Bernie Sanders and Jane O’Meara – 33 Years Together

Whenever one thinks of Bernie Sanders, a romantic love story isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, the seasoned politician has one of the most fairy-tale-like love stories we’ve come across. When Bernie met his future wife Jane O’Meara in 1981, it was love at first sight, and the two immediately began dating.

After eight years together, Sanders wasn’t willing to tie the knot while Jane was ready for it, so they decided to part ways. Love had other plans, though, and the activist knew he couldn’t be without her, so he proposed again in 1988. Over three decades later now and their romance is still thriving.

George W. Bush and Laura Bush – 44 Years Together

In today’s world of constant matrimonial breakups, it is almost impossible to witness a 44-year-old marriage that thrives on the foundation of three months of dating. Nevertheless, former President George W. Bush and his beautiful wife Laura Bush have proved to us that lasting marriages are not always determined by how long the dating period preceding them was.

This inspirational couple met in 1971 and within three months following their first date, got married. It’s been 44 incredible years since that time, yet George and Laura still look like a couple in their first flush of romance. Sometimes when you meet the one, you just know right away.

Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao – 28 Years Together

As the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell exercises a considerable amount of political influence in the senate-house. However, his political career may not have flourished without the steady partnership of his ever-supportive wife, Elaine Chao.

Their friends in the early ’90s are the ones who set up McConnell and Chao. Though initially unsuccessful, the unintentional matchmaking later bore fruit when Chao finally chose to pursue a relationship with the future senator. The two got married in 1993 and have been together since then. Today, this brave couple, without doubt, continues to positively impact Washington, routinely influencing political decision-making in the country.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton – 46 Years Together

Former American president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton are unarguably one of the most famous couples in the world. Bill met the love of his life in 1971 at Yale University library when they were both students in the institution.

The well-known political figure later proposed to his lovely wife for the first time in 1973. Yet surprisingly, the future first lady turned him down, saying that she needed more time. Eventually, Bill and Hillary later tied the knot in 1975 at an intimate wedding ceremony with just 15 guests. Ever since then, this fabulous pair has been busy building a massively successful political career together.

Joe Biden and Jill Biden – 44 Years Together

We all have lost something or someone we love in our lives, and US President Joe Biden is no different. The celebrated politician’s first wife and child passed on in 1972, and life kind of turned upside down for him until Jill finally came along.

The two met through Joe’s brother back in 1975, and they immediately felt a connection. After only a couple of movie dates, Joe and Jill decided to make it official. Sustaining a marriage for over four decades is no easy feat to achieve, but this power couple has shown that it’s entirely possible through mutual support and steadfast love!

Elizabeth Warren and Bruce Mann – 41 years

The relationship of Elizabeth Warren and her husband Bruce Mann goes back 41 long years. The couple talked about their first meeting at an economics and law conference in Florida in an interview at CNN, citing they instantly fell in love with each other.

Apparently, it was their similar upbringing and love for academia that brought them closer. Interestingly, it was Elizabeth who proposed to Bruce after one of his lectures at the University of Connecticut, to which he said yes. They got married in 1980, but Elizabeth chose to keep her first husband’s surname.

Barack and Michelle Obama – 22 years

They are probably the most loved political couple in recent times and an inspiration to millions of Americans. Barack and Michelle Obama have been an exemplary couple during the eight years of his presidency, but their love story started long ago.

They met in an office setting back in 1989. Despite Michelle’s initial reservations about dating her co-worker, their first date soon followed involving the best tasting ice cream from Baskin Robbins, as Barack Obama recalled in an Instagram post on Michelle’s birthday. They exchanged their “I do’s” in 1992 and have two daughters together.

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter – 75 Years Together

America’s longest-married presidential couple of Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter is the perfect example of lasting married joy when discussing successful, long-lasting marriages. These two have been going steady for 75 whopping years while experiencing all the highs and lows of life together.

When asked about their magical secret to making it work, Jimmy and Rosalynn say it all boils down to choosing the right spouse, constantly communicating, and solving issues amicably. Nowadays, the near centenarian duo loves spending time together, enjoying bird watching, fly fishing, reading the bible, and going to church.

Ayanna Pressley and Conan Harris – 7 Years Together

Being in the limelight makes many people think that celebrities and politicians aren’t like the rest of us and nothing could be further from the truth. Take Ayanna Pressley, for example, who, despite being an outspoken politician, also found love in none other than Conan Harris.

The couple has been doing life together for seven years now, and while they haven’t revealed what makes their union work, we bet following the same passions has helped them thrive. Ayanna and Conan share their calling to integrate incarcerated people back to society. Such altruistic pursuits undoubtedly keep these two close together as they fight the good fight.

Ted Cruz and Heidi Nelson – 20 Years Together

Who knew George W. Bush’s Presidential campaign could turn out to be an exciting meet-cute? It was most definitely for politician Ted Cruz and corporate executive Heidi Nelson; the two teamed up, and the rest is history.
Ted and Heidi are indeed a power couple who beat long-distance relationships and moving states.

Although their love affair was relatively swift, from their official first date in 2001 to their extravagant wedding in the same year, it was still real and solid. At their wedding, they played Aladin’s A Whole New World, commemorating their new adventure in a magic carpet ride—-sweet.

Ben Carson and Candy Carson – 46 Years Together

Secretary Ben Carson can’t stop gushing about his wife of more than 40 years. Yes, you heard that right; happily married for more than four decades blessed with three equally successful offspring. Ever wonder how their love story started?

Once upon a time in 1971, Ben and Candy met for the first time in the great halls of Yale University. It probably was love at first sight because they eventually tied the knot in 1975. Since then, the couple has stuck together through highs and lows, sharing the secret to a long marriage is faith and being as one. Indeed, nothing is better than fairytales happening in real life.

Mike Pence and Karen Pence – 36 Years Together

Being a one-woman man is so difficult when you are a public figure surrounded by beautiful women. But take note, Vice President Mike Pence refuses to dine with other women because he only has eyes for his wife of 36 years Karen Pence.

Mike and Karen met at a parking lot after Church in 1983. After hearing Karen play the guitar, Mike quickly fell hard, begged for her number, and landed a date. The politician finally won her over, and in 1985, they were married. Pence even added that his wife is the force behind his strength. Talk about true love!

Al Gore and Elizabeth Keadle – 9 Years Together

Former Vice President Al Gore is one of America’s most prominent political figures. It’s hard to imagine what dating is like for such a powerful man, but it’s not so difficult when they date someone equally formidable as them.

After years of speculation, Al Gore and his beautiful girlfriend Elizabeth Keadle made headlines publicly, walking the Cannes 2017 red carpet together. The two met back in 2012, and with their shared intelligence and advocacy, traveling the world and raising funds for Climate awareness, it was a match made in heaven. Although both came from breakups, for these two, love is lovelier the second time around.

Ilhan Abdullahi Omar and Tim Mynett – 1 Year Together

They say the third time is a charm, and we bet this is true in Ilhan Abdullahi Omar’s case. The politician has had her fair share of heartbreaks, having been married twice before with both unions failing to work out. Yet, while all hope seemed lost, she found love again in someone close to her, Tim Mynett.

Tim, a political consultant, has been super supportive of Omar, helping her raise funds for her campaigns and being by her side as she wades the challenging legislative sphere. These two have been together since 2020. If their public appearances are anything to go by, Ilhan and Omar’s romantic future looks bright.

Tom Selleck and Jillie Mack – 34 Years Together

Tom Selleck found global recognition decades ago when he appeared in Magnum P.I.. Yet, to this day, Tom maintains a highly private life, especially regarding his family. That could very well be the reason behind the lasting relationship he shares with his wife, Jillie Mack.

Tom first met Jillie backstage when the beautiful lady featured in Cats in 1984. The Blue Bloods actor admitted having a hard time summoning up the courage to approach Jillie and ask her out on a date back then. Nonetheless, he finally did and the rest, as they say, became history. These two got married in 1987 and have remained solidly in love since.

Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff – 33 Years Together

The Outsiders star Rob Lowe shares one of the most intriguing love stories with his jewelry designer wife, Sheryl Berkoff. Theirs can’t be termed love at first sight because when they initially met on a blind date, the duo didn’t click and decided to let things be.

Eventually, sparks flew some years later when they met while filming 1989’s Bad Influence where Rob had a lead role and Sheryl was a makeup artist. Love grew fast between them, and the two exchanged vows in July 1991. The couple is now enjoying growing old together while raising their two sons.

Christopher Guest and Jamie Lee Curtis – 36 Years Together

Writer/director Christopher Guest has a very special role in the life of Hollywood royalty Jamie Lee Curtis. Aside from being her dutiful husband for over three decades, he is also a safe place for Jamie, at least according to the actress.

In an interview for AARP The Magazine, Jamie revealed that Christopher not only keeps her feet firmly on the ground, but she also feels secure whenever they are at each other’s side, doing things together, and just enjoying married life. The A-list duo has two children together: a daughter named Annie and a son named Thomas.

Keith Richards and Patti Hensen – 38 Years Together

The Rolling Stones star Keith Richards has had many outstanding achievements in his career, one of which is his almost four-decade marriage to supermodel Patti Hensen. The couple first met in 1979, it was love at first sight for Richards, but Hensen was only interested in dancing that night.

Long story short, the couple got hitched on Richards’ 40th birthday in 1983, and he has constantly reminded her of how loved she is by making her mixtapes with ‘beautiful drawings on them,’ which has made their journey together less of a bumpy ride. The couple lives in Weston, Connecticut, where they enjoy their blissful union.

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne – 39 Years Together

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne started dating nine years after they met in 1979, and the duo eventually gave in to love and tied the knot in 1982. The journey has, however, been a roller coaster ride for both Ozzy and Sharon, as they have both experienced a fair share of happy and sad moments.

Despite Ozzy’s numerous affairs, the couple has shown us that true love wins eventually by renewing their wedding vows in 2017. Nowadays, the lovebirds spend quality time with their family in their mansion in the UK or their Los Angeles home.

Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt – 2 Years Together

Popularly known as the “First Couple of Fox,” Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt have only been dating for a few years but are definitely going strong. The duo even made a statement entrance after arriving together at a workmate’s wedding in a helicopter belonging to the American Commentator.

Sean and Ainsley famously prefer to keep their relationship away from the cameras and the public eye. Still, it is clear as day that these presenters are head over heels in love with each other. They often go for holidays in Sean’s chopper, and while at work, these lovebirds can’t hide their fantastic chemistry.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Riley Roberts – 4 years

Anyone who knows Alexandria would agree that the outspoken politician and activist in Congress is pretty protective of her private life. Nobody, even some of her friends, knew that she was in a relationship. Her boyfriend, Riley Roberts, also stayed out of the limelight as her career grew over the years.

It was at Boston University that the couple first met during Alexandria’s undergraduate years. Even in those years, AOC stole the limelight. According to a mutual friend of theirs, Riley preferred to stay in the corner of the room thinking things through even back then.

Harry Connick Jr. and Jill Goodacre- 27 Years Together

It was 1994 when Harry Connick Jr tied the knot with former Victoria’s Secret supermodel Jill Goodacre and the two are still in love with each other as much as their first meet. The two met at a hotel where they were staying together and both were instantly in love with each other. Connick was impressed by her grace and beauty while Jill knew that this was the man she would want to marry.

Nevertheless, they took things slow, developing a strong friendship for two years before getting married. When asked what has made the marriage work, Corrick has simply replied that they were best friends.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump – 14 years

Probably one of the most talked-about yet a low-key couple, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump first met at a networking lunch in 2007 arranged by a business partner of hers.

As Ivanka told Vogue later in 2015, it was supposed to be just a business meeting between the two that turned out to be the best deal for them. A brief breakup followed in 2008 because of their religious differences, but Ivanka later accepted Judaism and got engaged to Jared in 2009. They got married later that year in October and now parent three beautiful children together.

Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus – 24 Years Together

Childhood sweethearts Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus were married way back in 1997. Today they have three children together and are an exemplary power couple. True, the marriage had hit some rocky surface once, but all that matters is that they have overcome it.

Their love remains strong, and their children are an important aspect that holds them together. Dogg has been quoted saying that he needs his wife and kids more than anything else in the world. The couple renewed their vows and have been at them more robust than ever. The event was a surprise for Shante, for whom Dogg made all the arrangements as a token of his dedication.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick- 33 Years Together

For a couple to be together for more than three decades, it requires utmost dedication and passion, something which Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick can claim between themselves. What’s more, the fact that they are collaborators in their professional life adds another layer to the relationship. They say it is the little things that make a relationship strong, and Bacon does the same by paying tribute to his wife on social media websites.

The two crossed paths back in 1986 on the sets of Lemon Sky, and though both were young, they fell head over heels for each other. After two years, they walked down the aisle and established themselves as one of the lasting couples of Hollywood

Kevin James and Steffiana de la Cruz – 20 Years Together

Many of us have high hopes when going on a blind date, but they don’t always turn out very well. Luckily for Kevin James and Steffiana de la Cruz, theirs was very successful and the two immediately clicked. That was back in 2001 and three years later, the prominent couple exchanged their vows in a luxurious wedding at Dana Point, California.

While the Grown Ups star is quite reserved about showing his children on social media, he doesn’t hold back when it comes to his wife. A simple look at Kevin’s page and you will find several heartfelt messages that he routinely pens for Steffiana.

Sean Murray and Carrie James – 16 Years Together

Sean Murray and his gorgeous wife, Carrie James, are determined to leave the world a better place than they found it. While the NCIS star is actively involved in helping to stop pollution on beaches through Heal the Bay organization, his partner helps women create successful businesses through BRA – Business Relationship Alliance.

When they are not busy changing the world, these two lovebirds spend time raising their two beautiful children, Caitlyn and River. Although Sean is pretty private and doesn’t share the kids’ pictures on social media, Carrie doesn’t mind as she often posts cute photos and videos of them.

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa – 31 Years Together

Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen form one of the most long-lasting and influential couples in show business. Their three-decade-long marriage came about after their passion for music made them cross paths in the eighties. Patti even enlisted as the only female member of Springsteen’s E Street Band.

While touring and performing together, fans could notice their chemistry, but Bruce decided to marry someone else. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out, and he soon found himself in the arms of his true love Patti, who has been his muse for several blissful decades now.

Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham – 35 Years Together

1986 was a memorable year for media mogul Oprah Winfrey. That was the year her iconic television talk show started, and it was also when she began dating Stedman Graham, who is still her partner today. They’ve never officially married, but their union remains solid.

According to Oprah and Stedman, their relationship would not have lasted this long had they tied the knot, and they prefer to keep things uncomplicated although they are still by each other’s side. They’ve been engaged before but called it off after some time. Well, if this setup works for them, then we’re all for it.

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn – 38 Years Together

Legendary Hollywood stars Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been together for almost four decades now, but they have never actually made it official, at least not in the legal sense. Despite all of those years they’ve spent happily together, they prefer not to get married.

Kurt and Goldie met when they filmed the war drama Swing Shift. The film was a box-office disaster and also got panned by critics. Still, it was the start of a love story between the two celebrities who hit it off right from the beginning. Since then, many consider Kurt and Goldie to be the perfect Tinsel Town couple.

William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman – 24 Years Together

You know it’s the one when they see you for you; when they make you a better version of yourself, and you know it’s the one when they can’t stop gushing about you.

William Macy and Felicity Huffman’s love story is one for Hollywood movies. They met in the early ’80s with their shared love for acting and theatre, got together, and eventually broke up. After five years of separation, Huffman realized that she couldn’t run away or she’ll end up losing Macy for good. So although they were scared to commit, they tied the knot in 1997 and have been happily married ever since.