Famous couples with big age gaps as star, 55, 'secretly' marries partner, 34
Famous couples with big age gaps as star, 55, 'secretly' marries partner, 34
Aditi Rane, Hannah Furnell Sat, October 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC
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Martin Freeman, 55, has reportedly secretly married 34-year-old Rachel Benaissa, after six years together, joining a list of famous couples with age gaps.
Martin Freeman has reportedly tied the knot in secret with his partner Rachel Benaissa after six years together, with the couple debuting their wedding rings at the BFI London Film Festival.
The 55-year-old Hollywood star, known for Sherlock and The Hobbit, wed the French actress and writer, 34, earlier this year, according to reports, with a representative confirming the union.
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Their romance has thrust age-gap relationships back into the public conversation, with numerous high-profile couples having successfully navigated partnerships despite differences of more than two decades. This comes after Michael Douglas said his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones is "a lot of work."
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From Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and former ballerina Melanie Hamrick to Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, there are several couples in showbiz that have age gaps.
Here are 11 other well-known couples with substantial age gaps.
Singer-songwriter Don McLean and model Paris Dylan have an age gap of around 49 years.The pair have been together for several years, despite the considerable difference in their ages. McLean is best known for his hit song American Pie, while Dylan has built a public profile of her own. (Image: Getty)
Actor Dick Van Dyke married makeup artist Arlene Silver in 2012, despite their 46-year age difference.The legendary performer is known for classic productions including Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Van Dyke and Silver met through their work in the entertainment industry and have been married for more than a decade. (Image: Getty)
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and former ballerina Melanie Hamrick have an age gap of around 44 years.The pair were first linked in 2014 and have maintained a long-term relationship. Jagger has spent decades at the forefront of rock music, while Hamrick previously enjoyed a career as a professional ballet dancer. (Image: Getty)
Singer Cher and music executive Alexander "AE" Edwards have an age difference of around 40 years.The couple went public with their romance in late 2022, attracting widespread attention. Cher has enjoyed a career spanning music, film and television, while Edwards works in the music industry. (Image: Getty)
Actor Dennis Quaid married business professional Laura Savoie in 2020. Their age gap is reported to be between 37 and 40 years.Quaid, known for films including The Parent Trap and The Day After Tomorrow, has faced public scrutiny over the difference in their ages, but the couple went ahead with their marriage. (Image: Getty)
Music producer David Foster and singer and actress Katharine McPhee have an age gap of 34 years.The pair married in 2019 after meeting through the entertainment industry. Foster is a celebrated songwriter and producer, while McPhee rose to fame on American Idol before building a career in music and acting.The couple have a son together. (Image: Getty)
Hollywood actor Richard Gere and publicist Alejandra Silva have an age difference of around 33 to 34 years.The pair reportedly knew each other for a decade before beginning their relationship in 2014. They married in 2018, with Gere continuing his long-running acting career and Silva working in public relations and charitable initiatives. (Image: Getty)
Actresses Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor have an age gap of 32 years and have been together since 2015.Paulson is known for her work in American Horror Story, while Taylor has appeared in productions including Two and a Half Men and The Practice.The pair have spoken openly about their relationship and have frequently praised one another in interviews. (Image: Getty)
Actor Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata have an age difference of around 31 years.The couple married in Las Vegas in 2021, marking Cage's fifth marriage. The actor is known for films including Leaving Las Vegas, Face/Off and National Treasure, while Shibata has largely kept a lower public profile. (Image: Getty)
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have an age gap of 25 years and are among Hollywood's best-known married couples.The pair famously share the same birthday, September 25, despite being born 25 years apart. They married in 2000 and have two children together.Douglas is known for films such as Wall Street and Fatal Attraction, while Zeta-Jones has starred in productions including The Mask of Zorro and Chicago. (Image: Getty)
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson have an age difference of around 23 to 24 years.They met in 2009 on the set of Nowhere Boy, which Sam directed and in which Aaron starred. The couple married in 2012 and have continued their careers in film, with Sam directing projects including Fifty Shades of Grey and Aaron appearing in productions such as Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron. (Image: Getty)
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