Longest Together Celeb Couples, Then and Now

Ringo Starr And Barbara Bach – 38 years

Ringo Starr became one of the biggest names in the world of music due to his success as the drummer of The Beatles. He has also been able to do acting work, and when he acted in Caveman during the early ’80s, he met actress Barbara Bach. The instantly fell in love and got married in 1981.

Unlike other couples who end up filing for divorce because they rushed things, these lovebirds have been able to protect their strong bond until today. Starr’s latest solo album titled What’s My Name was released in October 2019.

Kate Silverton and Mike Heron – 11 Years

Kate Silverton and Mike Heron have been in love with each other for eleven beautiful years. All these years of togetherness and two adorable kids later, they still have that spark we seldom see except in newly-in-love couples.

We’re glad she readily accepted his romantic proposal in 2009, marking a new beginning for the gorgeous pair. A year later, the Strictly Come Dancing star wed her beau in a fairytale white wedding with snowflakes showering down from the skies.

Joanna Lumley and Stephen Barlow – 35 Years

In a world where many celebrity marriages are doomed to fail before they start, sustaining one for over three decades is no mean feat. Legendary actress Joanna Lumley first met her husband Stephen Barlow at an event, and they immediately hit it off, tying the knot in 1986.

You’d think constant communication has kept the couple going for this long, but according to Joanna, they give each other space as they both love independence, especially when they’re on the road. Quite a strange relationship, but it has worked for thirty-five years, which is absolutely inspiring.

Joan Collins And Percy Gibson – 19 years

Joan Collins has been appearing in Hollywood since the mid-’50s, but her big break came in the ’80s when she starred in Dynasty as Alexis Carrington. She has gone through a lot in her life, and four marriages she was part of didn’t end well. Fortunately, she was lucky the fifth time around.

Percy Gibson is her fifth and current husband, who she’s been married to since 2002. They are not parents to any child together, but she does have children from her previous marriages. Collins is still active today and currently has an upcoming film titled Unforgettable.

Jane Hill And Sara Shepherd – 11 Years

Jane Hill and Sara Shepherd dated for approximately three years before walking the alter together. The paps may have been kept away from their love story initially, but all of their dear ones were aware of this sweet relationship. Some of Hill’s closest friends have admitted that even though the BBC newsreader had a dating history, they could feel Sara was the one for her. It appears they were right!

Tied in a civil relationship for over ten years, the duo has received nothing but affection from fans and family. We hope Hill and Sara continue to be in love with each other for eternity.

David McCallum & Katherine Carpenter – 54 Years

NCIS star, David McCallum, met the former model, Katherine Carpenter, while on a business trip in Japan in the mid-1960s after coming out of a painful divorce. The couple fell in love and got married in 1967. They share two children and a happy family life.

Friends of David can confirm that after his first failed marriage he was left heartbroken and was starting to retreat. But Katherine healed him and showed him the true meaning of love. They have been together for 54 years and are still standing strong, serving as an example of true commitment.

Ringo Starr And Barbara Bach – 38 years

Imelda Staunton And Jim Carter – 36 Years

Imelda Staunton is an accomplished theatre actress who had award-winning performances in plays like Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods. On the big screen, she is known for starring in Pride and Vera Drake. Her husband is actor Jim Carter, and they have been married since 1983.

They have a daughter named Bessie, and their whole family actually got to act alongside each other in Cranford. It’s safe to say that the talent in acting runs in their DNA. Staunton will be starring in the upcoming film titled The Canterville Ghost.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne – 37 Years

Rockstar Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have created a chaotic but loving life for themselves. Sharon started managing him in 1978 when he was fired from his band Black Sabbath. In fact, Sharon saved his career in the ’80s and pushed him to achieve greater success.

They have three children together, and showcased their unusual parenting style on the reality show, The Osbournes, which aired from 2002 to 2005. Sharon went on to be a talent judge on The X Factor and a host on The Talk. Despite all the drama surrounding Ozzy’s substance abuse and unfaithfulness, they’ve stayed together for 37 years.

Elton John and David Furnish – 14 Years

Sir Elton John met Ad executive David Furnish in 1993 at a party at his home. John says he liked David immediately, as he was independent, with a career and had his life sorted out. It was unknown territory for him to be with someone that didn’t need to be taken care of.

They had their first date the very next day and have been together ever since. The couple formalized their union in 2014 when gay marriage was legalized in the UK. They also have two boys, received via a surrogate mother. John’s most recent album is titled Wonderful Crazy Night.

Pauline Collins And John Alderton – 52 Years

Pauline Collins became a well-known actress in Hollywood during the ’70s thanks to the role she had in the show called Upstairs, Downstairs. Other famous credits on her acting portfolio are Shirley Valentine, The Ambassador, and Forever Green. Actor John Alderton has been her husband since 1969.

They have three children together named Nicholas, Richard, and Kate. Collins is not that busy today, but she doesn’t consider herself to be retired yet. In fact, her IMDb page says she has a role in an upcoming film called Byrd and the Bees.

Emma Thompson and Greg Wise – 16 Years

Emma Thompson, the British actress who usually play character who has a sense of wits. She is happily married to Greg Wise for 16 years. They married in Dunon, Scotlandin in 2003. Greg’s psychic friend actually told him that he would meet his future wife on set. They fell in love and decided to be together for 8 years before they tied the knot.

The couple adopted Tindyebwa, a Rwandan former child soldier orphan few months after they tied the knot. They also have a daughther together. Emma may had a bad marriage before but that did not stop her from being with Greg. She is now incredibly happy with her husband.

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