Celebrity Couples With Huge Age Gaps

When it comes to matters of the heart, they say “age is just a number.” We say “yes, as long as all parties are consensual adults, although we can’t help but find some age gaps between romantic partners curious, especially when they’re famous.” Maybe not as catchy, but it’s true.

Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson, 23 Years

She’s not just Beyonce’s sister. Solange Knowles has made a name for herself making cooler-than-cool R&B and soul music. Her second husband, Alan Ferguson, has made a name for himself directing cooler-than-cool music videos of all kinds of genres, including two for Knowles herself.

He’s 56 years old, 23 years older than the 33-year-old Knowles.

Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston, 30 Years

Actor Jeff Goldblum and dancer Emilie Livingston wed in 2014, and they’ve since had two children. Livingston is 36 years old, 30 years younger than Goldblum, who’s 66.

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor, 32 Years

Sarah Paulson is known for her versatile roles in shows like “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story.” Holland Taylor is known for her roles in shows like “The Practice” and “Two and a Half Men.” The two began dating in 2015 and speaking publicly about how in love they are with each other.

Paulson is 44, and at 76, making Taylor 32 years older.

Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer, 30 Years

After just six months together, Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer tied the knot in 2015 and have lived together happily ever since. The two have brought a lot of happiness to each other’s lives with Fry often noting that Spencer has helped him navigate the ups and downs of his bipolar disorder.