6 Celebrities Who Dated Their Co-Stars

On-screen chemistry sometimes turns into real-life romance. Over the years, several celebrities have fallen for their co-stars while filming movies and television shows. Some relationships lasted a lifetime, while others made headlines for dramatic twists.

Hollywood sets often create intense bonds between actors. Long filming schedules and shared scenes can spark real connections. While not every on-screen romance survives off camera, some celebrity couples found lasting love after meeting at work.

1. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds met on the set of "Green Lantern" in 2010. At the time, both were in other relationships. By the end of 2011, however, they were single and began dating.

They married in 2012 and now share four children: James, Inez, Betty, and Olin. Over the years, they have become known for their playful public dynamic and strong family bond.

2. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met while filming "Gigli." They got engaged in November 2002. By September 2003, they postponed their wedding, and in January 2004, they officially ended their engagement.

Seventeen years later, they reunited in 2021. They became engaged again in April 2022 and married later that year. In August 2024, Lopez filed for divorce after two years of marriage. Despite the split, the two have been spotted together several times, suggesting the separation was amicable.

3. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher played love interests on "That '70s Show." At the time, their connection was strictly professional. They reconnected years later in 2012, and their friendship quickly turned romantic.

The couple married in 2015 and share two children, Wyatt and Dimitri. Their relationship remains one of Hollywood’s most talked-about success stories.

4. Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling met while filming "The Place Beyond the Pines" in 2012. Gosling reportedly recommended Mendes for the role of Romina, his character’s love interest.

They have been together for more than a decade and share two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada. The couple keeps their relationship largely private. Although they are not officially married, they have built a lasting partnership.

5. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell first met on the set of "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band" in 1966. They did not begin dating until 1983, when they reunited while filming "Swing Shift."

They have now been together for more than 40 years. The couple chose not to marry and have often spoken about their commitment without legal ties.

6. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, known for their roles on "Gossip Girl" and "The O.C.," met while filming "The Oranges" in 2012. Meester later revealed she had a crush on Brody before they started dating.

They began dating in 2013, and Brody proposed less than a year later. The couple married in a private ceremony and now share two children.

Working closely on a film or television set can create powerful connections. For these celebrities, professional collaboration led to personal relationships that captured public attention. While some romances ended, others grew into lasting partnerships. In Hollywood, love sometimes begins with a script but continues long after the cameras stop rolling.