Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka (Actor And Chef)
Popular actor, philanthropist, and comedian, Neil Patrick Harris was smitten the moment he met Chef David Burtka. The two met through a mutual friend, however, Burtka was in a relationship with someone else at the time. He was such a fan of NPH, though that he never imagined a romantic relationship forming, so a friendship blossomed instead. “I thought it would be nice to know him,” Burtka explained in an interview with Vulture , “but I didn’t think in a million years I’d start dating him.”
After some months, however, Burtka’s relationship went South and his friendship with Harris developed into something more. They went on one date and a relationship quickly evolved from there. “We started hanging out every single night, and after three months, it was just non-stop,” Burtka described in an interview. “We talk on the phone at least eight times a day and text at least 25 times a day.” The pair married 7 years later in 2014 and two children together.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao (Film Producer)
A-list Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, more popularly known as Mr. Perfectionist, met Kiran Rao during the filming of the movie Lagaan in 2001. Rao was an assistant director on set and a big fan of Khan’s, but the pair maintained a professional relationship until Khan divorced his then-wife.
While he was experiencing a rough time after the split, Rao called him to check-in. When they were done talking the actor recalled how happy he felt. Their love soon blossomed from there and the two were married just a few years later. They have one son together.
Bruce Willis and Emma Heming (Model)
In 2007, veteran action movie star Bruce Willis met model Emma Heming at a local gym where they shared the same personal trainer. At the time, Willis had given up on love and was coming up on 10 years being single. “I spent the last 10 years single and, for the most part, unhappy. In a dark place,” Willis told W magazine. “I never thought that being with someone else was the answer."
Willis and Heming were friends for a bit first, but it took just one date for them to realize they’d found their other half. The duo got married two years later in Turks and Caicos, and then again in a civil ceremony to makes things legal in 2009. They have two daughters together in addition to the three daughters Willis has with his ex, Demi Moore.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves (Model)
Brazillian model Camila Alves may have dreamed of meeting actor Matthew McConaughey growing up but she nearly blew her shot at dating her celebrity crush. McConaughey approached Alves at a restaurant in 2006, and what occurred was awkward, to say the least. “The first interaction, I did not know who he was,” Alves told Access Hollywood . McConaughey had a long beard and was wearing a rasta hat at the time. The model claimed that she didn't even recognize him in the moment.
After a little bit of confusion and persistence, McConaughey finally convinced her that he was truly the famous actor and got her to go on a date with him. The duo got engaged on Christmas Day in 2011 and were married in a secret Catholic ceremony the following year. Their two children participated in the ceremony and the couple has since had one more child together.
Jon Stewart and Tracey McShane (Veterinary Technician)
Veterinary technician Tracey Mcshane was having a rough time after her relationship of seven years fell apart. When she was asked by a friend what she was looking for in her next partner she replied that she wanted someone who was funny and sweet like Jon Stewart. Coincidentally, McShane’s roommate at the time had a friend who knew Jon Stewart personally.
Like a fairytale come true, the comedian agreed to go on a blind date with McShane and the two quickly became inseparable. After four years of dating, Stewart proposed to her through a personalized crossword puzzle, and the pair got married in 2000. These lovebirds are still together and have two children!