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6 celebrity couples whose age differences range from 17 to 46 years
From 17 to 46 years: 6 celebrity couples with significant age gaps
When celebrity couples hit the headlines, it’s not always their movies, careers or public appearances that people chat about. Sometimes it’s the age gap that gets everyone’s attention. Some couples are only a few years apart, while others are separated by decades.
Think a legendary Hollywood actor and a makeup artist, or a global music icon and a former ballet dancer. These couples have often ended up in conversations about age and relationships. Here are six celebrity couples whose age differences really stand out.
Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver: 46 years
Dick Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver, are 46 years apart, the biggest age gap on this list. The ‘Mary Poppins’ star was born in 1925, and Silver was born in 1971. They met backstage at the 2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she was working as a makeup artist. Their friendship eventually turned into a relationship, and they married in 2012.
The couple have also spoken openly about the attention their age difference receives. In a November 2025 interview with People, Van Dyke said the gap had not really caused problems in their marriage. He credited Silver with keeping him happy and helping him maintain his youthful outlook.
Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick: 44 years
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and former ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick have a 44-year age gap. Jagger was born in 1943, while Hamrick was born in 1987. The two met in 2014 after a Rolling Stones concert in Tokyo and have a son together, Deveraux, who was born in 2016.
Their age difference has occasionally become a subject of public discussion, but Hamrick has made it clear that she does not let outside opinions affect her relationship. In a 2024 interview with The Sunday Times, she said she did not think about the age gap and preferred to focus on whether the people involved were happy.
Cher and Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards: 40 years
Singer Cher and music executive Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards have a 40-year age difference. Cher was born in 1946, while Edwards was born in 1986. The two were first linked in 2022, and their relationship soon became a talking point because of the difference in their ages.
Cher addressed the subject during a November 2025 interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings. She explained that outsiders do not know what happens in their relationship and said the two have a lot of fun together. She also spoke affectionately about Edwards, making it clear that the age difference was not something she considered a problem.
David Foster and Katharine McPhee: 34 years
Music producer David Foster and singer-actress Katharine McPhee have an age difference of around 34 years. Foster was born in 1949, while McPhee was born in 1984. Their professional connection began when McPhee competed on the fifth season of ‘American Idol’, where Foster appeared as a mentor. Their relationship developed years later, and they married in 2019.
The couple have also faced public curiosity about their age difference. Even with all the attention, they’ve kept building their life together and had their son, Rennie, in 2021. It’s another celebrity pairing that keeps people talking about age gaps.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones: 25 years
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are 25 years apart, but here’s a fun twist: they were both born on September 25. Douglas was born in 1944, while Zeta-Jones was born in 1969. The actors met in 1998 and married in November 2000. They have two children together.
Their age difference has been discussed in interviews over the years. In a 2001 conversation with Larry King, Zeta-Jones openly acknowledged that Douglas was 25 years older than her. Douglas also talked about the age gap more recently, in an October 2026 interview with ABC News, where he reflected on their marriage and the life they’ve built together.
George Clooney and Amal Clooney: 17 years
George Clooney, the actor, and Amal Clooney, the human rights lawyer, are 17 years apart. He was born in 1961 and she was born in 1978. The couple met in 2013 through a mutual friend and married in Venice, Italy, in September 2014. They later welcomed twins, Ella and Alexander, in 2017.
George has previously spoken about being 17 years older than Amal. During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, he recalled wondering whether she might see him as too old. Their relationship has since become one of Hollywood’s best-known marriages, with both continuing to pursue their respective careers.
