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In this life, it can be difficult to find true love. You constantly hear stories about affairs and abuse, and people splitting up and finding someone else. Nowadays, it’s rare to find the person that you’re supposed to be with, and sadly, a lot of people are giving up hope. “I’ll never date again,” they exclaim with their hands held tight upon their chests, stuffing Cheetos into their wailing mouths. But fret not, oh heartbroken ones; we have some inspiration for you. The following list of celebrity couples is proof that true love still exists— and if these people can find it in the midst of Hollywood scandal and deceit, then maybe there’s a bit of hope for all of us. 1. Billy and Janice Crystal (47 years together) Pinterest, Getty images They met over 50 years ago and yet their love is fresh and strong. According to Billy, despite that the fact that it has been nearly 50 years, they feel like they are still dating. He says that he learned from his parents who always looked like they loved being with each other. 2. Michael and Shakira Caine (44 years together) Pinterest, Getty images When asked what keeps two people together for 44 years, Michael Caine responded by saying 'weekend honeymoons'. The couple has managed to keep the romance and spark alive by planning romantic getaways. The two got married in the year 1973 after Michael saw Shakira on a TV ad in 1971. 3. Suzanne Somers and Alan Hamel (40 years together) Pinterest, Getty images They may be one of Hollywood's longest-lasting couples, but they have had their fair share of ups and downs. The biggest challenge they revealed they faced was parenting children from their previous marriages together. However, despite this, they have held through and remain together. 4. Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston (40 years together) Pinterest, Getty images Jeff admits that he could not take his eyes off Susan when they first met while filming a movie together in 1975. He revealed that she was extremely beautiful with black eyes despite having a broken nose from a car accident. He was fixed on her from that moment. 5. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer (39 years together) Pinterest, Getty images Hollywood icon, Meryl Streep has really made a name for herself in the industry but has never forgotten to thank her husband who has been a pillar of support for the last four decades. In her speech, while accepting Best Actress award for Iron Lady, she said, "First I'm going to thank you, Don, because when you thank your husband at the end of the speech, they play him out with the music and I want to you to know that everything I value most in our lives, you have given me." Yep, that's some true love right there! 6. Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson (37 years together) Pinterest, Getty images They have been married since 1980 and the couple has one daughter. He is one of Hollywood's highest-grossing actors but is extremely soft when it comes to his loved ones. Recently, he revealed that he went to rehab after his daughter and wife found him passed out after excessive partying. 7. Bono and Alison Hewson (34 years together) Pinterest, Getty images The U2 frontman Bono tied the knot with his wife Alison in 1983, though he revealed that they went on their first date about 40 years ago. The couple has two children together. Bono joked how it wasn't really loved at first sight for her, at least and they slowly built up their relationship. 8. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell (34 years together) Pinterest, Getty images This duo has never married but has been together for the last 34 years. When asked what makes their relationship work Hawn said never getting married. She told the hosts of a British show, Loose Women: "Marriage is an interesting psychological thing. If you feel the need to be bound to someone, then it's important to be married." 9. Denzel and Pauletta Washington (34 years together) Pinterest, Getty images This marriage has proved that perseverance is all it takes to make something work if you really want it. Pauletta turned Denzel's proposal down twice before the pair finally tied the knot in 1983. They now have four children together. Pauletta revealed that the way to a successful marriage was faith. 10. Sting and Trudie Styler (34 years together) Pinterest, Getty images The English actress and film producer, Trudie Styler, tied the knot with music legend Sting in the year 1992, though have been together for much longer that. They have four children together. The totally-in-love couple recently revealed that they have a great sex life and that their relationship is as strong as ever. 11. Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest (33 years together) Pinterest, Getty images American actress and author, Jamie Lee Curtis have been married to her first and only husband Christopher Guest for 33 years. The couple tied the knot back in 1984. When asked how they make their marriage last, Jamie Lee Curtis told Today Tuesday and said, "Don't get divorced. It's a fascinating thing. I could write a book on marriage called 'Don't Leave'." 12. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (29 years together) Pinterest, Getty images These two are one of Hollywood's most successful love stories. They have been married for 29 years and have two children together. However, Tom Hanks reveals that it is possible that they may have never have happened. He told her long ago that if they were in the same high school, he would never have had the guts to talk to her. The Academy Award-winning actor admitted he was attracted to her the moment he saw her on the 1970s sitcom, The Brady Bunch. 13. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick (29 years together) Pinterest, Getty images Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been together for 29 years and are totally in love, but would you believe they are distant cousins? They tied the knot in the year 1988 and have two children together. They couldn't care less about the fact that they are distantly related and say the romance is alive and well in their relationship. 14. Warren Beatty and Annette Bening (25 years together) Pinterest, Getty images Warren Beatty revealed that it took literally 10 minutes to fall in love with his wife of 25 years, Annette Bening. They married in the year 1992 after they bumped into each other on the sets of Bugsy in 1991. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he said, "It is the best thing that has ever occurred to me." 15. Victoria and David Beckham (19 years together) Pinterest, Getty images This superstar couple has been together for the last 19 years. Victoria says the reason behind their successful marriage is that they have tons of fun together. The couple has four children together. Credits: meaww What other couples should be added to this list?