Love in the Limelight: Uncovering Hollywood's Hottest On-Set Romances

Hollywood has witnessed several celebrity couples falling in love while working together on set. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are a prime example of this, having met while filming the 2011 superhero film Green Lantern. Despite the movie's lackluster reception, the duo's relationship blossomed and became the true success story of the project.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling first met on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines in 2012. Following a year of dating, the couple welcomed their two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada. Despite their desire for privacy, Gosling publicly expressed his admiration for Mendes during his Golden Globes acceptance speech in 2017.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green had an on-and-off relationship starting from 2004 when they met on the set of Hope & Faith. After a brief split, they tied the knot in 2010. The couple faced another breakup in 2015, but reconciled and welcomed their third child. However, in May 2020, Green announced on his podcast that they had split for good. Despite the heartbreak, he expressed his desire to maintain their friendship of 15 years and not be at odds with Fox.

Scroll down to see how some of the greatest Hollywood love stories blossomed after meeting on set.

Hollywood has shown us that some of the most beautiful love stories between celebrities can arise on set, as seen with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The duo first met on the set of the 2011 film Green Lantern, which may not have been a hit in the eyes of critics and at the box office, but it did lead to a successful romance between the two co-stars.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling first met on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines in 2012 and eventually began dating in 2011. The couple has two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada. Although they prefer to keep their relationship private, Gosling publicly expressed his admiration for Mendes during his 2017 Golden Globes acceptance speech.

After meeting on the set of Hope & Faith in 2004, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green began a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship. They eventually tied the knot in 2010, but split again in 2015 before reconciling and having a third child together. However, in May 2020, Green announced on his podcast that they had split for good, expressing sadness over the loss of a 15-year friendship.

Scroll down to see how some of the greatest Hollywood love stories blossomed after meeting on set.

In December 2022, the stars of Manifest, who portray an on-and-off couple on the popular Netflix series, sparked rumors of a real-life romance after sharing cozy pictures from a Caribbean vacation together. Later in May 2023, Ramirez shared a sweet Instagram selfie of the couple sharing a kiss.

Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison

The two Yellowstone stars — who play Walker and Laramie, respectively, on the Paramount hit — confirmed in April 2023 that they are dating.

The singer of "Southside of Heaven" who has three children with his ex-wife Anna Axster, posted a picture of him kissing his new partner on Instagram and captioned it with, "More than spark." In response, his partner Harrison expressed his love with a sweet comment, "I love you, cowboy."

Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace

After being cast in Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart in 2019, the duo met and developed their on-screen chemistry. Their acting partnership continued with starring roles in Feeling Butterflies and My Grown-Up Christmas List in 2022. It was during this year that McGarry proposed to his co-star just days before Christmas, sealing their real-life romance.

Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel

After playing a married couple in 2022’s Don’t Worry Darling, the actors struck up a real-life romance.

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"It was a bit uncomfortable to have to say, 'Hey, I have feelings for your sister,'" shared the actor. Bertrand added that working together put them to the test, saying, "It's like we were thrown into the deep end." Peyton joked, "I tend to worry about the aftermath later."

During her acceptance speech for Best Actress at the National Board of Review, the West Side Story star revealed that she fell in love with someone on set. Although she couldn't accept the award in person, she took to Twitter in March 2022 to express her gratitude. Zegler thanked her significant other, whom she met while filming the movie, for being by her side through thick and thin. She also acknowledged their unwavering support, admitting that she loved sharing her life with them and appreciated how they always managed to make her laugh.

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According to a source from Us, the couple officially called it quits in November 2021. Despite their efforts to reconcile, they ultimately decided that going their separate ways was the best decision.

Green and Fox's love story began on the set of the sitcom, Hope & Faith, where Green made a guest appearance. Their relationship started in 2004 and went through several on and off phases before they decided to tie the knot in 2010. However, in 2015, Fox filed for divorce after five years of marriage. Despite this, the couple reconciled in June 2016. Although their divorce case was dismissed in August 2019, Green revealed in May 2020 that they had ended their 10-year marriage for good in late 2019.

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Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas

Affleck and de Armas first met on the set of the thriller Deep Water towards the end of 2019. They were later spotted enjoying a vacation together in Cuba in March 2020 and were seen "making out" at a Costa Rican airport. It was also reported by Us that month that the two were officially dating and happy together.

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Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton

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Almost four years later, they called it quits in December 2020.

McKenzie and Baccarin first crossed paths in 2014 during their work on the television series, Gotham. It wasn't until the following year that their relationship became public knowledge. The couple joyfully welcomed their daughter, Frances, in 2016 and then celebrated Baccarin's 38th birthday by tying the knot in 2017.

Olson and McElhenney first crossed paths on the set of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. But it wasn't until a year later that their co-stars found out about their relationship. The couple tied the knot in 2008 and are now proud parents to two sons, Axel and Leo.

Shortly after Ariana Grande’s split from late rapper Mac Miller and Pete Davidson’s split from ex Cazzie David, the two met in March 2016 when Grande appeared on Davidson’s show, Saturday Night Live. Two years later, Us Weekly confirmed that they were dating. Within weeks, the comedian had proposed to the “Breathin” singer, but they never made it down the aisle. Four months later, the Grammy nominee called things off. In December 2018, after Davidson posted a disturbing message about not wanting “to be on this earth,” Grande tried to visit him at the SNL studios, but he refused to see her.

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Anna Faris and Chris Pratt

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Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart

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By December 2019, the duo had called it quits.

Soffer and DeVitto, who met on the set of the One Chicago universe, had been romantically involved since August 2018. According to a close friend, the couple was a perfect match and complemented each other well. Soffer publicly acknowledged the relationship in September 2018 and described it as wonderful. Unfortunately, the actors parted ways after eight months together.

Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus

Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus, both co-stars in the movie Sky, didn't pursue a romantic relationship until years after their initial meeting. Kruger, who had split from longtime partner Joshua Jackson in 2016, was seen sharing a kiss with Reedus at the U.S. Open in Queens in September 2017. The couple then made their official public debut at the Golden Globe Awards the following year. In May 2018, it was exclusively revealed by Us that Kruger was pregnant with their first child. They welcomed their daughter in November of that year. Additionally, Reedus is already a father to son Mingus with model Helena Christensen.

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, who starred together in the popular TV series Game of Thrones, have a love story that's as epic as the show they appeared in. The two met on the set of the series in 2011 and became good friends. However, it wasn't until they filmed in Iceland that Harington realized he was in love with Leslie. In an interview with Vogue Italia, he admitted that he fell in love with her while they were in Iceland shooting the second season of the show. After years of speculation, the couple finally confirmed their relationship in 2016 and tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Scotland in 2018. In 2021, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy, and their love story continues to inspire their fans.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling has had romantic relationships with several of his leading ladies throughout his career. He initially started dating Sandra Bullock following their work on Murder by Numbers in 2002. Gosling then began a four-year relationship with Rachel McAdams, his co-star in The Notebook, in 2004. In 2011, he was spotted engaging in public displays of affection with his Place Beyond the Pines co-star, Eva Mendes, at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The couple now has two daughters together, named Esmeralda and Amada. Gosling has expressed his gratitude for his family, stating that he feels incredibly lucky to have them in his life. A source has also revealed that he is completely smitten with his wife, Eva, and is committed to making her happy.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton

Having gone through similar experiences of splitting from their spouses, musicians Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton connected while working together on The Voice during the summer of 2015. By November of that year, they confirmed that they were dating. Stefani expressed her desire for Shelton to be her "forever" during an interview on the Today show in December 2018.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

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Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult

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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck

The Hollywood power couple, who first met on the set of Pearl Harbor, only started seeing each other while filming Daredevil in 2003. Within nine months of dating, they got engaged and tied the knot in 2005. Together they have three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Unfortunately, after ten years of marriage, the couple separated in June 2015, with the divorce being finalized in October 2018.

Aniston and Theroux's romance ignited on the set of Wanderlust in Georgia in 2010, despite Theroux being in a relationship with stylist Heidi Bivens at the time. After going public with their relationship in the spring of the following year, the couple got engaged in August 2012 and tied the knot in a secretive ceremony three years later. However, their union came to an end in February 2018.

The romantic relationship between the stars of The Vampire Diaries became public in the spring of 2011. Dobrev once spoke highly of Somerhalder, saying, "He consistently exudes positivity and radiates happiness. He's the type of person who sees the glass as half full, not half empty." In May 2013, it was exclusively confirmed by Us Weekly that the couple ended their relationship amicably. Somerhalder went on to marry actress Nikki Reed in April 2015.

After meeting on the set of The Last Song in 2010, the stars eventually tied the knot in a private ceremony in Nashville in 2018. However, their relationship was not without its challenges as they called off their engagement in 2013, only to reconcile three years later. Despite their efforts, the couple announced their separation in August 2019, citing the need to focus on their personal growth and careers. A representative for Cyrus released a statement asking for privacy and respect during this time.

Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar's love story began on the set of the horror movie, I Know What You Did Last Summer, in 1997. It wasn't until three years later that they started dating and they eventually got married in Mexico on September 1, 2002. The couple also appeared together in two Scooby Doo movies and are proud parents to a daughter named Charlotte, born in 2009, and a son named Rocky, born in 2012.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett

Despite not being cast as Smith's girlfriend on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1995, Pinkett Smith went on to marry the show's star two years later. While rumors of divorce circulated in 2012, Pinkett Smith denied them in an interview with Gala, stating, "Every year, one celebrity couple is under the microscope. This year, unluckily, it's us!" Smith also addressed the rumors in his song "To the Clique" in May 2018, with lyrics that read, "Stop the divorce rumors and mind your damn business." In August of the same year, he took to Instagram to celebrate their 20-year marriage, writing, "I just realized... This year we've been together more than HALF OUR LIVES!"

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Josh Bowman and Emily VanCamp

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Will Chase and Debra Messing

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

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Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

The romantic comedy When in Rome brought the stars together in 2009, leading to their engagement in 2010. Three years later, the couple opted for a simple ceremony to make their union official. Despite weathering rumors of infidelity in December 2018, when Kayti Edwards claimed Shepard cheated with her in 2009, the couple remains committed to their family, which includes their children Lincoln and Delta.

The couple initially crossed paths back in 2007 while filming the popular HBO series True Blood. Their connection grew over the years, leading Moyer to propose in 2009. The pair exchanged vows in a private ceremony held in Malibu in August 2010. Two years later, they welcomed their twins, Poppy and Charlie, into the world in September 2012. Paquin caused a stir in July 2014 when she proudly declared herself a "bisexual mother in a monogamous relationship."

Hawn and Russell's love story started when they met on the set of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band in 1968. However, it wasn't until they worked together again in Swing Shift, released in 1983, that they began dating. After three years, they had a son named Wyatt. Despite being together for decades, the couple has no plans of tying the knot. In fact, in December 2018, Hawn shared a festive photo on Instagram of herself and Russell dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, jokingly captioning it, "Never thought I’d be sleeping with Santa!"

After publicly announcing their relationship in 2008, the Slumdog Millionaire stars were plagued with engagement rumors. Despite Dev's efforts to quash the rumors, the media persisted. However, Pinto refused to engage with the speculation, stating, "I've decided not to answer stupidity with more stupidity." Sadly, after six years together, the couple called it quits in December 2014.

Despite being married, Cibrian and Rimes embarked on an affair during the filming of Lifetime's Northern Lights in 2009. They eventually got divorced and tied the knot in April 2011. Rimes has expressed remorse for the way she handled the situation. In April 2017, on their sixth anniversary, the "Blue" singer wrote a heartfelt note to her husband, expressing her love for him and his two sons, whom she considers her own.

Ripa and Consuelos tied the knot in 1996 after meeting on the set of All My Children. They are now proud parents of three children and are set to share the screen once again, this time with their son Michael, on the popular CW series Riverdale. In the show, Ripa will play her husband's mistress, adding an intriguing twist to their on-screen dynamic.

The couple, who starred together in Dream House, went public with their relationship in December 2010 before tying the knot in June of the following year in Upstate New York. Weisz, who referred to herself as a "blushing bride," spoke about the private nature of her marriage to The Telegraph five months after the wedding. The couple welcomed their first child together on September 26, adding to their blended family as Weisz also shares a son with ex Darren Aronofsky and Craig shares a daughter with ex-wife Fiona Loudon.

Danes and Dancy first crossed paths on the set of Evening back in 2006 and eventually exchanged vows in a romantic ceremony in France in September 2009. "I feel liberated in knowing that, while it still requires constant work, I don't have to keep searching for my soulmate," Danes shared with Blackbook. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Cyrus, in December 2012, and six years later, Danes gave birth to their second son.

Wesley and DeVitto met on the set of Killer Movie in 2008 and began dating soon after. They tied the knot in April 2011, but unfortunately, their marriage only lasted two years as they announced their divorce in June 2013. However, Wesley didn't remain single for long and started a four-year relationship with his Vampire Diaries co-star, Phoebe Tonkin, in September 2013 before calling it quits in October 2017.

The actress and her former partner first crossed paths at her 21st birthday celebration in 1997. However, their affection for each other blossomed while working together on the set of Cruel Intentions in 1999. They eventually got married in June of the same year. Despite their official separation in October 2007, the couple still co-parent their children, Ava and Deacon. Witherspoon found love again in 2011 and married CAA agent Jim Toth. The couple welcomed their first child, son Tennessee, in September 2012. Meanwhile, Phillippe had a child with ex-girlfriend and Pitch Perfect actress Alexis Knapp in July 2011.

The happy couple first met while working on the set of The Mexican back in 2001. Moder was serving as a camera assistant at the time. After tying the knot in July 2002, they welcomed their adorable twins, son Phinnaeus and daughter Hazel, into the world in November 2004. Their family grew even bigger in June 2007 when Roberts gave birth to their third child, son Henry. Despite being married for over 15 years, a source revealed in May 2018 that their relationship remains strong and loving. In fact, their passion for one another is still as intense as ever.

Alba and her now-husband Warren first met on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004, where he worked as a production assistant. After getting engaged in December 2007, they tied the knot just five months later. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Honor, in June 2008, followed by their second daughter, Haven, in August 2011. Seven years later, they were blessed with the arrival of their son, Hayes.

Wright found love once again when she crossed paths with Foster on the set of Rampart in 2011. After a couple of years of dating, the House of Cards actress flaunted her engagement ring in January 2014, confirming that the two were engaged. However, they ended their engagement in November 2014. Foster eventually tied the knot with Laura Prepon in June 2018, while Wright married Clement Giraudet just two months later. Wright has two children, Dylan and Hopper, with her ex-husband, Sean Penn. The couple divorced in 2010 after being together for 14 years.

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Courteney Cox and David Arquette

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

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Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan

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Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield

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Josh Duhamel and Fergie

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Us confirmed in June 2022 that the two had quietly split the year prior after more than 10 years together

After working together on Glee, it seemed that ballad duets and flashy musical numbers brought Blake Jenner and Melissa Benoist closer together. In July 2013, it was revealed that the co-stars were engaged. Despite keeping their relationship low-key, Jenner confirmed they were an item during an ET Canada interview. The couple tied the knot in July 2015, but unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after four years. Reflecting on the experience in June 2018, Jenner found gratitude in the situation. He compared it to a yearbook of experiences, much like his time on Glee. Despite the outcome, he remained happy and positive.

Cooper and Saldana's romance began during the filming of The Words, and they were first seen kissing at a New Year's Eve party. However, their relationship was short-lived and ended just three months later. According to a mutual friend, they were never very serious. Despite the breakup, they continued to work together on the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Saldana secretly married Marco Perego in 2013 and has three children with him. Cooper also has a child, a daughter named Lea, with his ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk.

After meeting on the set of Jumper in 2008, the couple had an on-and-off relationship for six years. In June 2010, they got engaged, but the wedding was called off when they briefly split in August of that year. Despite reconciling three months later and having a daughter, Briar, in November 2014, they ultimately decided to end their relationship in September 2017.

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Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter

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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens

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Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser

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Lea Michele and Cory Monteith

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Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger

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Jude Law and Sienna Miller

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Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise

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