King Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson
This royal highness risked it all for American socialite Wallis Simpson. And only months into his reign, to boot. He was known around town for being quite the ladies man in his day and gave up everything for what appeared to be a disaster waiting to happen...but turned into a hard-won, true-life love story.
Matt Damon & Luciana Barroso
Can one of the hottest A-list stars truly marry a commoner? According to People's one-time Sexiest Man Alive, you betcha! We would have bet on a fun lovin' fling (if that), but the couple married and have a liter of little pups at home to show that fame really doesn't matter.
Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith
Big Willie won us all over with his good looks and charming personality. Which was apparently enough to woo wifey Jada, too. It hasn't all been as simply as getting jiggy with it (and then tellin' the press about it) for the A-list couple. But they've somehow outlasted every breakup rumor.
William Mountbatten-Windsor & Kate Middleton
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge weren't always the globetrotting power couple they are today. Years ago, the couple split amid rumors of cheating on the Prince's part. But the royal lad and his college sweetie made it work and had the most talked about wedding of the year to prove it.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
This steaming hot couple started their romance with some serious global controversy (ya know, when Brad left America's sweetheart Jenny Aniston for Angie). It seemed like it was doomed from the beginning but years later they are still together. And they've certainly got the pack of kids to prove it!
Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore
Remember this cradle-robbing craze? When this cougar and cub linked up, the public thought it would be over in the blink of an eye. But they two have stood the test of time and many nasty tabloid stories to cement themselves as a serious power couple. They even have Bruce Willis believing.
Portia de Rossi & Ellen DeGeneres
This couple risked it all for love. Ellen famously came out on her TV show years ago. Portia also had a high profile career but stood by her woman's side, despite the consequences. The stars aligned and they met, ditched their previous loves, dated, married and are dancing their way into the H'wood sunset!
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
Costar canoodling usually doesn't last. But R.Pattz and K.Stew have managed to make it work through a handful of sequels to their vamp-tastic hit film. They may be the most talked about couple in the most talked about movie series, but they stay grounded with each other. Robsten 4eva!
David & Victoria Beckham
He is one of the most chased after males of all time! How could this icy Spice Girl ever keep hold of this hunky athlete? Somehow she's managed to, and the duo have a brood of beautiful offspring (including precious baby spice Harper) to show for it.
Sir Elton John & David Furnish
Sir Elton and David have a longstanding relaysh that has lasted way longer than most straight celeb couples. Don't believe us? Peep the cover of Us that shows their smiling mugs holding their beautiful baby boy. Lucky kid!
Khloe Kardashian-Odom & Lamar Odom
The youngest 'Dash sister met her basketball prince and within days were engaged. Sounds bizarre? Then within a month married! Even more bizarre! The world was betting against them but this slam dunkin' duo is still going strong. We might be a little biased, but we see match made in reality TV-producer heaven lasting!
Catherine Zeta Jones & Michael Douglas
The 25-year age difference? It'll never work out! Yeah, well we were so wrong. The strangely aged couple's been through bipolar disorder and cancer, and has still managed to stick together for over a decade. If that's not true love, we don't know what is. Kudos to them.
Nicole Richie & Joel Madden
We all know about Nicole's party-girl ways before settling down with this rocker. When they first met in 2006, Joel was accompanying the bony girl to her various courtroom appearances. Cut to now, and they've got two adorable spawn and are living the typical celeb-u-glam married life.
Jennifer Aniston & Norman
Jenn has never made any qualms on who the true love of her life is: her beloved pooch Norman. It's her longest love affair with a male to date. Sadly he recently passed at the age of 15 and we're sure he'll be missed. Men will come and go but Normy is forever (she even has the tattoo to prove it).