Colin Firth, Englishman, Oscar winner, and Time’s 100 most influential people of 2011, tied the knot with Italian film producer and director Livia Giuggioli in 1997. They have two sons together, plus one son from Colin’s previous marriage. However. twenty-plus years of marriage hasn’t always been great.
Regrettably, Colin and Livia landed themselves behind bold headlines in 2019. There was an unfortunate case of infidelity from one party, which took place during a time when the Firths were on a break. It turned out the two had been separated for a few years and that they officially split in 2019.
Denzel and Pauletta Washington
After a few years of dating, Pauletta finally agreed to marry Denzel. Now married for over 35 years, Denzel knows a thing or two about how they keep it together. In an entertaining interview with People Magazine, Denzel said that he does what he's told and he keeps his mouth shut - and voila! Marital bliss ensues.
It's one of the best marriages in all of Hollywood. They even had Archbishop Desmond Tutu renew their vows in South Africa in 1995! Their family is rounded out by four children, and Pauletta gives the real answer to how they keep it together: “It’s all spiritual, it’s all based on God.”
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
Then, in 1996, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness married in Australia. Jackman reportedly knew that Deborra would be his life partner within two weeks of meeting her. When the Australian actors first met on the set of the TV show "Corelli," long before Jackman's "Wolverine" days, he knew she was the one.
Jackman says that there was chemistry every time he and Deborra-Lee had a scene together. He called said chemistry "unbelievable." Today, the Jackman family includes two adopted children. Despite a seemingly fairytale ending, the couple ultimately decided to separate in 2023, putting their 27-year-long marriage to an end. They reportedly wanted to pursue their individual goals.
Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld
Jerry and Jessica fell in love back in their bagels and lox days; they're much more health-conscious now. Although Jessica is still famous for her Long Island Chicken Parmesan (which she prepared on their first date). While this is Jerry's first marriage (though he's had his fair share of serious relationships in the past), this is Jessica's second, having divorced her first husband in order to start seeing Jerry.
Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld divulged that the first time he professed his love to Jessica was over bagels and lox at their favorite NYC Jewish grocery. He described how he turned to her and said, “This is the perfect time to tell you that I love you.” True marital bliss.
Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley
Set up on a blind date back in 1993, Michelle Pfeiffer had no idea she’d be meeting the man she was going to marry. After more than 25 years of marriage, Pfeiffer claims that TV writer David E. Kelley makes her feel “like the luckiest girl in the room!”
Pfeiffer says that life is made up of choices, and while she's not always made good choices, she knows she picked the right man. Well, that’s quite the compliment! Twenty-five years on, the phenomenally successful Hollywood couple has nothing but praise for each other. It just goes to show, going bowling on a blind date is clearly the way to go!