Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos; Emiley Schweich / PR Photos
The typical hollywood relationship seems to end in breakup, so what’s the key to the success of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s seven year marriage? The key to their marriage appears to be being there for each other. But obviously, gifts don’t hurt either, and Affleck makes sure to shower his wife and two daughters with jewelery. According to People, Garner says that Affleck “knows when to swoop in with the gesture, He’s sweet that way,” and that she “would do anything for that man, because I know it’s not taken for granted.” Clearly, the couple is doing something right as their family continues to grow with a third child on the way.
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Despite the fact that Kim Kardashian had considered getting an annulment herself, it still came as a surprise when Kris Humphries filed for one himself. According to People, “Kim doesn’t want a battle.” She wants to part ways with her ex amicably. Humphries requested the anulment this past Wednesday on the grounds of fraud, and if he recieves the anulment, it will be as if their wedding never took place. Kardashian had wanted an anulment, but was told it would be too difficult to prove and decided to go with a divorce petition instead. According to sources, “the split was devastating” for the reality starlet.
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There are plenty of pairings that just make sense: peanut butter and jelly; flip-flops and the beach; bright red lipstick and that little black dress, to name a few. That’s not to say that unexpected matches don’t make their mark: bacon and chocolate (seriously); navy and black; cowboy boots in the summertime. This idea holds true for relationships, too. Sometimes, a couple just seems right, and other times, it takes a bit more convincing to understand why they’re a good fit.
If nothing else, the celebrity couples below prove that love can pop up in the most unexpected places and that opposites do attract. As for bacon and chocolate, the jury is still out.
It looks like the drama hasn’t ended now that a divorce is imminent. Despite a calm public statement, Demi Moore has been sending out seemingly cryptic tweets, under her handle which still reads’@mrskutcher. According to Hollyscoop, her ex Ashton Kutcher has been sending “passive agressive jabs” at Moore in retaliation perhaps. Even though they’ve split, the ex duo have still been going to counseling. They have even been seen leaving a Kabbalah house together, despite arriving separately. According to sources, Demi Moore has been on a “positive swing” despite the negative backlash that can often result from a divorce.
Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Avril Lavigne was recently spotted on a fun bowling date with boyfriend Brody Jenner at Lucky Strike Lanes in New York during a launch party for Picksie 2.0, an app that recommends hotspots in various cities. According to People, the singer sizzled in her rocker chic style and leopard print bowling ball, but Jenner came out on top when he bowled a 100 over his girlfriend’s 88. Perhaps a little friendly competition can indeed enhance your relationship.
When it comes to a newly single Ashton Kutcher, what you see is what you get. Though the reasons for Kutcher’s split from Demi Moore have yet to be seen, the Two and a Half Men star, 33, discussed what he wanted in a woman in an interview before his sex scandal. He said that he “could never be with a woman who felt like she needed to change me.” According to People, Kutcher may have cheated on his wife of six years, but this doesn’t mean he’s against the idea of compromise. He believes in “working on the relationship” and that the goal of it all is “to be in a relationship.”
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According to People, Party of Five actor Jeremy London’s girlfriend called the Palm Springs Police Department on Friday saying he assaulted her after an argument over the custody of their child. London’s rep, Dominic Friesen, stated, “This is a false allegation and we understand that the police have to follow protocol in issuing and arrest warrant — standard when any woman files a complaint of domestic abuse. However, no such abuse occurred and these allegations will soon be proven false.” Further, Friesen said, “Jeremy’s legal counsel is cooperating with authorities and a factual account of the incident is on record. We anticipate Jeremy to be cleared of any wrongdoing as he continues to enjoy fatherhood and embrace sobriety.”
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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
What do you get a man who has everything as a birthday gift? For Dean McDermott’s birthday, wife, Tori Spelling, posted a love letter to him on her website where she called McDermott her soul mate. “I would dream of you for so long,” Spelling wrote. “So many represented you. My dad. Every Ken doll I ever played with. Every prince in every Disney cartoon. The lead character in every John Hughes film. Not one guy I ever dated. And, then you became a reality.” According to People, the two who wed in 2006 just welcomed their third child, Hattie.
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: Stoianov/Pablo/FAMEFLYNET
By Nisha Ramirez
We know celebrities love to shop, but celebrity couples who do it together are super cute! There’s something about a guy holding a women’s department store bag that makes us melt. In the real world, hitting the mall with your sweetheart can mean total boredom for him and a headache for you. Maybe these celeb duos aren’t captured on camera arguing because they don’t have to look at price tags. Whatever the reason, below are five of Hollywood’s most well-known fashion-seeking duos we can’t help but admire:
The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka, 33, is a bachelor no more. Pavelka is now a dating graduate of the University of Central Florida and a contestant on CMT’s Sweet Home Alabama, Ashley Ann Vickers. The relationship is fairly new, as they met on the set of the CW show H8r and just this past Saturday hit the beach for some couple-time. According to UsMagazine.com, Vickers’ website says she is a Southern born lady who competed in the Miss USA pageant and modeled for Maxim. But her true passion lies in motivation, as she “hopes to become a full time motivational speaker for college kids” in the future. If her website is anything to go by, Vickers seems like a keeper.
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Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. Photo: FlynetUK/Flynet
Javier Bardem took a break from shooting his new film, Venuto Al Mundo, with a family lunch outgoing with wife Penelope Cruz and their son. Smiles and lots of love where on the lunch menu. UsMagazine.com captured the parents enjoying the meal as well as the company of their 10 month old child, Leo. About being a parent, Cruz told Vogue in June, “From the first second, you feel so much love. It is a revolutionary experience. That’s the best way I can describe it. It transforms you completely, in a second. Nature is very wise and gives you nine months to prepare, but in that moment, when you see that face, you are transformed forever.”
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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
After recently being slammed with rumors of turmoil in their marriage, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were seen together attending religious services at the Kabbalah Centre. According to People, the two sat on separate sides of the aisle as is customary in Kabbalah. After the service, Kutcher greeted Moore with a hug and the couple walked out with their arms wrapped around each other’s waists.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively. Photos: Andrew Evans / PR Photos; Laurence Agron / PR Photos
It’s official: Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio are no longer a couple. Their romance may have sizzled this summer, but a source told People that the two are now just good friends. After Lively flew to Australia in August to visit DiCaprio while he filmed The Great Gatsby, we all thought their long distance relationship would work out. Unfortunately, DiCaprio’s work commitments and distance proved to be too much of a hassle to make the relationship work.
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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
First, Ashton Kutcher was accused of cheating on his wife, Demi Moore,and now there are even more rumors flying around. After spending their anniversary apart, RadarOnline reports that the two Twitter lovers no longer follow each on the social networking platform. To make the gossip even juicer, Moore and Kutcher have reportedly been living separately for the last two months. Moore and Kutcher are both keeping silent about the allegations and talks of divorce.
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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
LeAnn Rimes says she’s no evil stepmother. In fact, you can drop the “evil” and the “step.” Rimes took to her blog to discuss her dislike toward the term “stepmother.” She said she treats her husband’s two sons like they are her own, according to UsMagazine.com. After reassuring the public that she doesn’t want to take the place of the kids’ mother, Rimes wrote that she hopes Glanville will remarry so that they can all be one big happy blended family.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: FlynetUK/Flynetpictures.com
It seems as if people are still talking about the unforgettable royal wedding that took place on April 29, 2011, between Prince William and Kate Middleton. The royal couple did not plan their big event alone, however. Middleton took inspiration from Princess Diana’s wedding and William took advice from his grandma, Queen Elizabeth. According to UsMagazine.com, the Prince was happy to have the Queen’s help. Although he revised her original recommended guest list, he did take to heart her suggestion on what he should wear on the big day.
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Kris Humphries and Scott Disick. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
After his highly publicized marriage to Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries has formed a close friendship with Kourtney Kardashian’s man, Scott Disick. According to People, Disick has been a great help in giving Humphries tips on how to win over the Kardashian’s. Their bromance became even stronger when the two spent quality time together in New York. “Scott and I are becoming closer because we’re hanging out a lot in New York. We’re just all about living life,” said Humphries. Khloe’s husband, Lamar Odom, is also full of advice on how the newlywed can find his place within the Kardashian family. As Humphries works to impress one of America’s most famous families, it seems that he’s found a close friend with his almost brother-in-law while living in the Big Apple.
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Brooke Burke and David Charvet. Photos: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
After five years and four children, Brooke Burke and David Charvet were able to keep their St.Burt’s wedding a secret. Now, Burke is proud to say that she is Brooke Charvet! The Dancing With The Stars host said that her new name will debut on the show. Brooke told People what others thought of her taking David’s last name. She said, “It’s been 50-50 from everybody, but I’m doing it!”
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Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Whitney Baker
Spending a lazy afternoon at a ball game can be the perfect casual date — and celebrity couples seem to think so, too. Sometimes, celeb sightings at a sporting event can be as entertaining at the game itself. There may even be as much action off the court as there is on it.
So the next time you attend a sporting event — whether it be hockey, basketball or baseball — keep your eyes open for the famous duos below:
1. Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher: In February, Underwood’s hockey-playing hubby was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Nashville Predators. Shortly after, Fisher moved into his wife’s Brentwood, CA, home (and into her closet), and for the first time during their marriage, the newlyweds settled in the same city. Fans can rest assured that, once the hockey season starts up again in October, Underwood will be at as many home games as her hectic schedule allows.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Legendary sex symbol, Brad Pitt, recently opened up to Peopleby pointing out reasons that being him may not always be so glamorous. On longtime partner, Angelina Jolie, being criticized for her performance in The Tourist, the actor said, “Listen, man, if we’re that shallow-skinned, we shouldn’t be in here. We’re used to being in the ring and taking some punches.” Though he thought it was “sweet” that he and Angelina Jolie were mentioned in the lyrics of the song “Billionaire,” Pitt wasn’t thrilled that they used his name to rhyme with s**t.
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Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lopez. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper are being linked after having a dinner date on Saturday at Per Se in New york. Could the now-single Lopez be over her ex Marc Anthony? A source told People that the couple were “in discussions regarding a project.” Even though Cooper would be a great rebound for Lopez, we think the multi-talented beauty should be able to go through her divorice without the rumors.
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By Melissa Tierney
There’s no denying we are a society addicted to technology. While this fact may not necessarily be a bad thing when it comes to your day-to-day life, our technological habits may be making it impossible to form ‘real’ relationships with the targets of our affection. It seems that the days of in-person or over-the-phone conversations are gone, and instead we are left with e-mail, texting, or social networking sites as the normal way of communicating, normally in 140 characters or less. So although technology may make it easier to meet someone, does it really help nurture a relationship?
Pink and Carey Hart. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
Lovebirds Pink and Carey Hart sure know how to keep the firing burning in their relationship. The couple was spotted on a dinner date at hotspot Nobu in Malibu with who else, but their daughter Willow Sage, according to People. According to onlookers, the couple seemed very attentive to the three-month-old baby and seemed to be having a great time. The Harts weren’t the only celebrities at the popular eatery. As they were leaving, Balthazar Getty and his kids were spotted there as well.
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Jason Castro. Photo courtesy of Jason Castro's Twitter.
American Idol alum Jason Castro and his wife Mandy welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world this past Sunday, according to People. The baby girl, named Madeline Emilia Castro, is the first child for the Castros and they are ecstatic. On his website back in April when he first announced they were expecting, Jason’s quoted as saying, “We just found out yesterday that it is going to be a girl! That makes me laugh … what am I going to do with a sweet little girl?! Probably just smile a lot … I cannot wait!!!” Congratulations to these two love birds and their growing family.
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