8 Celeb Couples That Give Us The Creeps And 8 We Want To Be
Hollywood tends to be a fickle, and desperately heartbreaking, place to work in - let alone actually find love in. As it is in the real world, two celebrities often meet through work or by being set up randomly by friends and sometimes it works out for the best while other times the pairing off makes other people around them cringe. Unfortunately, for all the couples on this list, they're living out their entire relationship under a very bright spotlight. So every single move they make as a pair seems to be magnified through the eyes of the paparazzi. Every single day, they fight off rumors of “breaking up” or have to deal with others on the outside assuming that they're cheating.
2017 was both a curse and a blessing for couples in the limelight. First of all, we got to witness the rise of actress Meghan Markle, the first woman of color who will become a part of the British royal family when she marries Prince Harry, which is fabulous. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we were shocked by the news that Chris Pratt and Anna Farris' seemingly strong marriage crumbled before our social media watching eyes.
You have your celeb couples who you want to see survive the turmoil that is Hollywood, while there are some couples who make your skin crawl. Here is some of the best (and worst) of both worlds.
16 Yay: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
There is barely ANY couple today that matches the absolute grace and hilarity that is the relationship of actor Ryan Reynolds of Deadpool fame, and wife Blake Lively. First of all, it's unfair how absolutely stunning they are, but what really knocks us dead is the way they interact with each other on social media AND while on the red carpet. Reynolds looks at his wife like if he takes his eyes off her for merely a second, he'll just burst into flames. While on social media, they like to take the time to absolutely roast the heck out of each other. Seeing Ryan's birthday post to Blake (where he cuts out half her face so the only subject we're looking at is his form) to her birthday posts to him (one of which was actually Ryan standing with Ryan Gosling… and Reynolds is cut out). Never change, beautiful people.
15 Nay: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
This couple is just plain stupid exhausting. Sure, it was cute when the Disney actress/singer got together with Canada's golden boy back when they both were somewhat rising stars. But the billion and six times they broke up and then got back together was just plain idiotic. After the first break up, Selena Gomez seemed to be headed back on the right path and made the rounds through other (and actual) men who didn't look like gas station rednecks. And Justin Bieber started dating models and some unknowns who quickly grew bored with him. But, alas, the two just kept coming back together because idiots never learn. We've all read this story so many times before so we know what to expect at the end: both will end up residing back in Splitsville.
14 Yay: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
When they decided to make it public that they were even dating, the world became giddy with awe. The love story of American actress Meghan Markle (Suits) and Prince Harry of Buckingham Palace is so incredibly romantic that it's hard to believe (in the best way possible). They were set up by mutual friends and dated secretly (or tried to) for around a year before declaring their actual relationship. Recently, both set the world on fire when they announced their official engagement in the cutest way possible. Not only are they simply adorable together, but Markle will be the first African-American woman to marry into the royal family. Even though people are getting on her because she happens to be a divorcée, they seem to forget that IT'S FREAKIN 2017 AND THEY NEED TO GET WITH THE TIMES.
13 Nay: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
While we're all super happy that Kim Kardashian managed to find love for more than 16-seconds, does it have to be with one of the most obnoxious, and narcissistic artists out there today? Well, I suppose it makes sense because she's one of the most narcissistic pieces of cardboard out there today too. But did Kanye West REALLY have to rent out an entire baseball park (in San Francisco, not even of the team they root for) in order to propose to her? Their entire relationship seems like one big long-con and just for rating purposes. They needed to make Kim look human again (and throw yet ANOTHER Kardashian wedding since vows literally mean nothing to them), so they put her together with someone who was supposed to be “just a friend”. Yeah, we're not buying what you're selling, but thanks anyway.
12 Yay: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
When it comes to good-looking and hilarious couples, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have some serious competition in supermodel/author Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend. Much like the former couple, the latter couple's social media game is top-notch since they too enjoy making fun of each other on Twitter. Not only do they make fun of each other, they tend to troll the GOP together as well. Both are strong supporters of the Democratic party and tend to voice their opinions (and criticism) in strong, yet hilarious, ways. Recently, Legend told his followers that he tried to break it off with Chrissy early on in their relationship and that he's seriously thankful that she didn't let him. That's right - SHE didn't let HIM break up with her. If you don't love them, you have some issues, my friend.
11 Nay: Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Why won't this couple JUST GO THE EFF AWAY? The world was unfortunately introduced to this plastic couple years ago when MTV aired the reality show, Laguna Beach, which revolved around a bunch of spoiled teenagers from Newport Beach, California. Whiny rich girl Heidi Montag and her dumb-as-dirt coattail rider boyfriend Spencer Pratt were two people who would've been easily forgotten about if they hadn't been such desperate fame chasers. Heck, both aren't even recognizable anymore after blowing all their money on plastic surgery. I mean, seriously - what was wrong with Heidi's old face? Now, both have spawned (I'm so, so, so sorry, planet earth), are broke, and are living with Heidi's mother. Guess life didn't turn out the way they thought it would, huh?
10 Yay: Barack and Michelle Obama
Talk about couple goals: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama set the bar EXTREMELY high when it comes to married couples in the White House. Nothing and no one could ever compare to their beautiful, and intense, love story. And the fact that they still are very much in love and make googly eyes at each other warms our hearts. If you've ever seen their Instagram posts to each other, you'll know how strong they feel about each other still after all these years. Both recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and the former president surprised Michelle with a beautiful video message while she was meeting with TV producer Shonda Rhimes at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia (the video surprised Michelle and the President claimed he “crashed” the party in the message itself. Even after all these years, they still act like two teenagers in love.
9 Nay: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
We're going to step over the fact that singer Blake Shelton has said (well, Tweeted) some pretty racist things in the past that makes him nothing short of a garbage human being, and simply focus on this awkward relationship with The Voice co-star Gwen Stefani. Both artists have been in high-profile relationships before (Gwen with Bush lead singer Gavin Rossdale and Blake with fellow country singer Miranda Lambert) but this current relationship seems… awkward. They seem to be publicizing their relationship to the point of overkill - seriously, they might as well join the cast of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Ugh, they even recently did a duet of “Make It Feel Like Christmas” on The Voice together, which made people collectively roll their eyes all at once. Give it a rest, you two.
8 Yay: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
If these two had gotten together while they were still on That 70's Show, they wouldn't have made it to this side of the list. But, instead, the couple who only PLAYED a couple on the comedy series waited until they were both ready before leaping head-first into one of our favorite love stories. Actor Ashton Kutcher had to go through a series of high-profile relationships before finally ending up with his former co-star (who actually played his love interest) on the show that kick-started his career. Mila Kunis was the same way (anyone remember when she dated Macaulay Culkin? I mean, what the heck was that?). The two are older now and happily married with children. And they appear to be so very in love. What's great is they also like to keep a very low profile and not flaunt their love around every corner.
7 Nay: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Why, oh why, is this couple still a thing? They're the blonde, blue-eyed versions of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. Meaning, they keep on yo-yo-ing back and forth to each other even though it will eventually end in heartbreak. Hunky Aussie Liam Hemsworth and crazy, high-pitched actress/singer Miley Cyrus met on the set of the very forgettable movie The Last Song and quickly became an item. An item that really needs to expire already. They've been engaged more times than I can count, and just when we all think that the relationship is dead in the water, it somehow resurrects itself and starts making the red carpet rounds. Sure, they're both good looking and his level-headedness seems to weigh out her craziness, but all the show-boat stuff gets tiring after awhile.
6 Yay: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
She is one of the most famous comedians in the world, and her beautiful wife is one of the most recognizable actresses. “We actually met socially and I just felt that immediate draw,” Ellen DeGeneres told Oprah about meeting her wife, Portia de Rossi. “We did talk a little bit and then over those three years, we saw each other at parties or at various things, but the one time that was the most significant was during a photoshoot actually. I just walked over to say hello to her, and I couldn't believe it, but she turned around and it was like an arrow was shot through my heart. I felt weak at the knees and I was overwhelmed with how I felt, but then it took me about 10 months to get the courage up to actually do anything about it.” The couple is still going strong today.
5 Nay: Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
When we talk about couples who can't seem to grasp the fact that they're toxic for each other, we need to single out this specific couple because, my god, do they just need as absolutely far away from each other as humanly possible. Scott Disick only really got together with Kourtney Kardashian because he had dollar signs gleaming in his eyes. He really did latch himself on to the Kardashian empire and refused to leave. He tried to separate his name from theirs at one point but gave up after realizing that it couldn't just be done. So what does he do? Every time he attempts to break away, he ends up crawling back (and trust us, it's not because he actually loves Kourtney and their children) on all fours. It's a vicious cycle that Kourtney needs to sever permanently.
4 Yay: Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling
Sure, we all were shipping Ryan Gosling and his always co-star Emma Stone at one point, but when we found out that Gosling was with one of the most beautiful women on the face of the planet, the talk quickly quieted. Much to everyone's surprise, Gosling and actress Eva Mendes have been together for six-years and managed to keep their relationship extremely private - which means it's working. The couple met on the set of the 2011 film The Place Beyond The Pines and started quietly dating. The press tends to have an aneurysm every time they even catch them holding hands out in public, because it's so rare, even though the couple has been together for forever and have children together. Even though the hottest, most sought-after bachelor is off the market, their love story is one that appears to be timeless.
3 Nay: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
If you ever wanted to know what a walking, talking dumpster fire looks like, just take a look at first daughter Ivanka Trump and her marriage to Jared Kushner. As of right now, their perfect little, lily-white world appears to be imploding all around them as they quietly try to back away from Washington D.C. and long for their New York City days where they weren't greeted with seething and disdain. The couple met in 2005 and actually started dating, but then broke it off in 2008 after Kushner's parents objected the relationship. Though they got back together and married in 2009 and have three children together. They are known for their suspicious silence within the walls of the White House and are pretty doomed - which they will outright deny.
2 Yay: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
These two have to be one of my absolute favorite couples of all time - not just because they seem to be the best parents ever to their children, but that they're genuinely and utterly in love with each other. Actor Neil Patrick Harris married David Burtka three years ago and the two celebrated their anniversary back in September. Harris stole the show with his Instagram post to his husband on that day: “I got married three years ago today,” Harris captioned a photo of Burtka kissing him on the cheek the day of their wedding in Italy back in 2014. “Thanks, David, for choosing me. For challenging me. For creating a family with me. For being a safe space that I can call home. And for your bountiful love. Happy Anniversary.” BE STILL OUR HEARTS, PLEASE.
1 Nay: Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman
She is one of the world's most beautiful women, so you have to wonder what on earth could have possibly snapped in actress/fashion designer Georgina Chapman's head that made her marry the world's creepiest predator, Harvey Weinstein. The two started dating back in December of 2004 and married a few years later in 2007. Even back then (before she gave birth to their two children) rumors of Weinstein's predatory ways with women were running rapid throughout the Hollywood underground, so Chapman couldn't have been that blind. Perhaps it was money and power that was the draw? Either way, Chapman finally discovered her senses and left Weinstein after he was rightfully taken down by the women he preyed on. We praise her courage for finally taking a stand against the man and walking away with her head held high.