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24 Celeb Couples with Shocking Age Gaps Who Have Defied the Odds

Jun 04, 2025

11:13 A.M.

You know their names and their power couple status, but do you know just how many years separate them? These famous pairs may surprise you with their age gaps.

Whether it's a decades-long gap or a more modest difference, these famous duos have shown that genuine connection can defy expectations.

From George and Amal Clooney, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Brad Pitt and his new partner to Cher and Alexander Edwards and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, these couples are proving that unconventional love stories can still go the distance.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

George Clooney (64) and Amal Clooney (47)

The actor and the human rights lawyer have a 17-year age difference.

George and Amal Clooney during their civil wedding at Canal Grande on September 29, 2014, in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney at the American Film Institute's 46th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to George on June 7, 2018, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Amal and George Clooney at the Clooney Foundation for Justice's The Albies at New York Public Library on September 26, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal Clooney backstage at the play "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Broadway on May 29, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Brad Pitt (61) and Ines de Ramon (32)

The actor and the jewelry executive have a 29-year age gap.

Ines De Ramon and Brad Pitt in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 7, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Ines de Ramon and Brad Pitt at the "Wolfs" red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2024, in Italy. | Source: Getty Images

Ines de Ramon and Brad Pitt seen on September 8, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Ines de Ramon and Brad Pitt on September 9, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Vincent Cassel (58) and Narah Baptista (29)

The French actor and the model have a 29-year age difference.

Narah Baptista and Vincent Cassel seen on October 25, 2023, in Rome, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

Narah Baptista and Vincent Cassel at the AMI - Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week on January 18, 2024, in France. | Source: Getty Images

Narah Baptista and Vincent Cassel at the "Parthenope" red carpet during the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, in France. | Source: Getty Images

Narah Baptista and Vincent Cassel ahead of the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26. | Source: Getty Images

Heidi Klum (52) and Tom Kaulitz (35)

The supermodel and the Tokio Hotel guitarist have a 17-year age gap.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz at Loubhoutan Express presentation on July 2, 2019, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 7, 2024, in California. | Source: Getty Images

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz at the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz at the Messika Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2024, in France. | Source: Getty Images

Priyanka Chopra (42) and Nick Jonas (32)

The actress and the pop star have a 10-year age difference.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas photographed on January 4, 2020, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 12, 2024, in Mumbai, India. | Source: Getty Images

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Sarah Paulson (50) and Holland Taylor (82)

The "American Horror Story" actress and the Emmy-winning star have a 32-year age gap.

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor at The Opening Night of "The Front Page" on Broadway on October 20, 2016, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 4 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Gigi Hadid (30) and Bradley Cooper (50)

The model and the Oscar-nominated actor have a 20-year age difference.

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper photographed on February 27, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid seen in NoHo on November 11, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid spotted attending her 30th Birthday at Le Chalet on April 25, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Tom Cruise (62) and Ana de Armas (37)

The action star and the Cuban actress have a 25-year age gap.

Michael Douglas (80) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (55)

The Oscar-winning couple share a 25-year age difference.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the premiere of "Traffic" on December 14, 2000. | Source: Getty Images

Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas at the premiere of "Ant-Man" on July 8, 2015, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the opening ceremony of The Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 on December 5 in Saudi Arabia. | Source: Getty Images

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas at Women in Cinema during the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 at Jeddah Yacht Club on December 6 in Saudi Arabia. | Source: Getty Images

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (38) and Jason Statham (57)

The model and the action star have a 19-year age gap.

Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 27, 2011, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley spotted on December 30, 2011, in Miami Beach, Florida. | Source: Getty Images

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham at the premiere of "The Beekeeper" on January 10, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

David Foster (75) and Katharine McPhee (41)

The legendary producer and the singer-actress have a 34-year age difference.

Katharine McPhee and David Foster during the JC Penny Jam press conference at the Shrine Auditorium June 13, 2006, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 2 in California. | Source: Getty Images

Katharine McPhee Foster and David Foster at the Alzheimer's Association Magic of Music Gala on May 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Donald Trump (78) and Melania Trump (55)

The president and the former first lady have a 23-year age gap.

Donald and Melania Trump in New York in 1998. | Source: Getty Images

Donald and Melania Trump during the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images

Melania and Donald Trump during the inaugural Freedom Ball at the Washington Convention Center January 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images

Donald and Melania Trump at a reception to mark the 70th anniversary of the forming of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on December 3, 2019, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Emmanuel Macron (47) and Brigitte Macron (72)

The French president and his wife have a 25-year age difference.

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée presidential Palace on May 14, 2017, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron during the award ceremony "No to bullying" rewarding students involved in the fight against cyberbullying at the French Elysée Presidential Palace on May 29, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron waiting to greet King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary of Denmark at the Élysée presidential palace as part of their majesties state visit on March 31, 2025, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Stephen Fry (67) and Elliott Spencer (38)

The British actor and his husband have a 29-year age gap.

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer at the 2015 BAFTA after-party on February 8 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Actor Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer at the US-Ireland Alliance Pre-Academy Awards Honors event on February 19, 2015, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer during the Wimbledon Championships in 2017. | Source: Getty Images

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer at the UK Premiere of "Rocketman" in 2019. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (43) and Prince Harry (40)

The royal couple have a 3-year age difference.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photocall to announce their engagement on November 27, 2017, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, after getting married at St. Georges Chapel on May 19, 2018, in Windsor, England. | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, kissing during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games at BC Place on February 8 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. | Source: Getty Images

Cher (79) and Alexander Edward (39)

The music icon and the music executive have a 40-year age gap.

Alexander Edwards and Cher at the Versace FW23 Show at Pacific Design Center on March 9, 2023, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Alexander Edwards and Cher arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Bikeriders" at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 17, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Alexander Edwards and Cher at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Alexander Edwards and Cher at SNL's anniversary special on February 16, 2025, at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Blake Lively (37) and Ryan Reynolds (48)

The actress and the "Deadpool" star have an 11-year age difference.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively with their daughters at the ceremony honoring Reynolds with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 15, 2016, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the "It Ends With Us" premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on August 6, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at the "Another Simple Favor" after-party at Twin Tales on April 27, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds photographed on April 29, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Jay-Z (55) and Beyoncé (43)

The rap mogul and the pop superstar have a 12-year age gap.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles performing during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, New York, United States. | Source: Getty Images

Beyoncé and Jay Z at the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Jay-z and Beyonce at "The Lion King" premiere on July 14, 2019, in Leicester Square, London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pratt (45) and Katherine Schwarzenegger (35)

The "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor and the author have a 10-year age difference.

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt at the world premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 22, 2019, in California. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger at a special screening of Universal Pictures' "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at Regal LA Live on April 1, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt at the world premiere of Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" on April 27, 2023, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt at the world premiere of Netflix's "The Electric State" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 24, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Camila Alves (42) and Matthew McConaughey (55)

The Brazilian model and the Oscar winner have a 13-year age gap.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves share a kiss backstage during the Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves at the premiere of "Sing" during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 11, 2016, in Toronto, Canada. | Source: Getty Images

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves at the City Gala 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 4. | Source: Getty Images

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 10 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Harrison Ford (82) and Calista Flockhart (60)

The "Indiana Jones" star and the "Ally McBeal" actress have a 22-year age difference.

Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford at an after-party in 2003. | Source: Getty Images

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart with their son Liam in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on November 21, 2007. | Source: Getty Images

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (34) and Sam Taylor-Johnson (58)

The actor, recently named the world's most handsome man by a study using the ancient Greek golden ratio, and the director have a 24-year age gap.

Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson at an after-party on May 28, 2009, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 24 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson at the world premiere of "Back to Black" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on April 8, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the "Nosferatu" world premiere at Zoo Palast on December 2, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Heming Willis (46) and Bruce Willis (70)

The model and the action legend have a 24-year age difference.

Bruce and Emma Heming Willis at the "Glass" premiere at SVA Theater on January 15, 2019, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Bruce and Emma Heming Willis at the "Motherless Brooklyn" arrivals during the 57th New York Film Festival on October 11, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Heming and Bruce Willis from a post dated April 7, 2022. | Source: Instagram/emmahemingwillis

Emma Heming and Bruce Willis from a post dated March 21, 2025. | Source: Instagram/emmahemingwillis

Sir Rod Stewart (80) and Penny Lancaster (54)

Sir Rod Stewart and his model-turned-photographer wife have a 26-year age gap.

Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster at the Music Industry Soccer Six games event on May 26, 2002, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster spotted on May 24, 2018, in Rome, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster at a60th anniversary party on June 8, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Penny Lancaster and Sir Rod Stewart at the "Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning" global premiere on May 15, 2025, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Age gaps may raise eyebrows, but these couples prove that having a real connection matters more than numbers. In the end, it's chemistry, not age, that keeps love going.