“How wonderful life is now you’re in the world” – a line we’re sure Furnish has heard many, many times from his Rockstar husband, Sir Elton John. The pair met more than three decades ago, in 1993, and since then, figured they were just meant to be!
Despite the fact that, back in the 90s, same-sex marriage was frowned upon, the pair still fought for their love and stuck together. They did, however, take the plunge once it was legalized and are blissfully married to this day. What are entertainment industry norms and legal precedents for a couple who is madly in love?
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – Together Since 1995
Box office hit after box office hit, Smith has starred in films like 'Men in Black,' 'Bad Boys,' 'The Pursuit of Happyness,' 'Independence Day,' and most recently, the live-action remake of Disney’s classic 'Aladdin.' Instantly recognizable with his charm and wit, he’s a legend. But what we love most is that the guy we see on the screen is just a super chill, nice dude in real life.
A doting dad and a devoted partner to his wife of 23 years, Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith is something of a role model. You might have seen Jada in 'Magic Mike XL,' and she does a very good job! Anyway, 23 years later, they’re killing it – here’s to 23 more!
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – Together Since 1996
A power couple on the country music scene, there aren’t many marriages as strong as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's. The extremely talented, gorgeous couple remains the king and queen of Nashville, with their three daughters perhaps treading in their footsteps. The couple has been married for 22 years and put it down to a strong friendship that has been the basis of a stronger marriage.
Their love and commitment to one another are pretty astounding, especially given how tough it can be in the limelight. Fun fact: did you know they were each engaged to their respective partners when they met before deciding to give their relationships up and take the plunge? And look where it got them!
Beyoncé and Jay Z – Together Since 2008
Queen Bey and Jay Z married in April 2008 and have since gone on to become one of the richest couples in the world. With a net worth amounting to over 1.2 billion, it’s no wonder they could afford to buy their precious daughter, Blue Ivy, twins Rumi and Sure, a mini gold Mercedes Benz car.
They seemed to have a dream relationship, but you never really know what happens behind closed doors. Reading into the lyrics of Beyonce's album "Lemonade" will make you realize that the couple may have had a rough patch a while ago, but since the two are still together we assume they worked things out.
Tom Selleck and Jillie Mack – Together Since 1987
At 38, single, Selleck was feeling a bit lonesome. And what do we do when we’re lonely? We take ourselves out on a date! For Selleck, it was to see 'Cats,' a show that he loved so much he kept going back for more. But there was a reason for his fascination with the musical – actress, and dancer Jillie Mack starred in it! The pair went for dinner, and the rest is history – 32 years of history, to be exact.
She was then seen at every event Selleck was invited to – red carpets, awards shows, and ceremonies - she was “his girl.” The two tied the knot in 1987, welcoming their bundle of joy, Hannah, into the world just a year later, at which point Selleck quit 'Magnum P.I' to focus on his family.