13 Celebrity Cougar Couples
Ahead of Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway's new film, 'The Idea of You,' these Hollywood women and their younger men prove that love really is timeless.
Age differences in relationships have long been a topic of conversation and curiosity in the media, especially when it comes to Hollywood's most influential women dating younger men. In the upcoming Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway's film, 'The Idea of You,' Hathaway's character was not an older woman looking for a young man, but she does grapple with just that, and being a so-called cougar.
The term cougar, meaning women who date younger men, also sparks conversations about societal double standards, where relationships with older men are often normalized but those with older women are scrutinized. Ultimately, what matters most in any relationship is mutual love and respect, regardless of age. Did you know that Priyanka Chopra is 10 years older than Nick Jonas? And that Demi Moore and ex Ashton Kutcher are 16 years apart? Several female celebrities have had—or still have—relationships with younger men.
L'OFFICIEL has rounded up a list of celebrity cougar couples you may have missed.
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
The couple first met a decade ago in 2014, and first made his appearance on Keeping Up With The Kardashians in 2015. The couple often attend most events hand in hand and don't seem to be stopping anytime soon. Jenner is currently 68, while Gamble is 43.
Aaron Taylor Johnson and Sam Taylor-Johnson
Perhaps one of the most controversial couples on this list, the pair have been together since Aaron was 18, and she was 42. They married in the summer of 2012 and are still holding strong to this day regardless of the controversy online. Aaron is now 33, while Sam is 57. The two share two daughters, while Sam had another two daughters in a previous marriage.
Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade
Union-Wade is nine years older than her former basketball star husband Dwyane Wade. Meeting in 2007, the pair didn't start dating until 2009, eventually walking down the altar in 2014.
In an old interview with Essence, Union-Wade expressed her initial concern that the pair would have nothing in common. However, the pair is still strong to this day and have a young daughter, Kaavia.
Cher and Alexander Edwards
Cher, 77, and her new boyfriend Alexander Edwards, 38, have a 40-year age difference. The musician and music executive announced their relationship via Twitter in 2022, where Cher posted an image of Edwards with a heart emoji.
The two appear to still be going strong into 2024, frequently making appearances together, showing affection. Love has no limit!
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
Priyanka and Nick spoke for the first time when the singer sent her a message on Twitter. Now married, they have a 10-year age difference. The actress is 40, while Jonas is 30.
With their marriage still strong, the two often show each other other off on social media with the newest addition to their family: a baby girl.
Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa
The couple, who turned heads due to their age gap survived several years of marriage. "We have been together since the day we met," Bonet revealed to Porter. The two met in 2005 and got married 12 years later. The age difference? 11 years. Bonet is 56, while Momoa is 44. The couple has two children, Lola, 13, and Nakoa, 12. In addition to them, Lisa is the mother of Zoë Kravitz from her former relationship with Lenny.
However, the couple recently finalized their divorce in January 2024.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
The ex-couple got engaged in 2019 and were to supposed to marry in 2020. However, the two had to postpone their plans because of the pandemic and ultimately never made it to the altar. The two are six years apart; Alex is 48 and Jennifer is 54.
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel
Married since 2017, Miranda Kerr and Evan are nine years apart. Today, the couple has two children, Hart, three, and Myles, one, along with Kerr's son from her former relationship with Orlando Bloom, ten-year-old Flynn.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden
Together since 2014, Cameron and Benji were introduced by Nicole Richie. The couple is seven years apart and married in January 2015. Today, Cameron, 51, and Benji, 45, have a young daughter named Maddix.
Shakira and Gerard Piqué
The former couple, who now have two children, Milan and Sasha, are ten years apart. Shakira is 47 years old, while Piqué is 37.
Thw two announced their separation in June of 2022 after being together for 11 years.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
With 16 years of difference, Demi and Ashton were married between 2005 and 2013 after two years of dating. Today the actress is 61 years old, while the actor is 46.
Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles
After breaking off her engagement with Jason Sudeikis, Olivia Wilde began dating Harry Styles in 2021. The pair have a 10-year age difference, with Styles currently being 30 years old and Wilde being 40.
The two split in late 2022 after nearly two years together.
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
Following her divorce from Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, then-41, started dating comedian Pete Davidson, 28. Rumors about the couple began after the pair kissed during a skit on Saturday Night Live and were spotted on a date a few weeks later. Though they were only together for nine months, the couple spoke openly about their relationship, often sharing pictures together on social media.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari met in 2016 and dated for five years before getting engaged in 2021 and married in 2022. Spears is currently 42 years old while Asghari is 30, with their relationship having a 12-year age difference.
However, the two announced their divorce in August 2023.
