Hollywood’s Greatest Power Couples

Hollywood’s Leading Duos

Tom Holland and Zendaya are experiencing a standout moment as a couple with significant achievements in 2026. They starred together in two major films: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. According to Forbes, Brand New Day shattered the record for the largest domestic opening. Meanwhile, The Odyssey also became a global success. Together, these movies contributed to a record-breaking box office weekend in North America when Brand New Day premiered in August.

This wave of success established Holland and Zendaya as one of Hollywood’s current power couples. But how do they compare to the most iconic pairings in film history? Although determining the best movie-star couples is subjective, a few criteria offer guidance. Newsweek evaluated individual stardom, combined box-office influence, awards, cultural impact, and the longevity of their partnership and careers.

Here is Newsweek’s list of the top 10 Hollywood power couples:

10. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell began their relationship in 1983 while working on Swing Shift and went on to co-star in Overboard, The Christmas Chronicles, and its sequel. Hawn won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower and received a Best Actress nod for Private Benjamin. Kurt Russell starred in classics like Escape From New York and The Thing. Despite never marrying, they have been together for over 40 years, making theirs one of the longest partnerships between two major stars.

9. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz

This pair first collaborated on the 1992 Spanish film Jamón Jamón and eventually married in 2010. Both earned international recognition before taking Hollywood by storm. Bardem secured a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for No Country for Old Men, and Cruz won Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In 2022, they became one of the few married couples to be nominated for acting Oscars in the same year. Their lasting careers and impressive awards history secure their spot on the list.

8. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively met during the filming of Green Lantern in 2011 and married in 2012. Reynolds found great success with the Deadpool franchise, while Lively starred in films like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and A Simple Favor. They both topped the box office in August 2024, with Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine surpassing $1 billion and Lively’s It Ends With Us achieving a strong opening. Their combined earnings and public profiles make them standout modern icons.

7. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were married from 1987 to 2000 and remained close afterward. Their union saw Willis lead successful movies such as Die Hard and The Sixth Sense, while Moore starred in hits like Ghost and A Few Good Men. During their marriage, they wielded significant box-office power, especially in the 1990s. Moore continues to support Willis, especially following his dementia diagnosis.

6. Tom Holland and Zendaya

Tom Holland and Zendaya joined forces for the first time in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and continued with three more Spider-Man films. Outside the superhero franchise, Zendaya’s roles in Dune and Challengers added to her acclaim, including two Emmy Awards for Euphoria. Holland headlined Uncharted. Their recent achievements have them ranking high, but their long-term status depends on future projects.

5. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s romance started with To Have and Have Not and led to marriage in 1945. They worked on three additional films together, like The Big Sleep. Bogart earned an Oscar for The African Queen, while Bacall received an honorary Oscar in 2009. Their joint filmography and lasting impact from Hollywood’s Golden Age secure their high ranking.

4. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez met while filming Gigli and became famously known as “Bennifer.” They first engaged in 2004 and reunited in 2021, marrying in 2022. Despite their 2024 divorce, their high-profile relationship and individual successes have been a constant media focus. Affleck has Academy Awards for Good Will Hunting and Argo, while Lopez’s career spans acting and music.

3. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones married in November 2000. Douglas has won Oscars for producing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and acting in Wall Street. Zeta-Jones rose to fame with The Mask of Zorro and earned an Oscar for Chicago. Despite a brief separation, their more than 25-year marriage and substantial contributions to cinema place them near the top.

2. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie became partners after Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005, marrying in 2014. Both acclaimed actors, Jolie received an Oscar for Girl, Interrupted, while Pitt later received acting and producing Oscars. Their significance extended beyond movies through Jolie’s humanitarian efforts. The founding of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation underscores their broad influence.

1. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s relationship began on the Cleopatra set, leading to 11 joint projects like The V.I.P.s. Taylor won two Oscars for acting, while Burton was a seven-time nominee. Their multiple marriages and enduring on-screen chemistry place them at the pinnacle of Hollywood power couples.

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