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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??”

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Blooboi · 09/06/2021 18:43

Wallace and grommit , yuck

Romemarie · 09/06/2021 18:44

Norman Reedus and Diane Kruger

silverbubbles · 09/06/2021 18:48

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum

Snorkelface · 09/06/2021 18:49

Jenny Seagrove and Michael Winner
Simon Cowell and quite a lot of women
Jason Orange and Lulu

MargotsBumpyNight · 09/06/2021 18:52

Oh and Barbara Hershey and Naveen Andrews

mamabear715 · 09/06/2021 18:53

Can't bear ANY 'celebs'..

proopher · 09/06/2021 18:58

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song
Tom Cruise and Cher
Olivier Sarkozy and Mary Kate Olsen

gustofwind · 09/06/2021 18:59

@Lemonlady22

Not together anymore, Norman Reedus and Helena Christienson
This was my one, never have got that!
Amdone123 · 09/06/2021 19:00

And Suzanne Shaw was with Darren Day. Think she had a child with him. Can't see the attraction, but each to their own.
Definitely Sinitta and Brad Pitt.
I am so jealous of Lisa Faulkner as John Torode is lovely.

Twinsmummy1812 · 09/06/2021 19:02

@MarieIVanArkleStinks

Princess Beatrice and that Mozzi fella. Something about the body language; I don't know why but it just looks wrong.
Yes definitely! He gives me major sleaze vibes...
Irismarle · 09/06/2021 19:07

I always thought Madonna and Warren Beatty was an odd couple, though it didn’t last long.

I agree about big age gaps. Worst of all was the American Anna Nicole Smith and the ancient billionaire. Confused

Lampzade · 09/06/2021 19:10

Miss Piggy and Kermit the frog.

expatinspain · 09/06/2021 19:25

Channing Tatum and Jessie J

RonaldMcDonald · 09/06/2021 19:27

All Kardashian schenannigans

Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
Khloe and anyone
Kourtney and Scott plus whomever they pretend to date to stay in the public eye

expatinspain · 09/06/2021 19:29

Tom Cruise and Cher

BrownEyedGirl80 · 09/06/2021 19:30

Anna Richardson and Sue Perkins

me4real · 09/06/2021 19:43

A couple of age gap ones-

I imagine someone has already said, but Callista Flockhart (then in her 20s) and Harrison Ford.

Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas (who was not particularly conventionally attractive by the time they married.)

me4real · 09/06/2021 19:44

Oooh, Ellen and Portia De Rossi! Portia is so pretty.

SunshineCake · 09/06/2021 19:45

Today - Kanye West and Irina Shayk

Hertsgirl10 · 09/06/2021 19:46

I still can’t get over Beyoncé getting with Jay z and staying with him. Just can’t imagine her thinking he’s alright lol but money talks

DwangelaForever · 09/06/2021 19:46

@SunshineCake

Today - Kanye West and Irina Shayk
If she wasn't a professional beard I would question it Wink
Merciess · 09/06/2021 19:47

@SunshineCake

Today - Kanye West and Irina Shayk
Just read about that. Totally agree.
Merciess · 09/06/2021 19:48

@expatinspain

Channing Tatum and Jessie J
Are they still together?

I always wondered how they ever even met? Seems like they'd be in totally different spheres lol.

Smokeahontas · 09/06/2021 19:49

I don’t know the answer to this, but I always wanted to know who Mike Skinner was talking about in ‘When You Wasn’t Famous’…lyrics are

^But I realized, with you the truth could be, a whole lot worse than the flack.
My whole life I never thought I'd see, a pop star smoke crack.
And I must admit I was quite shocked, with that thing you did with me on my back.
But, outside in the lobby, I shouldn't have laughed when you slapped that man.

You were so much fun, I really got to like you more than you liked me,
I really hoped that you'd stay.
Considering the amount of prang you'd done, you looked amazing on cd:uk.
You learn dances, do promo, cameras flashing, get in the van, zoom away (reeeoow).
I wake up high, diss my beat feel hung over and sorry for my doomed day.

….

Whenever I see you on MTV, I can't stop my big wide smile.
And past the 'children's appeal', I see the darkness behind.
We both know the scratches on my back, much better than the alludes and lies.
I miss the bitchin' and shoutin', but I'm glad I got out in time. ^

Smokeahontas · 09/06/2021 19:49

That should have been in italics, but never mind.