Top 10 Hollywood Power Couples Ranked by Influence and Legacy

Few Hollywood couples have captured the spotlight like Tom Holland and Zendaya currently do. In 2026, they starred in two of the year’s biggest films: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. According to Forbes, Brand New Day achieved the largest domestic opening ever, while The Odyssey marked another global success for Nolan. These films contributed to a record-breaking weekend at the North American box office in August, solidifying Holland and Zendaya as a leading Hollywood power couple.

What defines a Hollywood power couple, and how do Holland and Zendaya compare to the most iconic pairings of all time? While there’s no exact formula, Newsweek considered several factors for their ranking: individual stardom, combined box-office influence, awards and critical recognition, cultural impact, and career and relationship longevity.

The following is Newsweek’s list of the 10 greatest Hollywood power couples ever.

10. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Together since 1983, Hawn and Russell reconnected on the 1984 film Swing Shift and later collaborated on Overboard and The Christmas Chronicles. Hawn’s accolades include an Academy Award for Cactus Flower and a nomination for Private Benjamin. Russell earned fame with roles in Escape From New York and The Thing. Though unmarried, their partnership exceeds four decades and remains one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting.

9. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz

First collaborating in 1992 on Jamón Jamón, Bardem and Cruz married in 2010. Bardem earned an Oscar for No Country for Old Men, while Cruz won for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In 2022, they were among the few married couples nominated for Oscars in the same year, which underscores their combined awards, broad international reach, and bilingual cinema success.

8. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Meeting on the set of Green Lantern in 2011, Reynolds and Lively married a year later. Reynolds’ major success came with Deadpool. Lively’s credits include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Age of Adaline. In August 2024, they topped the North American box office, highlighting their film earnings and prominent social media presence.

7. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore

Willis and Moore married in 1987 and divorced in 2000, maintaining a strong bond post-divorce. During their union, Willis starred in Die Hard and Armageddon, while Moore was recognized for Ghost and A Few Good Men. Their high box-office power and continued friendship make their relationship notable.

6. Tom Holland and Zendaya

Holland and Zendaya first paired up in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. Beyond Spider-Man, Zendaya gained acclaim for Dune and Challengers, winning two Emmys for Euphoria. Holland starred in Uncharted. Their recent successes place them sixth, but their future impact remains to be seen.

5. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

Meeting on To Have and Have Not in 1944, Bogart and Bacall’s marriage lasted until 1957. They also starred in The Big Sleep and Key Largo. Bogart won an Oscar for The African Queen, and Bacall continued acting for decades. Their union was symbolic of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

4. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Affleck and Lopez’s relationship began after 2003’s Gigli. They reunited in 2021, married in 2022, and finalized their divorce in 2025. Affleck won Oscars for Good Will Hunting and Argo, while Lopez starred in Selena and Hustlers. Their long-standing public interest secures their spot in the rankings.

3. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Douglas and Zeta-Jones married in 2000 and have achieved combined awards and box-office success. Douglas won Oscars for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Wall Street. Zeta-Jones starred in The Mask of Zorro and Chicago. Their enduring marriage fortifies their position.

2. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Pitt and Jolie’s partnership began with Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005. Jolie, an Oscar-winning actress and United Nations goodwill ambassador, joined Pitt in launching the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. Despite divorcing in 2016, their influence extended beyond film.

1. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

Taylor and Burton met during Cleopatra in 1963, married twice, and created 11 films together, such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Taylor won two Oscars, and Burton received seven nominations. Their illustrious collaborations and well-publicized marriages rank them as the top power couple.

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