For a majority of people, some of the elements that will ultimately make a relationship healthy are love, trust, compatibility, and respect. We assume that's what matters to the rich and famous too. One thing that doesn't seem to matter much is age, as there are plenty of stars that have dated and married people half their age.
Age really is just a number, after all, provided both parties are consenting adults. Some Hollywood leading men are known for their affinity for younger women , sometimes the age gap is so huge it's cringe-worthy - more so when their kids and the stars' love interest are within the same age bracket. Let's take a look at 20 Famous men Whose Girlfriends Keep Getting Younger And Younger, some who even crossed over into marital bliss.
20 71-Year-Old Steven Tyler's Heart Was Stolen By His 30-Year-Old Assistant
Mixing business with pleasure is oftentimes frowned upon, and eyebrows were raised when rumors of the Aerosmith frontman and his assistant Aimee Ann Preston being romantically linked hit the web. Tyler has previously been married twice and was engaged to Erin Brady who was 25 years his junior. Clearly this is not the rockstar's first rodeo.
19 Leonardo DiCaprio And Stunning Girlfriend Camila Morrone Share A 23 Year Age Gap
DiCaprio is famous for playing leading men in Hollywood blockbusters but that's not all he is recognized for. DiCaprio is also famous for dating some of the most beautiful women in the business... from leading ladies to supermodels. The one thing these women have in common is that they are all a lot younger than him. Like current girlfriend Camila Morrone.
18 40-Year-Old Meital Dohan Stole 79-Year-Old Al Pacino's Heart
Pacino is a perpetual bachelor who's previously been linked to the likes of Penelope Ann Miller, Diane Keaton, and Jill Clayburgh. The star may have dated women close to his age before but that's a thing of the past as his current partner, Israeli star Meital Dohan, is almost half his age.
17 Sean Penn's New Girlfriend Is 32 Years His Junior!
Sean Penn was previously married to two high profile women - Madonna and Robin Wright. However, it was his relationship with Charlize Theron that caused a stir and had people rooting for them. It didn't last as long as we had hoped it would and the 59-year-old actor is currently dating the stunning 27-year-old Leila George.
16 This 26-Year-Old Hottie Is Dating 65-Year-Old Dennis Quaid
The 65-year-old actor has been married thrice before. In June of 2019, he met 26-year-old Ph.D. student Laura Savoie and proposed four months later. Quaid confirmed the engagement to extra, saying in part, "I had the ring in my pocket… It has been kind of a month-and-a-half plan… I wanted it to be private."
15 16 Years His Junior, Katie Holmes Made Tom Cruise Jump On The Couch
Before Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise wed actress Mimi Rogers, who was six years his senior. When the twosome called it quits, Cruise found love with Nicole Kidman. They were the epitome of Hollywood glam. However, it's 16 years younger Katie Holmes that had the Top Gun actor jumping on a couch. Sadly, that marriage didn't last either.
14 Peter Cook's Fiance Is 39 Years Younger Than Him
Christie Brinkley’s ex-husband, Peter Cook, is engaged to 21-year-old Alba Jancou. Cook has been accused of lying about the age of his bride to be who some claim is in fact 20 and not 21, making her a year younger than his daughter. As long as they are happy right? That's what's important.
13 44-Year-Old Zach Braff's 23-Year-Old Lady Love
Actor Zach Braff previously dated Shiri Appleby and has been linked to Kirsten Dunst, Drew Barrymore, and model Taylor Bagley in the past, all of who were closer to him in age. The 44-year-old actor switched it up this time around. His rumored girlfriend Florence Pugh is 23 years old.
12 There's a 25 Year Difference Between Michael Sheen And Anna Lundberg
Hollywood star Michael Sheen has a string of famous exes lying in his wake. The 50-year-old Hollywood star has a 20-year-old daughter with former partner, 46-year-old Kate Beckinsale. Sheen and his partner, 25-year-old Anna Lundberg, welcomed a baby in September of 2019.
11 Kelsey Grammer's Fourth Wife Is 25 Years Younger Than Him
The 64-year-old actor was married thrice before his current union with Kayte Walsh. His third marriage to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Camille Grammer raised eyebrows as their tumultuous relationship and split was aired on the Bravo hit show. It seems the drama is past him as Grammer is seemingly happy with 38-year-old wife Kayte Walsh.
10 Robin Thicke And April Love Geary's 18 Year Age Gap Is No Match For Their Love
Musician Robin Thicke and actress Paula Patton seemed like a match made in celebrity heaven, however, after 10 years of marriage the twosome called it quits amidst cheating rumors. Within months of the split, Thicke, and model April Love Geary made their public debut as a couple. The pair share an 18 year age difference that has been a topic of debate.
9 Kelsi Taylor Wasn't Alive For Most Of Dane Cook's Life Because They Share A 26 Year Age Gap
47-year-old comedian Dane Cook and his 21-year-old girlfriend have been together for two years now. Despite their 26 year age difference, the duo are committed to one another. In an Instagram Q&A, Dane Cook said he met his girlfriend at a game night he hosted at his house.
8 David Foster Is 34 Years Older Than New Wife Katharine McPhee
34-year-old Musician turned actress Katharine McPhee and 70-year-old 16 times Grammy award-winning producer David Foster first met in 2009 when he served as her mentor on American Idol. When the pair announced their engagement in 2018, people were quick to point out their 34 year age difference. The duo tied the knot in June of 2019. Mcphee is Foster's fifth wife.
7 Diddy Was Lori Harvey's Senior By 28 Years!
Sean Diddy Combs has dated some of the most beautiful women in showbiz– from his high profile relationship with Jennifer Lopez to his on and off 10-year romance with gorgeous songstress Cassie. When Diddy and Cassie split, the music mogul moved on to 22-year-old Lori Harvey. However, the twosome's romance fizzled out after just three months together.
6 Wilmer Valderrama Was 12 Older Than Demi Lovato
Actor Wilmer Valderrama's past relationships have one thing in common - younger partners. The actor's affinity to date younger starlets hasn't escaped the public's watchful eye. Just like most of his former relationships, his romance with former girlfriend of 6 years Demi Lovato raised eyebrows, as she was only 17 when they met. The duo claim they didn't date until she was 18.
5 There Is A 22 Year Age Difference Between Sylvester Stallone And Jennifer Flavin
When Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin met, the Rocky actor was 42 years old at the time and the stunning Flavin was only 19 years old. Fast forward 22 years later, the pair are still together and share 3 daughters. The 73-year-old actor and Flavin have a 22 year age gap between them.
4 The 35 Year Age Gap Did Not Stand In The Way Of Mel Gibson And Rosalind Ross Romance
Mel Gibson's current girlfriend is 35 years his junior! The pair have been together for a couple of years and have a child together. Gibson was previously linked to 49-year-old Russian singer-songwriter and pianist Oksana Grigorieva. Before that, the actor was married to Robyn Moore for 26 years.
3 Ben Affleck And Lindsay Shookus Had An 8 Year Age Difference
Do you remember when the Daredevil actor dated Jenny from the block? well, that didn't last. Then came Jennifer Garner who was married to Affleck for 10 years. After their romance fizzled out and pair called it quits, the actor went on to date SNL producer Lindsay Shookus, who is 8 years his junior.
2 40-Year-Old Chris Pratt Found Love With 29-Year-Old Katherine Schwarzenegger
The Guardians of the Galaxy actor was previously married to Hollywood leading lady, Anna Faris, who was 3 years older than him. When the duo called it quits, Pratt went on to tie the knot with the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver– Katherine Schwarzenegger, who is 11 years his junior.
1 Billy Joel's Fourth Wife Alexis Roderick is 32 Years Younger Than Him
Before his marriage to food writer and chef Katie Lee, Billy Joel was married to actress Christie Brinkley, who was five years younger than him.His current wife Alexis Roderick is half his age, making her a year younger than his previous wife who was 32 years younger than the star. We bet he's hoping the fourth time's the charm.
Sources: ENews.com, UsWeekly.com, RadarOnline.com
