For decades, Hollywood has celebrated love stories that bring people from different backgrounds together, and many famous couples have showcased this in their public lives. Here are 15 Black and White couples from the entertainment industry – including film, television, music, and media – with a brief look at their relationships, families, and notable careers.
David Bowie & Iman
David Bowie and Iman met at a party in 1990 and married two years later in Switzerland, followed by another celebration in Italy. They had a daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones, in 2000. Throughout their marriage, they lived in both New York City and London. They stayed together until Bowie passed away in 2016.
Robert De Niro & Grace Hightower
The actor and his philanthropist wife first met in London during the late 1980s at a restaurant and married in 1997. They have two children: a son born in 1998 and a daughter born through surrogacy in 2011. The couple reaffirmed their commitment with a vow renewal ceremony in 2004, but later separated and eventually divorced in New York.
Ellen Pompeo & Chris Ivery
Ellen Pompeo, known for her role on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and her husband, a music producer, first connected at a Los Angeles grocery store and started dating in 2003. They married in a simple ceremony at New York City Hall in 2007, with the mayor performing the service. Together, they have three children, born in 2009, 2014, and 2016. Throughout Pompeo’s work on television, the couple has lived both in Los Angeles and on the East Coast.
Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez
Oscar winner Halle Berry met French actor Olivier Martinez while filming ‘Dark Tide’ in South Africa. They married in France in 2013 and had a son the same year, settling in Los Angeles as a family. They later divorced and handled issues like child custody and finances through the California court system.
Taye Diggs & Idina Menzel
The actor and singer-actor met while performing in the first Broadway run of ‘Rent’. They got married in 2003 and had a son in 2009. They later separated in 2013 and eventually divorced, agreeing to share custody of their son.
Heidi Klum & Seal
German model and TV personality Heidi Klum started dating singer Seal in 2004. The couple married in Mexico in 2005 and continued to reaffirm their commitment with yearly vow renewal ceremonies for several years. They have three children together – two sons and a daughter. Seal also legally adopted Klum’s daughter from a previous relationship. They divorced in 2014 and established a parenting plan through the courts in Los Angeles.
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
The couple married in Florence, Italy, in 2014 after dating publicly. They have four children together, including two born through surrogacy. Throughout their marriage, they built successful careers in television, fashion, beauty, and music. They divorced in California in 2022.
Joshua Jackson & Jodie Turner-Smith
The actor and a British-Jamaican model-actor got married in 2019 after they met at a party. They welcomed their daughter in 2020. Turner-Smith is known for her roles in ‘Queen & Slim’ and ‘The Acolyte’, and Jackson has starred in shows like ‘Dr. Death’. The couple separated in 2023 and finalized the details of their separation in Los Angeles.
Sidney Poitier & Joanna Shimkus
Sidney Poitier, the Academy Award-winning actor, married Joanna Shimkus in 1976. They had two daughters together, one of whom is actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier. Throughout his remarkable career, Poitier starred in many important films and also served as the Bahamian ambassador to Japan. He and Shimkus were married until his passing in 2022.
George Lucas & Mellody Hobson
George Lucas, the creator of ‘Star Wars,’ married businesswoman Mellody Hobson in 2013 with a wedding at Skywalker Ranch and a reception in Chicago. They had a daughter that same year through surrogacy. Hobson leads Ariel Investments and serves on several major corporate boards, while Lucas now dedicates his time to charitable work and museum projects. They divide their time between California and Chicago to balance work and family life.
Jordan Peele & Chelsea Peretti
The filmmaker and the comedian-writer met on Twitter and quickly fell in love, getting married in 2016. They welcomed their son in 2017. Peele became a successful director after starting in sketch comedy with films like ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, while Peretti is famous for his work on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and his stand-up comedy. The couple has also worked together on voice acting and through their production company.
Eddie Murphy & Paige Butcher
I’ve been following Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher’s relationship for a while now, and it’s genuinely heartwarming. They first got together back in 2012, and have built a lovely family – a daughter arrived in 2016, followed by a son in 2018. It’s been great to see Murphy, a comedy legend with decades in the business, keep thriving on screen and behind the scenes throughout their time together. What I particularly admire is that, despite his fame, they’ve managed to create a pretty private and normal life for themselves here in Los Angeles.
Donald Glover & Michelle White
Donald Glover, a successful actor, writer, and musician, and his partner live in Los Angeles with their three sons, who were born in 2016, 2018, and 2020. Glover is known for his work on the show ‘Atlanta,’ the film ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ and his music as Childish Gambino. He prefers to share updates about his family life through interviews and album notes, rather than on social media. The family lives mainly in California because of Glover’s work commitments.
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
An American actress and a British prince were set up on a blind date by a friend and married in 2018 at Windsor Castle. They now have two children, Archie and Lilibet, who were born in both the UK and the US. After moving to California, the actress started her own media ventures, while the prince focused on charity work and making documentaries. They frequently appear in public to support causes they care about and promote their projects.
Zoe Saldana & Marco Perego
The actor and an Italian artist were married privately in 2013 and have three sons together. They welcomed twins in 2014, followed by another son in 2017. The actor is known for roles in popular film series like ‘Avatar’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ while the artist continues to create art. They also frequently collaborate on both creative projects and charitable work.
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