There’s a plethora of celeb couples in Hollywood with massive age differences.
Fans were left stunned when Catherine Zeta-Jones, at the age of 31, announced her engagement to 56-year-old Michael Douglas. But now, 24 years and two children later, their bond is stronger than ever – and they’re celebrating their joint birthday today (September 25).
Similarly, Dr Who star David Tennant and actress Georgia Moffatt, despite a 14-year age gap, are happily married and proud parents of five children.
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These so-called May-December romances have faced their fair share of criticism, with some arguing that an age difference of more than five years can be uncomfortable, reports the Mirror.
However, as many celebrities have demonstrated, age is merely a number. So, here’s the scoop on the couples who aren’t bothered by the age gap.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas – 25 years
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Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, and Michael Douglas, 80, tied the knot in 2000 after a chance meeting in a bar.
Eyebrows were raised when the then 31 year old stunner married an actor 25 years her senior. However, Michael revealed to Jonathan Ross in 2016 that he had told the star he would father her children.
His prediction came true, and 24 years later, the glamorous couple are the proud parents of son Dylan and daughter Carys.
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble – 25 years
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Kris, 68, and Corey, 43, have been an item since 2014, following Kris’s split from longtime partner Caitlyn Jenner.
Gossip was rife that the mum-of-six and the music manager were set to tie the knot in a hush-hush ceremony, but Kris has since spilled the beans that she’s not looking to say ‘I do’ once more.
She’s often snapped on the red carpet with Corey, flaunting their age gap like it’s no big deal.
Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford – 23 years apart
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Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart, 59, and Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, 82, have been an item since 2002 and made it official in 2010.
Before hooking up with Calista, father-of-four Harrison had two marriages under his belt. He went on to adopt Calista’s son Liam.
“I’m in love,” he gushed about his other half in a 2003 chinwag. “Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life. I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love, and I wasn’t surprised that I did.”
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman – 17 years difference
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Perpetual bachelor Simon Cowell, 64, bumped into Lauren Silverman, 47, back in 2014.
The X Factor bigwig always banged on about how he’d never get hitched, but after Lauren had their lad Eric, Simon got down on one knee in 2021.
They were meant to get wed previously, but word is they’re still sorting out the deets for their A-list bash.
However, if close friend Sinitta is to be believed, they may have already tied the knot in secret. She told Woman magazine earlier this year: “I’m not saying anything, but I’m sure they are married. I call her Mrs Cowell anyway, so they may as well be.”
George and Amal Clooney – 17 years apart
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George, 63, and Amal Clooney, 46, may have a notable age gap, but the Hollywood hunk was smitten when he met the barrister back in 2013, gushing: “I thought she was beautiful, and I thought she was funny and obviously smart”.
He cheekily admitted to the Hollywood Reporter that Amal “probably thought I was old.”
Yet, love conquered all and by 2014, they tied the knot and welcomed their twins Alexander and Ella.
Elton John and David Furnish – 16 years apart
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Sir Elton John, 77, is a whole 16 years older than his hubby, Canadian filmmaker David Furnish, 61. The dynamic duo are doting dads to two boys and live it up in style.
Chatting with Ellen DeGeneres in 2016, Elton spilled: “If you’d had said to me 10 years ago I’d be sitting on your show married to the man I love and have two beautiful children I would have said, ‘You put acid in my drink.'”.
David Tennant and Georgia Moffett – 14 years between them
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Telly favourite David Tennant, 53, and his missus Georgia, 39, have been hitched for over a decade and have a brood of five kids.
Their romance sparked while David was zipping through time as Dr Who, in an episode where Georgia played his on-screen daughter.
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