These 7 A-List Stars Found 'The One' After 40

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars didn’t settle down until their 40s or beyond. These celebrity love stories show that timing really is everything when it comes to finding “the one.”

Love doesn't always happen on a set timeline. Some people meet their soulmates in their 20s, while others find lasting love much later in life. These celebrities are proof that it’s never too late to find “the one.” Here’s a look at stars who found love and, for many, marriage after turning 40.

George Clooney

George Clooney met international human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2013 when he was 52. The couple married the following year in a romantic ceremony in Venice, Italy. Known for being a longtime bachelor, Clooney’s love story became one of the most talked-about celebrity romances when the two got together.

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand was 54 when she met actor James Brolin on a blind date in 1996. They hit it off and married in 1998. Their relationship has lasted for over two decades, showing that second chances in love can turn into something long-lasting.

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek met French businessman François-Henri Pinault in 2006. They married on Valentine’s Day in 2009, when Hayek was 43. In 2017, she said, "I married the right guy. That is probably the most important thing. We support each other in everything we do."

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi began dating in 2004 when DeGeneres was 46. They got married in 2008, shortly after same-sex marriage became legal in California. Their relationship has remained strong through public ups and downs, and the couple has been vocal about their commitment to each other.

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves made headlines in 2019 when he appeared publicly with artist Alexandra Grant. He was 55 at the time. The two had collaborated on books before their relationship became romantic. Though they haven’t married, fans praised their low-key and genuine connection.

Elton John

Elton John met David Furnish in 1993 when he was 46. They entered into a civil partnership in 2005 and officially married in 2014 after same-sex marriage became legal in the U.K.

Their decades-long relationship has included raising two sons and often being in the public eye — but they’ve remained a constant in each other’s lives.

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz met Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden in 2014 through her friend Nicole Richie. She was 41 at the time. They got engaged quickly and were married by January 2015. Since then, they’ve kept a relatively private life and welcomed a daughter together, focusing on family over fame.

These celebrities remind us that love can show up at any stage — sometimes when life is already full, and you're not even looking for it.