The 15 strongest couples of the 20th century
They did not seem, but were ideal couples in which one respected the other and supported in difficult situations. Some of them have already become history, some are still in the prime of their lives and careers, in any case, we are sure that they have a lot to learn.
Federico Fellini and Giulietta Mazina
She, despite the offers, acted only in his films, and he always listened to her advice. The love of Federico and Juliet lasted 50 years and one day, ending only with the death of Fellini.
Paul Newman and Joan Woodward
Newman and Woodward met on the set, already being successful Oscar-winning actors. Their marriage has been tested by fame, the death of their son, and career failures. When the directors began to refuse Joan, Paul mastered this profession for her sake and made several films with his wife.
They lived together for 50 years. Paul remained faithful to his wife until the end of his days, jokingly explaining that there was no need to run for hamburgers if a choice steak was waiting at home.
Lyubov Orlova and Grigory Alexandrov
For all the time there was not a single gossip or rumors about a scandal, they addressed each other all their lives as "you", Alexandrov shot Orlova in all his films as the main romantic heroine, but at the same time she did not have a single kiss scene.
They say that Lyubov Orlova for all their long life did not allow herself to appear in front of her husband without a hairstyle and in a bathrobe. They were together for 42 years, after Orlova's death, Alexandrov lived for another 8 years, having managed to make a documentary about his beloved wife and muse.
Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti
An experienced film producer, Carlo taught Sophie a lot: he got rid of the Neapolitan accent, instilled the ability to dress and make-up, came up with the pseudonym Lauren instead of the surname Shikolone, looked for her, then unknown, the first roles.
Sophia Loren became a world star and a symbol of Italy largely thanks to her loving husband, who was always there.
They lived together for almost 50 years. Carlo died in 2007, seven months before their golden wedding.
Iman and David Bowie
They met at the birthday party of a common hairdresser and from the first meeting they realized that they had found each other. Their relationship was easy and happy. David and Iman have never ceased to amaze and delight each other throughout the 24 years of their life together.
David was gone, he died after a hard battle with cancer, surrounded by a loving wife and children.
Maya Plisetskaya and Rodion Shchedrin
They drew inspiration from each other, admired each other. For 50 years of living together between Plisetskaya and Shchedrin there was not a single quarrel.
Maya Mikhailovna died on May 2, 2015. As Rodion Konstantinovich said in an interview after his wife 's death: "I always told her that she was from another planet, perhaps now she has flown back."
Jeff Bridges and Susan Gaston
The main secret of their long-term happiness, the couple considers the ability to adapt and understand each other.
Robert Rozhdestvensky and Alla Kireeva
Together they survived the lack of money and life in a communal apartment, remaining attentive and tender to each other. Robert dedicated poems to Alla, confessed his love every day.
Their daughter, being already an adult, found a note that Alla once wrote to her husband: "Robochka, if you get up before me, wake up, I'll cook porridge for you."
Keith Richards and Patti Hansen
They met at the Studio 54 club and got married after a while, Mick Jagger was the best man at their wedding.
Patty accompanied Keith on all tours, creating comfort, and gave him two children. He wrote her songs, poems, helped her survive cancer, without leaving her bed for days. Patty says it was Keith who saved her. It was his love that gave her the strength and desire to live.
Sean Connery and Micheline Roquebrune
Connery still admires his wife and considers her unique. The basis of their relationship is trust. According to Sean, Micheline has never asked him where he went and where he came from during their entire life together.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
They admit that they are never bored with each other, and they consider respect to be the basis of such a strong relationship in the first place. It is a well-known fact that Goldie and Kurt are not officially married. As they say themselves: "Why seal a marriage that doesn't fall apart anyway."
Dustin Hoffman and Lisa Gottsegen
They raised four children together, coped with Hoffman's serious illness and still have not lost their romantic relationship with each other - recently paparazzi filmed a couple hugging on the beach during a vacation in Mexico.
Adriano Celentano and Claudia Mori
Now the passions in this Italian family have subsided. They live in their villa near Milan, away from social gatherings and the press.
Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton
Kate was fascinated by Andrew's inner charm. As the actress admits, Upton makes her really happy, with him you can come up with and implement the most daring creative ideas.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
They helped each other get out of depression after previous uncomplicated relationships and believe in true love. Sarah and Matthew's marriage is one of the strongest and happiest in modern Hollywood. They support each other both in raising children and at the premieres of their films.