Most people picture their partners as someone who’s roughly as old as they are—or, at least in the same generation. But love doesn’t always work as planned. So take a look at the Hollywood couples, for whom age is just a number. Proving to be adorable duos, when it comes to romance, these few celebs have ignored large age gaps and turned out to be fan favorite celebrity couples.
From George Clooney to Harrison Ford, there are a handful of Hollywood A-listers who have successfully maintained a healthy relationship with their partners despite their massive age gap. Shrugging off their share of criticism, the global stars are still going strong with their spouses.
1. George Clooney
You won’t believe it, but beloved couple George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin have a pretty significant age gap between them. Introduced to the human rights lawyer in 2013 by a mutual friend, Clooney soon hit it off despite having a substantial 17-year age gap, as per Yahoo.
Looking rather happy in each other’s presence, famed bachelor George Clooney shocked the world when he tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin in 2014. Having a beautiful Venetian wedding, the couple later welcomed their fraternal twins Ella and Alexander in 2017.
Building a happy family, despite their massive age gap and public criticism, George and Amal Clooney proved that age is just a number in their story.
2. Harrison Ford
Our favorite Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford is next in line for his relationship with Calista Flockhart. Donning a massive 22-year age gap, the duo became an item when they got together in 2002. Ford’s relationship sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, as he started building a family with Flockhart.
Sharing a child whom Calista Flockhart had adopted a year before meeting Harrison Ford, the duo have shut out haters with their strong bond. Keeping their personal lives out of the spotlight, the famous couple often claim that the difference in their ages is a “non-issue” in their relationship.
3. Jason Statham
Actor Jason Statham and his relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is another example of a long-lasting relationship where the age gap was never an issue. Having a massive 20-year age gap, the duo began dating in 2009 as per PEOPLE and eventually got engaged in 2016.
However, despite their long-term engagement, Statham and Whiteley have yet to walk down the aisle. Although they celebrated quite a few milestones together, including the births of their two children, Jack and Isabella, the couple is in no rush to get married.
4. Beyoncé
Renowned pop artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship has been in the media for a long time. Known to have a 12-year age gap, the couple have been together for a lot longer than their age difference. Sending shockwaves through Hollywood, not just with their music, but even with their strong bond, the duo certainly proved that age is just a number for them.
Meeting each other back in 2000 as per Brides, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z did not begin dating until 2001. Thereafter, going strong in their romance, the couple secretly wed in 2008. Having an intimate wedding soirée at the rapper’s Manhattan penthouse, the couple started building a family together.
5. Sarah Paulson
American actress Sarah Paulson, best known for her show Ratched, has been together with her partner Holland Taylor since 2015. Donning a substantial 31-year age gap, as per Yahoo, the couple has managed to keep their bond strong and out of the spotlight. First meeting at a party roughly around 2005, the duo began dating for a while.
Being positive and supportive of one another, Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor have successfully shut down negative talks about their age difference, with their solid relationship. Although people are fixated on their age gap, the couple has managed to stay together despite all odds.
In the end, these few couples have proved that while it’s not uncommon for Hollywood couples to have age differences, it’s all just mere determination to have a strong relationship, despite public scrutiny and criticism.
