famous couples...

(mostly 2009-data)

 

They married in October 1992, and have two daughters, Malia Ann (born 1998) and Natasha (known as Sasha, born 2001). After his election to the U.S. Senate, the Obama family continued to live on Chicago's South Side, choosing to remain there rather than moving toWashington D.C. Throughout her husband campaign for President of the USA, she made a "commitment to be away overnight only once a week — to campaign only two days a week and be home by the end of the second day" for their two children.

Usher Terry Raymond IV

Married Tameka Foster in a civil ceremony after cancelling their wedding six days earlier (3 August 2007). Children (with Foster) Usher Terry Raymond V "Cinco" (November 26, 2007 in Atlanta) and Naviyd Ely Raymond (December 10, 2008 at 5 lbs 13 oz).Status – divorced.

Lasted the distance ... Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston stuck it out for 14 years with both of the troubled popstars enduring stints together in rehab. Later they separated for good.

Short-lived ... Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman were married for 9 days in November 1998. The world's wildest basket-baller had his marriage to the one-time Baywatch pin-up annulled less than a fortnight after vowing he'd spend the rest of his life with her.

Lasted the distance ... Celine Dion and Rene Angelil married in an elaborate ceremony in December 1994 and remain together 14 years on . Celine Dion and Rene Angelil was married in 1994. The date of their wedding was 17 December. Prior to their marriage, they were known to each other for decades as it was Angelil who made Dion what she is today. Close professional relationship quickly took a turn for something else, more sublime and intimate. They have remained together through thick and thin and after undergoing fertility treatments, Dion has given birth to a son Rene-Charles Dion Angelil. Two committed people truly deserve accolades from " My Dear Valentine ".

Short-lived ... Despite the fact that it looks like she'll live happily ever after with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie once vowed she would spend the rest of her life with Billy Bob Thornton. The pair became renowned for their frequent public declarations of love including wearing one another's blood in vials around their necks. The pair were married for less than three years.

Short-lived ... Just twenty days after Lisa Marie Presley divorced her first husband, musician Danny Keough, Presley married Michael Jackson on May 26, 1994. They were divorced by January 1996. Presley then went on to marry actor Nicholas Cage in 2002, just ten days after they became engaged. Cage filed for divorce after 108 days of marriage.

Lasted the distance ... Bill Cosby and Camille Cosby are still married after 45 years together. They tied the knot on January 25 1964

Short-lived ... Lopez's first marriage was to Cuban-born Ojani Noa for less than a year, but she is most famous for her four month, second marriage, to Cris Judd in 2001, whom she met while filming the music video for her single " Love Don't Cost a Thing”.

Lasted the distance ... John Travolta and Kelly Preston have endured some tough times during their 17 year marriage, including recently losing their son Jett at just 16 years of age. The pair have remained the best of friends and have one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood.

Short-lived ... Britney Spears and her wannabe rapper hubby Kevin Federline were married for a little over a year, having two children together during their short union. In 2004 the pop singer also married her childhood sweetheart, Jason Allen Alexander, in Las Vegas, but had the marriage annulled within 55 hours.

Short-lived ... Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson endured a very public marriage through their reality TV series Newlyweds, but tried to keep their divorce a private affair when it ended after less than four years together.

Lasted the distance ... Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith married on New Year's Eve in 1997 and remain together 11 years on.

Short-lived ... Tom Green and Drew Barrymore met after Barrymore, who was a fan of Green's comedy show, asked him to appear in Charlie's Angels, which she starred in and produced. The pair were married in 2001 for less than six months.

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2011. He married American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles on April 4, 2008.  He had a daughter named Blue Ivy Carter on January 2012.

Short-lived ... Pamela Anderson is known for her marriages, and not because they've been particularly successful. Anderson married Motely Crue drummer Tommy Lee, in February 1995 after knowing him for only 96 hours. She married and divorced Lee twice, married Kid Rock in 2006 for four months and Paris Hilton's ex Rick Salomon in 2007, also for four months.