her by your side because he/she might the one, so don’t miss it!