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Celebrity love stories to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day: Including Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

From Zendaya and Tom Holland to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, and many more.


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 8:35 PM EST

Love was definitely in the air when these stars crossed paths. Some of our favorite celebrity pairings happened on set, from Zendaya and Tom Holland filming the popular Marvel movie ‘Spider-Man,’ to the fairytale story of Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes filming ‘The Place Beyond The Pines,’ here are some of the best love stories in Hollywood.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

The pair were at the height of their careers when they met on the set of ‘Green Lantern’ in July 2010. The ‘Deadpool’ star was married to Scarlett Johansson at the time, and the ‘Gossip Girl’ actress was dating Penn Badgley. However, after ending their respective relationships in December of the same year, the pair started their romance and went on to tie the knot in 2012.

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Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem

The two acclaimed stars met on the set of the 1992 film ‘Jamón Jamón,’ but it was only until 2008 when they spent some quality time together filming Vicky Cristina Barcelona alongside Scarlett Johansson that they started to hit it off. The pair married in 2010 and went on to have two children, Leo and Luna.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

The story of ‘Bennifer’ started back in 2003 on the set of the rom-com ‘Gigli,’ quickly becoming one of the most fan-favorite couple in Hollywood. However, their love story took a turn when they parted ways, with Jennifer marrying Marc Anthony, and Ben marrying Jennifer Garner. And it would take 17 years for them to rekindle their romance, celebrating their love in July 2022 during a quick wedding in Las Vegas.

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Zendaya and Tom Holland

The two stars started off as friends on the set of ‘Spider-Man’ in 2016, but their chemistry was quickly noticed by many of their fans. Fast forward to 2021 rumors about their romance were confirmed, and while the pair prefer to keep things private, they continue to show support for each other and share their appreciation for each other on social media, keeping their love alive.

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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s on-screen romance turned into a real-life relationship after meeting on the set of ‘That ‘70s Show.’ But it would take some time and a few other romances for them to reconnect and realize they were meant to be together. The pair married in 2014 and are parents to two kids, Wyatt and Dimitri.

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Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling fell head over heels in love on the set of ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ in 2012. The pair prefer to stay away from the spotlight, but both take every chance they get to share their love and appreciation for each other. The talented actress even honored her love for Ryan with a wrist tattoo that reads ‘De Gosling.’ They are parents to daughters Esmeralda and Amada.

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Leighton Meester and Adam Brody

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody just made sense together, as fans of them remember their success on ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘The O.C.’ The pair started their romance in 2012 while filming ‘The Oranges,’ continuing their romance until 2013 and organizing a secret wedding. The pair have two children together.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.

This fan-favorite 90s couple win the hearts of many after starting their romance. The two stars met on the set of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ in 1997, but only started dating until 2000. The couple now have two teenagers, Charlotte Grace and Rocky James.

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Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks

One of the longest lasting relationships in Hollywood are Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. The two movie stars met on the set of ‘Bosom Buddies’ in 1981, but it was until 1987 when Hanks separated from his then-wife, that their romance would blossom. The pair welcomed two children together the following year, Chet and Truman.

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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Fans of the 2004 film ‘Fantastic Four’ remember her role of Susan Storm in the superhero movie. And while many know about her portrayal, not many are aware of her relationship with Cash Warren, who was working as production assistant in the project at the time. The pair married in 2018 in Beverly Hills and would go on to welcome Honor, Haven, and Hayes.