17 celebrities who fell in love with someone working behind the scenes

Gabbi ShawAug 18, 2021, 23:54 IST

Paul Rudd's wife, Julie, was a publicist.VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images

We hear a lot about celebrities who fell in love with other actors on set.
But there are plenty of stars who dated or married people who are off-camera, too.
A-listers have found love with directors, writers, publicists, assistants, and hair stylists.

Julia Roberts married cinematographer Daniel Moder in 2002.

Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder in 2020. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CORE Gala

Gwyneth Paltrow met her husband, Brad Falchuk, on the set of "Glee," which he co-created.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk in 2019. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix

Lauren Morelli, a TV writer and producer, fell in love with Samira Wiley while they were both working on "Orange Is the New Black."

Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley in January 2020. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Netflix

Reese Witherspoon married talent agent Jim Toth in 2011.

Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon attend the 2020 Golden Globes. Todd Williamson / NBC / Contributor / Getty Images

Paul Rudd met his wife, Julie Yaeger, while she was working in his publicist's office. They tied the knot in 2003.

Paul Rudd and his wife Julie Yaeger in 2020. VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images

Natalie Portman met her husband, Benjamin Millepied, on the set of "Black Swan," which he choreographed.

Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman. Joel Ryan/Invision/AP

Christian Bale's wife, Sibi Blažić, used to be Winona Ryder's assistant.

Christian Bale and Sibi Blažić in 2019. Steve Granitz / WireImage

TV legend David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer have been married since 1993.

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer in 2019. Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Fragrance Foundation

Patrick Dempsey got his hair cut by his future wife, Jillian, for three years before making a move.

Patrick Dempsey and Jill Fink. Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Michelle Williams and director Thomas Kail met on the set of "Fosse/Verdon," and now they are married with a baby.

Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail in 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

TIna Fey has been married to "30 Rock" composer Jeff Richmond since 2001.

Richmond and Fey. Theo Wargo/Getty Images

After Casey Wilson was cast on David Caspe's sitcom "Happy Endings," the two began dating behind the scenes.

Casey Wilson and David Caspe in 2019. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

"Game of Thrones" co-creator David Benioff is married to actress Amanda Peet.

Amanda Peet and David Benioff. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

"Mr. Robot" writer and creator Sam Esmail and Emmy Rossum have been married since 2017.

Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail in 2016. John Shearer/Getty Images

Max Greenfield has been married to casting director Tess Sanchez since 2008.

Tess Sanchez and Max Greenfield in 2019. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Lorene Scafaria and Bo Burnham are a match made in directorial heaven.

Lorene Scafaria and Bo Burnham in September 2019. George Pimentel/Getty Images for TIFF

Eric Bana is married to publicist Rebecca Gleeson.

Rebecca Gleeson and Eric Bana in 2008. Mick Tsikas/Reuters

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