The movie industry is known for bringing together attractive people to act out love stories. So, it’s no surprise that real-life romances often start on set, even when one or both people are already in relationships. The following films played a big role in ending some of Hollywood’s most famous romances and starting new ones.
The Rum Diary
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, one of the most notorious Hollywood couples of the 21st century, met on the set of *The Rum Diary* in 2011. Soon after, Depp ended his long-term relationship with Vanessa Paradis. He married Heard in 2015, but just 15 months later, Heard filed for divorce, leading to a highly publicized and messy breakup.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met while filming the 2005 action rom-com *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*. At the time, Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston, and Jolie had recently divorced Billy Bob Thornton. Pitt’s marriage to Aniston soon ended, and he started a long-term relationship with Jolie. The couple married in 2014 but divorced five years later.
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Days of Thunder
The 1990 race car drama *Days of Thunder* is best known for being the movie where Tom Cruise, still married to Mimi Rogers at the time, met Nicole Kidman. Reports suggest Cruise and Rogers’ marriage was already in trouble, and meeting Kidman hastened the end. Cruise and Rogers divorced shortly after, and Cruise married Kidman later that same year.
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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson married in 1989 and co-starred in four films. However, during the filming of *Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein* in 1994, Branagh’s on-screen romance with Helena Bonham Carter turned into a real-life affair. This led to Branagh and Thompson’s divorce. Branagh and Bonham Carter went on to date for five years before splitting in 1999.
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Cleopatra
When Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor met on the set of *Cleopatra* in 1963, both were married—Burton to Sybil Williams and Taylor to Eddie Fisher. Their tumultuous romance quickly became legendary. They married in 1964, divorced in 1974, remarried in 1975, and divorced again in 1976.
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The Misfits
Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe, an unlikely pair, married in 1956. Their turbulent marriage—Miller’s second and Monroe’s third—ended during the production of *The Misfits* in 1961, which Miller had written. The film’s troubled shoot was exacerbated by Monroe’s struggles with substance abuse and mental health issues. She divorced Miller just before the movie’s release.
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The Outlaw Josey Wales
Clint Eastwood married Maggie Johnson in 1953, but they separated in 1975 during the filming of *The Outlaw Josey Wales*, when Eastwood began a relationship with co-star Sondra Locke. Locke became his muse for a while, but Eastwood’s divorce from Johnson wasn’t finalized until 1984, and by then, he was already involved with several other women behind Locke’s back.
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Gigli
In 2003, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck co-starred in the critically panned comedy *Gigli*, which not only became known as one of the worst films ever but also sparked the high-profile ‘Bennifer’ romance. At the time, Lopez was still married to her second husband, Cris Judd.
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Green Lantern
The 2011 superhero film *Green Lantern* didn’t perform as well as expected, but it did lead to the meeting of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. At the time, Reynolds was married to Scarlett Johansson, but they divorced in late 2010. Shortly after, Reynolds began dating Lively, and they married in 2012.
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Dream House
The 2011 horror film *Dream House* might have been forgotten if not for its role in bringing together Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz. Weisz divorced director Darren Aronofsky, while Craig ended his engagement to producer Satsuki Mitchell. The couple married that same year and now have two children together.
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To Have and Have Not
During the making of the 1944 film *To Have and Have Not*, 44-year-old Humphrey Bogart was married to his fourth wife, Mayo Methot, while 19-year-old Lauren Bacall was a newcomer in Hollywood. An affair developed, leading Bogart to divorce Methot and marry Bacall. The couple remained together until Bogart’s death in 1957.
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Titanic
James Cameron, known for his blockbuster films, has had a rocky marriage history. By 1997, he was married to his fourth wife, Linda Hamilton, who starred in *Terminator*. After developing a close relationship with *Titanic* actress Suzy Amis, Cameron divorced Hamilton in 1999. He married Amis in 2000, and they are still together.
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The Getaway
When Steve McQueen met Ali MacGraw during the filming of the 1972 thriller *The Getaway*, there was undeniable chemistry between them, even though both were married at the time. McQueen soon divorced his first wife, Neile Adams, and MacGraw followed suit by divorcing producer Robert Evans. They married in 1973 but divorced by 1978, two years before McQueen’s death.
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Planet of the Apes (2001)
After divorcing his first wife, Lena Gieseke, in 1991, director Tim Burton started a relationship with Lisa Marie, whom he cast in several films, including *Planet of the Apes* in 2001. He also cast Helena Bonham Carter in the same film, and after developing feelings for her, Burton ended his relationship with Lisa Marie.
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Snow White and the Huntsman
At the peak of her *Twilight* fame and while dating co-star Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart starred in *Snow White and the Huntsman*. During filming, she had an affair with the film’s director, Rupert Sanders, who was married to model Liberty Ross at the time. Both Sanders and Stewart later issued public apologies for the affair.
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Street Fighter
While married to his fourth wife, Darcy LaPier, Jean-Claude Van Damme starred alongside Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue in the 1994 film *Street Fighter*. In 2012, Van Damme remarked, “It would be abnormal not to […] She’s so beautiful…” His marriage to LaPier ended in divorce in 1997.
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Star Wars
*Star Wars* in 1977 propelled Harrison Ford’s film career but also contributed to the end of his first marriage due to an affair with co-star Carrie Fisher. Fisher, who described the relationship as a “three-month one-night stand,” was 19 at the time, while Ford was 33. His marriage to Mary Marquardt ended in divorce in 1979.
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You, Me and Dupree
Actress Kate Hudson had been married to Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes for six years when she met Owen Wilson on the set of *You, Me and Dupree* in 2006. She divorced Robinson in 2007 and began an on-and-off relationship with Wilson for three years. This was a challenging time for Wilson, who struggled with substance abuse and attempted suicide in 2007.
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Planet Terror
Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez started a relationship with actress Rose McGowan while working on the 2007 film *Planet Terror*, despite being married to producer Elizabeth Avellán. Rodriguez and Avellán divorced in 2007 after 17 years of marriage and five children together. His relationship with McGowan lasted until 2009.
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Eyes Wide Shut
*Eyes Wide Shut* (1999) was the third film Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman made together, following *Days of Thunder* and *Far and Away*. While Kidman has downplayed it, many believe that the intense psychological strain of making the film contributed to their eventual divorce.
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Rosemary’s Baby
In 1966, 21-year-old Mia Farrow married legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra, who was 29 years her senior. Their relationship unraveled during the production of *Rosemary’s Baby* in 1968. Farrow’s dedication to the film conflicted with Sinatra’s demand that she drop out of it to star in his movie *The Detective*. When she refused, Sinatra divorced her.
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Pushing Tin
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton met while working on the 1999 comedy-drama *Pushing Tin*. At the time, Thornton was dating Laura Dern and had already been married four times. Despite this, he and Jolie married in 2000, marking her second marriage after Jonny Lee Miller. However, they split within three years. Thornton later married his sixth wife, Connie Angland, in 2014, and they remain together.
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Daredevil
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner first worked together on *Pearl Harbor* in 2001 but became closer during the filming of *Daredevil* in 2003. At the time, Garner was married to Scott Foley, and Affleck was in a high-profile relationship with Jennifer Lopez. The on-screen chemistry between Affleck and Garner turned into a real-life romance, leading both to leave their significant others. They married in 2005.
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The Shining
In 1978, Shelley Duvall was in a relationship with Paul Simon when he unexpectedly broke up with her just as she was about to leave for England to film *The Shining*. The breakup left her emotionally shaken, and the intense nature of the filming process only worsened her fragile state. The experience on set is often linked to the mental health struggles she has faced since.
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Proof of Life
In 2000’s *Proof of Life*, Russell Crowe gained one of his first big roles after *Gladiator*, but it was also one of the last major films for Meg Ryan. During the shoot, Crowe and Ryan had an affair, despite Crowe being involved with Danielle Spencer and Ryan being married to Dennis Quaid. Ryan and Quaid eventually divorced, though Crowe and Spencer later reconciled.
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Made in America
In 1993, Ted Danson co-starred with Whoopi Goldberg in *Made in America*, and an affair began despite Danson being married to his second wife, Cassandra Coates. Their divorce became one of Hollywood’s most expensive, with Coates receiving $30 million. Afterward, Danson and Goldberg dated for about 18 months.
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Chasing Amy
Joey Lauren Adams first collaborated with writer-director Kevin Smith on his 1995 comedy *Mallrats*. They started dating, and Smith wrote his next film, *Chasing Amy*, with Adams in mind. He openly acknowledged how their relationship inspired the film’s candid conversations about sex. However, this openness may have been too much for Adams, as the couple parted ways shortly after.
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Someone’s Watching Me!
Director John Carpenter gained recognition with 1978’s *Halloween*, which he co-wrote and produced with his then-girlfriend Debra Hill. He later created the TV movie *Someone’s Watching Me!*, starring Adrienne Barbeau. Carpenter ended his relationship with Hill and married Barbeau in 1979. She went on to feature in two more of his films, and they had one child together before divorcing in 1984.
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Mind Over Murder
Tori Spelling was married to Charlie Shanian, and Dean McDermott was married to Mary Jo Eustace when they met and had an affair on the 2005 TV movie *Mind Over Murder*. Spelling and McDermott divorced their spouses and married in 2006. Although they are still legally married, they are reportedly separated now.
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Children of a Lesser God
On the set of *Children of a Lesser God* in 1986, William Hurt dated co-star Marlee Matlin, whose performance earned her the Best Actress Oscar, which Hurt presented to her. While he publicly expressed pride in Matlin, she later revealed that he was very different behind closed doors, subjecting her to emotional and physical abuse. They split within two years.
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Dangerous Liaisons
The 1988 period drama *Dangerous Liaisons*, which centers on the affairs of French aristocrats, saw actors Michelle Pfeiffer and John Malkovich engage in a real-life affair. This relationship contributed to the end of Malkovich’s marriage to Glenne Headly, while Pfeiffer also soon divorced Peter Horton.
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The Last Picture Show
Director Peter Bogdanovich’s acclaimed 1971 film *The Last Picture Show* marked a breakthrough for actress Cybill Shepherd. During production, Bogdanovich and Shepherd began an affair, which contributed to the end of his marriage to first wife Polly Platt. This situation was particularly tense, as Platt was also the film’s production designer.
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Mother!
Director Darren Aronofsky started dating actress Jennifer Lawrence while filming his 2017 movie *Mother!*. Lawrence later revealed that the critical backlash from the controversial film contributed to their breakup. Although they were still together during the movie’s promotion, the strain from the negative feedback ultimately led Lawrence to end the relationship.
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The Break-Up
In a case of life imitating art, Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston began dating while filming *The Break-Up* in 2006. However, their relationship ended shortly after the movie’s release.
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Silence
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield were in a relationship while filming *The Amazing Spider-Man* movies. However, Garfield’s intense dedication to his role in Martin Scorsese’s *Silence*, including losing weight and extensive research, left him little time for Stone, ultimately leading to their breakup.
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Gone Girl
Emily Ratajkowski played Ben Affleck’s young mistress in *Gone Girl*, and rumors suggest they had a similar relationship off-screen. Although unconfirmed, many speculate that Jennifer Garner filed for divorce from Affleck partly due to this alleged affair with Ratajkowski.
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Allied
While married to Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt co-starred with Marion Cotillard in the 2016 film *Allied*, leading to rumors of an affair. Reports indicate that Jolie had Pitt followed by a private investigator and later confronted him about the allegations. Their relationship deteriorated, culminating in their divorce in 2019.
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House of Wax
In the 2005 slasher film *House of Wax*, Paris Hilton and Chad Michael Murray played young characters engaged in typical genre antics. Off-camera, their rumored affair reportedly ended Murray’s relationship with Sophia Bush, which was particularly awkward since the two were also a couple on the TV show *One Tree Hill*.
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Stage Beauty
While filming *Stage Beauty* in 2004, Billy Crudup and Claire Danes began a real-life affair, despite Crudup being in a long-term relationship with Mary Louise Parker, who was pregnant at the time. Their relationship lasted until 2006 and drew significant criticism due to the circumstances of Crudup’s departure from Parker.
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Stop-Loss
Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon were married since 1999, but during the filming of *Stop-Loss* in 2008, Phillippe began an affair with co-star Abbie Cornish. Shortly after, Witherspoon and Phillippe divorced. He and Cornish dated for a while before their relationship ended in 2010.
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