Sally Field and Burt Reynolds, Smokey and the Bandit
Sally FieldandBurt Reynoldsmet in 1977 on the set ofSmokey and the Bandit, and they fell in love almost immediately. They were together for three years, then had an on-again, off-again relationship for two years after that. Their entire relationship was high-profile, and the passionate pair made several other films together. However, Sally later revealed that Burt was too controlling throughout one of Hollywood’s most turbulent famous relationships.
Although the two went their separate ways in the early 1980’s Burt Reynolds referred to Sally Field as the love of his life in a 2015 interview withVanity Fair. He took responsibility for having “screwed” up the relationship and expressed his regrets. When Burt Reynolds passed away in September 2018 at the age of 82, Sally released a statement saying that, among other things, he would always be in her heart.
Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, Lemon Sky
Married lovebirdsKyra SedgwickandKevin Baconhave been happily together for 30 years. They seem to be genuinely in love to this day, and they light up in the presence of each other. However, everything wasn’t always sweet and light between them. Kyra’s first impression of Kevin was that he was egotistical, yet that impression swiftly changed.
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick fell in love while filming the 1988 filmLemon Sky. They also married in 1988. While some may have thought they were rushing into things at the time, they have shown true love and commitment to their marriage, including collaborating on other films such asThe Woodsman(pictured above). The couple have two children, Sosie and Travis.
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentionsis a wicked comedy-drama that focused on a mischievous pair of step-siblings played bySarah Michelle GellarandRyan Phillippe.Reese Witherspoonplays a conquest that Ryan’s character pursues. They had dated prior to filming, but the two fell madly in love on the set of the film.
Everything moved quickly for Witherspoon and Phillippe. Reese announced that she was pregnant not long after the film had wrapped.Cruel Intentionswas released in 1999. That’s also the year that Witherspoon had their first child Ava, and the pair also wed in 1999. They went on to have a son named Deacon. Reese and Ryan divorced in 2007, but they continued to be friendly for their kids.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Overboard
Together for over 35 years,Goldie HawnandKurt Russellare one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting famous couples. They have undeniable chemistry on and off-screen. While the best-known film they made together is the popular comedyOverboard, they met on the set of Disney’sThe One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Bandin the late 1960s. Their romance didn’t officially start until they starred as lovers in another film.
While Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were filmingSwing Shiftwhen they fell in love. They played lovers in the film, and they have been together ever since. Kurt Russell even helped raise Goldie’s two children,Oliver HudsonandKate Hudson. To this day, Oliver and Kate sing Kurt’s praising, going so far as to post affectionate Father’s Day messages to him on social media. Their romance led to the pair truly becoming family although they have never officially tied the knot.
Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp, Edward Scissorhands
Winona RyderandJohnny Depphad a magical connection on screen inEdward Scissorhands, and their relationship also blossomed in real life. Winona and Johnny were absolutely in awe of each other during their openly loving relationship, with Johnny enthusiastically getting a tattoo on his arm that read “Winona Forever.”
The lovestruck pair became engaged in 1990, the same year thatEdward Scissorhandswas released. However, the two broke off their engagement in 1993, partly blaming the media and their youth. Winona Ryder would later state that Johnny Depp had been her first boyfriend and her first kiss. She went so far as to reveal that he had also taken her virginity. Johnny eventually changed his tattoo from “Winona Forever” to “Wino Forever."
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, The Marrying Man
Kim BasingerandAlec Baldwinwere one of the most talked about famous relationships in Hollywood in the 1990s. They met on the set ofThe Marrying Manand fell madly in love. One of the things that impressed Kim was Alec’s love for animals, and the two are both committed vegetarians. They had a daughter, Ireland, and raised her with the same respect and care for animals.
While Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin were married from 1993 to 2002, their divorce was so explosive that it made headlines years after it was finalized. Their custody feud was even more heated. However, things have calmed down in more recent years, with Alec referring to Kim as one of the most beautiful women who ever lived. Kim has said she is cool with Alec now, so time seems to have healed their wounds.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Daredevil
Ben AffleckandJennifer Garnerwere considered one of the most solid Hollywood couples during much of their much-publicized union. Their romance was initially slow to develop, though. Ben and Jennifer initially met on the set ofPearl Harborin the summer of 2000, according toCosmopolitan. However, Jennifer was married to herFelicityco-starScott Foleyat the time. The two instead fell in love during the next film they shot together.
Ben Affleck toldPlayboythat he and Jennifer Garner fell in love while they were filmingDaredevilin 2002. Unfortunately, both were involved in other relationships, so they went back to their partners. When they both found themselves single in late 2004, they started making public appearances as a couple. They enjoyed a red-hot romance and a marriage that produced three children before the pair divorced.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, Days of Thunder
Anyone who watchedDays of Thundercould see the sparks betweenTom CruiseandNicole Kidmanin the roles they played on screen, and that same magic was happening behind the scenes. The two started one of the most gossiped about famous relationships in Hollywood during the making of the movie in 1990, and they married that same year.
From the outside looking in, all looked perfect for the gorgeous couple. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman adopted their first child within the first couple of years of their marriage. In an interview with the magazineTatler, Nicole later revealed that she suffered a traumatic miscarriage before choosing to adopt. The couple were reportedly divided by several issues, including Tom’s devotion to Scientology, and they divorced in 2001.
Olivia Newton-John and Matt Lattanzi, Xanadu
Olivia Newton-Johnwas the leading lady ofXanaduwhen she was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The mega-successful musical filmGreasehad been released only a couple of years earlier, and her albumTotally Hotwas a hit. When Olivia walked on the set ofXanaduand saw fresh-faced actor and dancerMatt Lattanzi, she immediately fancied him, and sparks flew.
Olivia and Matt enjoyed a friendship that blossomed into romance after sharing time on the silver screen inXanadu. Matt would go on to appear in many of Olivia Newton-John’s music videos such as “Soul Kiss”, “Landslide”, and “Physical”. The two were in love throughout the early 1980s, and they married in 1985. The next year, Olivia and Matt had their daughter Chloe Rose Lattanzi. Sadly, the pair split in the early 1990s, but they remain friends for the sake of their daughter.
Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox, Family Ties
Michael J. FoxandTracy Pollanmet on the set ofFamily Ties. The charming family sitcom was one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, and Tracy played the girlfriend of Alex (Michael J. Fox). There was an attraction between the two, and when they met again on the set ofBright Lights, Big City, they fell deeply in love.
Tracy Pollan wed Michael J. Fox on June 20, 2025. They were only in their twenties at the time of their marriage, but they both proved to be ready and fully committed to their union. They have now been married over 30 years and are still in love. They’re also the parents of four children. Sadly, Michael has battled Parkinson’s Disease for years, but the couple continues to support each other through all their challenges.
