Power Couples
Who packs a punch in Hollywood? The potent pairs that mean serious business
Rex FeaturesVictoria & David Beckham
When they started out as a footballer and Spice Girl, we knew this couple were special. But who’d've guessed that David and Victoria Beckham would become Brand Beckham, with fragrance lines, designer collections and Tom Cruise and Prince William as their best friends?
Rex FeaturesBeyoncé Knowles & Jay-Z
No other couple in music commands the respect and admiration of Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles. Jay-Z fostered the careers of Rihanna, Rita Ora and Ne-Yo, while Beyoncé spawned a new dance craze and four No.1 albums, no less.
PA PhotosPrince William & Kate Middleton
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been credited with making the royal family cool again. Kate can make labels such as L.K. Bennett and Reiss sell out of stock in an afternoon, while William – well, he’s going to be king! Plus, how many other power couples had 3 million people watching their wedding?
PA PhotosBrad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
Their relationship might have started out under a cloud (remember Brad ‘n’ Jen?), but Brangelina has come a long way since then. As well as managing their brood of six and supporting numerous charities, this couple have a bit of a golden touch when it comes to movies (in 2008 they were both nominated for an Oscar), and have cemented their status as Hollywood heavyweights.
Rex FeaturesJustin Bieber & Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez might not have been around for very long but, in the Tween world, they are the ultimate power couple. Between them, the pair command over 40 million Twitter followers, nearly double the population of Australia, and they even had their own scandal when Mariah Yeater falsely claimed that Justin was the father of her child.
Rex FeaturesGwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin might rarely be pictured together, but this only makes their couple status all the more potent. Their combined power spans the worlds of acting, fashion and music, and they globe-trot between LA, NY and London. And, don't forget, they’re also BFs with Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Rex FeaturesJessica Biel & Justin Timberlake
This power couple have had a bit of a rocky time of it. It’s been on and off in the past, but now their relationship is officially ON as they look set to tie the knot in October. Justin Timberlake’s acting career looks to be going from strength to strength and we expect big things from Jessica Biel.
WennSienna Miller & Tom Sturridge
While they might not have as much clout as some of their power couple counterparts, Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge are certainly a force to be reckoned with. She’s a British darling and his career is on the up. Just don’t ask about their private lives; this couple like to keep that to themselves.
Rex FeaturesOrlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are surely the world’s most coveted couple. Miranda is beautiful, smart, and have you seen her figure? Orlando has been part of two of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises. In addition, this is a couple who seem to be able to cope with the pressures of working all over the world and maintaining a stable home life for gorgeous son Flynn.
GettyBlake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
Gossip Girl might be coming to an end but Blake Lively isn’t looking back; she’s already got an established film career behind her, and now she’s also got herself a Hollywood husband. Expect big things from this pair.
PA PhotosHelena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton
You'd do well to see past this couple's shambling, gothic appearance because Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton are a movie powerhouse. No one else has so successfully brought their own particular brand of weird and wackiness into the mainstream. Plus, they can get Johnny Depp to star in any movie they want.
GoffPhotosIan Somerhalder & Nina Dobrev
With the end of Robsten, there’s a vacancy as king and queen of the vampire couples and our money’s on Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev to fill the gap. The Vampire Diaries co-stars are now both looking to make the leap from TV to big screen and we’ve got Nina pinned as a stylista to watch on the red carpet.
Splash NewsKim Kardashian & Kanye West
Let’s hope that Kim Kardashian stays with Kanye West longer than she did with Kris Humphries, because this is a power couple really worth watching. Surely only the Beckhams rival this pair in terms of merchandising and brand gusto, so expect a Kim & Kanye perfume any day now!
PA PhotosMillie Mackintosh & Pro Green
Unlikely couple Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green are still building their fanbase but, judging by the crowds that flocked to watch Pro Green at festivals this summer and the popularity of Made In Chelsea, these two combined have serious pulling power.
Rex FeaturesDaniel Craig & Rachel Weitz
Bond meets Beauty is a good way to describe this power couple. Their relationship might have taken everyone by surprise but Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig are quietly going about their own thing, and doing it very well if their public personas are anything to go by.
Rex FeaturesMichael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones
When Catherine Zeta-Jones married Michael Douglas way back in 2000, we thought she had done rather well for herself. Fast forward 12 years and Catherine’s won an Oscar, graced numerous magazine covers and shown herself worthy of the Douglas dynasty.
Rex FeaturesSarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick
They’ve been together for an age but Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick still have that Hollywood sparkle. Matthew has turned his attention to Broadway, while Sarah Jessica Parker has three movies on the go at the moment, as well as that much-anticipated Glee cameo.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Williams & Jason Segel
When it comes to cuteness, Michelle Williams and Jason Segel win hands down. They’ve only been together a few months, though, so we’ll have to wait and see how this power duo pans out.
Rex FeaturesKate Hudson & Matt Bellamy
Kate Hudson 'did a Gwyneth' when she hooked up with Muse musician Matt Bellamy in 2010. Since then, the Brit-American couple have graced the red carpet at the Oscars, in Venice and at the British Fashion Awards.
Rex FeaturesRochelle Wiseman & Marvin Humes
Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes are undoubtedly the king and queen of British pop. Their wedding, at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, was suitably fit for royalty - and their A-list friends, of course.
Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger & Joshua Jackson
If power equated to style, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson would be leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. No Cannes yacht party or Oscars red carpet is complete without them, but they prefer to shun big budget Hollywood movies in favour of independent films.
FlynetAshton Kutcher & Mila Kunis
Following his break-up with Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher went straight out of one power couple and into another. His relationship with Mila Kunis is still in its infancy, but this Hollywood couple is one to watch in the power stakes.
Rex FeaturesJennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston put behind her years of enduring pity and, if the tabloids are to be believed, heartache, when she announced her engagement to screenwriter and actor Justin Theroux. They certainly make a cute couple – but are they a powerful pair? Time will tell.
PA PhotosWill Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith
Don’t be fooled by their carefree demeanour; Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are serious movers and shakers in Hollywood. Will Smith owns film production company Overbrook Entertainment, which is responsible for movies like I, Robot and This Means War.
Rex FeaturesGwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale
Where would the music and fashion world be without these two? So cool, so trendy and so together. Whether it’s a new album or Gwen Stefani’s latest L.A.M.B. collection, everything they do is just awesome.
PA PhotosDavid Walliams & Lara Stone
He makes us laugh; she’s just beautiful to look at. Surely this pair are perfection personified?
Rex FeaturesMiley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth
When you mix a former Disney star with the Hemsworth pedigree, it’s always going to be an exciting combination! Need proof that they’re the real thing? Miley Cyrus trended on Twitter when she shaved off her hair.
Rex FeaturesSacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher
Sometimes, you can spot a power couple by the time they spend OUT of the spotlight. Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher’s power kudos speak for themselves; they don’t need to do publicity!
Rex FeaturesEmma Stone & Andrew Garfield
Another trans-Atlantic pairing to watch is Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield. Their careers went supersonic in 2012, and there’s more to come from both of them with Spider-Man 2 on the horizon.
Rex FeaturesAaron Johnson & Sam Taylor-Wood
There were a few eyebrows raised when Aaron Johnson hooked up with Sam Taylor-Wood in 2009, not least because of their 23-year age difference. Fast forward to today, and this couple have proved all their critics wrong – plus, their relationship has only enhanced their careers.
