How famous couples met
How famous couples met. From royal weddings to stolen smooches to crossword puzzle proposals, romance is in the air. To celebrate, we're taking a look at the blissful beginnings -- some passionate, some controversial -- of several famous couples.
Barack and Michelle ObamaThe president pursued the future FLOTUS after she mentored him at a law firm
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett SmithThe Hollywood superstars met when Jada auditioned to play Will's girlfriend on his 1990s sitcom
Tom Cruise and Katie HolmesKatie and Tom began their romance in a very Hollywood way. What did she say about her future husband when she first saw the movie that helped launch his career.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de RossiThe talk-show host left a big impression on the TV star when they first met. The two married in 2008.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar OdomThe reality-show star and her NBA-playing husband met at a party, and their romance has continued on-screen ever since.
George and Laura Bush The former president and his wife met at a cookout in Laura's hometown and went on to raise twin daughters together.
Prince William and Kate MiddletonThe college sweethearts got engaged last year. See the family heirloom he gave her.
Peter Orszag and Bianna GolodrygaThe media power couple met at an annual gala and got married last year. What surprising news was revealed during their engagement?
Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieThe parents of six, superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bonded on the set of this action flick but didn't become a couple until later.
Derek Jeter and Minka KellyEver since they were first spotted taking in some NCAA football action and then began dating, engagement rumors have swirled around the actress and her MLB squeeze.
David and Victoria BeckhamFittingly, the soccer superstar met his future wife at a charity football match in their home country.
Faith Hill and Tim McGrawCountry music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw met backstage and have been on the road together ever since.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc AnthonyThe Latin-music singer told the "American Idol" judge she would be his wife years before they got hitched in a surprise ceremony. They had previously briefly dated and were longtime friends.
Bill and Melinda GatesThe Microsoft founder and his wife met in 1987, shortly after she joined his company.
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett The reality-show stars met at a golf tournament put on by the former Playmate's much older boyfriend.
James Carville and Mary MatalinThe political odd couple -- watch them square off -- have been an item since the 1992 presidential campaign.
Demi Moore and Ashton KutcherThe Hollywood bombshell and her younger man met at a play in 2003 and got married in a secret ceremony two years later.
Tom Brady and Gisele BündchenThe star quarterback was dating this actress when he met the Brazilian supermodel.
Justin Bieber and Selena GomezThe Disney actress shared with David Letterman the story of how she met herteen-pop-sensation boyfriend.