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Kelis and Bill Murray
- An unexpected pair, the twosome was first linked in early June 2023 after Murray was spotted at one of her shows in London. Both have experienced the recent loss of a spouse—last year, Kelis lost her then-husband Mike Mora to cancer, while Murray's ex-wife passed in 2021. The pair decided to go their separate ways after just two months of dating.
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater
- Days after Grande's split from husband Dalton Gomez was made public, rumors began to circulate that she was dating her 'Wicked' costar, Ethan Slater. Sources say they've been dating for several months. Slater, who is married and welcomed a child with his wife Lilly Jay in 2022, formally filed for divorce in July 2023.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
- Did anyone think Bennifer would get back together nearly 20 years after their romance first took the world by storm? Most definitely not! And the pair really surprised us by tying the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
- Multiple sources seem to have confirmed the rumors that Kylie Jenner is dating Timothée Chalamet. The rumors started back in April 2023, and since then there have been several eyewitness accounts and sources that support the claim. The alleged couple are keeping things casual, and getting to know each other.
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Shakira and Jimmy Butler
- Following Shakira's dramatic 2022 split from Gerard Piqué, the singer has been seen stepping out on dates with some famous faces. She was seen having a cozy dinner with NBA star Jimmy Butler in London on July 12. Back in May, she was spotted having dinner with Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton.
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Avril Lavigne and Tyga
- One of the most surprising couples, Avril Lavigne confirmed her romance with rapper Tyga at Paris Fashion Week, sealing the deal with a kiss on March 6, 2023. The pair split in June, but continue hanging out as friends.
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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
- A few weeks after sharing an on-screen kiss for an 'SNL' skit in October 2021, the two were spotted holding hands in public, and went official with their relationship in March the following year. The pair ended things in August 2022, bolstering yet again the incomprehensible mystique of Pete Davidson.
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Megan Thee Stallion and Romelu Lukaku
- Megan Thee Stallion was spotted as Inter Milan soccer star Romelu Lukaku's plus-one at his teammate's wedding in Italy. The rapper and the Belgian athlete were photographed holding hands as they mingled with other guests around the waterfront of Lake Como.
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Lily-Rose Depp and 070 Shake
- In May 2023, the actress confirmed her relationship with rapper 070 Shake, whose real name is Danielle Balbuena, sharing a photo of the two kissing on her Instagram Story. She captioned it, "4 MONTHS WITH MY CRUSH."
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Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci
- The eccentric director was linked to the beautiful Italian actress in early 2023. They were seen strolling in Madrid arm-in-arm in February, and in June, they finally publically confirmed that they're in a serious relationship.
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
- The pair first met in 2020 while filming the crime thriller 'Midnight in the Switchgrass,' following Fox's split from her husband, Brian Austin Green. However, official reports of their relationship arose in May 2020, after Fox appeared in his music video for 'Bloody Valentine.' They went public in a big way, oozing PDA everywhere they went and making outlandish statements about their love to the media. They got engaged in January 2023. Despite appearing to go through relationship troubles for a few months, they are still going strong.
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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy
- Following her breakup from British actor Joe Alwyn in April, Swift was reportedly "madly in love" with the 1975's Matty Healy. The pair's relationship caused controversy due to offensive remarks Healy has made in the past, and by June, it had come to an end.
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John Mulaney and Olivia Munn
- In May 2021, the comedian and his wife Annamarie Tendler announced their separation. Soon after, People reported that he and actress Olivia Munn had started dating. By November 2021, the pair had welcomed their first child together.
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Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner
- Another couple we didn't see coming in 2023! The rumors started back in February when the model and the Puerto Rican superstar were spotted kissing at Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles. In August, Bad Bunny was seen wearing Jenner's "K" initial necklace.
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Emily Ratajkowski and Eric André
- Emily Ratajkowski got Instagram-official with comedian Eric André when he shared photos of himself posing naked on a couch with Ratajkowski, also naked, visible in a mirror, taking the photo on Valentine's Day. However, it didn't last, as the model was spotted making out with Harry Styles in Tokyo in late March.
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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi
- The singer and the Oscar-winning director first sparked romance rumors in April 2021, after she shared a photo of the pair hugging on Instagram. They got married in August 2022.
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Grimes and Chelsea Manning
- Grimes and Elon Musk were already an unexpected match, but after their breakup, the musician reportedly started dating someone even more unexpected: whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Within a few months, however, the pair had split.
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Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz
- The internet went crazy when Kravitz was spotted riding on the back of the 'Magic Mike' actor's bicycle in 2021. From NYC outings to movie premieres, and vacations, the low-key pair seem to be going strong.
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Chilli and Matthew Lawrence
- In an unexpected blast from the '90s, TLC's Chilli, whose real name is Rozonda Thomas, is dating 'Boy Meets World' star Matthew Lawrence. The pair started seeing each other romantically in November 2022, but only went public in January 2023.
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Chris Evans and Alba Baptista
- Chris Evans was named 2022's Sexiest Man Alive by People on November 7, and within a matter of days, it was revealed that he was off the market! He has been dating Portuguese actress Alba Baptista for over two years. Baptista has had a successful career in TV and film in Portugal, and broke into the international market in 2020 with her starring role in the Netflix series 'Warrior Nun.' The pair, who have a 16-year age gap, got married in September 2023.
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Zach Braff and Florence Pugh
- The actors reportedly started dating in April 2019. When they went Instagram-official, people criticized the couple's 21-year age difference, which Pugh defended on multiple occasions. The pair quietly ended their relationship in 2022.
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Johnny Depp and Joelle Rich
- In September 2022, a source confirmed to People that the actor was dating his former attorney Joelle Rich, who worked on his 2020 UK libel trial. However, just two months later, news broke that the pair had split.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
- The most unexpected couple of them all was certainly Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. The pair had been friends for years, with Barker even appearing on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.' However, things only turned romantic around the beginning of 2021. They married in 2022 and are now expecting their first child together.
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Talulah Riley
- After working together on the series 'Pistol,' the actors embarked on a real-life romance in 2021. Prior to dating the 'Love Actually' star, Riley had been married to Tesla and SpaceX founder, Elon Musk. The pair got engaged in 2023.
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Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead
- In early 2021, the actress began dating the TV presenter after first meeting on the set of his car series 'Celebrity IOU Joyride.' Though they seem to be a very unlikely couple. they've been going strong for over two years.
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Irina Shayk and Tom Brady
- Following his divorce from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady has been spotted cozying up to model Irina Shayk. Neither party has spoken out about the romance.
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Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader
- While the hilarious and adored actors perfectly matched, no one saw it coming! Especially as their relationship only became public when they'd already been dating for more than a year. However, shortly after going public, they announced their separation.
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Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles
- Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles, who share a 10-year age gap, reportedly became close after Wilde cast him for her film 'Don't Worry Darling' in September 2020. The pair amicably called it quits in November 2022.
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Chris Rock and Lake Bell
- Chris Rock and Lake Bell were spotted on several occasions in LA during the summer of 2022. However, in March 2023, the comedian mentioned that he was single again in a comedy special. Sources: (People) (L'Officiel USA) (She Knows) See also: Celebrities who filed for divorce at 50 and beyond
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Kelis and Bill Murray
- An unexpected pair, the twosome was first linked in early June 2023 after Murray was spotted at one of her shows in London. Both have experienced the recent loss of a spouse—last year, Kelis lost her then-husband Mike Mora to cancer, while Murray's ex-wife passed in 2021. The pair decided to go their separate ways after just two months of dating.
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater
- Days after Grande's split from husband Dalton Gomez was made public, rumors began to circulate that she was dating her 'Wicked' costar, Ethan Slater. Sources say they've been dating for several months. Slater, who is married and welcomed a child with his wife Lilly Jay in 2022, formally filed for divorce in July 2023.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
- Did anyone think Bennifer would get back together nearly 20 years after their romance first took the world by storm? Most definitely not! And the pair really surprised us by tying the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
- Multiple sources seem to have confirmed the rumors that Kylie Jenner is dating Timothée Chalamet. The rumors started back in April 2023, and since then there have been several eyewitness accounts and sources that support the claim. The alleged couple are keeping things casual, and getting to know each other.
© Getty Images
4 / 30 Fotos
Shakira and Jimmy Butler
- Following Shakira's dramatic 2022 split from Gerard Piqué, the singer has been seen stepping out on dates with some famous faces. She was seen having a cozy dinner with NBA star Jimmy Butler in London on July 12. Back in May, she was spotted having dinner with Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton.
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Avril Lavigne and Tyga
- One of the most surprising couples, Avril Lavigne confirmed her romance with rapper Tyga at Paris Fashion Week, sealing the deal with a kiss on March 6, 2023. The pair split in June, but continue hanging out as friends.
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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
- A few weeks after sharing an on-screen kiss for an 'SNL' skit in October 2021, the two were spotted holding hands in public, and went official with their relationship in March the following year. The pair ended things in August 2022, bolstering yet again the incomprehensible mystique of Pete Davidson.
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Megan Thee Stallion and Romelu Lukaku
- Megan Thee Stallion was spotted as Inter Milan soccer star Romelu Lukaku's plus-one at his teammate's wedding in Italy. The rapper and the Belgian athlete were photographed holding hands as they mingled with other guests around the waterfront of Lake Como.
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8 / 30 Fotos
Lily-Rose Depp and 070 Shake
- In May 2023, the actress confirmed her relationship with rapper 070 Shake, whose real name is Danielle Balbuena, sharing a photo of the two kissing on her Instagram Story. She captioned it, "4 MONTHS WITH MY CRUSH."
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9 / 30 Fotos
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci
- The eccentric director was linked to the beautiful Italian actress in early 2023. They were seen strolling in Madrid arm-in-arm in February, and in June, they finally publically confirmed that they're in a serious relationship.
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
- The pair first met in 2020 while filming the crime thriller 'Midnight in the Switchgrass,' following Fox's split from her husband, Brian Austin Green. However, official reports of their relationship arose in May 2020, after Fox appeared in his music video for 'Bloody Valentine.' They went public in a big way, oozing PDA everywhere they went and making outlandish statements about their love to the media. They got engaged in January 2023. Despite appearing to go through relationship troubles for a few months, they are still going strong.
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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy
- Following her breakup from British actor Joe Alwyn in April, Swift was reportedly "madly in love" with the 1975's Matty Healy. The pair's relationship caused controversy due to offensive remarks Healy has made in the past, and by June, it had come to an end.
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John Mulaney and Olivia Munn
- In May 2021, the comedian and his wife Annamarie Tendler announced their separation. Soon after, People reported that he and actress Olivia Munn had started dating. By November 2021, the pair had welcomed their first child together.
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13 / 30 Fotos
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner
- Another couple we didn't see coming in 2023! The rumors started back in February when the model and the Puerto Rican superstar were spotted kissing at Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles. In August, Bad Bunny was seen wearing Jenner's "K" initial necklace.
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14 / 30 Fotos
Emily Ratajkowski and Eric André
- Emily Ratajkowski got Instagram-official with comedian Eric André when he shared photos of himself posing naked on a couch with Ratajkowski, also naked, visible in a mirror, taking the photo on Valentine's Day. However, it didn't last, as the model was spotted making out with Harry Styles in Tokyo in late March.
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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi
- The singer and the Oscar-winning director first sparked romance rumors in April 2021, after she shared a photo of the pair hugging on Instagram. They got married in August 2022.
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Grimes and Chelsea Manning
- Grimes and Elon Musk were already an unexpected match, but after their breakup, the musician reportedly started dating someone even more unexpected: whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Within a few months, however, the pair had split.
© Getty Images
17 / 30 Fotos
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz
- The internet went crazy when Kravitz was spotted riding on the back of the 'Magic Mike' actor's bicycle in 2021. From NYC outings to movie premieres, and vacations, the low-key pair seem to be going strong.
© NL Beeld
18 / 30 Fotos
Chilli and Matthew Lawrence
- In an unexpected blast from the '90s, TLC's Chilli, whose real name is Rozonda Thomas, is dating 'Boy Meets World' star Matthew Lawrence. The pair started seeing each other romantically in November 2022, but only went public in January 2023.
© Getty Images
19 / 30 Fotos
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista
- Chris Evans was named 2022's Sexiest Man Alive by People on November 7, and within a matter of days, it was revealed that he was off the market! He has been dating Portuguese actress Alba Baptista for over two years. Baptista has had a successful career in TV and film in Portugal, and broke into the international market in 2020 with her starring role in the Netflix series 'Warrior Nun.' The pair, who have a 16-year age gap, got married in September 2023.
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Zach Braff and Florence Pugh
- The actors reportedly started dating in April 2019. When they went Instagram-official, people criticized the couple's 21-year age difference, which Pugh defended on multiple occasions. The pair quietly ended their relationship in 2022.
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Johnny Depp and Joelle Rich
- In September 2022, a source confirmed to People that the actor was dating his former attorney Joelle Rich, who worked on his 2020 UK libel trial. However, just two months later, news broke that the pair had split.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
- The most unexpected couple of them all was certainly Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. The pair had been friends for years, with Barker even appearing on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.' However, things only turned romantic around the beginning of 2021. They married in 2022 and are now expecting their first child together.
© Getty Images
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Talulah Riley
- After working together on the series 'Pistol,' the actors embarked on a real-life romance in 2021. Prior to dating the 'Love Actually' star, Riley had been married to Tesla and SpaceX founder, Elon Musk. The pair got engaged in 2023.
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Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead
- In early 2021, the actress began dating the TV presenter after first meeting on the set of his car series 'Celebrity IOU Joyride.' Though they seem to be a very unlikely couple. they've been going strong for over two years.
© NL Beeld
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Irina Shayk and Tom Brady
- Following his divorce from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady has been spotted cozying up to model Irina Shayk. Neither party has spoken out about the romance.
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Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader
- While the hilarious and adored actors perfectly matched, no one saw it coming! Especially as their relationship only became public when they'd already been dating for more than a year. However, shortly after going public, they announced their separation.
© Getty Images
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Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles
- Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles, who share a 10-year age gap, reportedly became close after Wilde cast him for her film 'Don't Worry Darling' in September 2020. The pair amicably called it quits in November 2022.
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Chris Rock and Lake Bell
- Chris Rock and Lake Bell were spotted on several occasions in LA during the summer of 2022. However, in March 2023, the comedian mentioned that he was single again in a comedy special. Sources: (People) (L'Officiel USA) (She Knows) See also: Celebrities who filed for divorce at 50 and beyond
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Unexpected celebrity couples we never saw coming
These are the most surprising matches in recent years
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When a new celebrity couple makes headlines, we want to know all the details. How did they meet? How serious is it? Most of the time, we can totally see a couple coming from a mile away. From interviews to working together, or even Instagram comments, the signs are all there. But every once in a while, there’s a couple that sound like they were randomly plucked out of a hat, leaving us more curious than ever.
Click through and see the most unexpected A-list couples to emerge in recent years.
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