Celebrity Couples Who Aren't Afraid of a Little PDA
In a world where most celebrities change partners more often than they change their underwear, it’s refreshing when couples we love go the distance. It’s just so hard to get attached to a famous pairing, only to have our hopes and dreams shattered when they break up. Don’t they consider our feelings before they split? (Kidding, kidding.) But like we said, some couples we love go the distance, and don’t care about showing how in love they really are. That’s right, we’re talking about couples who don’t care about showing a little PDA.
We love love, and it brings us joy to watch our faves cuddle and share a kiss in public. There are definitely some couples who take it to the very limit like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker sucking each other’s fingers in public or Megan Fox grabbing Machine Gun Kelly’s crotch on the red carpet. Look, we’re not trying to judge, it just sometimes blindsides us! But we love seeing them so happy.
We rounded up some of our favorite celeb couples who have been together for a while and still lather on the public displays of affection. Some go a little overboard, but, hey, isn’t that celeb life? Check out some of our favorite couples below!
A version of this article was originally published on July 2020.
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Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom haven’t shied away from talking about their life (and sex life) together over the years. So, of course, them sneaking in a peck or two during events together is far from a surprise.
Zo? Kravitz & Channing Tatum
As they promoted their movie Blink Twice, Zo? Kravitz, who wrote, directed and produced the flick, gushed about her fiancé Channing Tatum. In addition to sharing his own sweet words about Kravitz, Tatum sneaked in a kiss on her cheek too.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Although these two might still be in the beginning of their relationship, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not shied away from PDA. In recent paparazzi pics, for example, the two are seen firmly holding hands as well as grinning from ear to ear. So cute!
Ashanti & Nelly
Ever since Ashanti and Nelly rekindled their romance, they’ve been all smiles and kisses!
Brenda Song & Macaulay Culkin
Along with being one of the most private couples in Hollywood, Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin also pack on the PDA whenever they are out and about!
Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have also packed on PDA in their rare public outings. While watching the final of the US Open in September 2023, for example, the two were seen kissing, hugging, caressing each other’s hair and even taking sweet pictures of each other.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Out of all the celebrity couples, there’s not one couple who’s more open about their love for each other than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. From them recapping their love story in their Netflix docuseries to loving speeches about one another in events like The Invictus Games, these two have been open about their loving bond, both during their royals years and beyond. So, of course, they haven’t shied away from kissing, hugging, or holding hands at events either.
Kate Middleton & Prince William
This royal couple, on the other hand, has been a little more discreet and subtle with their PDA over the years. Among our favorites over the years was their victory hug in 2011 at the dragon boat race and Middleton’s signature butt taps.
Chase Stokes & Kelsea Ballerini
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini are letting the world know they’re still totally in their honeymoon phase. In May 2023, the Outer Banks star posted a series of pictures to Instagram with a photo of him kissing the country singer’s cheek as the last one. Love it!
Robert Pattinson & Suki Waterhouse
Even though Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have mostly kept their romance private after being spotted packing on the PDA back in 2018, that doesn’t mean the two are completely chaste on the rare occasion they make a public appearance. The two were very hands-on and practically inseparable during the 2023 Met Gala.
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez
In another story of rekindled love, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were seen smooching it up at public events after their 2021 reconciliation.
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
Live co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have never been afraid of some PDA on the carpet over the years. The two, who have been happily married since 1996, are surely keeping their spark alive!
Drew Scott & Linda Phan
While Drew Scott and Linda Phan keep their life on the more private side, they tend to pack on the PDA with red carpet appearances like this one from the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards!
Keanu Reeves & Alexandra Grant
Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant sealed their love with a kiss as they attended the 2023 MOCA Gala on April 15. These two are one of the sweetest Hollywood couples out there!
Kieran Culkin & Jazz Charton
Succession star Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton weren’t afraid to go in for a kiss at the season 4 premiere of his HBO show on March 20. The pair, who have been married since 2013, share kids Kinsey, 3, and Wilder, 1.
Cher & Alexander Edwards
Making their red carpet debut at the Versace Fall/Winter 2023 Show on March 9, 2023, Cher and her ex-boyfriend Alexander Edwards weren’t afraid to pack on some PDA with some hand-holding and even a sweet kiss.
George Clooney & Amal Clooney
Not only are George Clooney and Amal Clooney always holding hands, but they sneak a smooch or two on the red carpet!
Sharna Burgess & Brian Austin Green
Proud parents Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green have never been shy about showing their love for one another. In addition to their loved-up social media posts, the two also shared onstage kisses during their short yet sweet stint in Dancing with the Stars. So adorable!
Heidi Klum & Tom Kaulitz
Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz are all over each other, both on the carpets and on social media. In New Year’s 2023, Klum posted a cheeky picture of the two celebrating the occasion together wearing festive hats in a pool. They’re not afraid to show their affection for each other and we’re here for it!
Justin Bieber & Hailey Bieber
Though they’re two quite private people, Justin and Hailey Bieber aren’t afraid to show how much they love each other.
Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky
Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky are almost always kissing and looking lovingly in each others eyes!
Shay Shariatzadeh & John Cena
Ever since Shay Shariatzadeh and John Cena got married in 2020, they haven’t stopped smooching at every event they’ve been to!
Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder
Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder might just be the new definition of sexy.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
By this point in their relationship, we pretty much know what Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s faces look like in the throes of passion.
Michelle Obama & Barack Obama
Seriously, what do we need to do to get Michelle and Barack Obama back in the White House?
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker
Between sucking each other’s fingers and making out in public, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker don’t care who’s watching.
Kumail Nanjiani & Emily V. Gordon
Talented, funny and totally in love: that’s why we love Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon.
Halle Berry & Van Hunt
Halle Berry and Van Hunt are honestly one of the cutest couples in Hollywood.
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi
After meeting at a 2004 awards show, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi wed in their backyard in 2008. They’ve been lovey-dovey ever since!
Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have been the cutest couple for over eight years now.
John Legend & Chrissy Teigen
John Legend’s got Chrissy Teigen’s back no matter what.
Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo
To paraphrase the great Chandler Bing, “could Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo be any more perfect?”
Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton
It was really, really hard for us to accept Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s divorce, but Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are one of our favorite celebrity couples ever.
Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel both hit the lottery when it comes to their significant others. Yes, we’re jelly.
Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas
After over 20 years together, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are still madly in love together.
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka
We could just die from cuteness overload that Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka give us constantly.
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson married in 1988 and are just as cute nearly 30 years later.
John Krasinski & Emily Blunt
They’re funny. They’re hot. They’re talented. They play hilarious pranks on Jimmy Kimmel. Need we go on? Who doesn’t love John Krasinski and Emily Blunt?
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Ugh, talk about country music’s cutest couple! Remember the divorce rumors? Yeah, if that ever happened to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, we’d die.
Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly may have totally taken us by surprise, but there’s no question about their chemistry every time we see them in public.
Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance
Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance don’t just have amazing careers — they share an amazing love.
David Beckham & Victoria Beckham
The Beckhams are the most famous nonroyal British couple around, and he can actually make her smile!
Cary Elwes & Lisa Marie Kubikoff
Cary Elwes and Lisa Marie Kubikoff are clearly more in love than ever.
Adam Sandler & Jackie Sandler
Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler always make fans swoon on the red carpet.
Robert Downey Jr & Susan Downey
If you say Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey aren’t your favorite Hollywood couple, you’re lying.
Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O Connell
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O Connell can’t get enough of one another.
Kevin Jonas & Danielle Jonas
Kevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas never fail to show off their love.
Evan Ross & Ashlee Simpson
Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson always keep things sweet and romanitc.
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas
Name a couple more in love than Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, you can’t!
Antonio Banderas & Nicole Kimpel
Antonio Banderas and his longtime love Nicole Kimpel always know how to make fans swoon.
Ethan Hawke & Ryan Hawke
Ethan Hawke always has his wife Ryan Hawke’s back.
