In life, it is very clear that things rarely go as planned. If you’ve ever been in a serious relationship then you know that sometimes the reality of love can be quite different from the love you imagined. Sure, most people have an ideal partner in mind, but with all the twists and turns life has to offer sometimes the person you end up comes as a surprise. Although these celebrities may have never thought they’d be with someone so much older or younger than they are, when the feeling is real, nothing can get in the way. As the Aaliyah song says, ‘age ain’t nothin’ but a number,’ and these stars – for better or for worse – have proven just that. Here are 10 celebrity couples with huge age differences.

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey – 11 years

When Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey got together, their age difference wasn’t the only thing that made their relationship interesting. Not only are they 11 years apart, but Carey is far more successful and well-known that Cannon, and many wondered whether or not he’d be able to cope with his wife being the superstar of the relationship. Unfortunately, the couple has called it quits, but Carey’s success doesn’t seem to be the reason for it.

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Jay Z and Beyoncé – 12 years

Jay-Z and Beyoncé are arguably the most popular celebrity couple in the world. Over the years they have won the respect and admiration of not only fans, but their peers as well. After more than a decade of being a couple, some people tend to forget that there is a pretty significant age difference between the two. However, despite the fact that they are more than a decade apart, the couple has manged to remain strong.

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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green – 13 years

During the 90s, Brian Austin Green was every teenage girl’s dream. As one of the stars of the popular series, Beverly Hills, 90210, he was definitely one of the hottest stars on TV. When Green married actress Megan Fox in 2010, there’s a pretty good chance that all of her teenage dreams came true. Fox, who is 13 years younger than Green, probably grew up watching him on TV. Although the couple seemed like they’d be one of the few to defy the odds, the recent announcement of their split makes them yet another celebrity couple to fall victim to a failed relationship.

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Olivier Sarkozy and Mary-Kate Olsen – 17 years

For years, Mary- Kate and her twin sister, Ashley, were the biggest child stars in the industry. In fact, it can be a little difficult to believe that they’re all grown up. However, despite being 29 years old, Mary-Kate has chosen to date someone much older. Her and her boyfriend, Olivier Sarkozy (46) began dating in 2012, and married in the fall of 2014 in a small private ceremony.

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Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse – 17 years

As one of the hottest stars in Hollywood, it’s kind of hard to believe that Bradley Cooper is 40 years old. However, regardless of his age, he remains youthful and his relationship with model/actress, Suki Waterhouse, seemed fitting. During their two years of dating, the couple became extremely popular and fans were crushed when they decided to call it quits. Although they are both currently dating other people, many hope that they will eventually get back together.

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Bennett Miller and Ashley Olsen – 19 years

Apparently, Mary-Kate and Ashley are more alike than anyone thought. Over the years, the two have done everything together, and it doesn’t seem like they have plans of stopping – ever. Like her twin sister, Ashley has also chosen to date an older man. Last year, she began dating film director, Bennett Miller who has also had a successful career in the entertainment industry. Ironically; however, when Miller began his career, Ashley was just a child.

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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockheart – 23 years

In Hollywood, relationships are always hard to maintain, and adding things like a huge age difference don’t make things any easier. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are one of the few celebrity couples who are proving that age doesn’t have anything to do with the success of a relationship. Despite a more than 20 years age difference, the couple has been married for five years, and is still going strong.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard – 23 years

For years, Johnny Depp has appealed to women of all ages, and the 52-year-old star has finally decided to settle down with 29-year-old actress, Amber Heard. Despite their age difference, these two look great together, and seem to genuinely be in love. Although the couple has only been married for a few months, hopefully they will be able to stand the test of time.

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones – 25 years

With 15 years of marriage under their belts, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones really seem to be in it for the long haul. As two of the most recognizable names and faces in Hollywood, this power couple is definitely a good example for other celebrity couples who may be looking for the secret to longevity in a relationship. Although Douglas is 70, and Zeta-Jones is 45, these two haven’t let something as silly as age get in their way.

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Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris – 60 years

Over the years, Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner has become well-known for dating women much younger than him. Now married to 29-year-old, Crystal Harris, Hefner is nearly old enough to be her grandfather. Although you can never judge a person’s relationship from the outside looking in, it is a little hard to understand what a woman Harris’ age would want with an 89-year-old man.

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