Marriages with large age gaps. Is there a future for relationships with a big age difference? Personal stories and advice from a psychologist

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Love for all ages. And it happens that there are no barriers to marriage, even such as a big age difference. As a rule, society condemns such couples, especially if they are celebrities and their whole life is in full view. People do not believe in the sincerity of their feelings, they gossip. Although lovers are not interested in someone else's opinion, they are happy that they are together.

Find out which celebrity couples are married with a big difference.

Andrei Konchalovsky and Yulia Vysotskaya

• Age difference - 36 years

Actress and culinary specialist Yulia Vysotskaya has been married to Andrei Konchalovsky for 17 years. They are happy no matter what, even the fact that she is younger than his eldest son did not prevent them from falling in love with each other.

Clint Eastwood and Christina Sandera

• Difference - 33 years

Clint Eastwood, 85, has previously been married to a woman 35 years his junior. But it is surprising that immediately after the divorce, he consoled himself in the arms of a new girlfriend, and also 33 years younger than him. Such an enviable groom will never be alone.

Al Pacino and Lucila Sola

• Age difference - 39 years

Inveterate bachelor Al Pacino in March of this year decided to surprise the public with his resonant statement about a possible marriage with his longtime Argentine girlfriend, actress Lucila Sole. It's been 5 years since they've been together and, probably, it's time to get married - says the actor.

Bari Alibasov and Victoria Maksimova

• Difference - 40 years

Victoria Maksimova became the sixth wife of Bari. And they met at work, when 25-year-old Victoria became his assistant. The wedding ceremony was held in secret, even though the marriage proposal was public on the NTV channel.

Oleg Tabakov and Marina Zudina

• Age difference - 30 years

They have known each other for a very long time. In 1986, a young graduate of GITIS, Marina Zudina, got a job at the theater studio of Oleg Tabakov (at that time he was 51 years old). Their relationship lasted for 10 years before they got married. A little later, Marina and Oleg gave birth to beautiful children: Pavel and Maria.

Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and Vitalina Tsymbalyuk-Romanovskaya

• Difference - 45 years

6 years ago, 79-year-old actor Armen Dzhigarkhanyan left his wife without filing a divorce, and began a relationship with 34-year-old Vitalina Tsymblyuk. How much hype their romance did, both in the press and in the theater, where Armen was director not so long ago. And when Vitalina took his position, most of the actors quit, not wanting to work under her leadership. Although the couple is of little interest. They bought an apartment in the suburbs and enjoy the joy of family life.

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris

• Age difference - 60 years

Hugh Hefner, the 85-year-old founder of Playboy magazine, shocked the public five years ago with his engagement announcement to 25-year-old model Crystal Harris. Their engagement lasted 2 years. But during this time they managed to quarrel, disperse and cancel the wedding. Although, they later changed their minds and still got married.

Ivan Krasko and Natalya Shevel

• Difference - 60 years

As a student at the St. Petersburg Institute for Humanitarian Education, a young girl Natalya Shevel at the age of 24 met her future chosen one, who taught at this institute. It turned out to be 84-year-old People's Artist of Russia Ivan Krasko! Yes, the colossal age difference shocked many, and the spouses themselves pay little attention to gossip and assure their happiness.

Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn

• Age difference - 35 years

After living in a civil marriage for 12 years, actress Mia Farrow and Woody Allen gave birth to a son and adopted two more - Dylan and Moses. But they separated, and the reason was Allen's affair with Sun-Yi Previn, who was Mia's adopted daughter from a previous marriage. The girl was then 22 years old, and her chosen one was 57. They got married in 1997 and also took two adopted girls. After that, Mia Farrow accused the former common-law husband of seducing her daughter, and forbade her to see the rest of the children.

Alexander Gradsky and Marina Kotashenko

• Difference - 32 years

For 12 years now they have been together - a 65-year-old composer and a 33-year-old actress. And last year they had a son, who was named Alexander in honor of his father. But here's the bad luck, something the musician is in no hurry to tie the knot with a young and beautiful actress.

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra - 10 years old

In July, Priyanka turned 36 years old, and Nick in September - only 26, but the couple is not embarrassed by the age difference. The stars began dating last year, and more recently, fans learned about their engagement - Priyanka and Nick got engaged in one of the temples of Mumbai. For the singer, this is not the first experience of relationships with older women - before that he met with Kate Hudson, and the difference in their age was 13 years.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds - 11 years old

The couple met on the set of the film Green Lantern - a friendship began, and a year later Blake and Ryan began dating. The wedding was played a year later - in 2012. Now the couple is raising two daughters - James and Inez. Despite the age difference (Ryan is 11 years older than Blake), the relationship of the stars from the outside seems ideal - read about the secrets of their happy marriage.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z - 12 years old

The age difference between Beyoncé and Jay-Z has long ceased to be discussed in the media - it is already hard to imagine them without each other. At first, the couple did not comment on their relationship in any way, they even played a secret wedding in 2008 - the press found out about it only two weeks later. Since then, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been through a lot together, and the birth of children, according to them, was the best event in life - the couple is raising a daughter, Blue Ivy, and twins, Rumi and Sir.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green - 13 years old

The actors met on the set in 2004. Then everyone predicted a quick wedding for them, but Megan broke off the engagement. In 2009, the couple decided to get back together and got engaged for the second time. According to the actress, the age difference does not bother her at all, because it was Brian who helped her grow up and really want a family. Now the stars are raising three sons - Noah Shannon, Bodhi Ransom and Jorny Rivera.

George and Amal Clooney - 17 years old

For many years, George was one of the most enviable bachelors in the world, until one day he met Amal Alamuddin in Venice. After a year of relationship, the couple got married, and this despite the fact that a month before meeting his future wife, Clooney said: “I will never marry and I don’t want to have children!” On June 6, 2017, Amal gave birth to twins to the actor - daughter Ella and son Alexander, and Clooney was in seventh heaven.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz - 17 years old

Heidi turned 45 in June. In one interview, the model admitted: “My boyfriend is much younger than me, and for the first time I had to make excuses for my age. I don't think about it at all - I just enjoy life without worrying about what people will say." With Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz, Heidi began dating in early 2018, but there are already rumors online about their secret wedding. In fact, the couple just spends a lot of time together and does not part either on vacation or on the red carpet.

Rosie Huntington Whatley and Jason Statham - 20 years old

Jason and Rosie met at the Coachella festival in 2010, but kept their relationship secret for a long time - their engagement took place six years later. According to the model, in Jason she was always attracted by a sense of humor, and not by the image of an action hero. Last year, the couple had their first child, Jack Oscar, and the long-awaited wedding is planned on December 31. You can find out what Rosie thinks about motherhood.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas - 25 years old

A quarter of a century difference? Katherine and Michael were not embarrassed, but when the couple was just starting to meet, the journalists considered the relationship a complete fiction. Together, the actors experienced a lot (for example, Catherine's mental illness and Michael's terrible diagnosis) and even almost broke up in 2013, but a few months later they got back together. The couple have two children - son Dylan Michael and daughter Caris Zeta.

Tina Kunaki and Vincent Cassel - 31 years old

“I had no idea how old she was when we met,” Vincent admitted in an interview. A significant age difference with model Tina Kunaki haunted many, and more recently, fans have already admired the wedding photos of the actor and model. The couple enjoys a new status, but they do not plan to become parents in the near future, due to Tina's young age.

Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva - 34 years old

The couple got married less than six months ago, but in fact, Richard and Alejandra have known each other for more than fifteen years - then the heiress of the construction magnate and vice-president of the Real Madrid football club was not yet eighteen. In August, the couple shared the good news - Alejandra is expecting a baby.

We all know that all ages are submissive to love. The difference in years does not affect the depth of feelings and the desire to be together. Everything is in our head. And if earlier a big age difference caused a violent reaction, now few people pay attention to it.

In this topic, we will tell you the stories of 10 star couples who are happy despite their age.

1 . Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick

The difference between the lovers is 43 years, but this does not affect their relationship in any way. The couple even have a joint child. Mick Jagger is the father of eight children at 75. And most likely, this is just the beginning. Pay attention to the sparkle in the eyes of this couple. Such a huge age difference does not affect their passionate relationship.

2.Al Pacino and Lusila Sola

Purely theoretically, one can imagine that Al Pacino could be the grandfather of his beloved. The difference between partners is 39 years. The couple has not yet legalized the relationship, but this does not interfere with their happiness.

3. Woody Allen and Soon-i Previn

The entire yellow press was buzzing about this scandalous novel. The fact is that the beloved of the famous director used to be his stepdaughter. Once he was in a civil marriage with actress Mia Farrow, and this girl was her adopted daughter. Soon-i Previn claims that she never perceived him as a father, she always saw him as an interesting and handsome man.

4. Vladimir Kozhin and Olesya Boslovyak

Russian politician and young actress. No one believed in the love of this couple. However, the lovers not only played a magnificent wedding, but also gave birth to two children in a happy marriage. The age difference is 35 years.

5. Nadezhda Babkina and Evgeny Gor

In this star couple, Nadezhda is 30 years older than Evgeny. They met when he was only 23 years old. He conquered her with his charisma and voice. Hope resisted this relationship for a long time, but feelings took over the mind. The lovers are not yet in a hurry to formalize their relationship, although everything is possible ...

The actors got married in 2000. During this time they have experienced many ups and downs. This couple was even on the verge of a divorce, but they were able to survive this. Michael is older than Katherine by a quarter of a century - by 25 years.

7. Donald Trump and Melania Knauss

The difference between the President of the United States and his charming companion is 24 years. She became his third legal wife. The wedding was very magnificent and rich. A year after the wedding, the couple had a son. Their relationship is not always simple, but Melania always supports her husband.

8 . Alexander Tsekalo and Victoria Galushka

Victoria is the sister of Vera Brezhneva. She met Alexander Tsekalo at a fashion show and since then they have not parted. The difference in the pair is 24 years. The lovers have been together for 10 years and have two children.

9 . Bruce Willis and Emma Heming

Bruce has always been a favorite of women. After his divorce from Demi Moore, he led a hectic life, but when he met Emma, ​​he realized that he had fallen in love. This lovely couple already has two children. They love each other and look very harmonious, despite the 23 years of difference.

10. Igor Nikolaev and Yulia Proskuryakova

Julia loved the work of Igor Nikolaev since childhood. And when the opportunity arose to meet him, she took advantage of it. Between them there was sympathy, which grew into love feelings. The couple have been together for many years. In 2017, they became the happy parents of a beautiful daughter. The difference of 22 years is not a hindrance to their happiness.

There are couples whose age gap is 10-20 and 30 years or 1-2 years, there are many families of the same age. How small or large the age difference between a man and a woman can be for a happy marriage, and how it affects relationships - psychologists often think, give advice for couples in an unequal marriage.

Specialists in family relations determine the optimal difference for a relationship between a man and a woman at about 5-6 years. Such a gap is not felt noticeable, and a union is considered comfortable in which the husband is a little older than his wife.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been together for many years.

The couple is in an emotionally suitable age band that does not go beyond the boundaries of one generation, they have a similar worldview, they are worried about the same problems.

It is easier for relatives on both sides to communicate. A young man of 28-30 years old in most cases stands well on his feet and can independently support a family.

A girl of 22-24 years old is in a favorable age for the birth of children. The future head of the family consciously assesses the issue of offspring and will be able to help his wife during the difficult period of bearing, giving birth and raising a baby.

A tandem is considered quite harmonious, in which the age of the husband and wife differs by a year. Scientists have proven that the greater the age distance between partners, the higher the divorce rate.

Man and woman are the same age

A union in which the husband and wife are the same age is quite common. Such marriages occur during adolescence, when young people communicated and studied together. Such pairs have many advantages:

• joint interests;
• the same vision of the future;
• mutual friends;
• equivalent experience.

And disadvantages:

• people who knew each other well before marriage may lose interest in their soulmate;
• often there are quarrels over trifles;
• there is no more mature partner willing to compromise;
• often the role of leader does not fall on the shoulders of the female half, which does not please the emotional and immature husband.

Pros and cons of relationships if the man is older

A variant of a relationship in which a man is older than a woman is considered a classic.

Disadvantages of this partnership:

1. Most representatives of the strong half of humanity are divorced and have adult children.
2. Basically, the husband becomes the head of the family, but there are exceptions.
3. An inferiority complex appears due to rivalry and jealousy towards young people.
4. It is impossible to remake the faithful, this is a formed and well-established personality.
5. An unequal union is distinguished by a difference in life concepts.

Pros:

1. The older man has more sexual experience and is able to please his wife.
2. The husband feels happy and rejuvenated next to the young wife.
3. Such marriage bonds are more durable and comfortable than others.
4. The chosen one feels young in such a marriage.
5. Older husbands are great fathers.

The man is 5 years older than the woman

The age difference of 5 years between a man and a woman, according to scientists, is insidious. The senior gentleman, most likely, will become the leader, and his half will be the follower. The partner will have to constantly please the leader. Relationships are difficult to end and difficult to maintain.

Psychologists say that in practice this is the most successful marriage.

A representative of a strong position has achieved some success, gained life experience and approaches the formation of a family with more responsibility. Such a married couple has more children than other families.

According to statistics, guys decide to create a home by the age of 30, and choose a spouse a little younger. Such unions are strong and successful, because they are not stopped by either the difference in outlook or the lack of starting funds, because. by a certain period, the future spouse receives some property and financial independence.

The man is 10 years older than the woman

Marriages with an age difference between a man and a woman of 10 years are becoming increasingly popular. Society perceives them loyally.

A partner in such an alliance reaches recognized heights in career and financial independence, does not want to succumb to the statements of relatives and friends about his own family. He has extensive experience, which helps him create relationships not on emotions, but on the knowledge of the female psyche.

A spouse who is 10 years older than their other half is significantly less likely to make unreasonable mistakes. that are inherent in guys in the period of the birth of family life. He condescendingly perceives the shortcomings of the missus, shows wisdom in everyday matters and conflicts. The main factor is sexual experience, which allows you to give pleasure on the marriage bed.

The age difference between a man and a woman of 10 years is ideal, according to psychology experts. In this option, the wife will follow her husband, and not around or manipulate his actions.

This age gap will help the couple feel on the same level, because in 65% of cases this distance leads partners to a joint sublime state, in which the marriage is considered happy and long-term.

Considering such a marriage, it is necessary to take into account the stage of intelligence and psychological development of the spouses, joint hobbies and interests.

The man is 15 years older than the woman

In these relationships, problems arise even during the period of acquaintance with parents and relatives and do not end during family life. Society is concerned about the selflessness of a girl who is ready to live with a representative of the strong half of humanity, who is suitable for her father.

The disadvantages of such a marriage:

• male jealousy. Even if this is a materially and professionally accomplished person, he worries that the young partner will leave for a peer. Sometimes suspicion turns into paranoia, with its inherent excessive control and inhibitions;
• reproaches from the beloved. He believes that by providing the missus financially, one can recall this fact to her at the time of a quarrel or put forward as an argument in a dispute;
• usually the presence of a previous family. The former spouse and common children may interfere in the new union.

Advantages:

• serious intentions. A respectable man has decided what he wants and in a woman he values ​​\u200b\u200bbeauty and inner peace;
• a stable financial position that gives the spouse the opportunity to develop and do what she likes;
• male tolerance, respect and reasonable approach. A mature partner gives girls a sense of security and self-confidence;
• a mature chosen one is wise and can help develop business relationships and professional growth.

In order for a tandem with a gap of 15 years to be a successful partner, it is advisable to behave correctly:

• do not try to remake the betrothed;
• not give rise to jealousy;
• do not interfere with communicating with children from a former marriage;
• strive for personal development;
• look like a partner;
• heed his advice.

The man is 20 years older than the woman

An age difference of 20 years between a man and a woman was considered normal just a few hundred years ago, and young girls were given away for rich gentlemen who were suitable for their fathers. These marriages brought stability and financial prosperity.

The age difference between a man and a woman worries many people, deciding on a serious relationship.

In our time, the situation has changed, and girls often choose their betrothed themselves. And when a young lady chooses a 20-year-old older man, she receives a lot of criticism, accusations of commercialism and unreasonableness. Few believe in selfless and genuine love between an aged partner and a young girl.

Scientists have proven that such relationships can shorten the life of spouses. They have to listen to incessant gossip, the social negativity directed at them brings stress, which affects their health.

An aging husband next to a young girl, as it were, is recharged by her energy, youth and feels more cheerful. And vice versa, the missus seems to give up her strength, fade and grow old. This happens because the spouse subconsciously wants to outwardly harmonize with her partner and the energy “recharge” makes itself felt.

But there is also a positive side. A young wife inspires her soul mate, sometimes even becomes a muse. This is important because most divorces stem from a lack of love and a lack of trust. If both partners have common sense and work on their self-improvement, then the marriage is considered as quite successful.

Experts in female psychology are sure that a girl at the age of 20 can feel more reliable and comfortable with a 40-year-old man than with a peer.

Conversely, it is better for such a gentleman to be with a 20-year-old lover, because with proper health care, his hormones will be at their best for at least 20 years.

The man is older. Age difference over 20 years

The age difference between a man and a woman of more than 20 years is considered large and is extremely negatively perceived by society. In such an alliance, there are more disadvantages than advantages.

Aging partners have enough experience, they have a stable financial situation. But most girls cannot but admit that not much time will pass, and from an attractive, respectable person with a slightly noticeable gray hair, the chosen one will turn into an old man with all the problems that accompany this state.

Young girls do not appreciate the chances of spending life with an old man, caring for his health and enduring inadequate whims. They will have to adapt to the lifestyle of their spouse and forget about normal sexual intercourse.

The probability of having offspring decreases, tk. most older people are prone to problems with conception. In addition to the physiological component, the majority already have children, and they are not mentally prepared for lack of sleep and raising a child.

Despite insurmountable obstacles, there are happy marriages where the husband is 20 years older than his wife. True feelings create miracles, and most beauties do not regret the step they took. A woman should carefully weigh the pros and cons before making such a choice.

Pros and cons of relationships if the woman is older

Unions in which the spouse is older than the partner are not welcomed by conservative society. A young husband is called a gigolo, and a faithful old maid. Experts say that such a marriage is happy, provided that the age gap is not more than 5 years.

If a woman is older than her half by 10 years or more, then there are several options for continuing the relationship. If the lady proves herself reasonable and patient, there will be no special disagreements in the union. Psychologists say that these relationships are inspired by the subconscious desire of an adult wife to do everything possible to save her family.

The advantages of such a tandem:

• the representative of the weaker sex makes great efforts to give the appearance of youthfulness, spends a lot of time caring for herself;
• tries with all his might to save the marriage;
• compatibility, where a young partner will become a joy for a lady who is at her sexual peak;
• a more loyal attitude of the partner to domestic disturbances and petty quarrels;
• an experienced wife will help with advice, make the missus feel needed and courageous.

And disadvantages:

• the wife is afraid that her half will stare at young girls, often feels jealous;
• there may be disagreements with relatives on both sides;
• difficulty in communicating with her husband's friends and vice versa;
• others are struck by the external discrepancy of the couple;
• a woman will have to carefully maintain her health.

The woman is 5 years older than the man

An age difference of 5 years between a man and a woman is not uncommon, because it is not a noticeable distance, especially in people after 30 years.

Such an alliance has many positive aspects:

• the partner makes considerable efforts to look young and seductive, as well as to avoid the hobbies of the chosen one by younger attractive persons;
• the wife has more experience and reasonably approaches the resolution of domestic troubles and minor conflicts;
• after 30, a woman experiences a surge of sexuality, and a young gentleman will satisfy him.

The negative factor is that the spouse is jealous, because she is aging earlier, and is afraid of being uninteresting for the missus.

The woman is 10 years older than the man

Unions with an age difference between a man and a woman of 10 years are not common, because representatives of a strong position give preference to girls younger than themselves to express masculinity and sexuality. Nevertheless, such marriages exist, and among them there are happy ones.

In this version, love alone is not enough, and if it is present in the initial period of the development of relations, then it quickly ends. Further, many difficulties arise, which consist in adapting to the nature of the partner, in overcoming everyday issues, and in the aging of the missus.

With the appearance of noticeable wrinkles and fading of the skin, the partner begins to worry and compare herself with the chosen one of the same age.

Surrounding people negatively relate to such a marriage. People do not understand why the man could not choose a young couple, and his half is credited with shamelessness and unreasonableness.

A large percentage of such couples cannot withstand the pressure of loved ones against them and disperse, having experienced a string of accusations and ridicule.

According to statistics, there are happy couples in which the spouse is 10 years older than the gentleman. If they have common interests, are passionate about one thing and are respected by each other, then it is possible to build a harmonious and lasting relationship.

The woman is 15 years older than the man

There are marriages where a man is 15 years younger than his half. In this situation, young people are attracted mainly by the financial situation of the chosen one. Women 40-45 years old who look young have affairs with young men, but time takes its toll and there is a risk that the gentleman will go to a younger girl.

With an age distance of 15 years, even with difficulties, it is possible to build strong relationships. The main thing is the correct behavior, mutual respect and an adequate response to the criticism of society.

Tips for partners:

• real appreciation of the beloved. It is advisable to get rid of illusions and see if the chosen one can give a sense of reliability, protection and attention. In their absence, it is likely that a person is attracted to material well-being;
• do not focus on your age;
• I would like to understand my own feelings. It is important not to confuse maternal instinct with sincere love and sexual attraction;
• it is better to advise and share experience delicately, without moralizing;
• carefully monitor health and appearance;
• in the process of the birth of a relationship, it is necessary to clarify what everyone wants from this marriage.

Each person is unique in their worldview and values, and it is impossible to determine in which direction the relationship will develop. It is important to listen to your heart, then there is a chance that everything will work out.

The woman is 20 years older than the man

A lady at any age wants to feel desirable and attractive, and the younger the chosen one, the more she succeeds. A woman who takes care of herself at the age of 45 can captivate a young man. But few young gentlemen can while away their lives with a mature lady.

Such interest on the part of a partner is explained by mercantile interest or internal mental experiences, which will not help create a happy tandem.

Marriage has its reasons:

• continuous feminization of society;
• male immaturity;
• ultra-modern methods that contribute to the prolongation of female youth and beauty;
• coincidence of sexual outbursts;
• material and professional well-being of the chosen one;
• moral independence.

The union is more attractive to a woman. She feels younger, more energetic, strives for development and personal growth. A partner is able to fashion an ideal husband out of a young gentleman for herself.

Men see their advantages in relationships:

• no need to pretend and be cunning, because the spouse sees through him;
• it is interesting to communicate with a more experienced chosen one;
• a mature lady is sexually developed, and is able to teach a young man a lot;
• independence of the second half, who does not complain about problems, and which helps to solve the difficulties of her husband.

Such a marriage can become happy if it is based on love, trust and affection.

Is there a future for couples with a big age difference?

There are successful marriages with a large age difference, psychologists say. But rare cases suggest that in most such marriages are not durable. Happy tandems are formed when the chosen one is morally mature and older than his own natural age, and the spouse looks much younger than her years.

Having decided to build a relationship with a younger man, you should be prepared for the fact that the grown-up youth will leave at the most unexpected moment. It is necessary to have psychological stability in order to withstand the criticism of society.

A large gap in the age of the spouses leaves an imprint on the relationship, because. it is not easy to satisfy the needs of a person who is 15-20 years younger. It is not easy to adapt to the rhythm of life, the emotional, mental and physical requirements of a partner.

The older representative of the strong half of humanity may not be interested in the amusements of the young half, because. he passed that stage. Such couples have a future, the main thing is to preserve the feelings that have arisen, respect, and the presence of joint interests should be more important than the condemnation of outsiders.

Between a man and a woman, the difference in age does not mean so much as how old they are. Age distance is a subjective concept. Common interests, outlooks on life, love and level of development are also important. For a successful union, a mandatory factor is mutual attraction and interest in each other.

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23 years old

No one could believe that their romance had flowed from the movie The Rum Diary into real life: for more than 14 years, Depp lived with Vanessa Paradis, raised two children, and seemed to have found a safe haven long ago. But a long-legged blonde with blue eyes appeared - 23 years younger, moreover, she does not hide her bisexual orientation. Depp was not going to hide his new relationship - at the premieres of the film, the couple generously gave smiles to photographers, kissed on camera and gently held hands. At the beginning of the year, Amber and Depp said a cherished "yes" to each other.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

25 years

They were born on the same day, a quarter of a century apart. When the 30-year-old actress Katherine began dating famed Hollywood heartthrob Michael Douglas, the tabloids began whispering about another bogus alliance. But the relationship of the couple developed rapidly: soon the celebrities got married, in the same year Katherine gave birth to a son, Dylan, and three years later, daughter Caris.

Years passed, and Katherine and Michael were not going to leave: together they went through both Katherine's mental illness and Michael's terrible diagnosis - cancer of the larynx. In mid-2013, Douglas announced that he and Katherine were going to divorce. The whole world held its breath: for 13 years, as it seemed, a cloudless family life, the couple first announced their problems to the public. However, a few months later, Douglas and Zeta-Jones reunited.

In an interview, Katherine said: "I was lucky that I met him - not the twice Oscar-winning actor and producer, heir to the Douglas dynasty, but Michael - the love of my life."

Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness

13 years old

Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness got married almost 20 years ago: the 13-year age difference of the aspiring actor did not bother. Deborah became Jackman's talisman - some time after the wedding, the young Australian began to gain popularity. The attention of fans and on-screen novels did not lead Hugh astray: he is devoted to Deborah, brings up two adopted children with her (he failed to have his own couple) and in every interview he praises his wife, without whom, according to him, he could not have succeeded . Deborah impresses those around her with her blooming and fresh appearance. It is noticeable that the Australian is trying to look younger for the sake of her star husband.

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin

17 years

Successful British lawyer Amal Alamuddin managed to win over the most famous bachelor in Hollywood, George Clooney. They met in the fall of 2013 at a charity event, one of whose trustees is Clooney. The wedding took place in Venice in September 2014.

In one of his last interviews, Clooney replied that he fell in love with Amal: “It’s amazing, what a sense of style she has! From the very first day we met, I was impressed by her impeccable taste, bold, slightly eccentric attitude to fashion. She always great," the actor said.

Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher

18 years

The couple met back in 2006 on the set of the comedy "Big Momma's House-2". However, they started dating only six years later. By the way, Australian actress and model Paige is only 10 years older than Eddie's oldest daughter, 24-year-old Bria, which means that his girlfriend is closer in age to his children than to him.

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming

25 years

After a painful breakup and then divorce from actress Demi Moore, the most famous American action hero changed young girlfriends like gloves for a while. This continued until, in 2009, he met actress and producer Emma Heming. “I literally went crazy with love on the first date,” Willis admits.

Recently, the actor turned 60 years old, and he is still in love with his 36-year-old wife as a teenager. In marriage, Bruce and Emma had two daughters - Evelyn and Mabel.

Al Pacino and Lucila Sola

39 years

When the legendary "Godfather" with Al Pacino in one of the main roles appeared on the screens, Lucila Sola had not yet been born. When Al Pacino received the coveted Oscar, Lucila was 13 years old.

Today, the Argentine beauty has been accompanying the 74-year-old actor at all events for more than four years, blowing dust off him and not leaving him for a second. Unlike many young celebrity passions at the age of Lucila, the public fell in love: 35-year-old Solar always looks chic and shows that she is crazy about her lover with every joint exit.

Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

19 years

Action actor Jason Statham and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley met in the height of spring 2010 at the Coachella music festival in California and immediately liked each other. The model, who was one of the Victoria's Secret angels, was really hard to miss - a perfect figure, long legs and a clear look.

Their romance spun at breakneck speed: a month after they met, they were already living under the same roof in London. The beauty does not tire of repeating in various interviews that she is not interested in young guys with whom she acts in films and encounters in the modeling business. Statham carefully avoids the topic of personal life in various interviews. Only once did the actor remark in a conversation with the editor of the American edition of Esquire magazine: "To tell what attracts me in women means to tell what I own. I will not do this. I have my girl, she is the most expensive for me."

Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin

22

The love story in a series of novels by Sylvester Stallone began for the actor in 1989. He met model and actress Jennifer Flavin on the set of the fifth part of the Rocky saga. The actor invited the beauty he was interested in to dinner, and she confessed her love to him right on the first date. For the next six years, they repeatedly converged and parted, but Jennifer was always ready to wait. In the end, patience was rewarded to the girl a hundredfold - Stallone made her a marriage proposal, presenting a luxurious diamond ring.

In 1997 they got married. Now the couple, who have been together for almost 18 years, are raising three daughters. “I am happy that Jennifer, despite our quarrels and my follies, stayed with me. She is a strong, calm woman,” Stallone admitted in an interview. “She speaks a little, but always to the point. She is more attentive and, probably, smarter than me."

Shakira and Gerard Pique

10 years

There is some kind of mysticism in the relationship between Shakira and Gerard Pique. They were both born on the same day (February 2), however, with a difference of ten years. Shakira and Gerard met while filming the singer's video for the song "Waka waka", which became the anthem of the 2010 World Cup. The number 10 literally haunts the couple and brings them good luck! The couple is now raising two sons.

Tilda Swinton and Sandro Kopp

18 years

Popular actress Tilda Swinton is known for her oh love for everything extraordinary. She also chose a lover to match herself: the little-known German actor Sandro Kopp is in no way inferior to his passion.The age difference between Tilda and Sandro is 18 years, but this does not seem to prevent the couple from living happily in a modest house in Scotland and raising the actress's children together.

True, the rumors around these relationships never stop. So, in the past, there was talk in the press that, along with Tilda and her young lover, the ex-husband of the actress John Byrne also lives as a second husband. The star herself refutes such gossip.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green

13 years old

Actress Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green first met at the Hope and Faith event hosted by ABC. And although she was only 18 years old, as Megan admitted later, she "knew he was just great," so she wanted to get to know Brian as best as possible.