Famous couples always look fantastic in the spotlights
But the fairytale often ends when the cameras turn off
Yet in all this mess, there are lucky celebs who managed to find their true love despite the pressure of the lifestyle.
These couples definitely have something to teach us about relationships.
Check out the secrets for long-lasting happy marriages from the famous couples in our video
Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens - stay romantic
Kirk Douglas was a superstar in the 50’s and 60’s, world-famous for his role in the film Spartacus.
And during his stunning acting and producing career Anne Buydens was standing next to him.
They had ups and downs but were absolutely desperate when their youngest son died because of intoxication in 2004
They've managed to survive this tragic loss only with each other's help
Kirk and Anne have been together for 63 years and still can’t get enough of each other
Douglas and Buydens believe that staying romantic warms up the relationship
That is why they renewed their vows and hosted the great big wedding they always wanted to have.
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin - being honest
James Brolin and Barbara Streisand have been married for twenty years.
Barbara divorced from her first husband in 1971.
She dated some other man later but felt desperate to find love.
She got used to her solitude by the time she met James.
But it all changed when she married him at the age of 56, proving that it’s never too late to find true love
They’ve both been previously married, and having learned through mistakes,
are now sure that kindness and honesty stand behind a happy marriage
It's never too late to fall in love again and make things right!
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman - finding time for each other
He is an Australian country singer, having released nine successful music albums
And she is a world-class Academy Award-winning actress famous for her roles in the Moulin Rouge musical
and the film The Hours
They both have been through a lot of struggles: Keith helped Nicole recover from her painful divorce from Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise’s Scientology beliefs pressed on Nicole so hard that she was forced to leave him and share custody over their two adopted children
Until Nicole's children were banned from talking to her, calling her “an enemy of the church”.
Meanwhile, Nicole managed to help Keith battle his alcohol abuse and drug addiction.
Nicole pulled him out of his self-destruction and saved his life.
After going through these nightmares
Keith and Nicole don't want to stay apart from each other for long.
They say keeping in touch and seeing each other is what is most important for a healthy marriage
As Nicole told People in 2015: "He flew 10 hours to come and be with me for the night, and then he flew back and did a gig.
That for me is love in action.”
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness – love beyond age
Hugh Jackman has been married to Deborra-Lee Furness,
who is 13 years his senior, for 21 years.
They’ve first met on set in 1995 and fell in love with each other right away.
He married 41-year-old Deborra-lee when he was 28.
Because of her age, Deborra had trouble getting pregnant.
After desperate efforts to have kids, they settled for adoption.
Jackman praises his wife for committing to their family so that he could pursue his Hollywood career
He admits that he wouldn't have achieved success in his career if not for her support and dedication.
Jackman's and Furness's happy marriage is an example of love beyond age.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson – support each other
An acting veteran, Tom Hanks is famous for his roles as Forest Gump
and Capitan John Miller in Saving Private Ryan,
He and his wife Rita Wilson have been married for 30 years!
He fell in love with Rita at first glance and their feelings have never faded since then.
Rita and Tom believe that support for each other’s endeavours makes their relationship stronger.
Tom Hanks is sure that marriage shouldn’t be burdensome
Even though they had to go through hard times when Rita was diagnosed with breast cancer,
Rita was pleasantly surprised with how caring Tom was around her.
He cancelled all his work and stayed with Rita at home
‘laughing and crying watching movies together on the sofa’
It seems that difficulties only bring this couple closer!
6.Faith Hill and Tim McGraw - being tolerant
Country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are not only a duet on the stage
But a happy real-life duet, married for more than two decades
Through all these years they’ve learnt
that tolerance is the most important part of a relationship
The couple finds time to argue and discuss their problems
but they always remain tolerant
They admit, they are not the easiest people to live with
but their love and mutual respect help them cope with stubbornness and hot temper
The ability to listen and find compromises
helped them save their marriage all these years.
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer - being kind
Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep and her husband Don Gummer have been holding each other’s hands for 40 years
But before they met, Meryl almost lost the spirit of passion.
She was devastated by the tragic death of her sweetheart John Cazale, whom she was going to marry.
Meeting Don was a rescue for her, giving a second chance to fall in love again
After so many years together, Meryl says that the key to a happy long loving relationship is “goodwill and willingness to bend…”
It is important to step back to your partner sometimes
Meryl says: “I once read that in any good marriage, one partner is the gardener and the other is the garden.
We take it in turns to be either.”
Taking turns caring for each other Meryl and Don found a way to keep the relationship strong for so long
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama - being best friends
Behind every successful man, there is a woman.
And the Obama family proved that during 26 years of great marriage.
Barack couldn't hold his tears back, thanking his wife during his Presidential speech.
He said that through all these years Michelle has been his best friend
Michelle and Barack Obama believe that politics shouldn’t bring seriousness into a relationship
Laughter and a good sense of humour helped them go through all of life's storms
It helps them remain “best friends” for such a long time.
So do you agree with these rules for a happy marriage?
Which one do you think is the most useful?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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