JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS & BRAD HALL
In Hollywood, a marriage spanning 33 years is almost unheard of, but Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall made it look so easy. However, despite their seemingly flawless relationship, people have been reluctant to believe their fidelity towards each other. It’s been rumored that the couple, like several other celebrity pairs, have adopted the open marriage arrangement. However, both Julia and Brad have yet to confirm (or deny) the rumors. Neither of them had also been caught in the act with another person, but the speculations linger on. But whatever it is that made the couple’s relationship last this long surely deserves some credit, whether it be pure love and affection or an open-relationship. We’re also hoping that their marriage will see many more years ahead.
LARRY KING & SHAWN SOUTHWICK
Notorious groom Larry King has had his ups and downs with marriage, but when it came down to his eighth marriage, it seems like the veteran anchor finally found luck. Larry King and Shawn Southwick tied the knot in 1997 and enjoyed a 22-year marriage before lawyers finalized their separation in 2019. It has been Larry’s longest marriage, so naturally, the idea of him and Shawn engaging in an open relationship floated around. Larry’s ex-wife Julia Alexander also chimed in on the topic by saying that both Larry and Shawn have been in relationships outside of their marriage. The couple has neither confirmed nor denied it, but if it is indeed true, then it will make Larry’s 22-year marriage more feasible.
SNOOP DOGG & SHANTE TAYLOR
When it came down to finding love, Snoop Dogg didn’t look any further and decided to marry his high school sweetheart. Snoop and Shante Taylor have been together for about 20 years now, but their path to a long-lasting marriage wasn’t always easy. The two first got married in 1997 after dating for all throughout high school. However, the two decided to call it quits in 2004 for reasons kept away from the public’s knowledge. In 2008, Snoop Dogg and Shante Taylor decided to give their relationship one more shot and got married for the second time. But along with their second marriage came a slew of rumors saying that Snoop and Shante are now making their marriage work by letting other people into their relationship. It makes sense, though, considering that Snoop is quite known for his fondness of women. But no matter what, we still give credit to Snoop and Shante for trying their best to make their love last.
MARIA BELLO & CLARE MUNN
When asked about her perspective about relationships, Hollywood actress Maria Bello wrote, “My feelings about attachment and partnership have always been that they are fluid and evolving.” This may have been why, when it came to her then relationship with Clare Munn, Maria decided to keep things open. The actress, whose acting credits include films like Grown Ups and Prisoner, started dating her best friend Clare Munn back in 2013. Since the beginning of their relationship, the couple agreed that their relationship was to be kept for other people. This might have raised some eyebrows at first, but according to Maria, her family has been fully supportive. The arrangement seemed to have worked for both Maria and Clare, but the couple eventually decided to call it quits.
MATTHEW BRODERICK & SARAH JESSICA PARKER
In Hollywood, we mostly see art imitating life. But for Sarah Jessica Parker’s marriage, it is life imitating art. The actress has a wide range of acting credits, but it’s her role as the free-spirited and open-minded Carrie Bradshaw that left a mark on everyone’s mind. And just like her role, Sarah Jessica Parker is also down for some very unconventional methods to maintain her relationship. Good thing, her partner of 23 years, Matthew Broderick, is more than willing to hop on the open-marriage wagon. The couple’s relationship may be more private than most, but it’s clear that they are living happily with the arrangement that they have agreed on. The two also have two lovely daughters, which they conceived through surrogacy.
MO’NIQUE & SIDNEY HICKS
Hollywood comedian Mo’nique has always been an interesting character, both on and off-screen. However, if there’s one thing that’s most interesting about the actress, it’s her marriage with Sidney Hicks. The couple was never shy about their open marriage, and here’s why they think it’s appropriate. For starters, Mo’nique ties her belief with the culture that she and her husband originated from. For her, having African roots meant that she and Sidney Hicks were free to practice an open marriage since that is what most Africans do. According to her, adopting the Western way of marriage feels a lot like taking ownership of your partner, and that’s not how she wanted her marriage to work. So instead of staying monogamous, both she and Sidney agreed to entertain other people outside of their marriage. She also stated that having other people around does not change the degree of love they have for each other and that linking with other people does not mean the end of their relationship.
DAVID BOREANAZ & JAIME BERGMAN
You may remember David Boreanaz for his role as Angel in the hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but you may also remember him as the leading man whose love life was as colorful as his career. David had had two marriages so far, the first being with Ingrid Quinn, which lasted from 1997 to 1999. Two years after his lawyers finalized his separation with Quinn, David married Jamie Bergman. Their marriage, though strong, has been punctuated by some serious issues concerning other women. In 2010, the actor openly admitted to having an affair with Rachel Uchitel, although he was still married to Jamie. His wife did take him back, but talks that the two are in an open-marriage arrangement soon started swirling. But whether it’s true or not, it seems to be working out just fine for the couple.
TORI SPELLING & DEAN MCDERMOTT
Actress and author Tori Spelling has had her fair share of Hollywood controversies surrounding her marriage with Dean McDermott. For years, their relationship has been haunted by rumors of infidelity and possible break-ups. However, despite the countless challenges that plagued their marriage, Tori and Dean were determined to make their relationship work. Some say that Tori and Dean simply decided to adopt an open marriage arrangement after coming to terms with their rocky past. The whole thing seems to be working out fine as Tori and Dean remain married to this day. It surely takes a lot to save and preserve a marriage, and we cannot give Tori enough credit for standing strong throughout her ordeal. We simply hope that from here on out, her marriage will be smooth sailing.
SHIRLEY MACLAINE & STEVE PARKER
Shirley MacLaine has earned some very impressive acting credits over the years. But what’s even more impressive is that she and her former spouse Steve Parker have managed to keep their marriage open for a whopping 28 years. Now that may seem strange and radical to some people, but according to Shirley, “it’s the only way to go.”
In an interview with People Magazine, the actress expressed that her trick to staying happy with her marriage was to keep everything open and reject the idea of monogamy entirely. She added that if anyone is looking to establish a happy life, they should never do it alone, but don’t get tied down to anyone either. Because of that, Shirley and Steve’s union drew so much attention from traditional eyes. But since they were able to keep their marriage for 28 years, we say her strategy was a success.
ROBERT CRUMB & ALINE KOMINSKY-CRUMB
For a lot of us, a 47-year marriage in the entertainment industry is more like a myth than a reality. But it doesn’t get any more real for American cartoonist Robert Crumb and his wife of 47 years, Aline Kominsky-Crumb. Thanks to their unconventional marriage methods, they were able to ride the tumultuous waves of marriage in Hollywood. In an interview with The Guardian, Robert admitted to having an open-marriage arrangement with his wife, Aline. According to Robert, much of his personal and collaborative works with Aline were inspired by the many tribulations and victories they had as a couple. Some of which include their relationships with people beyond the boundaries of their marriage. Robert and Aline can definitely boast a lot of things in their life, from having successful careers to incredibly handsome credit scores, and of course, a very unconventional yet successful marriage.