The magnetic and charming Viola Davis is a leading lady who’s not to be trifled with, that’s for sure! (Se even has the EGOT to prove it.) But despite her strong, usually fierce character portrayals, she’s got her lover man behind the scenes.
Married to Julius Tennon, the pair tied the knot in 2003 and have enjoyed married life ever since, even adopting a little girl together. Amazingly, Davis says that Tennon walked into her life a couple of weeks after she prayed for a partner just like him! Now, if that’s not meant to be then we don’t know what is.
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy – Together Since 1997
Another couple coming across each other in the early 80s, next up are Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy. For 'Shameless' star Macy, this is the second marriage after his first only lasted five years. For 'Desperate Housewives' star Huffman, this is the first and only.
The pair have been together for more than two decades, and we know that this couple values family. They have two daughters together, both of which share a middle name — Grace. It seems that the couple has found the secret to keeping things interesting and growing a committed, long-lasting relationship despite their hectic acting careers and the media.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. – Together Since 2002
Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Fred Jones, and apparently, they liked the look of each other enough to get married. Anyway, characters aside, the pair has remained married for more than twenty years. The secret? “We were just friends. That’s one of the reasons I think our relationship has always been so good,” Freddie said.
The pair met on the set of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and started their friendship there. Apparently, it took them about three years to realize their interest in each other was not only friendly but also romantic. So hey, friends first, lovers later! They now have two children together
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson – Together Since 1988 years
The Hollywood icon Tom Hanks is known for securing his own piece of Greece and holidaying there as frequently as possible (and who wouldn’t?). The Oscar winner needs no introduction, nor do we need to detail his filmography – besides, we’re here for love anyway!
His wife Rita came across his path in 1988, on the set of 'Volunteers'. With her Greek background, she is the one who introduced Hanks to the place and culture and he was happy to soak it all up. Since then, the pair haven’t left each other's sides. And hey, if it’s on a remote Greek island, that’s even more reason to stick together.
Dustin and Lisa Hoffman – Together Since 1980
Now, this is a marriage to celebrate - Dustin and Lisa Hoffman have been married for nearly forty years! Dustin Hoffman, who’s now 80, has proved with his marriage to Lisa that true love never dies. The Hoffmans married in 1980, and Lisa, in fact, came out and said jokingly, “I say in Hollywood it is like dog years, so you have to multiply that by seven.”
She also went on to say that marriage is no walk in the park: “We work hard at it. I knew I was going to end up with Dusty and that my life would be traveling around with him.” You have to love that commitment to your partner! Did you know the pair were friends for years before they started dating? So that’s pretty much a lifetime together.