15 celebrity couples who ruled the 2000s

Gabbi ShawAug 5, 2021, 22:53 IST

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in 2002.James Devaney/WireImage

It's hard to believe that the dawn of the 21st century was already 20 years ago.
When you have an iconic couple like "Bennifer" dating again, 20 years feels like a blink of an eye.
It was also the beginning of "TomKat" and "Brangelina."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez dated from 2002 to 2004 after meeting on the set of "Gigli," captivating the world as "Bennifer."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in 2003. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Beyoncé and Jay-Z were one of the biggest A-list couples in music during the 2000s, and they still are today.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé in 2004. Peter Kramer/Getty Images

Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson kicked off the reality TV craze with their show "Newlyweds."

Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson in 2005. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

2000s teens everywhere were obsessed with the relationship of Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson, both on- and off-screen.

Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson in 2003. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are another prime example of the celebrity portmanteau phenomenon: They had the nickname "TomKat."

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake began dating after meeting at the 2003 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2007. Gareth Davies/Getty Images

Jake Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst were introduced by Gyllenhaal's older sister, Maggie.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst in 2004. Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

You may have forgotten about Jessica Biel and Chris Evans dating for five years from 2001 to 2006, but we haven't.

Chris Evans and Jessica Biel in 2003. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Kanye West and Alexis Phifer began dating in 2002, got engaged, and then broke up in 2008, inspiring some of West's best music.

Kanye West and Alexis Phifer in 2007. Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Ashlee Simpson and Ryan Cabrera were also huge with the MTV set in the early 2000s.

Ashlee Simpson and Ryan Cabrera in 2004. J. Merritt/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis low-key dated for most of the 2000s.

Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin in 2004. Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage/Getty Images

Kelis and Nas were one of hip-hop's most A-list couples.

Nas and Kelis in 2003. Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage/Getty Images

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston kicked off the 2000s with a wedding in July.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in 2004. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

Arguably, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, or "Brangelina," were an even bigger deal when they started dating in 2005.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in 2007. MJ Kim/Getty Images

After co-starring in one of the most iconic romance films of all time, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams fell in love off-screen, too.

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in 2007. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

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