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What celebrity couples have made you go “huh...”?

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AngeloMysterioso · 08/06/2021 16:16

In the spirit of daft sleb twaddle, what celeb pairings have you read about and would never have thought of as a couple in a million years?

For example

Harry & Meghan- knew of her from Suits but when I read about her and Harry for the first time I just thought “now that’s random!”. Particularly given his previous history of exclusively dating blonde Sloaney types...

Elon Musk and Grimes- after showing a preference for gorgeous young actresses (Talulah Riley and Amber Heard) I wouldn’t have placed him with a quirky electro pop singer who makes vulva-shaped jewellery on the side.

Lily Allen and David Harbour (but they do seem very sweet together)
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston (RIP Tayto)
Kourtney Kardashian (I think that’s the right one) and Travis from Blink 182.
Phoebe Dynevor (from Bridgerton) and Pete Davidson (although he has a history of “huh” girlfriends- Kate Beckinsale for example)
Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green (who didn’t last very long to be fair)

This isn’t a criticism of any of these couples btw, if you’re happy you’re happy!

Anyone else read about a pair and thought “What? How??”

OP posts:
Bertiebiscuit · 09/06/2021 17:50

Any male sleb who is with a woman more than 10 years younger than him - which is nearly all of them - think about it - she would have been in primary school when he came of age - or worse - looking at you jagger and Ronnie Wood (it's paedophilic if you think about it) 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

AuntMasha · 09/06/2021 17:53

David Threlfall and Mrs Doyle.

MintMatchmaker · 09/06/2021 17:56

Only read to page 4 so somebody may already have said this but Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum.

Lickedmylollyandneversaidsorry · 09/06/2021 17:56

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox. The fact she's always been so private about her love and personal life but since being with him they are always declaring their love for one another in a sickly hyperbole manner and always making out in any pics you see of them.
Sadie Frost and Jude Law back in the day was weird too.

ThePix · 09/06/2021 17:59

Yes I agree on Lawrence Fox! He’s actually awful!

Losingthechubrub · 09/06/2021 18:03

Tom Cruise and Cher

TedImgoingmad · 09/06/2021 18:03

@BlondeRaven

I was surprised when Damian Lewis announced Helen McRory had died. I don’t think they were an odd couple, just never realised they were together. So sad ☹️ I was the same *@SnottyLottie* I had no idea they were together. I watched a clip of an interview they did a couple of weeks before she died and I was crying just watching the way he was looking at her, like she was his whole world 😢
I met them together at a theatre event in NYC 20 years ago (I am a nobody, btw). They were both super friendly and down to earth, and very much loved up. I felt so sad when I heard she had died.
Thingaling · 09/06/2021 18:04

Michael Fabricant and Andy Street

Thingaling · 09/06/2021 18:06

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James

BlueLobelia · 09/06/2021 18:07

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be honest.

She's smart and ambitious.

He's not.

Mumgonenuts2020 · 09/06/2021 18:07

If you OP are from the U.K I thought it was Johnny Depp that went out with Sophie Herman from Made in Chelsea who was with Tom Zanetti in which is an even odd couple, but they have just broken up!! 🤣

UnaLength · 09/06/2021 18:08

Robbie Williams and each of the Spice Girls (except Posh apparently). Actually not at all weird really given his track record!Grin

Wantosleep39 · 09/06/2021 18:11

@TooInvested

Boris Johnson and absolutely anyone
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thingaling · 09/06/2021 18:14

Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor (30+ year age gap)

SydneyCarton · 09/06/2021 18:16

@Lemonlady22

Not together anymore, Norman Reedus and Helena Christienson
He’s now with Diane Kruger and they have a baby Shock
Housewife2010 · 09/06/2021 18:20

Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow. At the beginning of their relationship he was a huge pin-up and Gwyneth was unknown and rather plain.

fatimashortbread · 09/06/2021 18:20

Christina Hendricks from Mad Men and Geoffrey Arend from Body of Proof and Madam Secretary though they split in 2019 after ten years of marriage

honeylulu · 09/06/2021 18:21

When I heard Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch had got married I thought it was a hoax. Just so bizarre! I was worried she might catch something nasty, like smallpox.

Serpenta · 09/06/2021 18:23

She's hoping to catch something else. A space in his will.

Mummadeze · 09/06/2021 18:26

There are a few of these that are shams as the celebs just coupled up for publicity.

Rejoiningperson · 09/06/2021 18:28

Honestly I think most men who marry women 15 + younger.

I always think WTF? However no seems to blink an eye. Confused

So that is also most celebrities... and Boris johnson.

AuntMasha · 09/06/2021 18:37

Daryl Hannah and Neil Young.

covetingthepreciousthings · 09/06/2021 18:38

@Losingthechubrub

Tom Cruise and Cher
Really!?
Serpenta · 09/06/2021 18:38

Dennis Quaid's first wife was 4 years older than him
Dennis Quaid's second wife was 7 years younger than him
Dennis Quaid's third wife was 17 years younger than him
Dennis Quaid's fourth wife is 39 years younger than him

Such a Hollywood cliché.

He's got quite obvious cheek fillers now, I assume to make himself look a bit more youthful next to his 27 year old wife.

Oh, Dennis.

HerBigChance · 09/06/2021 18:42

@Serpenta

Completely forgot about Anna Friel and Dazza Day. I think they were even engaged at one point? Could never see them together now!
Darren Day seemed to be engaged to everyone at one point.
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