Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa – Together Since 1996

Soap opera love turned real-life romance for Mark Consuelos, known for his role as Hiram Lodge on “Riverdale,” and Kelly Ripa, the energetic host of “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” Sparks flew when they co-starred in “All My Children” in 1995, though their characters’ on-screen romance had to fizzle out before their real-life relationship could begin. By 1996, they were inseparable and eloped in Las Vegas that same year in a whirlwind move.

They balanced raising three children with their successful careers and even co-hosted their morning talk show together. Their playful banter and undeniable chemistry on-screen hint at the secret to their happy marriage.

Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross – Together Since 1984

Actor Sam Elliott, with his signature mustache seen in films like “Tombstone,” and Katharine Ross, who captivated audiences alongside Dustin Hoffman in “The Graduate,” met on a movie set, but not the one you might think. While both had roles in the 1969 Western “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” their characters didn’t share many scenes.

It wasn’t until years later, on the set of the 1978 horror film “The Legacy,” that sparks flew. They married in 1984 and welcomed their daughter, Cleo Rose, that same year. Interestingly, Sam’s rodeo skills predate his Hollywood career. He once held the title of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Champion in bull riding!

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen – Together Since 1995

Ted Danson, the charming bartender from “Cheers,” and Mary Steenburgen, the Oscar-nominated actress of “Melvin and Howard,” first crossed paths in 1983 at an audition. Ironically, they weren’t cast opposite each other then, but fate intervened a decade later. Reconnecting on the “Pontiac Moon” set in 1993, their undeniable chemistry blossomed into romance. Despite both swearing off relationships, they were married two years later, in 1995.

The couple has embraced a blended family life, with Mary’s children from a previous relationship joining Ted’s two kids. Over nearly three decades, their love for acting has even brought them together on screen in projects like “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso – Together Since 2005

Matt Damon, an acclaimed actor known for films like “Good Will Hunting” and “The Bourne Identity,” met Luciana Barroso in 2003 at a bar in Miami where she worked. Their chance encounter led to marriage in 2005. Together, they have three daughters, and Matt is also a stepfather to Luciana’s daughter from a previous relationship.

The family’s low-profile lifestyle fortifies its bond, contrasting with Matt’s high-profile career. A testament to their shared commitment to privacy and normalcy, they often attend their children’s school events together, emphasizing their dedication to family over fame. This approach has kept their relationship grounded and strong amid the pressures of Hollywood.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr – Together Since 2002

Slaying vampires by day, finding love by night? Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her iconic role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and Freddie Prinze Jr., a teen heartthrob from movies like “She’s All That,” met in 1997 on the set of the horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” While sparks didn’t fly immediately, fate (and a canceled dinner with a mutual friend) brought them together a few years later in 1999.

They married in 2002 and have since welcomed two children. Despite their Hollywood careers, Sarah and Freddie have chosen to keep their family life relatively private, focusing on their roles as parents.