Celebrity Couples You Never Knew Were A Thing

While most people know about the current iconic power couples in Hollywood like Zendaya and Tom Holland, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, they weren't always together. In fact, most celebrities dated quite a few other people before finding their significant other. We've compiled a list of 20 celebrity couples that used to date, and we guarantee that you're going to be shocked.

1. Vanessa Hudgens & Josh Hutcherson

While you likely heard about Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron dating during their High School Musical days, did you know she also dated Josh Hutcherson before? Although their relationship was rather brief, we still can't get over the Gabriella Montez x Peeta Mellark crossover.

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2. Chris Evans & Jessica Biel

Thanks to Chris Evans' recent marriage announcement, both individuals are now happily married (separately, of course). But did you know back in 2001, these two were a thing? And for quite a long time too! Dating for about 5 years, it wasn't until 2006 that they announced their split. Both are known for being quite private with their lives, so who knows what really went down. But all that matters is that they're happy now.

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3. Mila Kunis & Macaulay Culkin

Before Mila Kunis met the love of her life, Ashton Kutcher, she first dated "Home Alone" star Macaulay Culkin! And it wasn't some short-term fling, the two dated for a hefty 8 years before eventually growing apart. Kunis did say in an interview afterward that the break-up was amicable and they both held no ill feelings toward one another. Sounds like a mature split to us.

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4. John Krasinski & Rashida Jones

John Krasinski will always be Jim Halpert in our minds. That's why finding out that he once dated Rashida Jones, who played the small role as Karen on "The Office", shocked us! It's like "The Office" brought to life. And just like the show, the two had a pretty short relationship together.

It's hard to imagine him without his Pam in real life, Emily Blunt.

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5. Ryan Reynolds & Scarlett Johansson

While the couples we listed so far only went as far as being girlfriend/boyfriend, we're about to blow your minds. Did you know Ryan Reynolds & Scarlett Johansson didn't just date, but were married? They were together for only 3 years, before calling it quits. Given some of the comments Ryan Reynolds made after the split, it didn't sound like things were too great.

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6. Blake Lively & Penn Badgley

If you were a hit fan of the show "Gossip Girl", you'll be happy (and maybe surprised)? to hear that two of its main leads once dated. Blake Lively aka hottest girl in Upper East Side, Serena van der Woodsen, and her sweetheart Dan Humphrey brought their on-screen love to real life. Though they only lasted 3 years and split during filming, it's been reported that the two still remained good friends.

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7. Emilia Clarke & Seth McFarlane

Did you know that the Mother of Dragons and Peter Griffin were a couple back in 2012? That's a pretty crazy sentence. Although they split in 2013 due to long distance, it's still a lesser known celebrity relationship. Unfortunately, dating in the limelight does come with a bunch of downsides, especially when your love life becomes subject to everyone's opinion.

Clarke made it clear that's something that really bothered her during her time with McFarlane.

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8. Ryan Gosling & Sandra Bullock

For some reason, we never pictured Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock together, but hey, turns out they dated for almost 2 years! Although both have said very fond things about each other, it seems like they just weren't meant to be. While there's no definite answer as to why things didn't work, Gosling did say in an interview that dating in the entertainment industry is tough business.

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9. Tom Cruise & Cher

Out of all the celebrity couples on this list, there's not one more shocking than Tom Cruise & Cher. In our humble opinion anyway! Despite their 15 year age gap, the two had a supposed "hot and heavy" whirlwind romance that ended as quickly as it began. If you ask Cher about this sweet fling, to this day, she continues to call Tom one of her greatest lovers.

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10. Lenny Kravitz & Nicole Kidman

It's hard to picture Nicole Kidman with anyone other than her loving husband, Keith Urban, but before she met this country star, she dated a different singer. Back in 2003, Kidman dated Kenny Kravitz but for how long, no one knows. The relationship ended without anyone truly knowing. But looking back, Kidman has nothing but the kindest worst to say about Kravitz.

Looks like he treated her right!

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11. Fergie & Justin Timberlake

As far as casual relationships go, popstar Fergie has said her short relationship with Justin Timberlake was as casual as it gets. In an interview, she basically stated it was a relationship of convenience. One of her good friends was dating another NSYNC member, so why not?

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12. Jennifer Aniston & Paul Rudd

After meeting on the set of the movie "The Object Of My Affection", it's reported that Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd started dating, albeit only for a little while. Very little is known about their relationship, since the two of them tend to keep their private lives, well, private.

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13. Blake Lively & Leonardo DiCaprio

It seems like Blakey Lively had quite a few famous celeb partners before meeting her now-husband Ryan Reynolds! Even having dated the esteemed actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, reports say that the two had a very short fling back in 2011. And by short, we mean they didn't even last the year.

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14. Emily Blunt & Michael Bublé

Who knew Emily Blunt once dated beloved Canadian singer and Christmas extraordinaire, Michael Bublé? The two were together for about 3 years back in 2005, eventually splitting in 2008. Though Bublé faced accusations of cheating, he's been firm in denying them. He's said that the two simply weren't the right fit together. Which turned out to be true seeing how perfect Blunt is with John Krasinski!

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15. Kim Kardashian & Nick Cannon

While Ray J and Kanye West are Kim Kardashian's most famous exes, did you know Nick Cannon was thrown in the mix too? Shortly after splitting with Ray J, Nick Cannon came in fast and swooped her off her feet. But only for a year that is. The two began dating in 2006 and immediately broke up in 2007.

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16. Taylor Swift & Joe Jonas

While this might be common knowledge for Swifties, for the majority of people, this is news to them. The two grew up under the spotlight and naturally, became good friends. And while that friendship turned romantic for a little while, it ended quite abruptly, at least for Swift. She's publicly stated that their relationship ended thanks to a 25 second phone call from Jonas. Harsh.

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17. Keira Knightley & Jamie Dornan

Before Jamie Dornan got the role of Christian Grey that catapulted him into stardom, he surprisingly dated popular actress Keira Knightley while he was still a model. Though they did date for 2 years, Dornan came clean in later years, stating that his feelings of inferiority were what ultimately ended the relationship.

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18. Jake Gyllenhaal & Natalie Portman

Despite having a brief relationship back in 2006, both Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman had nothing but nice things to say about one another. And that's a good sign - looks like things ended amicably between the two.

Funnily enough, the two costarred in a movie just 3 years later!

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19. Janet Jackson & Matthew McConaughey

As expected from Hollywood and celeb gossip, Janet Jackson and Matthew's McConaughey's relationship got blown out of proportion. While many sites put them on the front page of magazines when they started "dating," the truth is, the two only went out for dinner once!

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20. Rachel McAdams & Ryan Gosling

After starring in the hit romance movie, "The Notebook," Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling brought their sizzling chemistry to life. The two dated for a whole 2 years before calling it quits, with Gosling stating that busy schedules and the complications of dating in the industry ended their relationship.

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