When it comes to Hollywood, stories of breakups and divorces are as common as movie premieres. Sometimes it's even harder to figure out whether two people are still together or not. But while we don't claim to know everything about celebrities' personal lives, we can't help but look back in time and remember the couples of the past who made an impact, if only for a moment.
From the love stories of the '80s, to the stormy romances of the '90s and early 2000s, here are some of the famous couples who were once together - and who you may have forgotten about:
Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere
The supermodel and the "Pretty Woman" actor met in 1988 at a picnic in the backyard of photographer Herb Ritts. She was just 22 and he was 39. Love triumphed, but it was short-lived. They married in Las Vegas in December 1991, but separated four years later, in 1995.
Salma Hayek and Edward Norton
The "Frida" star and the "Fight Club" actor were in a relationship from 1999 to 2003. Hayek later revealed that Norton helped her a lot during the making of the film "Frida."
Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake
The couple met at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in April 2003 and quickly became inseparable. She even joined him on tour with Christina Aguilera. The relationship lasted four years, ending in January 2007.
Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt
The romance was brief but dramatic! Applegate brought Pitt as her partner to the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, only to leave him in the middle of the event!
Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson
They met while filming "Excalibur" in 1981 and lived together for four years. In a 2018 interview, Mirren said their relationship was deep and serious.
Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey
The two met while filming the movie “A Time to Kill.” Although their romance reportedly lasted about two years, they never publicly confirmed it.
Lenny Kravitz and Nicole Kidman
Their relationship culminated in an engagement in 2003, but Kidman later stated that she wasn't ready for marriage at the time. She would later star in "Big Little Lies" with Kravitz's daughter, Zoë.
Brooke Shields and Nicolas Cage
In 1987, Brooke and Cage were photographed together at the premiere of "Moonstruck," and rumors immediately began to circulate. The romance was never confirmed, but their photo caused quite a stir at the time.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bundchen
The Brazilian model and the Oscar-winning actor were in a serious relationship for five years, from the late '90s to 2005. Even today, Gisele speaks with great respect for Leonardo, considering him an important person in her life.
Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler
This sweet relationship began when they were both just 18 years old. Liv Tyler has said that Joaquin was her first love and that they are still good friends. "I'm friends with all my exes," she said. "But Joaquin... he's like family."
