You have probably watched the most extraordinary love stories, either on the big or small screen, played by your favorite on-screen couple. They have made you fall in love one way or another.
Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts) and Edward Lewis’s (Richard Gere) relationship in Pretty Woman is one of the most popular classic love stories. Who could also forget the iconic relationship of Noah, Jr. (Ryan Gosling) and Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) in The Notebook?
These films, among others, may have convinced you that love exists, and their tales have swept you off your feet. You probably hoped for some of them to wind up with one another in real life, and some do end up together, proving their love is beyond the screen.
Some examples are Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar, who worked together in I Know What You Did Last Summer, and, of course, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes in The Place Beyond the Pines.
However, others only remain lovers on-screen, like Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born. Fans are still giving these two credits for making everyone believe their love is true.
Want to know more about these lovely on-screen couples, both on-screen and real life? Check out this list as they make you fall in love all over again.
Adèle & Emma | Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Blue is the Warmest Colour tells the story of Adèle, the 15-year-old high-school student, who gets easily attracted to the woman with blue hair, Emma. They meet by chance, and then everything that happened is close to perfect. The film doesn’t only tell a great love story between the two young girls who are both looking for love, but it also leads to a powerful self-discovery for Adèle, who is still searching for her identity.
The couple’s exploration of freedom and love brings them closer together, although sadly, they didn’t end up with one another. The film’s dramatic portrayal of their separation shows that not every great love story ends with a happy ending. Despite parting ways, Emma has taught Adèle a lot about life, especially about herself. The movie received universal acclaim from Metacritic, while Rotten Tomatoes’ critical consensus gives it credit for being “raw, honest, and powerfully acted.”
Adrian Pennino & Rocky Balboa | Rocky
Do you remember Adrian Pennino and Rocky Balboa in the 1976 movie Rocky? The movie’s sequel gave birth to the most iconic quotes in sports film history – when Rocky yelled his wife’s name and said, “I did it!” Their tale proved that love can get people through thick and thin, even in winning and losing battles.
The two met at a pet store, where Rocky frequently went to buy turtle food. Little did Adrian know that Rocky was the one her brother, Paulie, would force her to date with. Their romance started from there. As Adrian had a problem with her brother, Rocky offered her to stay in his apartment so that she didn’t need to pay for her mortgage anymore. The two lived together, and Rocky started to draw strength from her. At the time of his fight, Rocky called Adrian, and she rushed to the ring. Rocky made way for her and expressed his love for Adrian.
Alabama Whitman & Clarence Worley | True Romance
The troubled love story of Alabama Whitman and Clarence Worley is what makes their tale fun to watch in the Quentin Tarantino film True Romance. Everything started when Alabama approached the Elvis Presley fanatic Clarence in the theatre that led to them sleeping together. The girl later revealed that Clarence’s boss hired her as a gift, but she quickly fell in love.
This unlikely turn of events ended with a marriage that involved police, lawyers, prisons, and everything in between. Knowing how eccentric and one-of-a-kind Quentin’s movies are, you can expect to see the same in this movie. The actors behind Alabama and Clarence, however, perfectly knew how to make every minute of it worth watching. Patricia Arquette and Christian Slater showed incredible acting skills that were beyond superb. For about two hours, these two would make your heart skip a beat as they went together on a journey that was intense and thrilling.
Allie & Noah | The Notebook
Director Nick Cassavetes adapted Nicholas Sparks’ classic novel The Notebook, which is about Noah, Jr. and Allie Hamilton’s great love story. Played by Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, they perfectly portrayed a deeply in love couple who was able to withstand the test of time together. Did you know that this tale is based on a true story? Yes! Nicholas chose to write the story of his former wife’s grandparents, who were together for more than 60 years. The novelist was deeply in awe of their intense love for each other, which might convince you that the degree of love Noah had for Allie was real.
Ryan and Rachel became an “it couple” after this movie and dated for a short while in real life. Sorry, shippers, their romance didn’t have the chance to blossom. Things didn’t work out for the two, but at least, they left us a fictional relationship that we would forever cherish.
Ally Campano & Jackson Maine | A Star Is Born
Who doesn’t fall in love with the romantic fairy tale of Ally Campano and Jackson Main in A Star is Born? The movie received acclaim from critics and viewers alike, credits to its leading stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. It tells the story of love and sacrifice, a tragic love story that no one can forget. Jackson tried his best to push Ally to follow her dreams, but little did Ally know that Jackson was fighting his own demons.
Lady Gaga and Bradley’s acting was good enough that they had convinced a lot of people they’re a real thing in real life. A lot shipped for them, and they’re even the subject of tabloids and headlines back then. The Mother Monster explained they’re just actors who were doing their jobs, and they wanted everyone to believe they did love each other for real. It can’t be denied that it was a huge success.
Andie and Blane | Pretty In Pink
Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy used to be the most favorite on-screen “it” couple back when Hollywood’s Brat Pack was still dominating the big screen. It all started when they played the credit roles of Andie Walsh and Bane McDonagh in the 1986 movie Pretty in Pink.
Andie is an underdog young girl at her school. She only has two friends, Iona, and her childhood sweetheart, Duckie. Bane, on the other hand, is her total opposite. He’s one of the most popular guys at the school, who will eventually fall in love with her. From being the so-called loser, Andie got everyone’s attention when she started to have a thing with Bane. You may think this movie is another story about a rich boy who falls in love with a poor girl, but the storyline was reinvented with a twist that no one was expecting.
Andie Anderson & Benjamin Barry | How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Opposite attracts, they say, which is what Andie Anderson and Benjamin Barry proved in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Benjamin was dared to make a woman fall in love with him while Andie was writing an article about losing a guy.
This film cemented Matthew McConaughey’s spot in rom-com films. He also showed great chemistry on-screen with Kate Hudson, which sent butterflies to the viewers’ stomach. Kate felt lucky that she and Matthew had the chance to experience the old-school Hollywood way of making movies. They were together for four months to film the movie, and she’s hoping to see more of it in the business today. Although these two didn’t end up together, their on-screen characters would permanently be etched in everyone’s mind as one of the best couples and love stories they’ve seen to a certain degree.
Anna Scott and William Thacker | Notting Hill
Another opposites-attract love story on the list is Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the 1999 movie Notting Hill. This time, however, Anna is the big shot in Hollywood, while William is a bookshop owner. Who would have thought that a superstar would fall in love with a bookseller? It may only happen in movies, but it gives everyone hope that everything is possible when it comes to love.
This film will make you not just fall in love but laugh, cry, and giggle, too. With their different social statuses, they have encountered a lot of problems that they will later surpass. What can love not get them through? Like other Julia and Hugh’s romantic movies, this one is well-received by many for their incredible acting style. They get the credits for perfectly portraying their characters, proving they’re real movie icons.
Annie Hall & Alvy Singer | Annie Hall
Who would have thought that Woody Allen and Diane Keaton could perfectly play the on-screen couple in the classic 1977 movie Annie Hall? Directed by Woody himself, the movie chronicled the life story of Alvy Singer, who was trying to find the answers to his questions about his failed relationship with Annie Hall.
They might be the most unlikely couple that you would see in the film, but with the degree of their incredible acting, they managed to convince the viewers of their love for each other. Woody’s role in this movie might be his most neurotic, but it’s Diane’s most likable. Thinking it was made in the late ‘70s, it’s also safe to say that the actress was so fashionable back then. According to reports, Diane’s role was specifically made for her, and with the justice she gave it, she proved she was the perfect fit.
Annie Reed & Sam Baldwin | Sleepless in Seattle
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan perfectly know how to make their viewers fall in love with their fictional love stories. They’ve worked together in a number of films, and one of them is the 1993 movie Sleepless in Seattle. Their romance started due to a radio talk show after Sam Baldwin’s eight-year-old son forced him to join, in the hopes of finding him a companion. After frequently talking on the phone with Annie Reed, who was on the other line. and surpassing different degrees of hindrances, they finally met with Sam in tow. The kid was thrilled to find a girlfriend for his dad after his mother’s demise.
What’s good about this movie is even if Meg and Tom did not spend so much time together on the same scenes, they still managed to feature their chemistry. Isn’t that amazing?
Bella Swan & Edward Cullen | Twilight Franchise
The undying love story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen has been part of popular culture. A lot of fans have waited for the Twilight saga to be completed to know where it will take the tale of the vampire and human lovers. Their bizarre love story got everyone’s attention, which led to the movie series grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide. The franchise was so famous that fans also read Stephenie Meyer’s book series with the same name, which the film was based on. Three movie installments then followed the first film’s success: New Moon, Breaking Dawn Part 1, and Breaking Dawn Part 2.
Over a decade may have passed since the first movie was out, but its main stars, Kirsten Stewart and Robert Pattinson, will always be remembered for the film saga. For fans, they will always be Bella and Edward, no matter how many film credits they have.
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow | Bonnie and Clyde
The iconic 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde was the start of the appearance of grounded and gritty stories in US cinemas. It also started the new era for movies, introducing an on-screen couple of rebels. It’s a landmark film that broke a lot of cinematic taboos and even considered a “rallying cry.” The film was based on Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow’s real story, which was portrayed by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty.
The film is about a legendary bank-robbing couple, Bonnie and Clyde. They traveled across the Central United States during the Great Depression. Although they’re mostly known as bank robbers, they preferred to rob small stores and rural gas stations. Their names even gave birth to a colloquial expression, which means a highly loyal couple who would do everything for each other, even if it’s illegal or a crime.
Bridget Jones & Mark Darcy | Bridget Jones’s Diary
Another unforgettable on-screen couple and movie are Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy from the 2001 movie Bridget Jones’s Diary. Bridget writes about how she wants to change her life in a diary, and then everything dramatically changed after her two romantic relationships. It took a little while for Bridget and Mark to finally connect with each other, but when they did, it gave the movie the perfect ending that everybody wanted.
After everything, Mark was revealed as the father of Bridget’s baby and not Daniel Clever, which eventually led to their romance. They ended up tying the knot and raising their son, William “Billy,” together, giving the film a happily-ever-after conclusion. The movie starred some of the great artists in the industry, like Renée Zellweger, who had the credit role in the movie, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant. After the film’s huge success, two films followed it, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Bridget Jones’s Baby.
Buttercup & Westley | The Princess Bride
The 1987 fantasy adventure comedy film The Princess Bride is the perfect classic fairy tale love story of a man looking for his true love. Westley was in a quest to find the woman of his dreams, and then, he had to save her after being separated for so long. Like any other folk tale, however, they have to go through the evils of Florin’s mythical kingdom before they can be finally reunited. Robin Wright and Cary Elwes get the credits for perfectly portraying their loved-up roles here.
It’s based on William Goldman’s 1973 novel with the same title, telling the story of a farmhand Westley and his true love who he has to save, Princess Buttercup, and these characters were brought to life by Robin and Cary. The film sticks to the book’s narrative, featuring a grandfather reading the novel to his sick grandson. The film got a lot of honors, including being inducted into the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”
Céline & Jesse | Before Sunrise Trilogy
Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, and Ethan Hawke managed to produce ’90s movie magic on a shoestring budget and at the mercy of Viennese trains and Ferris wheels. This beloved three-part romance captures a relationship as it starts, begins again, deepens, and strains over the span of almost two decades. It is the cornerstone of director Richard Linklater’s career-long exploration of cinematic time.
The Before Sunrise trilogy is a document of a boundary-pushing and extraordinarily intimate collaboration between director and actors, as Julie and Ethan imbue their characters with a sense of lived-in experience, chronicling Celine (Julie) and Jesse’s (Ethan) love from their first meeting as idealistic twentysomethings to the disillusionment they face together in middle age. The Before films credit the progress of romantic destiny as it navigates the vicissitudes of everyday life, paying attention to both the sweeping grandeur of time’s passage and the evanescence of individual moments.
Clementine Krucynski & Joel Barish | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The conclusion of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a 2004 sci-fi romance, brings Joel Barish and Clementine Krucynski’s tale to a close while still leaving their future open. This is a film directed by Michael Gondry and written by Charlie Kauffman about Joel Barish, played by Jim Carrey, and Clementine Kruczynski, portrayed by Kate Winslet, two strangers who meet on a train and fall in and out of love.
Both of them are given medications to erase their memories of the other, but not before recording tapes to remind them of anything they dislike about each other. Rather than relieving them of the suffering that the relationship has caused, it exacerbates the situation. Since its release, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has been hailed as a modern masterpiece due to its ending. It’s a breathtaking climax that lingers long after the credits have rolled, both enigmatic and rewarding as well as optimistic but with the possibility of more destruction to come.
Cleopatra & Mark Antony | Cleopatra
Cleopatra, the commanding and impressive Nile queen, ruled Egypt in the first century B.C. and has since become an immediately recognizable figure in popular culture. She’s inspired a Shakespeare play, appeared in a slew of bad and good movies and TV shows, and was featured in the most surreal music videos. Although many people still wonder what the real Cleopatra looks like, Hollywood has chosen to depict her as a stunning beauty.
Without a doubt, Elizabeth Taylor’s Cleopatra is the most well-credited on-screen Cleopatra. Cleopatra, the most expensive film to date, was released in 1963, and according to Vanity Fair, “took $44 million (about $300 million today), two directors, two different casts, and two and a half years of on-and-off shooting in England, Italy, Egypt, and Spain.” Aside from Elizabeth’s iconic 65 costume changes, it was her on-screen and off-screen relationship with Mark Antony, played by Richard Burton, that captivated viewers — and in fact, both actors were married at the time.
Diane Court & Lloyd Dobler | Say Anything…
Cameron Crowe’s portrayal of adolescent love and rebellion, which was released in 1989, is full of grand gestures, brilliant music, and note-perfect observations about growing up in America. The Ione Skye–John Cusack romance is still popular today. Say Something…, directed by Cameron Crowe, ushered in a new era of Hollywood teen romantic comedies. His characters were fully developed, culturally sophisticated, and sufficiently wary of the prismatically overwhelming future that lay ahead of them, in contrast to the usual callow and teenage figures that had tended to dominate youth movies of the period.
It’s also a love story with a conventional happy ending that leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Say Anything… comes to a close with Lloyd Dobler and Diane Court flying to London for her snazzy and long-awaited fellowship. The two have already been through a lot such as a stop-and-start affair, bad advice from friends, a break-up with a pen as a consolation prize, Iceman Power Lloyd, more bad advice from friends, and her father’s imprisonment for defrauding the IRS – without lawyers’ aid. They also left America for a new adventure, which became a nice way to start over.
Dorothy Boyd & Jerry Maguire | Jerry Maguire
Cameron Crowe wrote, made, and directed Jerry Maguire, a 1996 American romantic comedy-drama sports film starring Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger. It was inspired and credited by sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who served as a technical consultant on the crew and was produced in part by long-time Simpsons producer James L. Brooks. The film was well-received by critics, who praised the acting and writing. It was a commercial success, grossing over $273 million worldwide against a budget of $50 million.
The film is frequently enjoyable, particularly when Tom and Renée are on screen together. Tom portrayed Jerry with the sincerity of a man seeking greatness and pleasure in a profession where only success matters. Renée portrayed a woman who believes in the man she loves, reminding us that true love is supportive. The film is also about how two men learn to value other things besides money.
Elio & Oliver | Call Me By Your Name
Nothing is really “complete” when it comes to works of art, however many come near. One of these films is Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name. It is one of the year’s warmest, most moving, and tragic films that has appeared on the screen. It is a film that lives and breathes through the energy of romance and the emotional hurricane of youth, adapted from Andre Aciman’s acclaimed credit debut novel.
Elio Perlman, played by Timothee Chalamet, is a teen who is visiting his parents’ summer home. His father, portrayed by Michael Stuhlbarg, is a classics scholar, while his mother, played by Amira Casar, is a translator. Until a new visitor arrives, Elio spends his time drinking, loafing around town, and chasing after his old friend Marzia, portrayed by Esther Garrell. Every summer, Dr. Perlman hires a research assistant, and this year he invites the dashing 24-year-old Oliver, played by Armie Hammer, to stay at the family villa. At first, Elio and Oliver, who share a bed, barely speak to each other. Furtive glances lead to stronger ties, especially over their shared Jewish heritage, as both young men soak up the summer sun.
Emily & Kumail | The Big Sick
A medically induced coma isn’t often associated with romance, but it’s what helped and credited Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, the writers of The Big Sick, seal their relationship while also providing material for the film, in which Kumail also stars.
It sounds like something a group of romantic comedy writers might come up with – A Pakistani-American comedian falls in love with an American graduate student but is forced to keep the relationship a secret due to cultural expectations from his family. He decides to tell his family about the woman he loves only after she becomes suddenly ill and is placed in a medically-induced coma. The days Emily spent in a coma, according to Kumail, who plays himself in the film, were crucial to their relationship. Emily woke up from her coma, and she married Kumail three months later.
Ennis Del Mar & Jack Twist | Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain, or also known as Ang Lee’s harrowing “Gay Cowboy Western,” is a love tale about two angsty ranch hands in Wyoming and their torturous, decades-long mountaintop love affair that leaves a hollowed-out ache in your stomach. It is still credited for its impressive portrayal and affection between two nineteen-year-old “cowboys” who grow old together, or rather apart.
Jack Twist, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, and Ennis Del Mar, played by Heath Ledger, end up herding sheep and scarfing down beans by the light of a fire in the rugged peaks of Wyoming’s Brokeback Mountain one summer in the 1960s. Jack and Ennis, touch-starved and hypermasculine, initiate a romantic relationship after spending so much time with each other and just having a single tattered tent between them. The film is undeniably stunning. It is set in Wyoming, but it was shot in Alberta, Canada’s Canadian Rockies. The vast, elevated landscapes that surround Jack and Ennis’ relationship seem to be appropriate for this environment. Their love is spread so thin over such difficult terrain, and their meetings in the wooded mountains serve to highlight how marginalized they are in society.
Frances “Baby” Houseman & Johnny Castle | Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing was released in the summer of 1987, and it led to Jennifer Grey being dubbed “Baby” by everyone, which she didn’t seem to mind. With a $6 million investment budget, the film danced its way into the hearts of many moviegoers, becoming one of the decade’s classic romantic films and a dance-focused love tale that many dance films after it would definitely strive to be.
This film, directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Eleanor Bergstein, begins with a child. As she travels to Kellerman’s resort for a Catskills retreat, she meets a college-bound teenager who is on the brink of maturity and ready to fall in love. Dirty Dancing is a dream as well as a love tale in many respects. Most girls’ first boyfriends probably didn’t sweep them off their feet as Johnny Castle did for Frances “Baby” Houseman, but it wasn’t difficult to be swept away by the plot. The film’s popularity can be attributed to the simplicity of the love story, the classic soundtrack, the chemistry of the cast, and the time period in which it is set.
Gabriella Montez & Troy Bolton | High School Musical
The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical or HSM is a classic that gave us one of the greatest love stories of all time. Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez’s story spanned three film investments and made us wish for a love song like that. Although, to be honest, we could probably do without the drama.
The film featured catchy songs and accompanying choreography, and it focused on basketball player Troy and book-smart Gabriella breaking the status quo at East High by auditioning for coveted roles in the school musical. The success of HSM led to the production of two more films, launching the careers of Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Monique Coleman, and Corbin Bleu. We might not know what happened to any of the protagonists since they graduated from high school, but they’re the epitome of true love, and we’re sure they’re the end game.
Ilsa Lund & Rick Blaine | Casablanca
“We’ll always have Paris.” This is one of the famous quotes from Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca, a Best Picture-winning wartime romantic film which is credited by some as the greatest Hollywood film ever made. It was released in 1942, during World War II, and continues to challenge and inspire viewers with its portrayal of noble virtue and selflessness triumphing over everything, including passionate romance. The film’s bittersweet ending is one of the most popular in cinema history, and it boldly reflects on the importance of memories and the sacrifices that true love often necessitates.
Casablanca is a timeless classic that will continue to be so as time passes. It tells us straight that true love often necessitates self-denial for the greater good, and it reassures us by reminding us that we can still remain linked to long-lost friends and lovers through our memories of them.
Jenna Rink & Matt Flamhaff | 13 Going on 30
13 Going on 30 is a fantasy romantic comedy film starring Jennifer Garner and directed by Gary Winick. It was adapted by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa and released in 2004. It revolves around a 13-year-old girl who aspires to be famous. She is embarrassed by her peers at her birthday party and wishes she were 30 years old. After some magic wishing dust, she is suddenly 30 years old, with no idea how she got there.
While remaining firmly within the rom-com mold, the film dealt with many relatable teenage struggles, from mean girls in matching dresses to the awkwardness of puberty. Matt Flamhaff, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo, was the perfect best friend-prince charming to be paired with the struggling Jenna Rink, who was Jennifer’s character. Critics gave the film mostly favorable reviews, with many praising Jennifer’s performance and the film’s nostalgic setting. It was also credited for its amusing plot and message of self-empowerment. It was the fact that this film isn’t about life at 13 or 30.
Joanna Stayton/Annie & Dean Proffitt | Overboard
Overboard is a new take on the classic tale of the snob who discovers how the other half of the world lives. The male lead character is smug, stuck-up, and spoiled, and then something happens that changes him. He discovers modesty, appreciation, and love by the end of the film.
There are plenty of amusing little moments in the film, such as when Randy McDowall arrives on time with the caviar and is bawled out for possibly being late. If the film’s ending reminds you of The African Queen, it’s because the whole film is inspired by Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn’s relationship, in which a rude and crude man is civilized by a real lady. That evolution is crossbred in Overboard but with the heartless woman, Joanne Stayton or Annie, being civilized by a true gentleman, Dean Proffitt. It’s a pleasant process that results in a warm and amusing film credit.
Julia Sullivan & Robbie Hart | The Wedding Singer
The story is set in 1985, and both the scenery and the costumes are strikingly similar to the gaudy retro fashion of the wild period known as the 1980s, which was defined by something too big and too bright. Throughout the film, the script pokes fun at the 1980s in a lighthearted manner.
The Wedding Singer is a film about Robbie Hart, played by Adam Sandler, a former rock ‘n roll guitarist who is now trying to make ends meet as a singer at a banquet hall and teaching voice lessons. He becomes friends with Julia Sullivan, portrayed by Drew Barrymore, a young waitress while singing at a wedding reception. Both are engaged to the wrong people, and to their credit, they were completely unaware of it. They gradually discover each other as they assist each other in different ways – if only their mismatched partners didn’t get in the way.
Juliet & Romeo | Romeo + Juliet
From generation to generation, one classic tale has remained as timeless as love itself. Although Baz Luhrmann’s kaleidoscopic film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet leaves a lot to be desired in terms of delivery from the two key actors, it is a fascinating modern interpretation of the 16th-century drama.
The classic Romeo and Juliet tale is reimagined in the modern-day city of Verona Beach. Romeo, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Juliet, portrayed by Claire Danes, are children of two feuding families who meet and fall in love. Since they know their families will not allow them to be together, they must hide their love from the rest of the world. Although the Shakespearean dialogue is preserved, the Montagues and Capulets are portrayed as rival business empires, with swords replaced by arms. Baz skillfully upgrades his credit score and Shakespeare’s mission of educating the masses against the folly of ludicrous family feuds for the twenty-first century, preserving the moral point while making it more relatable to contemporary audiences.
Karen Sisco & Jack Foley | Out of Sight
George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez are two of the most incredible stars in the entertainment industry. When they got paired for the 1998 action-romance film, Out Of Sight, everybody just fell in love with their on-screen chemistry. They gave top-notch performances, with George as Jack Foley, who is a bank robber who escaped prison, and Jennifer as Karen Sisco, who is a United States Marshall chasing him. The twists and turns in this film are amazing.
The film garnered numerous nominations including Academy Awards for Best Writing and Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published. They also got nominated for the MTV Movie Awards for Best Kiss, giving credit to this amazing film couple. They also won the award for Writers Guild of America for Best Adaptive Screenplay. It became a box office hit at $77.7 million.
Kat Stratford & Patrick Verona | 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 film starring the late Heath Ledger and renowned actress, Julia Stiles. They also worked alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the movie. This film was loosely based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew, using numerous character names from the play and putting a modern plot twist to it. Most of the filming took place in the metropolitan area of Seattle.
Giving credit to the amazing direction of Gil Junger, it highlighted the on-screen chemistry of Julia and Heath who portrayed the roles of Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona. The movie is titled after, spoiler alert, the poem Kat wrote about her bittersweet romance with Patrick. To this day, it remains to be one of the most popular teenage films that kids still go crazy for. After all who can’t help but fall in love with Heath and his dazzling eyes.
Kathleen Kelly & Joe Fox | You’ve Got Mail
The 1998 film You Got Mail is one of the most beloved romantic movies in the entertainment industry. It can always be found on the must-watch list of every girl who is a huge fan of romantic films. This movie was directed by Nora Ephron, and the investment money for the film that was allotted as its budget was $65 million. It became a box office garnering a whopping $250.8 million.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan have one of the most undeniable on-screen chemistry that is pretty hard to ignore. After all, they have already proven their amazing performance as a lovely couple in the 1993 film, Sleepless in Seattle. Meg played the role of Kathleen Kelly and Tom portrayed the character of Joe Fox. Spoiler alert, this couple initially hated each other, because Kathleen owned a local bookshop while Joe was the book superstore executive of the multi-national bookstore that might take her out of business.
Lara Jean Covey & Peter Kavinsky | To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
This 2018 Netflix high school romantic comedy movie gained so much popularity ever since it was made available to the public. I bet you could not name a teenage girl who does not have a clue what this film is all about. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is part of the To All The Boys movie series. It was based on the best-selling novel with the same title written by Jenny Han.
Noah Centineo grew extremely popular from his role in the movie as Peter Kavinsky. After all, he is a dashing young man with smoldering good looks. He was paired up with the ever-so-gorgeous Lana Condor who played the sweet and charming Lara Jean Covey. Giving credit to Susan Johnson’s amazing direction. They are now one of history’s greatest on-screen couples in Hollywood. The movie was then followed up with To All The Boys: P.S. I Love You in 2020 and To All The Boys: Always And Forever, which came out February 2021.
Maria & Tony | West Side Story
West Side Story is a 1961 romantic musical directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. This is basically one of the best movies of all time as it won a total of 10 Academy Awards in 1962, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is also still the musical film with the most Academy wins. It is important we give credit to Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer for their incredible performances in the movie.
This must-watch film was inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Richard Beymer played the role of Tony, the founder of the gang called The Jets, while Natalie Wood played Maria, who is the sister of The Sharks gang leader or Tony’s rival gang. It is a classic tale of two lovers who are not supposed to be together. Make some popcorn and plop down the sofa, it is time to fall in love with the cutest on-screen couple of the sixties.
Mary Fiore & Steve Edison | The Wedding Planner
We have complaints here, Matthew McConaughey is indeed a dreamboat. He is still one of the hottest male celebrities of all time and still our favorite leading man. He has starred in numerous romantic comedies and one of his impeccable performances was highlighted in the 2001 movie The Wedding Planner.
This movie got nominated at The Teens Choice Award for Choice Movie Chemistry. After all, there is the undeniable spark between Matthew who played the character of Steve Eidson, a handsome pediatrician, and Jennifer Lopez, who played the role of Mary Fiore, Steve’s wedding planner. This movie is filled with twists and turns that deserve so much credit. The film grossed about $60 million in the United States and earned a worldwide tally of $94 million. This is definitely a must-watch for all of you movie-goers out there.
Maude Chardin & Harold Chasen | Harold and Maude
The 1971 cult classic, Harold and Maude, is one of the most beloved movies of all time. The 80-year-old eccentric Maude Chardin, played by Ruth Gordon, and 20-year-old Harold Chasen, portrayed by Bud Cort, form a romantic relationship that is quite taboo.
It may be hard to believe but they are the perfect pair for this movie, capturing the hearts of anyone who dares to watch this film. After all, they do explore the meaning of life with a new and fresh perspective. The degree of professionalism this pair showed on-screen was indeed incredible. It even earned Ruth a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress nomination. It was directed by Hal Ashby and the estimated budget for the film is $1.2 million. Now, it is one of the most beloved coming-of-age dark comedy films that should be on your must-watch movie list.
Melanie Smooter & Jake Perry | Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama is one of the greatest romantic comedy films of all time. Americans rushed to the cinemas on its initial release on September 27, 2002, turning it into a box office hit at $180.6 million. The perfect on-screen chemistry of Josh Lucas and Reese Witherspoon just made movie-goers excited about their love-hate relationship in the film. Reese played the southern gal turned New York socialite, Melanie Smooter, who returned to Alabama to finalize her separation from her husband, Jake Perry, who was played by Josh.
This amazing movie features the ever-so-famous song by Ed King with the same name. Sweet Home Alabama became a worldwide box office hit, earning an estimated $182 million. Their financial planning only allowed them to have a $30 million budget, yet this film still became a huge success thanks to Josh and Reese’s incredible performances.
Molly Jensen & Sam Wheat | Ghost
Patrick Swayze is without a doubt one of the hottest leading men of all time. Not only is he a dashing heartthrob, but he is also an amazing actor, who proved his excellent professionalism in the 1987 film, Dirty Dancing. In 1990, Patrick swept us off our feet once more as he paired up with Demi Moore, who played Molly Jensen, in the critically acclaimed film, Ghost. Patrick was Demi’s love interest, Sam Wheat. They were madly in love with each other, but unfortunately, their romance was short-lived when Sam passed away. However, his spirit remained, creating a very unique love story for himself and Molly. The film will definitely make all of you romantic movie-goers very happy.
This romantic fantasy movie was directed by Jerry Zucker. Patrick and Demi also worked alongside renowned actress, Whoopie Goldberg. Demi earned the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her amazing performance. This box-office hit garnered over $505.7 million. Whoever made an investment in this film was fortunate since it turned out to be a huge success.
Monica Wright & Quincy McCall | Love & Basketball
Love & Basketball is a 2000 romantic film revolving around one of the greatest sports of all time, basketball. This 2-hour-movie is about two neighbors who grew up together. However, as love blooms between the two of them, their desire to be the best basketball players stands in the way.
This film gained so much popularity because of Omar Epps, who played Quincy McCall, and Sanaa Lathan’s, who played Monica Wright, amazing on-screen chemistry. Their incredible performance was the reason why this movie was such a box-office hit, earning $27.7 million. However, they ought to give some credit to Spike Lee, who is one of the film’s producers. With Gina Prince-Bythewood’s direction, this on-screen pair became more effective in the movie. This is the perfect film to watch on a movie date night between couples who are into the sport. After watching, you might want to have a basketball match.
Nora Charles & Nick Charles | The Thin Man (franchise)
The 1934 Pre-Code Hollywood film, The Thin Man, is a mystery-comedy movie directed by Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II. It was based on a novel written by Dashiell Hammett with the same name. This movie ended up having five sequels because of the perfect on-screen couple. Nick Charles portrayed the role of detective Nick Charles, who solves and fights crime with his wife, Nora Charles, who was played by Myrna Loy, and man’s best friend, Asta the dog.
This leisure-class pair captured the hearts of movie-goers as they enjoy copious drinking while bantering flirtatiously with each other on-screen. We ought to give credit to this pair because it became the blueprint for several husband and wife team films in the years that followed. The movie budget for this film was only around $200,000. However, it earned an estimated $1.4 million worldwide. It was one of the most popular movies back in the day.
Penny Carroll & Lucky Garnett | Swing Time
In 1936, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire were already Hollywood A-listers. When they paired up for the comedy-musical film Swing Time, you just know they were about to make history – and they sure did.
Swing Time is the best musical Ginger and Fred ever made. Not only because of their amazing chemistry on-screen but because this lovely pair performed one of the best dance numbers of all time. Of course, they gave credit to their director George Stevens for making this all happen. The plot is that there is an aspiring dancer who travels to New York City to become successful in the world of dance, proving himself to his fiance. However, he ends up falling madly in love with his dance partner. Talk about a controversial love story. Not to mention, their swing-jazz style is enough to make you dance, too.
Princess Leia & Han Solo | Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
One of the biggest science-fiction adventure movies of all time is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This 1980 film was directed by Irvin Kershner and is said to be the best Star Wars movie ever. It is all because of the amazing subplot that focuses on the fantastic love story between Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher’s characters, Han Solo and Princess Leia. It just makes the fans all giddy when Princess Leia finally admits that she is in love with Han Solo and with him simply telling her that he knows.
These on-screen love birds end up tying the knot and sharing three beautiful children together. They had twins named Jaina and Jace, and a younger son named Anikin, who grew up to be one of the most important characters in the movie series. The budget of the film was only estimated to be around $18 million to 33 million. However, this investment money ballooned up to $550.9 million, making it one of the biggest box-office movies of all time.
Rachel Chu & Nick Young | Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is one of the most successful films in the entertainment industry. It was based on a best-selling novel written by Kevin Kwan. This romantic comedy film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is filled with the luxurious lifestyles of rich Asians and their strong family values. It starred Constance Wu and Henry Golding, and their on-screen chemistry was incredible. You probably would not even believe it if I tell you that this was Henry’s first film credit – hands down to his amazing performance.
This critically-acclaimed film won several accolades including a Critics Choice Movie Award for Best Comedy and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Comedy. It even received an Outstanding Motion Picture nomination at the 50th National Association for Advancement of Colored People Image Awards. They only used a $30 million budget for a whopping box office that earned $238.5 million.
Rose Dewitt Bukater & Jack Dawson | Titanic
One of the greatest films in Hollywood that is on the top of the list for every movie-goer who is just crazy about love will have to be the 1998 romance-drama, Titanic. Just like with the renowned movie, Gone With The Wind, you will need a strong on-screen couple to make this huge film work. After all, it is centered on their love affair. Director James Cameron was able to succeed when he worked with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio for the movie. Moreover, because they were friends, it wasn’t hard for them to establish the kind of connection the film required.
Rose Dewitt Kukater was a 17-year-old aristocrat who fell in love with a low-class artist, Jack Dawson. The infamous line, “Draw me like one of your French girls.” was said by Rose to Jack, creating one of the steamiest scenes the film industry has ever seen. This film became one of the biggest box-office hits ever, earning $2.2 billion. It is a far cry from the investment money they had – the movie’s budget was only $200 million.
Sally Albright & Harry Burns | When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally is undoubtedly one of the most iconic movies of all time, while the plot itself is excellent, we do have to give Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal’s chemistry credit.
Thanks to the two actors, Sally Albright and Harry Burns became one of the most iconic movie couples in the world as this is one of the most re-watched Meg Ryan movies of all time. We aren’t going to lie. This 1989 movie really did showcase the chemistry between Meg Ryan and Billy Cyrstal. If you haven’t watched the rom-com flick yet, it basically revolves around two graduates involved in a short-term friendship. However, fate decided that their relationship shouldn’t end there, so they meet again five years later. This time around, they had no choice but to unravel their true feelings towards each other. It surely is a must-watch, so if you haven’t already, add it to your list ASAP!
Sandy & Danny | Grease
Grease has always been, and always will be, one of the most legendary musical films in the world, thanks to the incredible performances of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. On-screen, they are Sandy and Danny. This film brought to us some of the most unforgettable scenes and songs of all time.
However, Olivia and John didn’t just make people in love on screen; they were a couple in real life too. As you might expect, their relationship was a dream come true for their fans when the couple first announced it. Just imagine your childhood dream screen couple becoming a couple in real life. It probably feels a lot like watching a fairytale love story unravel. Like most young love, theirs faded, and the two actors moved on to have individual lives and happy relationships. Still, they remain such good friends. At least they gained more than just investment money from the whole experience.
Sara Melas & Alex Hitchens | Hitch
Who wouldn’t want to see Will Smith and Eva Mendes together? We’ll tell you who – nobody. Believe it or not, this couple’s on-screen chemistry is just unbelievable! That is what made them one of the most beloved movie pair-ups of all time. Both Will and Eva received countless recognitions and credits for their roles as Sara Melas and Alex Hitchens.
The movie Hitch is a 1 hour and 58 minute-long film that centers on the life of a professional dating expert. His job is to help every man in town get a girl. He is the expert on everything dating, until one day, a very persuasive and eager columnist changed his life. She challenged him about everything he thought he knew about winning a girl. The movie premiered in 2005, and as co-producer, Will Smith admitted that it is one of the projects he’s proudest of.
Sara Thomas & Jonathan Trager | Serendipity
If you want a film that would bring you the teenage feeling effect, the joy of a happy yet mysterious ending, and can also make you cry, look no more! Simply watch Sara Thomas and Jonathan Trager in Serendipity. The investment in this movie is quite outstanding – from the plot twists to the scenes and the main cast. Everything is just spot on!
We’ve never seen two people more fit for a role than John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale are for this film. The 2001 romantic comedy is a story about two star-crossed lovers who eventually stumbled to find one another. The movie teaches us that true love can wait, and if some things are meant to be, they will absolutely be in the end. We won’t spoil anything for you, so if you want to know what destiny did for this couple, we suggest you watch it.
Scarlett O’Hara & Rhett Butler | Gone With the Wind
Every scene is swoon-worthy. Every dialogue is breathtaking. Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler in the timeless classic film Gone With the Wind made us fall madly and deeply in love, and the credit goes to their iconic screen chemistry.
GWTW is a movie that needs no introduction. It is one of the most legendary stories the world has ever witnessed. Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh did a fantastic job as lovers on screen. While the two were very connected on set, they maintained a friendly relationship off-screen. Later on, long after the movie was released and became a huge and massive hit, Vivian claimed that Clark came on to her one time on set but never said a word to anyone. Whether that’s true or not, I guess we can all agree that they were a match made in casting heaven.
Stella Payne & Winston Shakespeare | How Stella Got Her Groove Back
How Stella Got Her Groove Back is a 1998 film that showcased the on-screen chemistry between Taye Diggs and Angela Bassett. It also included a performance from one of today’s biggest stars Regina King. Stella Payne and Winston Shakespeare became one of the most loved movie couples in the world, thanks to their undeniable charm and chemistry.
The 1998 film by Kevin Rodney Sullivan made a box office hit of $39.2 million. This romantic comedy centers on a female stockbroker who is so busy that she almost forgot how to live and have a life of her own. However, a trip to Jamaica changed her life when she met a man 20 years her junior. This film contains some of the most iconic scenes of all time. It’s safe to say that the producers had a good investment return seeing how the movie did so well.
Su Li-Zhen & Chow Mo-wan | In the Mood for Love
Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai both delivered beautiful performances as lead characters Su Li-Zhen and Chow Mo-wan in the 2000 Hong Kong romantic drama film In the Mood for Love. This film had its fair share of investments considering that producers decided to release it in Hollywood. All of their hard work later paid off since the movie became such a favorite not just in the U.S. but by critics worldwide.
The film is actually a trilogy, but one installment stood out the most. It tells us a story about two struggling people whose paths have later crossed. Both the lead man and the lead woman in this movie experience infidelities from their own spouses, making them seek comfort and strength from each other. However, there came the point when they both realized it was already more than just a friendly encounter. If you’re looking for a romantic film dealing with the complexities of love, you might want to give this a go.
Summer & Tom | (500) Days of Summer
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel are both individually great actors. Together, they’re phenomenal. Their on-screen romance is so flawless that even the poster of their movie can capture our hearts with one glance. Because of their innocent young looks, they made a perfect Summer and Tom in the classic film (500) Days of Summer.
Clearly, investments made into bringing these two into the project paid off since Summer and Tony was once named the most beloved couple in a movie during their film release in 2009. To give you an idea of what the movie is about, it revolves around the life of Tom, who revisits often recalls one year of being with a girl named Summer. She is the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, but she doesn’t believe in relationships or boyfriends at all. This film received a ton of awards, plus it also introduced to us its featured song, You Make My Dreams Come True.
Suzy & Sam | Moonrise Kingdom
Suzy and Sam represent young love in the timeless and undying film the Moonrise Kingdom. Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman’s performance as two young people in love, barely in their teens, were simply terrific. These two definitely deserve all the credit for making the characters more charismatic. Not too long after the film’s release in 2012, these two became a favorite couple. While some people doubt whether this film is the right choice to see during family night, most people agree that the film is charming and diverse.
The supporting acts of superstars Edward Norton and Bill Murray also added an incredible take to the 1 hour and 35 minute-long dramatic/romantic comedy film. The voice of narrator Bob Balaban is not to be taken for granted either since it is one of the main factors for the movie’s success. The story revolves around Sam, who is a 12-year-old orphan. He later fell in love with Suzy, and they both ran off together on an island.
Tess Harding & Sam Craig | Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year earned a jaw-dropping $2,708,000 million during its initial release, and that was 79 years ago! Tess Harding and Sam Craig became one of the world’s top favorite movie couples ever since then, credits to Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy’s brilliant acting. The movie first premiered in Mexico. It revolves around the lives of co-workers Tess and Sam. The pair initially disliked each other but eventually found themselves in love and married to each other. Unfortunately, a series of events tested their marriage, leading to her husband’s melancholy.
Award-winning actress Hepburn delivered a stunning performance in this movie as she did with all of her projects. With music by Franz Waxman and screenplay by four of the most talented people during their time – Garson Kanin, Michael Kanin, Ring Lardner Jr., and John Lee Mahin, the movie was a sure hit all along.
Tiffany & Pat | Silver Linings Playbook
Tiffany and Pat in the Silver Linings Playbook film, played by actress Jennifer Lawrence and actor Bradley Cooper became one of the most celebrated on-screen couples. The two actors also developed a special bond in real life, but it’s not what people think. Because of the pair’s undeniable chemistry, they also managed to create a friendship outside of the big screen. Gaining a friend while earning some investment money sure sounds nice, doesn’t it?
What made this movie even more relevant is that Tiffany and Pat’s relationship respresents millions of people around the world suffering from mental struggles. The two main characters have Bipolar Disorder associated with depression. Tiffany’s husband was a cop, and he just passed away, leaving her with an extreme need for physical attachment. Pat, however, is an overweight professor with a temper trying to win his former wife back after he caught her having an affair with an older colleague. When their paths cross, the pair embark on an unprecedented love story filled with ups and downs.
Vivian Ward & Edward Lewis | Pretty Woman
Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman represent a post-modern twist in the classic Cinderella story trope. The 90’s film was so original that once it was released, the world blew up. The movie also reintroduced people to the idea that all is fair in love and war. Aside from being an iconic film, it also takes credit for catapulting Julia Roberts to superstardom.
Gere and Roberts later became one of the Hollywood couples who had more than one film together. This romantic comedy is not your typical romantic comedy film. It gave us all an unexpected twist that nobody has ever expected to witness and feel. The movie might have a few negative reviews discouraging the profession of the female lead, but that never stopped this film from being one of the most-watched films in the entire world.
Mulder & Scully | The X-Files
Mulder and Scully are the “it” on-screen couple because of their roles in the hit sci-fi show The X-Files. Sadly these two never became a couple in real life, although there were so many speculations that they were. The two actors suit each other so much and complement each other so well that it was almost unbearable to admit that they never got together in real life.
The makers of the show clearly made all the right investments in actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. They were a perfect choice all along. The show ran for a total of 11 seasons from 1993 to 2002. The two portrayed the roles of agents specializing in paranormal activities perfectly, that every episode is nerve-wracking with heartbeat skipping scenes from these two. This show is highly recommended even for the young adults of today.
Damon & Elena | The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries is one of the most successful TV shows in the world. Critics even hailed it as the most-watched TV show during their time under their channel. Unfortunately, though, some good things must come to an end, and the show’s rating rapidly declined after the near end of season 5, when Nina Dobrev, the main female cast who played Elena, quit the show.
Prior to that, however, Dobrev and Somerhalder enjoyed being one of Hollywood’s favorite on-screen couples. Otherwise known as Delena, Damon and Elena had a thrilling love story packed with chemistry. In real life, people were rooting for these two to be together, and they did. They dated for a while until Somerhalder decided to settle down with Twilight actress Nikki Reed. Despite not ending up together in real life, we’re sure the two are enjoying their newfound loves and the investments they made out of the show.
Seth & Summer | The O.C.
Like The Vampire Diaries, The O.C. is also one of the most successful teen drama series during its time. Like Damon and Elena, the show’s Seth and Summer also became one of Hollywood’s beloved fictional couples.
This TV series has a total of 4 seasons revolving around teen romance starring Mischa Barton, Rachel Bilson, and Adam Brody. Bilson and Brody were real-life lovers, and their fans couldn’t get enough of them being together. Sadly, they parted ways, and Brody married America’s Sweetheart, Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester. Bilson found some degree of bliss too. The two remained civil, and they still talk about their unrequited love from time to time, especially when bringing up their TV show. Seth and Summer had a whirlwind romance and a roller coaster love story. They belonged to the wealthy and upper-class community of Orange County, hence the title of the show.
Lois and Clark | Smallville
Filmmakers recreated Superman multiple times, and the relationship of the main characters, Lois and Clark, was given different interpretations. Here in Smallville – a TV series released in 2001 at The WB network – Lois and Clark started as friends and later developed romantic feelings for each other.
Smallville features a high school student Clark Kent on his way to becoming a hero called Superman. Clark, played by Tom Welling, and Lois, played by Erica Durance, first met during their high school senior year. They have a platonic relationship at first, but after several years of being just friends, they finally see each other differently and start a relationship. It took them about eight seasons to finally get together and fulfill the legendary Lois and Clark tandem, but it was all well worth it. That is probably why their tandem was a hit. Their story was built by anticipation and thought well by the writers. To a certain degree, the hints of their underlying affection for one another made them gush-worthy.
Paul and Jamie | Mad About You
Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser starred in the 1990s sitcom Mad About You. The show ran from 1992 to 1999 and received countless accolades throughout its airing. The plot tells about the life of the newlyweds New Yorkers, Paul and Jamie Buchman.
Fans of the show attest how Hunt and Reiser made the Paul and Jamie tandem a swoon-worthy couple. Initially, they credit their ever-reliable acting skills for giving justice to the characters. Second, their undeniable screen chemistry makes Paul and Jamie’s relationship believable. Some even thought that the actors might have feelings for each other, but no. Hunt and Reiser are just good friends and are comfortable working together. Lastly, the events in their lives mirror the struggle of newlyweds, and many can relate. At the end of the show, Paul and Jamie had a baby named Mabel. Parting for almost two decades, Hunt and Reiser made their comeback as Paul and Jamie in 2019. The limited series of Mad About You revival features the couple’s new phase in life as empty-nesters.
Sam and Diane | Cheers
Sam and Diane might not have ended up together, yet they are among the favorite team-ups across decades. Cheers’ infamous couple has an intermittent relationship thanks to their polar opposite personalities. Despite their differences, their physical attraction made them return to each other, mirroring the turbulent relationship that usual people experience.
The sitcom’s name, Cheers, was taken after the bar where the characters meet and get to know each other. Throughout its first five seasons, the story focused on the pairing between Sam and Diane. Sam, played by Ted Danson, is a womanizing bartender, while Dianne, played by Shelley Long, is a college degree holder who works part-time as a waitress in the bar. Attracted physically but unmatched lifestyle brought the conflict between the two. There are several times that they tried to make their relationship work but ended up failing every time. Sam and Diane almost got married but called the wedding off as Diane ran away. Reuniting at the season finale, Sam and Diane tried for the last time until they realized that they are not for each other.
Jim and Pam | The Office
They say the best part of having a romantic relationship is the thrill of the chase and the sensual tension. The very reason why Jim and Pam of the hit TV show The Office became a famous couple.
Everybody must agree that the credits are due to the fantastic work done by John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer in portraying their characters, Jim and Pam. Their on-screen chemistry is very believable that some fans thought that they could be together in real life. Apparently not, as the two actors are with their respective spouses. Likewise, some also thought that their relationship was more interesting during their courting stage. According to reviews, their thrilling office romance died down when they got married and had children. Well, it seems true-to-life, like marriage, according to some, takes down some of the fun parts of romance as two are already in a serious and steady commitment.
Luke and Lorelei | Gilmore Girls and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life is the continuation of the comedy-drama Gilmore Girls. The series aired in 2016, beginning with Rory’s busy career and Lorelei grieving over her father. As Rory gets trapped in a strange relationship, Lorelei’s steady relationship with Luke got strained alongside troubles with Emily – Lorelei’s mother.
Though Rory’s adventurous relationships might be more thrilling than her mom’s love life, Lorelai’s coupling with Luke was far more winning and stable. It was more of an adult relationship that started as friends that transitioned to attraction. Luke and Lorelai credit coffee for meeting each other and forming a bond together. Without Lorelai’s hunger for caffeine, they would not have met or had a close relationship. Though their relationship has its lows – Lorelai living and taking refuge away from everyone – they reunited and settled their differences. At the end of the series, Luke and Lorelai get married – with Lorelai asking Luke to marry her, while Rory divulges the news of her pregnancy.
Doug and Carol | ER
ER is the TV series that originated the medical-drama genre in television. It was first aired in 1994 and has launched many A-listers, such as George Clooney. Clooney also earned his fame as a ladies’ man thanks to the iconic role of Dr. Doug Ross – a womanizing pediatrician. Making his role a standout, he got paired with Julianna Marguiles, who plays the role of Carol Hathaway – a registered nurse with a master’s degree who works as the Nurse Manager of the Chicago General Hospital.
It was a recipe for disaster to fall in love with someone you know who can’t commit. That is Carol’s central dilemma over Doug. She fell insanely in love with a womanizer that she almost spiraled out of control and jeopardized her career. However, she falls head over heels with Doug all over again despite her efforts of running away from him. Likewise, Doug’s retrieval from being a player and her pursuit to win over Carol again makes them an exceptional couple adored by many fans.
Marshall and Lily | How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is a hit comedy TV show that revolves around how Ted met his wife. The show has two settings – the past or the flashbacks and the present, where Ted narrates his love story to his children. Along with him are his friends – Barney, Robin, and the couple Marshall and Lily. The story is full of failed romances, but one couple remained unmoved – Marshall and Lily.
Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan played the roles of Marshall and Lily – the college sweethearts who are close friends with Ted. Beyond the goofiness and adoring relationship of the couple, they also depict married life. They show how it can be fun and unforgiving at the same time. As such, their careers are often the reason for their arguments. Marshall is a lawyer, while Lily is a preschool teacher and aspiring painter. Both of them have dreams to fulfill, and their relationship often gets caught in the middle. However, at the end of the day, they find a way to compromise and get back to each other’s arms.
Monica and Chandler | Friends
Friends have produced a good team-up between Ross and Rachel, therefore, making them a crowd favorite. All the while, Monica and Chandler are also an adorable pair, which is the opposite of the former. Played by Courtney Cox and Matthew Perry, Monica Geller and Chandler Bing make a fun and reliable pair that inspires many to seek friendship before romantic commitment.
What makes Monica and Chandler a great couple is their relationship’s friendly beginnings. Their best friend status is so much to credit for their stable relationship and deep understanding with each other. They might have opposite personalities, Chandler being a goofball and Monica as a seemingly serious person, but they complement each other and bring out the best of each other. Their match might be a slow brew, but it was more steady compared to others. Like real couples, The two had runs of mishaps which they worked out eventually.
Carrie and Mr. Big | Sex And The City
Sex and The City is a romantic comedy TV series that tackles the lives of four middle-aged women living in the Big Apple. The series features the characters’ quest for love, work, and their fashionable way of getting out of sticky situations. While the series is about the exciting lives of four characters, many favor Carrie’s storyline.
Stealing the show is Carrie Bradshaw’s perplexed romance with John James Preston or Mr. Big, as Carrie calls him. Carrie and Mr. Big’s on-and-off relationship and their sweet gestures are what kept the audience at the edge of their seat and hooked on their story. Despite their tormented relationship, the two cannot move away from each other and contain their sensual tension. At the end of the show, Mr. Big has finally overcome his issues and began a committed relationship with Carrie. As the show hit the ratings, it also launched many careers, such as Sarah Jessica Parker, who got the credits for playing Carrie Bradshaw. Likewise, her on-screen partner, Chris Noth, who plays Mr. Big, became an in-demand actor.
Derek and Meredith | Grey’s Anatomy
Grey’s Anatomy is a medical-themed drama that was supposed to be a mid-season replacement in 2005 by ABC. As the show garnered positive reviews and became the viewer’s favorite, it earned a spot as a regular show. Today, Grey’s Anatomy is still alive and kicking in the airwaves, and we got a bunch of people to thank for it, especially the writers and creators of the show, Shonda Rhimes and Krista Vernoff. Without them, the couple Derek and Meredith would not exist.
Meredith Grey is the lead cast of Grey’s Anatomy. Played by Ellen Pompeo, her character is a medical degree intern at Seattle Grace Hospital. McDreamy, as Meredith calls him, is Dr. Derek Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey. What makes the team-up great is that they have the thrill-of-the-chase setup due to their complicated lives and relationships. Initially, Meredith and Derek cannot form a relationship due to their professional relationship. Secondly, Derek turns out married. As their story progresses, the show has reached its ongoing 17th season. Grey’s Anatomy is now among the longest-running shows on American TV.
Sheldon and Amy | The Big Bang Theory
Sheldon Cooper and Amy Fowler are the funny and adorable couple of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The sitcom was aired in 2007 at CBS and had its 12th and final season in 2019. What makes them and their relationship a fan favorite is their eccentric personality.
High intelligence quotient, low emotional quotient – that is what Sheldon and Amy are. Distant and cold, both committed with their work, the two seem to be doomed to be single forever. Not until the two, perhaps by force of gravity and the law of attraction, became drawn to each other. Sheldon, played by Jim Parsons, is a rigid physicist who bases everything on science, even the works of relationships. His off-beat and cold character made him funny without him trying to be funny. Amy, on the other hand, played by Mayim Bialik, seems to be the one filling up the gas of their relationship to work. Eventually, Sheldon learned by heart that he loves Amy. Together, they reached each other’s dream of winning a Nobel Prize in Physics.
Jackie and Kelso | That 70s Show
That 70s Show’s Jackie and Kelso are perhaps one of the most iconic characters on-screen and off. We are talking about the actors behind the characters, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. Jackie and Kelso are an adorable pair that made everyone thrilled over young love and the reality of the one that got away. Although they did not end up together in the show, Mila and Ashton eventually reconnected, fell in love, got married, and had kids.
Jackie and Kelso might be a flawed pair, but their constant effort to work things out together and their polar opposite personalities are what made them a great couple. Jackie is a manipulative and sometimes overbearing girlfriend, while Michael Kelso is a sports guy and a goofball who is madly in love with Jackie. Winding up several issues together, it almost reached the point where Jackie wanted to get married to Kelso. Talks about marriage prompt their parting as Kelso flew to California without calling a moving company.
April Ludgate-Dwyer and Andy Dwyer | Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation are to credit for the speeding career of Chris Pratt today. Pratt got picked by the makers of Guardian’s of the Galaxy to play Star-Lord due to his hilarious role as Andy Dwyer in the said sitcom. While he is now known as a hunk and action movie star, no one can ever forget his hilarious team-up with Aubrey Plaza as April Ludgate-Dwyer.
April and Andy are seemingly match made in heaven. Basically, they get each other and find unusual things sweet, like when Andy sends his laundry to April to wash, while the world finds it annoying. Their misfit coupling is what makes them a likable couple. Most of the time, Andy and April are failing hard in marriage. However, their love for each other and their not-so-serious approach to things make them a somewhat admirable couple. Some may even think that their off-the-rack immaturity is unbelievable, but April and Andy are in the same phase, the reason they are compatible with each other.
Dre and Rainbow Johnson | Black-ish
Black-ish is a sitcom that details the life of an African-American family who managed to live their everyday lives with a bit of dysfunctionality. As in a comedy sitcom, the families’ run-through of mishaps often gets sugarcoated with humor. Yet, it does not hide that family life is not simple, and every family has its own dynamics, and so is every couple. Dre and Rainbow Johnson are perfect examples of a couple who struggle in balancing life and work.
Andre and Rainbow Johnson’s parenting style and their semi-unconventional relationship are very relatable, and that makes them a beloved couple on screen. In the recent update of Dre and Rainbow Johnson’s relationship, the couple is seemingly going through hard times and facing a marriage breakdown. While they worked hard in the past to make things work for them and their family, the inevitable has finally reached them. Will they get through this, or will a lawyer character soon grace the show? That is something that everyone will have to watch out for.
Brenda Walsh and Dylan McKay | Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 902010 received the credits for popularizing teen-oriented sitcoms. Created in 1991, Beverly Hills, 90210 deals with the usual hurdles of teenagers such as peer pressure, partying, and young love. Among the show’s most popular pairs are Brenda Walsh and Dylan McKay, who exemplifies a complicated relationship brought by emotional distress and substance abuse.
When the Walsh family moved to the prominent town of Beverly Hills, the twins Brenda and Brandon found themselves adjusting greatly to their new environment. As such, Brenda got entangled with Dylan McKay, a rich and handsome guy who had a troubled family life. As Brenda forms a relationship with Dylan, it indulged fans with their sweet romances. Though they kept a close relationship, they also had a Romeo and Juliet kind of relationship when Brenda’s parents disapproved of Dylan. Though it is not clear whether they end up together or not, still, they are one of the epic onscreen couples that fans can’t get enough of.
Claire & Phil Dunphy | Modern Family
Julie Bowen acted as Claire alongside her co-star Ty Burell, who took the role of Phil in the hit series Modern Family. Their characters in the show play overwhelmed parents and a somehow dysfunctional couple who appears to be quite the messy pair trying to weather the complexities of being married. Phil’s character is one of the most comically endearing vision of a wannabe cool dad on television. Meanwhile, Claire’s character is a high string but not totally overbearing mother.
Although the couple’s degree in chemistry is undeniable on-screen, they live quite a different life from their characters. Phil is a loving father and partner to his wife, Holly. The couple had been married since 2000 and has two children. Claire was married to Scott Philips in 2004 and had three children together, but they separated after a while since their relationship wasn’t sailing as smoothly as it did before.
Eric & Tammy Taylor | Friday Night Lights
Connie Britton took on the role of Tammy in the show Friday Night Lights along with her co-star Kyle Chandler, whose character was Tammy’s husband named Eric. Connie’s character was the wife of a high school football coach who’s trying to navigate the demanding lifestyle of her husband. Yet Tammy does her best to become the voice of reason and serenity to Eric. Together, they made quite the formidable duo and often provided stability to each other. We can compare their relationship to a car needing gas to move.
The fans would love to believe that the on-screen couple was an actual thing, but Kyle Chandler and Britton never dated in real life. Kyle is happily married and has two kids, while Britton is single. She was once married to John Britton, but the couple separated in 1995. The actress also has an adopted 3-year old boy.
Ted & Robin | How I Met Your Mother
If you’re a fan of How I Met Your Mother, you might Remember Josh Radnor, who played Ted Mosby, the charismatic main character who spent the whole series telling his two children about all the highs and lows of his love life that led him into meeting their mom. Meanwhile, Cobie Smulders played Robin, a proud Canadian TV Journalist. Long story short, the two eventually ended up with each other after all the turmoil in the show.
However, in the real world, John Radnor’s romantic life has not been as successful as the fictional character he portrayed. He, however, did get married once and had two kids. Cobie also has two lovely daughters and is married to Taran Killiam, a comedian from Saturday Night Live. Their show might have been long over, but the degree of their influence remains in today’s popular culture.
Pacey & Joey | Dawson Creek
The characters that Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes played together in Dawson’s Cheek had known each other since they were 15. Like most teenage high school love story plots, Pacey and Joey’s relationship evolved from being mischievous friends to high school sweethearts.
In the show, the pair dealt with a lot of ups and downs and even had a falling out until they got reunited at a friend’s wedding. Joey and Pacey then moved in together at Joey’s apartment in New York, got married, and had children. In real life, the stars also briefly dated each other. Katie even admitted that Jackson was her first love and that she’d never forgotten the memory. Currently, the two are married to different people, Katie to Emilio Vitolo Jr. and Joshua to Jodie Turner-Smith. They’re also probably enjoying the fruits of their investments with their respective families nowadays.
Chuck & Blair | Gossip Girl
When talking about iconic on-screen couples, one does not simply miss out on the legendary Upper East Side couple, Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf. Out of all the television couples to come out of the late 2000s, Chuck, played by Ed Westwick, and Blair, played by Leighton Meester, is perhaps one, if not the most iconic duo of them all. While Chuck bass won over the audiences with his rich boy charms and gallant boyfriend person, Blair rose to the occasion as the scheming socialite primadonna who’s ready to go the distance for the people she loved. Their characters were great individually, but putting them together as a couple was simply a masterful touch, and all the credit goes to the writers of the show.
Despite their strong chemistry together, both actors didn’t get into a relationship with each other. Leighton is now a loving wife to her husband and a doting mother to her two children. On the other hand, Ed is in a happy relationship with model Tamara Francesconi. The pair went public with their relationship back in 2019.
Buffy &Angel | Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Continuing with our streak of beloved 2000s TV couples, let’s talk about Angel and Buffy from the classic TV show, Buffy The Vampire Slayer. This iconic duo won over audiences after their Romeo and Juliet story unraveled when Buffy fell madly in love with the vampire, Angel. They were the ultimate form of star-crossed lovers. Angel and Buffy went through a lot of hurdles along with their angsty relationship and eventually didn’t end up being together. Fans ultimately fell in love with Angel’s character so deeply that he even had his own spin-off show.
The actors in real life are married to their respective partners despite the chemistry they so strongly showed on the screen. David is married to actress and model Jaime Bergman for almost nine years. On the other hand, Sarah is married to Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002. Considering the success of their show, we’re guessing that these two are now enjoying a handsome credit score.
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