Harper Hall
Hollywood relationships often burn bright but fade fast. Yet some celebrity couples prove love doesn’t need a marriage certificate to last. These famous pairs have built lives together, weathered storms side by side, and shown that commitment comes in many forms—with or without wedding rings. Here’s a look at ten celebrity couples who’ve stayed together for years or even decades without ever saying “I do.”
1. Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell
Since 1983, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have written their own rules for relationship success. The duo met on the set of “Swing Shift” and sparked a romance that’s outlasted most Hollywood marriages.
They’ve raised four children together (including actress Kate Hudson), collaborated on films, and built an enviable partnership spanning four decades. When asked about their decision to skip marriage, Goldie has famously said, “If you need to be bound to someone, then it’s important to be married.”
Their enduring love proves that sometimes the best traditions are the ones you create yourself.
2. Oprah Winfrey & Stedman Graham
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and businessman Stedman Graham have been devoted to each other since 1986. Their relationship began shortly before Oprah’s talk show went national, and he’s stood beside her through every career milestone since.
Though briefly engaged in 1992, they ultimately chose not to marry. Oprah has explained that their unconventional relationship works precisely because it defies traditional expectations.
3. Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova
Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova sparked romance rumors after meeting on his “Escape” music video set in 2001. Unlike many celebrity pairs, they’ve kept their relationship intensely private for over two decades.
The couple shares three children—twins Nicholas and Lucy born in 2017, and daughter Mary born in 2020. Despite persistent marriage rumors, they’ve never confirmed tying the knot.
Both have suggested that marriage wouldn’t change their commitment. “We’re just as happy,” Enrique once told reporters, demonstrating that formal ceremonies aren’t necessary for creating a loving family.
4. Maya Rudolph & Paul Thomas Anderson
Comedy queen Maya Rudolph and acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson have been together since 2001, building a family and impressive careers without wedding rings. The former SNL star and the “There Will Be Blood” director share four children and a private life away from Hollywood’s spotlight.
Though legally unmarried, Maya often refers to Anderson as her “husband” in interviews. “People know what that means,” she’s explained. “It means he’s the father of my child, and I live with him, and we are a couple.”
5. Rose Byrne & Bobby Cannavale
Australian actress Rose Byrne and American actor Bobby Cannavale have been inseparable since 2012. The talented performers met through mutual friends and quickly became one of Hollywood’s most solid yet least flashy couples.
They share two sons—Rocco and Rafa—and have collaborated professionally on projects like “Annie” and “Adult Beginners.” Despite Bobby occasionally referring to Rose as his wife in interviews, they’ve never officially married.
Their relationship stands out for its normalcy in an industry known for drama. “We’re pretty practical,” Rose has said about their partnership, showing that sometimes low-key love lasts longest.
6. Winona Ryder & Scott Mackinlay Hahn
“Stranger Things” star Winona Ryder found lasting love with fashion designer Scott Mackinlay Hahn in 2011. The couple’s relationship stands out for its longevity and privacy in an industry where both are rare commodities.
Winona, who experienced high-profile relationships in her younger years, has found stability with Scott, who stays comfortably outside Hollywood’s spotlight. She’s expressed ambivalence about marriage, once saying she’d either want to be married just once or not at all.
Their decade-plus relationship shows how some couples thrive when they focus on their connection rather than societal expectations.
7. Courteney Cox & Johnny McDaid
“Friends” star Courteney Cox and Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid have been devoted to each other since 2013. Their relationship journey included a brief engagement in 2014, followed by a reported breakup and reconciliation that led to a stronger, marriage-free commitment.
Despite living between Los Angeles and London, they’ve maintained their connection across continents. “He’s not my fiancé. We were engaged to be married, but now we’re just together,” Courteney clarified in 2019.
8. Keanu Reeves & Alexandra Grant
Hollywood’s beloved Keanu Reeves found happiness with visual artist Alexandra Grant after years of collaboration. The pair worked together on books before their relationship turned romantic, making their public debut as a couple in 2019.
Known for their intellectual connection and shared artistic sensibilities, they’ve chosen a partnership without traditional marriage. Both in their 50s when their relationship became public, they represent finding love later in life on one’s own terms.
Their relationship stands out for its maturity and mutual respect, showing that meaningful connections can begin at any age—with or without wedding bells.
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