Join&nbsp;L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;as we go through Hollywood's most iconic actor/director couples.

As professionals, all directors and actors in Hollywood can hope for is a productive working relationship behind the scenes. However, some artists connect on a deeper level and take their relationships to the next level off-set. Throughout contemporary film history, many of the greatest films and TV shows have come from close artistic partnerships between actors and their directors&mdash;but what the casual cinephile may not know is that many of these connections go beyond coworkers.
As awards season continues and Hollywood A-listers grace our screens nearly every week, join L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;as we round up some of the most iconic couples consisting of actor and director.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Maya Rudolph and Paul Thomas Anderson</h2>

Maya Rudolph and Paul Thomas Anderson at the "One Battle After Another" premiere. Getty Images.

Maya Rudolph and Paul Thomas Anderson have had a very successful relationship since 2001 which has resulted in four beautiful children and a romance with longevity. They met in the early 2000s at a Saturday Night Live after party when Rudolph was a part of the show's ensemble cast. Although they&rsquo;ve never been legally married, Rudolph affectionately refers to Anderson as her husband.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow</h2>

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. Getty Images.

Judd Apatow told People that he knew Leslie Mann was the one from the moment he laid eyes on her. They married in 1997 when Mann auditioned for&nbsp;The Cable Guy&nbsp;produced by Apatow. They share two daughters. Apatow, who is behind movies like&nbsp;The 40-Year-Old Virgin,&nbsp;Knocked Up,&nbsp;Trainwreck&nbsp;and dozens of more comedies, told&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;that Mann "taught me so much about writing for women."&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman</h2>

Len Wiseman and Kate Beckinsale arrive at the 72nd Golden Globes. Getty Images.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman met on the set of&nbsp;Underworld&nbsp;directed by Micheal Sheen in 2003. The two married in 2004 and made several films together including the Underworld&nbsp;and the 2012 version of&nbsp;Total Recall.&nbsp;Unfortunately, they filed for divorce in 2016, and finalized it in 2019 after having been seperated since 2015.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes</h2>

Sam Mendes and Kate Winslet attend the 2009 Oscars Vanity Fair Party. Getty Images.

Winslet and Mendes met in 2001 when he approached Winslet to star in two stage productions at Donmar Warehouse in London, where he served as the artistic director from 1992 to 2002. Though she turned this meeting down, she was charmed by him and kept his number until the two met again at a barbecue hosted by Emma Thompson. They married in 2002 and welcomed their first child together in 2003. Seven years later, the couple split amicably and co-parent their son, Joe.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">James Gunn and Jenna Fischer</h2>

James Gunn and Jenna Fischer during "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" Premiere at Grauman's Chinese in Hollywood. Getty Images,

Jenna Fischer and James Gunn married in 2000 and divorced eight years later, and continue to support each other as friends and artists. They were introduced by Gunn's brother, Sean Gunn, and collaborated on a number of projects together including&nbsp;The Specials and LolliLove.&nbsp;He told St. Louis Magazine: "We weren't the best at being married, but we're the very best at being divorced, and we see each other quite frequently."

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles</h2>

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde seen leaving Rubirosa Italian Restaurant in SoHo. Getty Images.

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde met on the set of&nbsp;Don't Worry Darling&nbsp;in January of 2021. The two officially got together after Wilde seperated from her then-husband, Jason Sudeikis. After two years of dating, the couple split due to a difference in priorities.&nbsp;

All Of The Most Iconic Actor And Director Couples in Hollywood History

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