David Boreanaz and his wife Jaime weathered a cheating scandal. Photo: PRN / PRPhotos.com
By Jennifer Harrington and Laura Seaman
For those who follow celebrity news, cheating in Hollywood is hardly a surprise. What is often more interesting are the couples that, despite the spotlight and scrutiny, manage to stick together through a cheating scandal. So Cupid took a look at a few high-profile lovebirds who have weathered the storm of infidelity to see what lessons about moving on can be learned from the A-listers.
Interview and written by Whitney Johnson. Transcription by Louisa Gonzales.
Jennifer Buhl spent three years in Los Angeles working as a paparazza (the word for a female singular paparazzi), and as a top-earning photographer, she was one of only five women in an industry dominated by men. Her work was published in People magazine, TMZ, and E! News, to name a few. Having since escaped the California lifestyle to move to Boulder, Colorado, and run a family photography business, she took the opportunity to reflect on her time in the field and wrote her new book, Shooting Stars: My Unexpected Life Photographing Hollywood’s Most Famous. Read on for our exclusive interview with the author and find out more about her experiences with the rich and famous!
Although Hollywood is still the number one stomping ground for the rich and famous, many celebrities are choosing to live abroad in an effort to protect their privacy and keep their personal lives from the public eye. Sure, there are European paparazzi, but even so, life is much more manageable. For celebrities with children, it’s particularly important to give their families some sense of normalcy. Despite their distance from Los Angeles or New York City, American fans still love them. With this thought in mind, we developed a list of our five favorite celebrity couples that live across the pond:
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian. Photo: ER/FameFlynet Pictures
By Ashley DelBello
It’s no surprise that relationships are work, but when your beau is a well-known athlete it takes a special kind of woman to be able to date them and handle the added pressures that come with being in the spotlight. What gives them that extra strength? Cupid takes a look at a few celebrity athletes and their partners:
Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
Being a first-time parent can always be a little intimidating, but David Beckham thinks Prince William and Kate Middleton will be on top of it when their first child is born. According to UsMagazine.com, Beckham thinks they are going to be amazing parents, because they’re so loving towards children. Beckham, father of four, believes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be great with the royal baby. Beckham attended the royal wedding in April and says that he has seen William grow from a young boy into an unbelievable gentleman. Beckham even joked and suggested to USA Today, that the royal couple should name their first-born David if they welcome a son.
How do you know if your partner will make a good parent?
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: FlynetUK/Flynetpictures.com
By Kerri Sheehan
You may know her as Posh, but since her Spice Girls days Victoria Beckham has managed to have four kids, marry soccer star David Beckham, and start a successful career in fashion. However, Beckham admits that she feels a bit guilty about being a working mom. She told UsMagazine.com, “It’s a huge juggling act, when you are a working mother and looking after your family. Millions and millions of women around the world are doing this every day, but it’s not easy and yes, you feel guilty every time you walk out of the door to go to work.”
How do you balance your career and family successfully?
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale with Zuma and Kingston. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Kelly Rouba for GalTime.com
TV dads, like Cliff Huxtable and Ward Cleaver, often made fatherhood look easy. They effortlessly juggled their work schedules so they could spend quality time with their children and, of course, they were always around to set their kids straight if they stepped out of line. While we all know parenting isn’t always as easy as it seems on TV, there are plenty of celebrity dads who’ve managed to set the bar pretty high when it comes to balancing fame and fatherhood as least as far as we can tell from the outside!
Ben Affleck with baby Samuel. Photo: NAV/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Jennifer Harrington
Pregnancy, babies and parenting are always some of the hottest topics when it comes to celebrity news. Much of this news revolves around the mom and baby (think of how much time we spend on “bump” watch and anticipating Hollywood baby name choices), and an important part of the equation is often overshadowed: the celebrity dad. There are some great fathers in the celebrity world, and we wanted to shine a spotlight on them to celebrate their dedication to their children and fatherhood. Here is a list of our top 10 celebrity dads:
Celebrity couples are almost always in sync in the fashion department. They coordinate their clothes most of the time, so their outfits usually complement each other. Here are the seven best-dressed celebrity couples we would all love to imitate in 2013:
If you speak to any number of parents today about how parenting has affected their marriage, you may be surprised to hear many tell you that it has solidified their marriage. They will almost certainly tell you that parenting is hard work and incredibly stressful, but at the same time, they will tell you that they feel closer to their spouse after having kids than before. This may seem paradoxical. After all, enduring intensely stressful situations and bringing responsibility and hard work into your relationship seems like it may pull a couple apart. In many cases, however, the opposite is true. There are a number of key reasons why raising a child can solidify your marriage despite being stressful:
David and Victoria Beckham with sons Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
By Daniela Agurcia
Everyone was ecstatic to see the wonderful reunion of the Spice Girls in the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony. Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Melanie Chisholm(Sporty Spice) took the stage and made their performances of “Wannabe” and “Spice Up Your Life” ones for the books. According to UsMagazine.com, Beckham’s rep said she dedicated the performance to her husband, David Beckham and her four kids, who were all in the audience to watch her. The Spice Girls were happy to be back on the stage and Beckham’s family couldn’t be more proud of her.
What are some grand romantic gestures you can make to your partner?
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: FlynetUK/Flynetpictures.com
Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper took her first steps in public recently, and tweeted a picture of the milestone. However, Beckham’s long-time friend Eva Longoria didn’t have to take to Twitter to see her 1-year-old goddaughter walking. Instead, she got a personal email about it. “I saw the Tweet, but Victoria had emailed me a picture earlier,” Longoria told People. Longoria was in L.A. when Harper walked hand-in-hand with her mom in Dublin. Being the supportive friend that she is, Longoria also attended Harper’s first birthday with Victoria and David Beckham in L.A.
What are some ways you can show your support for a friend’s child?
Victoria and David Beckham with son Brooklyn. Photo: Goodwin/Pablo/Flynetpictures.com
By Che Blackwood
At times, dads seem to know everything. They’re the ones we can always turn to, whether we need advice on how to drive manual transmission or just want to play soccer. That’s why we love them. However, the greatest lesson a dad can teach is what he’ll do for those he loves, including being an awesome husband. By keeping his relationship strong, a father is able to ensure his entire family rests atop a foundation that can weather anything. Here are some celebrity dads who have unlocked the secrets to a strong family by keeping both their kids and wives happy:
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
By Jemima Lopez
He lives in L.A, and she lives in London. While having a trans-Atlantic relationship is tough, if there’s anything British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham prove, it’s that long-distance relationships can work. Married for 12 years, they just welcomed their fourth child. Their American counterparts, Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, have made it work too. Despite separation between films, they’ve managed to stay in a committed relationship for seven years, and they share six children.
But non-celebrities have remote relationships too. In fact, more than 3.5 million Americans were in a long-distance relationship in 2005, according to the latest statistics. With the development of new technology, that number is most likely on the rise. While us common folks can’t afford to jet set or send extravagant gifts, that doesn’t mean our long-distance relationship can’t last just as long. Use this love advice to help maintain your relationship and love like the stars:
Victoria and David Beckham with son Brooklyn. Photo: Goodwin/Pablo/Flynetpictures.com
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham presented a collection at the New York Fashion show, and critics said she looked a little disheveled and unhappy. That said, they couldn’t be more wrong. “Look, if people want to say I’m miserable, then so be it,” she said, according to UsMagazine.com. “I’m really not. I have a lot on my plate. I’m not going to lie about it, I’m tired. I’m really tired, but I’m also very happy with my life.” Victoria has four children with soccer star husband David Beckham and the newest addition to the family, Harper Beckham, is only seven months old. “I’m not getting much sleep at all,” she added. “Harper’s not sleeping that great, and I’ve been taking Skype business calls throughout the night, too, because of the collections. I’m up with the baby as all mums are, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s not a team of people doing it for me.”
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By Jessica Smith
Beauty comes from the inside and out, and the radiance of love can be the most profound beauty people can exude. There are plenty of beautiful celebs in Hollywood, and when two gorgeous celebrities are matched together, they turn heads and leave us awe-struck. Here are ten of the most beautiful famous couples that Hollywood has to offer:
Victoria and David Beckham with son Brooklyn. Photo: Goodwin/Pablo/Flynetpictures.com
With parents like David and Victoria Beckham, it seems natural to say that Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 9, and Cruz, 6, have been raised with a competitive spirit built in. “It would be easy for our kids to sit back and not work for anything, but they’re not like that,” David, 36, told Men’s Health. “They’re as competitive as Victoria, 37, and me.” The couple plans to instill the same values into Harper Seven who was born in July 2011, according to UsMagazine.com. “We’re very luck with our boys: They want to win. They want to work at something. They know their values. That’s the way we’ve brought them up so far, and that’s the way we’ll continue to bring them up,” said David. “Family is the most important thing to me.”
How do you teach your kids that being competitive can be a good thing?
As evidenced by the popularity of ski resorts like Park City, Utah and Telluride, Colorado, celebrity couples love sneaking away for a snowy romantic vacation — and what’s not to love? Afternoons spent on the slopes of a majestic mountain and evenings spent snuggling up by a fire or exploring the local nightlife make for a perfect wintery holiday.
When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, there is sure to be an influx of Hollywood couples at the following ski destinations:
Victoria and David Beckham. Photo: Fame Pictures/MAC
What’s one of the reasons we love the Beckhams? They are family-oriented and are not afraid to be affectionate in public. RadarOnline reported that the two were hugging and laughing while at their son’s soccer game. When soccer star dad, David Beckham, wasn’t taking proud pictures and Victoria wasn’t giving baby Harper her undivided attention, the couple made sure to sneak in plenty of intimate moments.
What are some ways to keep the romance alive after you have kids?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
By Erika Mionis
Celebrity. For some, the word implies arrogance, narcissism, and superficiality. For others, it implies kindness, charisma, and power. While it’s true that both definitions have their part in celebrity culture, more and more celebrity couples are trying to change those stereotypes by turning their focus towards charity and humanitarian efforts. Here are some of the main culprits:
1. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: It’s no secret that longtime partners Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt like to give back, especially when it comes to adopting children from impoverished countries. Jolie, a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN since 2001, has traveled to over 20 countries in attempts to raise refugee awareness. Brad Pitt, though relatively new to charity work, impressed many by starting The Make It Right Foundation after seeing the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The Foundation has built over 50 “green” houses, and has brought more than 200 people back to the Lower Ninth Ward, a devastated neighborhood in New Orleans. More recently, the Jolie-Pitts made headline news when they donated $500,000 dollars to the Joplin Tornado Relief Services in Missouri. Also newsworthy are the Jolie-Pitts tax returns, which according to Britain’s The Independent, show that Jolie and Pitt donated almost 5 million dollars to various charities in 2009.
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By Tanni Deb
Summer’s arrival not only brings in warm weather, but also creates new relationships. New romance sparks — such as Hollywood’s hot couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, while other couples’ love for each other continues to grow. Since many relationships are emerging, here’s a list of this summer’s top five steamy celebrity couples who are hot as well as committed:
1. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham: The famous soccer player and his wife have been noted as the Brangelina of UK. They have four children and have been married for 12 years. Although there were rumors of David having an affair during their relationship, the Posh Spice said the news strengthened their marriage.
2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith: Married for 14 years, everyone’s favorite Hollywood couple made YourTango’s Top Ten Longest Hollywood Marriages list. What’s their secret to a successful marriage? The couple agreed that “divorce just can’t be an option.”
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: FlynetUK/Flynetpictures.com
It’s a girl! David and Victoria Beckham welcomed Harper Seven Beckham Sunday morning in Los Angeles. UsMagazine.comreports that Baby Harper is the first girl for the soccer star and his bride. Her numerical name refers back to David Beckham’s jersey number when he played for Manchester United in England. David Beckham also explained that the trio of boys helped pitch some ideas for their sister’s name. “Romeo was like, ‘What about Justine Beiber Beckham?'” he said.
How do you make your children feel involved in a new sibling’s life?
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
July 4th is a day of extravagant celebration that’s incredibly hyped every year. Not only is it America’s Independence Day, but it also marks the day that David and Victoria Beckham said “I do.” This year, the couple celebrated twelve years of marriage. The soccer star told RadarOnline.com, “It’s a special day for us, it always has been and always will be.” The couple has all the more reason to be ecstatic, with a baby girl on the way.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
When it comes to celebrity couples, everyone wants to know which ones are hot and which ones simply don’t make the cut. Zimbio came up with a list of their 100 Hottest Celebrity Couples. Celebs were rated on their levels of success, attractiveness, popularity and staying power. The total of the scores in the four categories determined each couple’s rank on the list. Although one of the couples has since split, the other nine are still happily together – as of now. Let’s take a look at how hot Zimbio’s top 10 list is: