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Celebrities Who Married Non-Celebrities


Celebrities Who Married Non-Celebrities
Little-known celebrity spouses, When megastar Paul McCartney marries fiancee Nancy Shevell, an executive of a New Jersey-Little-known celebrity spouses based transportation company, they'll join a long list of celebrities who marry lesser-known people.

Eric Bana

The hunky actor and his publicist wife have been married for 14 years and have two children.
Joe Biden

The vice president married the English professor in 1977 after losing his first wife and infant daughter in a tragic car accident. The Bidens have two sons from his first marriage and a daughter, born in 1981.
Cate Blanchett

While acting in a stage production of this play, the Australian actress met a playwright, and they married the following year. The couple work together as artistic directors at the Sydney Theatre Company.
Jeff Bridges

While shooting this Western, Jeff Bridges met his future wife, who was working as a maid on the ranch where the film was set.
Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers star became engaged to his future wife in 2000 while she was still a senior in high school. The couple married in 2001 and has two daughters. A 2003 sexual assault charge by a Colorado hotel employee strained Bryant’s public and private life.
Russell Crowe

The award-winning actor met his actress wife while filming a 1990 romance. The couple has been married for eight years and has two sons.
Matt Damon

Though Matt Damon dated celebrities such Winona Ryder and this British actress, he eventually settled down with an Argentine-born woman who worked in a bar near his film set
Patrick Dempsey

Though the man known as "McDreamy" from this hit TV drama (watch clips) could have had his pick of famous Hollywood women, he married his hairdresser in 1999. The couple has three children together.
Brett Favre

The retired NFL quarterback and his wife were childhood friends.At the age of 20, she became pregnant with Favre’s daughter, who was born in 1989. She put herself through college while working as a single mother. She and Favre eventually married in 1996 and had a second daughter in 1999.
Will Ferrell

The "SNL" alum met his wife in an acting class 16 years ago. The couple has three children.
Tina Fey

In addition to being a successful actress, writer and author, Tina Fey is also happily married to a composer.The couple has one daughter and is expecting another child.
Salma Hayek

The voluptuous actress is married to the CEO of an international luxury company.The couple has been married for two years and has one daughter. Before their wedding, he fathered a child with a supermodel ? Get the details.
Hugh Jackman

The man behind "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has been married to his actress wife for 15 years. The couple has a son named Oscar and a daughter named Ava
Samuel L. Jackson

The critically acclaimed actor met his wife during college, and they have been married for 21 years. His wife works as a producer for a major TV network.
John Kerry

The Massachusetts senator married his Mozambique-born wife in 1995. Kerry was divorced from his first wife in 1988.

Dennis Kucinich

The congressman and former presidential candidate married his much younger wife in 2005. It was the first marriage for Elizabeth, but the third for the congressman. They were married in his home state. He has a daughter from a previous marriage.
Joe Lieberman

The Connecticut congressman met his second wife in 1982 while campaigning. The daughter of Holocaust survivors, her former husband was a rabbi. She has a son from her first marriage, and a daughter with the Congressman. He has two children from his first.
Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire met his jewelry-designer wife while shooting this 2003 film. The couple has a 4-year-old girl named Ruby Sweetheart and a 2-year-old boy named Otis Tobias.
John McCain

The U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate met his wife in 1979 at a military reception, and were married in 1980 after he divorced his first wife. The couple has four children.
Matthew McConaughey

In the movies, the attractive Texan has starred next to several of Hollywood's hottest ladies, but in real life he married a lesser-known model and actress from this South American country.
Ewan McGregor

Almost 16 years ago, the Scottish actor married his production-designer wife in a small village in her home country. The couple has four daughters.
Debra Messing

While they were both attending graduate school at this university, Debra Messing met her screenwriter husband. The couple has been married for more than 10 years and has a 7-year-old son.
Conan O'Brien

The late-night talk show host and his wife, an advertising executive, have been married for nine years and have two children.
Chris O'Donnell

When Chris O'Donnell was attending this New England college, he met his future wife, and they were married in 1997. The couple has five children together, ranging in age from 3 to 11.
Ron Paul

The U.S. Congressman and candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination and his wife were married in 1957, while he was a senior in college. They have five children, eighteen grandchildren and four great-granchildren.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is one of the most recognizable women in politics today. She and her husband have been married for nearly 50 years and have five children. She's one of the wealthiest politicians on politics. What is her net worth estimated to be?
Gov. Rick Perry

Another Republican presidential candidate is governor of Texas. He and his wife have been married for nearly three decades and have two children. A nursing school was named in her honor. Which school?
Ellen Pompeo

The "Grey's Anatomy" star married her record-producer husband in 2007. In 2009 the couple welcomed their first child, a girl they named Stella Luna.
John C. Reilly

While filming in this exotic location, the Chicago-born actor met his future wife, a producer whose recent Sundance hit stars O'Reilly
Mitt Romney

The Republican presidential candidate and former governor of this state, has been married for more than 40 years. The couple has five children.He is one of the wealthiest U.S. politicians. What is his estimated net worth?
Keri Russell

The "Felicity" actress met her carpenter husband through friends. The couple married on this holiday in 2007. They live in this New York borough and have a 4-year-old son.
Rene Russo

Rene Russo and her screenwriter husband have been married for 19 years and have one daughter. The two worked together on the set of this film.
Clarence Thomas

The longtime associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States has been married for 24 years. Thomas' wife, the founder of a conservative group, recently made headlines when she admitted calling Anita Hill – the woman who accused Thomas of sexual harassment during his appoint hearings 20 years ago – and requesting an apology.

Denzel Washington

As part of one of a few enduring Hollywood marriages, Denzel Washington has been married to his wife for 28 years, and they have four children. In 1995, the pair renewed their vows in this African country.

Actors who sing


Actors who sing
Actors who sing. As the second season of the hit TV musical "Glee " comes to a close the actors are proof that acting and singing can come in one pretty package. Even Charlie Sheen has caught the singing bug with the release of his new single, ""Winning, " to benefit disaster relief. Here are some actors with some real musical talent.

Jeff Bridges
Veteran actor Jeff Bridges eased into singing with a performance on a popular late night show where he performed "I Don't Know " from his Oscar-winning role
Kevin Spacey
Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey added his vocal talents to the soundtrack for "Beyond the Sea, " in which he portrayed a classic rock 'n' roll singer.
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe fronted the rock band commonly abbreviated TOFOG and released several tracks. A few members of the band, including the actor, evolved into The Ordinary Fear of God who continues to record and tour
Minnie Driver
Though she did not sing in the film version of "Phantom of the Opera, " Minnie Driver did sing a song that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote for the film. Her album includes many of her own songs
Evan Rachel Wood
Vampire queen on a hit HBO show , actress Evan Rachel Wood provided the vocals for Lucy in the musical romance "Across the Universe," a film inspired by one of the biggest boy bands of all time.
Lauren Ambrose
Classically trained as an opera singer, Lauren Ambrose now sings New Orleans-style ragtime with the seven-piece band Lauren Ambrose and the Leisure Class. Watch her perform.
Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner founded the country rock band Modern West in 2007. The band has released two albums and has toured internationally. Modern West also performed at this major sporting event in 2007.
Anne Hathaway
Actress and 2011 Oscar co-host, Anne Hathaway, enchanted audiences and serenaded this famous actor. She sang two songs in a bewitching fairy tale and gave voice to a free-spirited bird in 2011's "Rio " and showcased her musical talents for two songs in the film and the soundtrack.
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid plays with his band The Sharks for the love of playing, but has not sought a recording contract. The band has played shows for the past 11 years and has included songs by a former Quaid character
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Before her breakout film, Catherine Zeta-Jones attempted a music career in the United Kingdom. Her vocal talents were showcased in the big-screen version of "Chicago "
Robert Downey Jr.
"Iron Man " star Robert Downey Jr. has sung on several of his movie soundtracks and released his own album, The Futurist
Scarlett Johansson
Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson debuted her first album with cover songs from Tom Waits. Her second album is a collaboration with singer/songwriter Pete Yorn
Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester, of "Gossip Girl " fame, played the role of a young country singer in this recent film. She has released several singles and an album. Watch her music video for "Somebody to Love. "
Zooey Deschanel
Born into a Hollywood family, Zooey Deschanel was destined for the silver screen, but her talent doesn't stop there. She is one half of the indie folk duo She & Him and plays the piano and ukulele.
Bruce Willis
Known for his "Die Hard " series, Bruce Willis enjoyed a brief music career with a hit single reaching the No. five spot on the charts in 1987. He followed up with another album, but has since largely stayed away from the music since.

Actors Who Sing



Gwyneth Paltrow and 13 Other Crooning Stars
In the new movie 'Country Strong,' which hits theaters nationwide on Jan. 7, our old pal Gwyneth Paltrow once again shows off some serious pipes -- something she last did on the big screen ten years ago in 'Duets,' which helped 'Crusin',' her vocal team-up with Huey Lewis spend a week at number one on the Adult Contemporary music chart.

Playing a troubled country star, Paltrow belts out the film's title song with gusto. But she's not the only movie star to have vocal chops -- or a hit single, for that matter. Here are some other actors who also have given their fans the gift of song, for better or worse.

Leighton Meester
When a cover of 'Bette Davis Eyes' recorded by 'Gossip Girl' actress Meester surfaced in 2008, fans were shocked that the petite brunette could actually croon. A year later, Paltrow's 'Country Strong' co-star released her first single, 'Somebody to Love,' featuring musician Robin Thicke; this followed her guest appearance on 'Good Girls Go Bad,' a 2009 summer hit by Cobra Starship. On the 'Country Strong' soundtrack, she covers Rascal Flatts' 'Words I Couldn't Say.' Though most people know Meester's 'Gossip Girl' co-star Taylor Momsen for her band the Pretty Reckless, Meester is the one showing off her vocal range on the big screen.

'Somebody to Love,' Leighton Meester (with Robin Thicke)

Bruce Willis
In the late 1980s, 'Die Hard' actor Bruce Willis had some success as a pop-blues singer with his debut album, 'The Return of Bruno.' (Burning question: Where had Bruno gone in the first place?) The lead single, 'Respect Yourself,' was a modest hit, but subsequent stabs at musical glory didn't fare as well. Still, Willis hasn't exactly been resting his voice, as the actor still gets on stage when he can -- such as in the video below.

'Devil Woman,' Bruce Willis


Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke had four songs on the soundtrack for the 1994 movie 'Reality Bites,' in which he played Troy, Winona Rider's sexy musician love interest. On top of a cover of the Violent Femmes' track 'Add It Up,' the 'Before Sunset' actor also lended his throaty vocals to 'I'm Nothin'.' As if his character wasn't hot enough, Hawke's voice is actually pretty great.

'I'm Nothin',' Ethan Hawke

Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is known recently for his charming portrayal of Tony Stark in the 'Iron Man' franchise and for overcoming his troubled Hollywood past. But did you know the man can sing? Okay, so he never put out an album or had a hit single, but let's just add "singer" to the list of reasons Downey is super sexy.

'Man Like Me,' Robert Downey Jr.


Russell Crowe
The 'Gladiator' actor released 'Other Ways of Speaking' in 2003 with his band Russell Crowe and 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. The album didn't produce any hits but it did include this nice cover of Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues.'

'Folsom Prison Blues,' Russell Crowe

Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid and his band -- the aptly-named Dennis Quaid and the Sharks -- describe themselves as "rock and roll with country soul." Quaid, brother of beleaguered actor Randy Quaid, is known for 'The Big Easy' and 'The Parent Trap' remake. The Sharks have never put out an album but the band does perform regularly.

'If You Don't Know By Now,' Dennis Quaid

Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver is best known as an actress for her roles in film's like 'Good Will Hunting,' but early in her career, she was signed to Island Records as the frontwoman of a band called Puff, Rocks and Brown. In 2000, she went back to singing, with the release of an album titled 'Everything I've Got in My Pocket,' and she performed at SXSW. In 2007, she released her second album, 'Seastories.'


'Everything I've Got in My Pocket,' Minnie Driver

Scarlett Johansson
In 2008, actress Scarlett Johansson released an album with one original song and ten cover versions of Tom Waits songs entitled 'Anywhere I Lay My Head'; it recieved mixed reviews but sold well. In 2009, Johansson covered Jeff Buckley's "Last Goodbye" for the soundtrack of her film 'He's Just Not That Into You,' and she and musician Pete Yorn also released the duets album 'Break Up' in 2009. Johannsson has said she hopes to someday release a full album of original songs.

'Relator,' Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson

Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis, known for her roles in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' and 'Natural Born Killers' started her band The Licks in 2004 as an outlet for grungy hard rock -- and Lewis is a frontwoman who can certainly rock out. The band split, however, in 2009, after touring festivals internationally and releasing the album 'You're Speaking My Language.' Lewis's new band, the New Romantiques, released the album 'Terra Incognita' this year.

'Got Love to Kill,' Juliette Lewis and the Licks

Zooey Deschanel
The whimsical hipster-chic actress Zooey Deschanel is known for roles in 'Almost Famous' and '(500) Days of Summer,' but she can also sing with the best of them. A few years ago, Deschanel teamed up with indie singer/songwriter M. Ward to form the duo She & Him, and they have released two albums to date. Ward approached her to record songs after hearing her sing in the film 'Elf.'

'Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?,' She and Him

Eddie Murphy
As a solo artist, Murphy had a hit single in 1985 with 'Party All the Time' (which was produced by Rick James), from his debut album, 'How Could It Be.' In 2004, VH-1 and Blender voted 'Party All the Time' number seven on their joint list of the "50 Worst Songs of All-Time." Murphy released a second album, 'Love's Alright,' in the early 1990s, and performed several songs in the 'Shrek' film franchise.

'Party All The Time,' Eddie Murphy

Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal's songs have been featured in several of his movies (such as 'Fire Down Below' and 'Ticker') but, in 2005, he released his first album, 'Songs from The Crystal Cave.' The soundtrack to Seagal's 2005 film 'Into the Sun' features several songs from the album. One of his album tracks, "Girl, It's Alright", was also released as a single. Seagal's second album, titled 'Mojo Priest,' was released in April 2006.

'Girl, It's All Right,' Steven Seagal

Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner as a country star? It wasn't a movie role. It was real life. In 2008, Costner and his band Modern West released a country album, 'Untold Truths.' Three singles ('Superman 14,' 'Long Hot Night' and 'Backyard') were released to radio, although none charted. A second album, entitled 'Turn It On,' was released in February 2009.

'Mr. Tambourine Man,' Kevin Costner and Modern West