Celebrities sometimes fall in love with regular people, just like us. It happens more often than you might think. Some famous actors and actresses end up marrying their biggest fans, while others date their celebrity crushes who are also famous. These love stories can be quite surprising and unlikely. If you’re interested, we’ve gathered 10 of these unique love stories for you to enjoy. And if you’re curious about celebrities who are related to each other, we have a separate article on that too called “Celebrities You Had No Idea Were Related.“

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1. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes had a crush on the famous actor Tom Cruise when she was working on the TV show Dawson’s Creek. She even had a poster of him on her wall. In an interview with Seventeen magazine in 2004, she revealed that she used to think she would marry Tom Cruise. Surprisingly, her wish came true not long after when they started dating in May 2005. They got engaged just a few weeks later, and Holmes gave birth to their daughter, Suri, in 2006. Although Cruise initially showed a lot of excitement for their relationship, they eventually divorced in 2012. If you want more interesting facts about celebrities, you can sign up for our daily newsletter and receive them directly in your inbox.

2. Patrick and Jillian Dempsey

Jillian Dempsey, who is a celebrity hair stylist, had a crush on actor Patrick Dempsey for a long time. She would give him haircuts and admire him for three whole years before he finally asked her out. Once they started dating, their relationship progressed quickly, and they decided to move in together just three months after their first date. They got married in 1999 and have been together ever since. Although they faced some challenges and almost divorced a few years ago, they were able to work things out and reconcile, as Patrick revealed in an interview with People magazine.

3. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon, who was a big fan of Mariah Carey’s music and admired her beauty, must have felt incredibly lucky when his “dream girl” agreed to marry him. However, their marriage didn’t last, and the couple decided to split in 2016. It was a difficult time for both of them. If you’re interested in learning about more celebrity couples with significant age differences, you can check out a list of 27 such couples.

4. Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway has a devoted fan in producer Adam Shulman, who became her husband in 2012. Shulman had been admiring the talented actor for a long time, and he finally had the opportunity to express his admiration after they met through mutual friends. Their friendship eventually blossomed into love, and they decided to get married.

5. Corey and Susie Feldman

Corey Feldman had an unexpected encounter with Susie Feldman (formerly known as Susie Sprague) while she was celebrating her 19th birthday with friends. Susie, a Playboy playmate, caught Corey’s attention, and their connection grew stronger over time. They took their relationship to the next level when they got married on Corey’s reality show, The Two Coreys, in 2002. Corey broke his own relationship rules by dating a fan and someone he met in a nightclub, but he couldn’t resist his feelings for Susie. However, after several years together, the couple decided to separate in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2014. To find out what other ’80s heartthrobs are up to now, you can check out The Biggest ’80s Teen Idols, Then and Now.

6. Billie Joe and Adrienne Armstrong

Back in 1990, Green Day’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, met his future wife, Adrienne Armstrong (formerly known as Adrienne Nesser), backstage at a show in Minnesota. Adrienne had seen the band perform at a house party the night before and was so impressed that she decided to attend their show the next day and buy one of their albums. Although they didn’t start dating right away, their backstage encounter left Billie Joe with a crush on Adrienne. They went through a period of being apart due to the challenges of a long-distance relationship, but eventually, they reconnected and got married in 1994.

7. Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose

Rapper Wiz Khalifa and model Amber Rose had already established successful careers when they began dating. It was clear to the public that they had been interested in each other for some time, as they openly displayed their affection. Amber once posted a photo of Wiz on Instagram, referring to him as her “#MCM” (Man Crush Monday) and expressing her admiration for him. Although their marriage was short-lived, they had a positive split in 2016 and continue to support and encourage each other. They have managed to maintain a friendly relationship even after their divorce, joining the list of celebrity exes who are now best friends.

8. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin

Before their highly talked-about “conscious uncoupling” in 2016, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow had an interesting start to their relationship. Even before they met, Chris Martin would make jokes about dating Gwyneth Paltrow, and little did he know that his words were bringing their future closer. The opportunity to meet arose when Paltrow attended a Coldplay concert, and Martin’s assistant invited her backstage to finally introduce them. As two mutual fans, they hit it off and eventually got married. They have two children together named Apple and Moses.

9. Danny Bonaduce and Amy Railsback

Danny Bonaduce, known for his role in The Partridge Family, had a chance encounter with Amy Railsback, a teacher, at a Starbucks. Amy approached him to express her admiration for his reality series, Breaking Bonaduce. This interaction sparked their connection, and they started dating. During their three-year relationship, Bonaduce was going through a divorce from his second wife. Eventually, in 2010, they tied the knot. If you’re curious about how other celebrity couples looked in the early stages of their relationships, you can check out 18 Photos of Celebrity Couples When They First Got Together.

10. Justin and Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber, previously known as Hailey Baldwin, was a dedicated fan of Justin Bieber, and like many others, she dreamed of marrying him. In a twist of fate, her dream became a reality. Hailey’s admiration for Justin was evident through her tweets and her presence among fans waiting outside her hotel to catch a glimpse of him. Eventually, she had the opportunity to meet Justin, thanks to her famous father, Stephen Baldwin. Their whirlwind romance blossomed, leading to their wedding in 2018. Elite Daily has highlighted Hailey’s journey from a dedicated fan to becoming Justin’s wife.