From NBA players to Hollywood royalty, some of our favorite stars and their baes shared a major difference in age. We're taking a look at these famous couples that have proven age really is just a number.
Jay-Z & Beyoncé - 12 Years
When it comes to American royalty, Jay-Z and Bey are about as close as it gets. They've been dominating the game since the 90s and are one of the most influential couples in the music industry. But what about their age?
Hova is 12 years older than his Mrs., but age didn't seem to be a problem when the pair hit it off after first meeting. "I was 18 when we first met, 19 when we first started dating," Bey told Seventeen back in 2008. "There was no rush - no one expected me to run off and get married."
Dwayne Johnson & Lauren Hashian - 12 Years
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may have been crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive, but he only has eyes for his Mrs., Lauren Hashian. The singer-songwriter is 12 years younger than the legendary Hollywood actor, and the pair have had quite the ride since meeting in 2006.
And 15 years later, there's still a whole lot of love between the lovebirds, who have welcomed two daughters: Jasmine and Tiana. "I set the tone and tempo, but she'll always be the life anchor who makes this whole thing happen and shine," Johnson gushed in an Instagram post about his "better half."
Eddie Murphy & Paige Butcher - 18 Years
Hollywood funny guy Eddie Murphy had been married once before to Nicole Mitchell Murphy before parting ways in 2006. And six years later, a new special someone came into his life, and they've been attached at the hip ever since. Her name is Paige Butcher, and she is an accomplished model and actress from Australia.
The pair have been together for fifteen years and have an age gap of 18 years. Could wedding bells be ringing for these lovebirds? Well, according to Paige, it's not off the table, but it's "just more important to feel connected" to her long-term partner than to start wedding planning.
Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble - 25 Years
Kris Jenner, aged 65, has been boo-ed up with Corey Gamble, aged 40, ever since splitting from her long-term spouse Caitlyn Jenner in 2015. The Atlanta-native tour manager is 25 years younger than the famous momager, but the two have a serious connection, which Kris has openly spoken about in past KUWTK seasons.
"[Love] at my age is a beautiful thing and what my [daughters] didn't understand is that I'm actually so lucky to still have these feelings, and I feel like I should be taking advantage," Kris shared back in a season 18 one-on-one interview. "[Corey] is so sexy always, and I wanna do is, like, 'Cue the music,'" Kris admitted.
Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo - 9 Years
The Maroon 5 lead singer and former Victoria Secret Angel Behati Prinsloo have had a steamy connection since first getting together in 2012. Roughly one year later, Adam got down on one knee and proposed to the Namibian model, and the pair were married the following year. What a ride!
And with seven years of marriage behind them and two daughters added into the picture, the lovebirds know how to keep the spark alive, with frequent Instagram posts dedicated to their better half, including one in which Adam matched his wife and daughters by sporting a tie-dye pink dress.
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas - 10 Years
Like all the best modern-day romances, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra got their start with a bold Twitter DM sent from the Jonas Brothers singer. "I'm hearing from a few mutual friends that we should meet," he wrote to his future wife. And the rest was history. The pair have been happily married since December 2018.
And according to Priyanka's interview with The Times, the age gap of 10 years between her and her husband hasn't put a dent in their plans for a big family. According to the new Victoria's Secret spokeswoman, she wants "a cricket team" worth of children, meaning 11 kids!
Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet - 12 Years
It's not every day that you get to marry your childhood Hollywood crush, but as luck would have it, Jason Momoa got just that. He famously told James Corden back in 2017 that he first laid eyes on Lisa Bonet when he was 8 years old and remembered thinking, "I'm going to stalk you for the rest of my life, and I'm going to get you."
And a few decades later, the pair met in 2005 at a jazz club, where their 12-year age gap romance would kick off. As Lisa put it, "In that moment, love came, and it came big." And over fifteen years and two kids later, the pair live a happy hippie life in California.
Elon Musk & Grimes - 17 Years
Elon Musk and Grimes have carved a place in public memory as one of the most unique couples ever. And Musk couldn't agree more. "She's pretty special, that's for sure," the billionaire gushed. "She's one of the most unusual people I've ever met." Despite a 17-year age difference, their quirkiness keeps them connected.
Musk continued explaining his special someone to The Irish Times. "We've had this debate of 'Are you more crazy than me or am I more crazy than you?'" the entrepreneur joked. And the debate has been going on ever since the pair stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet together in 2018.
John Cena & Shay Shariatzadeh - 12 Years
John Cena has enjoyed a larger-than-life career over his years in the wrestling ring and on the big screen in Hollywood. From WWE body slams to DC Comics projects, the 44-year-old celebrity now has a special someone to share his success with: a 32-year-old engineer named Shay Shariatzadeh.
According to E!, the duo said "I do" after a year and a half of dating in a modest courthouse ceremony. The small scale shocked many, but the wedding itself came as a surprise after John was quoted saying, "I don't want marriage," following his first divorce. Never say never, right?
Shakira & Gerard Piqué - 10 Years
While these two may be a decade apart in age, they have the special coincidence of celebrating their birthdays on the same day: February 2nd. And they've been doing just that over the 11 years that they've been together. The pair first got together after meeting on the 2010 music video set for Waka Waka.
And in the years that have followed, the Latin lovebirds have welcomed two sons, named Milan and Sasha, in addition to sharing sneak peeks of their personal life with fans on Instagram. The couple regularly drops romantic selfies and pictures of their happy family.
Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden - 7 Years
After a couple of failed high-profile relationships with Justin Timberlake and Alex Rodriguez, Cameron Diaz felt that marriage was off the table. That was until she started dating her now-husband in 2014. Cameron (49) and Benji Madden (42) have been going strong for over 7 years.
And the two said "I do" back in 2015, which came as a surprise to the Annie actress. "[Marriage] was the biggest thing I've done in my 40s," Diaz admitted to Harper's Bazaar back in 2016. "I didn't think it was something I'd do, and I don't know if I'd have done it if I hadn't met my husband. It was a surprise."
Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodríguez - 9 Years
Cristiano Ronaldo is absolutely head over heels for his new boo, Georgina Rodríguez. The 27-year-old Spanish model got to experience a fairytale ending, transforming from a struggling sales assistant to the girlfriend of a multi-millionaire. And according to the Manchester United player, it's "true love."
And no 9-year age gap can get in their way. When speaking with Piers Morgan, the famous soccer player admitted that he could already hear the bells. "We'll be [married] one day, for sure," the 36-year-old admitted. "It's my mum's dream as well." But until then, the two will are continuing to live the good life.
Elton John & David Furnish - 15 Years
Elton John and David Furnish have been attached at the hip ever since meeting in October 1993. John explained to Parade that the pair met at a dinner party the singer hosted after returning to England following a stay in America. "I was attracted to David immediately," Elton gushed in the interview.
And the feelings went both ways. "We fell in love very quickly," the multi-Grammy-winning artist recalled. And just over a decade later, John got down on one knee and asked his boyfriend to marry him. At the time, same-sex marriage wasn't legal in the UK, but upon legalization, the couple made it official in 2014.
Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - 20 Years
UK-born lovebirds Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whitely have been loving it up since first getting together in 2010 while working on Transformers. A year later, they made their red carpet debut and have been catching public attention ever since. But despite their status, Jason and Rosie like to do things their own way.
For starters, they don't let public opinion about their 20 year age gap get in the way, and they're not feeling rushed to get married, despite 10 years together. "I totally believe in marriage, but being in a happy relationship is much more important to me," the actress and model shared with Self back in 2015.
Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union - 13 Years
Minus a short break in 2013, Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union have been going strong since meeting for the first time in 2007. In the years that followed, the couple experienced some serious ups and downs and navigated the 13 year age gap between them.
It wasn't always easy, but the now-married couple has stuck together through thick and thin, including fertility struggles, Dwayne's retirement, and Gabrielle getting fired from America's Got Talent. But lately, the duo seems to be enjoying the good life, including tropical vacations with their blended family.
Steven Tyler & Aimee Preston - 39 Years
While Steven and Aimee only made their relationship public in February of 2016, their history went further back. Before they became boyfriend and girlfriend, Aimee worked as Steven's personal assistant, according to People. But once they stepped out into the public eye together, they haven't held back in showing the love.
And the two lovers have committed to overcoming their 39-year age gap. In fact, Aimee is over 10 years younger than Steven's famous daughter, Liv Tyler. However, based on the PDA-heavy red carpet pictures, age is just a number in Steven and Aimee's eyes. They've spent their years together traveling and attending events.
Michael Jordan & Yvette Jordan - 16 Years
NBA legend Michael Jordan met Yvette Prieto back in 2007 at a nightclub. At the time, Yvette was a model working for high-end brands. The couple felt sparks flying and fell in love very quickly. By 2009 they were living together in Jordan's mansion, and he proposed in 2011. Two years later, they got married.
Yvette and Micahel welcomed twins shortly after getting married, in addition to MJ's three kids from a previous marriage. And despite the whopping 16 years between the two lovebirds, life seems to only be getting better as they celebrate 8 years of marriage. Keep scrolling for more famous age-gap couples...
Heidi Klum & Tom Kaulitz - 16 Years
Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz may know how to rock a red carpet together, but they're also experts at keeping their romantic life private when they want to. The couple was married for months before the public caught on! The supermodel and musician duo met back in 2018 when sparks flew despite the age gap.
Heidi admitted to InStyle in 2018 that she didn't understand why the age difference even mattered. "I don't really think about it... You have to just live a happy life without worrying too much about what people think because worrying is only going to give you more wrinkles," the America's Got Talent judge said.
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie - 15 Years
Scott and Sofia had quite a ride during their roughly two-year-long relationship. The pair first got together in 2017 after pictures surfaced of their bae-cation in France. Some felt that the large age gap was a negative factor in the relationship. However, Scott would later clarify that his ex was a factor in his and Sofia's break-up.
According to Disick, Richie felt like she was competing against Kourtney for Scott's attention and didn't want to "share" Disick with the mother of his three children. "[She] literally said [it] with an ultimatum, 'You have to choose me or Kourtney,'" Scott claimed. And eventually, the two called it quits.
Kourtney Kardashian & Younes Bendjima - 14 Years
That's right, Scott isn't the only ex who rebounded with someone younger. Before Kourtney got together with her punk bae Travis, she had a public fling with Younes Bendjima. The pair first caught major attention after vacationing together in France before taking their relationship very public in the months that followed.
However, it wasn't smooth sailing for long. The age-gap couple called it quits in 2018 before rekindling briefly and then parting ways for good. But the Kardashian drama hasn't ended for Younes, who recently posted screenshots showing Scott bashing Kourt and Travis's PDA Instagram pics in Younes's DMs. Yikes...
Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson - 7 Years
What a roller coaster these two went on. The on-again-off-again Khloe and Tristan train lasted roughly 5 years and involved big cheating scandals in addition to their beautiful daughter, True Thompson. It seemed like the 7-year age gap wasn't the problem with these two, rather the rumors of infidelity.
Despite having called it quits, the NBA baller still showed love for his baby mama for her birthday, writing, "Thank you for always being there for me and putting our family first. I love you so much," in honor of Koko's 37th birthday. The two have still committed to co-parenting despite their personal issues.
Jada Pinkett Smith & August Alsina - 20 Years
These two gave the word "entanglement" new life following their dramatic situationship back in 2020. The rumors had been circulating for years prior as the 20-year age gap couple appeared on a red carpet together, but the truth finally came out when the actress appeared on her program The Red Table.
During the interview, Jada and Will covered their brief split and Jada and August's flame, causing August to take to Twitter to vent his feelings about his ex-lover. Jada referred to the whole ordeal as an "entanglement," resulting in a flurry of memes and pop culture references in the months that followed.
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green - 12 Years
Megan and Brian's 16-year-long roller coaster came with some serious ups and downs along the way. The pair met when Megan was just 18 years old, and she knew that the age difference was the elephant in the room. "I had to convince him that I...had other things to bring to the table besides being 18," she told Elle.
In the years that followed, the duo experienced a called-off engagement, wedding, two honeymoons, three kids, and a reconciliation. However, according to Us, the pair finally addressed their permanent split back in November of 2020, when Megan filed for divorce for a second time.
Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger - 10 Years
It took only a year of dating for Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger to say "I do" and later celebrate with the announcement of their first child together. From their first picnic date to embracing parenthood, these two lovebirds - while far apart in age - can't get enough of each other.
In fact, the husband and wife can often be found gushing about the other on their Instagram pages. Whether it be Mother's Day, Father's Day, a birthday, or an anniversary, Chris and Katherine are letting their 40 million-plus combined followers know that they're seriously feeling the love.
Dane Cook & Kelsi Taylor - 26 Years
With 26 years between him and his girlfriend Kelsi Taylor, Dane Cook got more than a few comments thrown his way. But the comedy veteran knew just how to respond to the age gap critics, and he did it in his classic funny way. He shared some of his jokes on a 2020 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
"Sometimes I actually find myself saying, 'Where has she been all my life?'" Cook said. "And then I realize she wasn't alive for the first 26 years of it." Dane carried on, adding, "People are like, 'You're robbing the cradle.' I was like, 'She hasn't slept in the cradle for like nine years, relax.'" Keep scrolling for more…
Vin Diesel & Paloma Jiménez - 16 Years
Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez snuck in under the radar for this list because of how private they like to keep their relationship. Sure, the pair appear on the red carpet together. But when it comes to selfies or mushy captions on Instagram? These two are about as quiet as it gets. But according to Vin, it's a personal choice.
"I'm not gonna put it out there on a magazine cover like some other actors," Diesel famously declared. "I come from the Harrison Ford, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino code of silence." And that code has kept his nearly 15-year relationship out of the public eye and provided some privacy for their three kids.
Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Downey - 8 Years
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey have been going strong for nearly 20 years since their relationship first bloomed after working on Gothika in 2003. They kept their relationship under wraps until their engagement later that year, but it wasn't because of their 8-year age gap. Rather, Susan was focused on her career.
"He's an actor; I have a real job," the producer shared with Oprah during an interview. But the Hollywood power couple has managed to juggle it all and has even worked on the same projects as husband and wife, including the 2020 family comedy Dolittle. "You just make everything better," the 56-year-old actor praised his wife.
Olivia Wilde & Harry Styles - 10 Years
The internet was on fire when rumors first broke of Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles getting cozy on the set of Don't Worry Darling. Between their 10-year age gap and Olivia's recent public split from Jason Sudeikis, Olivia and Harry's romantic start brought a lot of buzz to Hollywood back at the beginning of 2021.
The pair have kept their relationship under wraps and are seldom caught by the paparazzi. However, the 37-year-old actress and filmmaker took the time to praise her boo after wrapping filming on Don't Worry Darling. "[He] blew us away every day with his talent [and] warmth," she wrote on Instagram.
Zoë Kravitz & Channing Tatum - 8 Years
Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman are officially divorced, and Zoë has dominated the headlines with a new rumored romance with Hollywood legend Channing Tatum. The pair have been photographed by paparazzi while enjoying each other's company, although no official statement has been released from either of the actors.
But according to Channing Tatum's following list on Instagram, the America: The Motion Picture actor has got the Kravitz fever. Screenshots have circulated that show that the 41-year-old celebrity is following four fan accounts dedicated to pictures of Zoë in addition to the 32-year-old's verified account.
Scott Disick & Amelia Hamlin - 18 Years
Since his split with Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick had been enjoying his late 30s with some young company, including his recent ex-girlfriend, Amelia Hamlin. Lord Disick was 18 years older than his boo, and while the lovebirds may not have had a problem with it, the 20-year old's parents had a thing or two to say.
Amelia's parents are both regulars on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and her dad, Harry, spoke about his daughter's fling during an episode. "The issue that's most enduring is the age difference, which to me is odd," he admitted. Amelia's mom, Lisa Rinna, also commented, joking, "Why can't it be Harry Styles?"
21 Savage & Amber Rose - 9 Years
While these two icons have since called it quits, for roughly a year, they were straight-up relationship goals, despite the nine-year age gap between them. That's right, Amber Rose was almost a decade older than her ex-boo, who she went official with back in 2017.
From super public PDA to grand romantic gestures, Amber even said at one point she could hear wedding bells in her future! But, in the end, the pair decided to part ways. "The love is still there... Hopefully, we'll be able to be friends," she shared on a Big Boy's Neighborhood radio show appearance.
Winnie Harlow & Wiz Khalifa - 7 Years
Legendary rapper and world-renowned supermodel Wiz Khalifa and Winnie Harlow found love in a hopeless place and were living the good life during their brief fling back in 2018. But during their peak, the lovebirds couldn't get enough of each other - despite the seven-year age gap.
After Wiz flew to Los Angeles to cheer his bae on during one of her fashion shows, Winnie gushed about how "sweet" he was while speaking with Access Hollywood. "That was really nice of him to come support me," she said. But just one year later the rapper would be linked to another, even younger, bae.
Aimee Aguilar & Wiz Khalifa - 8 Years
When you know, you know, right? And Wiz Khalifa seems to know he likes his girlfriends to be younger than him. After his split from former America's Next Top Model contestant, Winnie Harlow, the See You Again artist bood up with Instagram baddie Aimee Aguilar.
The duo met soon after the rapper released his track Young, Wild & Free, which confirmed that the 34-year-old was single and ready to mingle. But it didn't take long for Aimee to swoop in and steal his heart. Since getting together, the pair have shared adorable PDA pics with their combined 34 million followers.
ASAP Rocky & Kendall Jenner - 7 Years
A secret fling is still a fling, right? While these two celebrities were rumored to be together during the late 2010s, neither ASAP nor Kendall ever fully confirmed the rumors. But there were more than enough pictures to fuel the gossip surrounding this A-lister couple.
From the Met Gala to Coachella, countless witnesses reported intimate PDA moments behind the scenes, including the model's big sister Kim, who uploaded a picture to Snapshot with the two lovebirds nearly kissing. But whether they were official or not, the two parted ways and have since linked up with new baes.
Kylie Jenner & Tyga - 8 Years
Back when these two famous celebrities sparked romance rumors, the internet was buzzing about their eight-year age gap and how young Kylie was when she and Tyga got together. The duo first met when the youngest of the KarJenner family was only 14 years old!
But these two proved that age couldn't come between them, as they took their relationship public when Kylie was 17-years-old. And while many disagreed about the relationship, Kylie's big sis Koko came to the rescue, calling "Kyga" a "special case." "Kylie is not a normal 17-year-old," the former KUWTK star explained.
Puff Daddy & Cassie Ventura - 17 Years
These two were attached at the hip for over a decade, but have since parted ways. And while the Hollywood couple only went public with their relationship back in 2012, they had actually been together since 2007, however, kept it under wraps. But what happened?
Shortly after smashing their 2018 Met Gala appearance, rumors started to circulate that the couple had split. And while at the time, neither party either confirmed or denied, the couple hasn't been seen together in public in years. Could it have been their 17-year age gap that got in the way?
Russell Simmons & Kimora Lee Simmons - 18 Years
Russell Simmons was already a big name in town when he met his future wife back in 1992. And while the two eventually separated and filed for divorce, they had a marriage that lasted a decade and resulted in two kids named Ming Lee and Aoki Lee. However, it wasn't meant to be...
In 2006, the couple announced their separation and carried through with the divorce two years later. But it wasn't the 18-year age gap that got in the way... According to the divorce filing, Kimora claimed that her ex's infidelity drove a wedge between them.
Tiki Barber and Traci Lynn Johnson - 10 Years
Tiki Barber and Traci Lynn Johnson didn't have the easiest start to their relationship, but their 10-year age gap didn't have anything to do with it! These two lovebirds got their start while Tiki Barber was a taken man, and the internet blew up when rumors first started surfacing.
Tiki, who had been married to his college sweetheart for over a decade fell head over heels for Traci after meeting her at NBC and ended up cheating on his wife with her. According to reports, Tiki and Traci tied the knot just eight days after his divorce was finalized.
Derek Jeter & - Hannah Jeter 16 Years
Former MLB legend and five-time World Series champ Derek Jeter had some pretty incredible moments throughout his 20-year career. However, no number of awards or sponsorship deals could compare to the number one prize in his life. This New York Yankees lifer has been happily married for five years.
The Mrs. is none other than former Sports Illustrated model Hannah Jeter. They kicked off their 16-year age gap romance in 2012 and were married four years later. And in the years following, they've welcomed two daughters named Story and Bella. Keep scrolling for more...
50 Cent & Ciara - 10 Years
Anyone remember the hot 2006 track Can't Leave 'Em Alone? For those who need a reminder, 50 Cent and Ciara's relationship was far deeper than just a song collab on The Evolution album. The pair of artists were attached at the hip and full of love during their three-year relationship.
The talented couple started dating back in 2007 and lasted until 2010 before parting ways. Was the 10-year age gap to blame? Apparently not, according to Ciara. She later confessed on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show that the split came from 50's commitment issues. "The one thing he is afraid of is love," she confessed.
Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey - 11 Years
Despite meeting all the way back in 2005, Mariah Carey and funny man Nick Cannon only started dating in 2008. But once they got started, things started happening quickly. By April of that year, the 11-year age gap couple got married on the tropical island of the Bahamas.
And just three years later - almost to the date - the famous power couple welcomed their twins, Moroccan and Monroe. But there was soon trouble in paradise and the duo separated three years later and finalized their divorce by 2016. And since then? Nick has welcomed five more kids from three different baby mamas.
Kanye West & Amber Rose - 6 Years
Before Kimye, there Kamber. Kanye dated Amber Rose for two years back in 2008. According to Complex, Kanye first laid eyes on his ex-boo in Ludacris's What Them Girls Like video. And it didn't take long for West to make his move. "I was home in the Bronx, and he called me on my cellphone," Rose shared with The Post.
From controversial Louis Vuitton shoots to the 2009 MTV VMAs, Amber and Kanye knew how to make heads turn during their two-year fling. But in the end, the six-year age gap romance came to an end and many sources speculated that Ye was way too busy with My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy to have a girlfriend.
Chris Rock & Megalyn Echikunwoke - 18 Years
During their four years together, stand-up comedy veteran and famous actress, Chris Rock and Megalyn Echikunwoke were turning heads at every single one of their public appearances. It seemed like the public couldn't get enough of this talented couple that shared an 18-year age difference between them.
But even before the two went separate ways in 2020, Megalyn already felt like marriage was off the table. "I'm actually not a huge believer in marriage," the Night School star explained. "I have a boyfriend who I love and that's all I need." But unfortunately, it just wasn't meant to be...
Seth MacFarlane & Emilia Clarke - 13 Years
According to multiple publications, this talented couple shared a brief fling between 2012 and 2013. And while both Seth and Emilia were untouchable in terms of their all-star careers, they got their share of criticism while they were together. And according to Emilia's Glamour interview from 2016, the Game of Thrones star struggled with it.
Clarke admitted that strangers approached her saying, "I'm not sure what you're doing with that guy." But in the end, the duo didn't last longer than a few months. Was the 13-year age gap to blame? Not in Emilia's eyes. She admitted during her interview that long-distance proved to be way too hard.
Kevin Hart & Monique Gonzales - 11 Years
Back in 2017, stand-up comedy legend, Kevin Hart found himself in some pretty hot water following cheating rumors circulating around the internet. Footage caught cheating on his pregnant wife with Monique Gonzales, an aspiring singer 11 years younger than him. Safe to say Hart paid the price.
But to the surprise of many, the Netflix regular didn't find himself in the doghouse for long. "I believe in second chances... [but] three strikes, you're out," his wife Eniko later shared in Kevin Hart: Don't F**k This Up. "So as long as he behaves, we're good."