Ever scrolled through celebrity news and thought, “Wait, they were a thing?” You’re not alone. Hollywood’s dating scene is like a revolving door, and while some couples seem like a match made in heaven, providing us with relationship envy, others are just plain odd.
Now, whether we miss these celebs as couples or think they were just plain bizarre is irrelevant, really. Actually, many of them have not only maintained their celebrity status over the years, but it’s almost gotten better. So much so, there are tons of sponsorships, merchandise, and even online casinos games, where faces of said stars are plastered all over, in fact, according to NoDeposit365 United Kingdom:
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Keep reading to take a trip down the forgotten lanes of these celebrity love stories!
1. Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan
Alias was undeniably the hottest show in the early 2000s, and a significant factor in its allure was the on-screen chemistry between Sydney (Jennifer Garner) and Michael (Michael Vartan). Reports of their off-screen relationship surfaced in 2003, shortly after Garner’s split from husband Scott Foley. However, the confirmation of their breakup swiftly followed.
2. Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal
Back in the day, Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal formed one of young Hollywood’s hottest couples. Introduced through Jake’s sister, fellow actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, the two enjoyed a two-year relationship during which they moved in together and adopted a dog. This couple is most known for iconic date photos, including a memorable lunch in London where Jake gazed attentively as Kirsten nonchalantly enjoyed a salad with her fingers.
3. Bradley Cooper and Renee Zellweger
This well-known duo, much like many others on this list, crossed paths on the set of the horror movie Case 39. Although the film was shot in 2006, it didn’t see the light of day for three years—so they may have reconnected around that time. Their relationship spanned from 2009 to 2011, and true to their usual style, they kept most details about their connection private.
4. Alanis Morrisette and Ryan Reynolds
It seems like the only thing this former couple had in common was the fact that they both hailed from the Great North. Canadian songstress Alanis Morissette and actor Ryan Reynolds became romantically involved after meeting at a party hosted by Drew Barrymore in 2004. The couple was frequently spotted together on red carpets, often showcasing major PDA, and even got engaged that same year before ending their relationship two years later.
5. Jared Leto and Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz might be enjoying her life out of the spotlight these days, but back in 1999, you couldn’t go a week without seeing photos of her and her then-boyfriend, 30 Seconds To Mars frontman and Oscar winner Jared Leto. The couple dated until 2003 and were possibly engaged; however, this was never confirmed. Their images now live on, serving as fashion inspiration for today’s fashion-forward Gen Zs.
6. Emma Stone and Kieran Culkin
Before Kieran Culkin was stealing scenes in Succession, the award-winning actor dated Oscar winner Emma Stone. The two met on the set of Paper Man in 2009 and were in a relationship from 2010 to 2011. While there are very few images of the pair during their relationship, it is widely known that they have remained good friends, with Culkin even starring in A Real Pain, produced by Stone, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
7. Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock
Unlike some other couples on this list, this relationship wasn’t exactly kept under wraps—and yet, you probably still forgot it happened. That’s right, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling enjoyed a paparazzi-fueled one-year relationship despite their notable 16-year age gap. The pair met on the set of Murder by Numbers and confirmed their relationship during a red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002. However, one year later, the couple called it quits.
8. Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin
Many people forget that before the former That ’70s Show co-stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher tied the knot, Kunis was in a 9-year relationship with Home Alone‘s Macaulay Culkin. Although the exes kept their relationship out of the public eye, Kunis opened up during a 2016 Howard Stern interview, revealing that Culkin’s huge public profile ultimately led to their demise.
9. John Mayer and Katy Perry
We have this on-again, off-again relationship to thank for John Mayer’s hit single Who You Love featuring his then-girlfriend Katy Perry. The musical duo’s romance lasted from 2012 to 2015, experiencing quite a few bumps along the way. Unfortunately, Perry’s charm was not enough to tame Mayer’s womanizing tendencies; however, the former couple still speaks highly of the time they shared together.
10. Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen
Rachel McAdams started dating her Midnight in Paris co-star Michael Sheen following the film’s release in 2011. However, their relationship was not built to last, with reports suggesting that McAdams was looking to settle down and start a family, while Michael, who had previously been married and had a child, wanted to focus more on his career. This ultimately led to their split in 2013.
