STEVE NASH AND LILLA FREDERICK
Steve Nash was the long-term relationship type, and everyone knew this because of his nine-year marriage with now ex-wife Alejandra Amarilla. People gave him credit for being the romantic type. Soon after having his first family, Steve again gave the married life another shot with former college volleyball player Lilla Frederick.
It wasn’t long before Steve popped the question in the beautiful city of Majorca, Spain in 2016 when he was 42 years old and Lillia was just 26. The engagement was all over social media and entertainment websites. Soon after their marriage, the two married their baby boy Luca.
HINES WARD AND LINDSEY GEORGALAS
Hines Ward owed his success to the field after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers for quite a few years. After he left the limelight, it was time to focus on building a family. His then-girlfriend, Lindsey Georgalas, was perfect match for the former athlete. In 2014, the two wed with Hines’ grand home stadium worth thousands of cash loans as they backdrop.
After they said their vows, Hines and Lindsey joined reality show Celebrity Wife Swap. Hines was 39 years old and Lindsey was only 24 when they made their appearance. However, Hines had always admired Lindsey for being mature despite her young age.
BJORN BORG AND PATRICIA OSTFELDT
Bjorn Borg always had ladies following him around because of his charming looks and eye-popping credit record. However, the Sweidsh tennis champ wasn’t always lucky with relationships. He went through failed marriages before finally meeting his lifetime partner, Patricia Ostfeldt.
The two might have a 10-year age gap, but it wasn’t a hindrance to pursuing their relationship. In 2002, 46-year-old Bjorn recited his vows to 35-year-old Patricia in front of hundreds of family members and friends. For Bjorn, Patricia is his one true love who has given him the perfect life he has long hoped for. “It feels as though I have found the right woman for me,” he shares to The Telegraph.
TIKI BARBER AND TRACY LYNN JOHNSON
At the start of their relationship up until their wedding day, Tiki Barber and Tracy Lynn Johnson was the subject of backlash. News broke out that NBC Today show host Tiki was having an affair with intern Tracy while his now ex-wife was pregnant with twins. Tracy is 14 years younger than Tiki.
Although Tiki and his ex-wife soon finalized their separation with a divorce lawyer, the public was still outraged when Tiki and Tracy tied the knot at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau. Soon, the hate died down and the couple focused on their happy home. In 2016, they welcomed their second child together.
ROBERT KRAFT AND RICKI NOEL LANDER
Robert Kraft had a rough time with his previous marriage with wife Myra, who he lost from ovarian cancer in July 2011. However, it was good for him to have found new hope in dancer and actress Ricki Noel Lander despite their 39-year age difference.
While they were in their dating phase, the two held hands at various events, like the Bolton Celtics Basketball game. It seemed like they were official and were bound to call the moving company soon, but news broke out that Ricki had given birth to a child that wasn’t Robert’s. Still, Robert only has good wishes for Ricki’s baby.
KURT ANGLE AND GIOVANNA YANNOTTI
The 18-year age gap between Kurt Angle and Giovanna Yannotti was nothing compared to their passion and commitment for one another. After Kurt’s messy divorce played on-air for an Impact Wrestling storyline, the two met at the set of 2009 movie End Game and tied the know three years later. Their first date was nothing fancy – a date to Arby’s – but things have been going well for the two since.
When asked, Giovanna gives credit to Kurt’s “big blue eyes” and attractive looks for making her fall in love with the sports star. They now have three children together and are still happily married.
MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND CATHERINE ZETA-JONES
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones was like a match made in heaven – same interests, same awards bagged throughout their careers, and even the same birthday. Although the two have a shocking 24-year age gap, they’re still staying happily in love to this day.
After marrying in 2000, Michael and Catherine faced health challenges as Michael was diagnosed with throat cancer and Catherine had bipolar disorder. Even with their insurance, the couple was under insane pressure to make it work. In 2013, they went through a brief break before finally getting back together again. “It took work on both our parts,” Michael shared to AARP.
WOODY ALLEN AND SOON-YI PREVIN
Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn were off to a scandalous start. Woody had been previously in a relationship with model-actress Mia Farrow. As a committed partner, he helped her raise her adopted children, up until reports rose that Woody was cheating on her with her adopted daughter Soon-Yi. His impressive credit score and successful career did nothing to dispel the harsh criticism they were both receiving.
Their 35-year age gap made it even more controversial. Soon-Yi’s age wasn’t verified either, since she didn’t have any papers when she was adopted. In 1997, Woody and Soon-Yi got married, but the bashing didn’t stop.
FRANK SINATRA AND MIA FARROW
When Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow hit it off, they were head over heels for each other. In every event they attended, the public saw how passionate they were. No one expected for the couple to separate after two years of marriage, despite being in a relationship for almost 13 years.
Frank and Mia’s 29-year difference might have been a factor that led to the couple calling up their divorce attorney. Although Mia is not new to the dating much older men, things eventually went rough for her and Frank. Rumors even surfaced that Mia is not a hundred percent sure who the father of her son is.
DICK VAN DYKE AND ARLENE SILVER
Dick Van Dyke have been through quite a few relationships before settling down with his wife Arlene Silver. In 1948, he married his first wife Margerie Willett whom he had four kids with. Shortly after, Dick was caught having an affair with Michelle Triola, which caused their divorce. Dick and Michelle lived together for quite some time until Michelle’s death in 2009.
Despite the devastating loss, 86 year-old Dick was back in romance and started dating 44 year-old Arlene Silver. It comes as no surprise since Dick is far from filing bankruptcy. Arlene is 21-years younger than Dick’s oldest son, but the two are happily married today as they celebrate a quiet and contented life.