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Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder -

Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder crossed paths in 1989 during the premiere of 'Great Balls of Fire!' where their romantic journey commenced. Their collaboration on the legendary Tim Burton film 'Edward Scissorhands' solidified their status as the ultimate alternative couple. The significant age difference of nine years, with Ryder being just 18 and Depp 27, sparked debates and raised eyebrows.

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. -

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who have been together for a long time, were not always the couple we know today. Before Matthew, Sarah Jessica Parker was in a relationship with Robert Downey Jr. Their romance began in 1984 after they starred in the film 'Firstborn.' However, their relationship ended in 1991 due to Robert Downey Jr.'s struggle with addiction.

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Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis -

Pitt then started a relationship with his 'Too Young to Die' co-star Juliette Lewis, who was 17 at the time, while Pitt was 27. They were together for three years and have since spoken positively about each other.

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Kelly Preston and George Clooney -

George Clooney rose to fame in the '80s for his role on the sitcom 'The Facts of Life.' He got into a serious relationship with the late Kelly Preston in 1987, and they ended up living together. As a token of affection, Clooney gifted Preston a potbelly pig named Max. However, when the couple parted ways in 1989, Clooney became the sole caretaker of the beloved pig.

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Madonna and Sean Penn -

In 1985, Madonna and Sean Penn tied the knot in a private ceremony. Due to their reputation for volatile arguments and alleged abuse, the couple was dubbed the "Poison Penns," although they both deny rumors of violence. They divorced after three years.

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Drew Barrymore and Corey Feldman -

In 1989, Drew Barrymore and Corey Feldman entered a relationship that perfectly embodied the '80s era. At that time, Barrymore was 14 years old while Feldman was 18, and both were extremely troubled at the time. However, their union was short-lived due to Feldman's heavy drug usage and Barrymore's determination to maintain her sobriety.

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Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen -

Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen and Sylvester Stallone were rumored to have started dating after she sent him a provocative photo and a request to meet while they were staying at the same hotel. They tied the knot in the same year, but their marital bliss was short-lived, lasting only 19 months. Rumors of cheating and scandals were rife in the tabloids.

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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell -

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell experienced success during the 1980s. They initially crossed paths at 16 and 21 years old, but got together properly after meeting at a casting call in 1983.

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They haven't tied the knot, yet remain one of Hollywood's longest-lasting couples, having stayed together for an impressive 40 years!

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Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz -

Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz were unquestionably the coolest couple of the 1980s. They crossed paths at a concert in 1986 and eloped a year later, coincidentally on her 20th birthday! In 1988, Bonet welcomed their daughter, the now famous Zoë Kravitz.

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They got divorced in 1993, after Bonet publicly accused him of cheating. However, they have since maintained a positive relationship and frequently appear together with their daughter in public.

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Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey -

Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey starred together in the highly acclaimed '80s film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' Despite portraying siblings on screen, their off-screen relationship bloomed into a romantic one!

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Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey -

They kept their relationship a secret until they were involved in a deadly car accident in 1987, which killed the passengers of the other car. The incident was all over the news, and outed their relationship in a highly unpleasant manner.

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Rob Lowe and Janice Dickinson -

Long before her days as an outspoken public figure and a judge on 'America's Next Top Model,' Janice Dickinson was at the height of her career as a supermodel. During this period, she was romantically involved with several well-known individuals, including actor Rob Lowe. Dickinson candidly disclosed to Howard Stern that in 1988, she engaged in a threesome with Lowe and another unidentified man.

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George Michael and Brooke Shields -

Despite not publicly coming out until 1998, George Michael and Brooke Shields appeared to be a perfect couple back in the '80s. For a short period of time, the two youthful celebrities were in a relationship that lasted less than a year. In her memoir, Shields expressed her belief that she'd discovered true love with Michael.

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Val Kilmer and Cher -

Cher was in a relationship with actor Val Kilmer from 1982 to 1984. Despite the passage of time, she still considers it one of the most significant love stories in her life. In a 2018 interview she said: "When we kissed, I thought my head would shoot off my body."

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Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford -

Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford met at a barbecue in 1987. She was 21 and totally starstruck by the famous faces around her. But it was the older Richard Gere who caught her eye. The pair began dating, getting married in 1991. However, they divorced in 1995, with Crawford citing the 16-year age gap as being responsible for their differences.

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Tom Cruise and Cher -

Tom Cruise and Cher, two notable figures of the 1980s, formed a surprising connection in 1985 at Madonna and Sean Penn's wedding. Cruise, then 22, crossed paths with the (16 years older!) Cher during this remarkable encounter.

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Prince and Kim Basinger -

Kim Basinger and Prince fell madly in love in 1989. Basinger made a significant move to Minneapolis to be with him. There are rumors of the existance of an album called 'Hollywood Affair,' produced by the couple but never released.

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Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear -

Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe married 'Dynasty' actress Heather Locklear in 1986 while they were at the height of their fame. After seven years, their union came to an end when it became known that he had cheated on her with an adult film star.

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Paula Abdul and Arsenio Hall -

Popular talk show host Arsenio Hall and renowned choreographer and pop star Paula Abdul began dating after crossing paths on the set of the film 'Coming to America,' in 1988. Decades later, Hall shared with Parade: "The most fun I've ever had in any phase of my life with a woman was with Paula."

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Mike Tyson and Robin Givens -

Boxer Mike Tyson and actress Robin Givens, both in their early twenties, had been dating for only 11 months when Givens revealed her pregnancy.

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Mike Tyson and Robin Givens -

They entered into matrimony and began raising their daughter, but their marriage was doomed. Givens openly expressed her fear of her husband during an infamous interview, and they divorced in 1989.

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Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith -

Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith's relationship began under questionable circumstances in Hollywood. They crossed paths when Griffith was 14 years old, while Johnson was 23. They even got married before Griffith turned 18 in 1976. However, their union was short-lived and ended in divorce after only seven months. But it wasn't the end; they reunited and remarried in 1989. This time, their marriage lasted for a longer period of seven years and they became parents to their daughter, actress Dakota Johnson.

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Brad Pitt and Christina Applegate -

During the 1980s, Brad Pitt was just arm candy for the famous Christina Applegate. Their relationship, although brief, came to an end when Applegate ditched him for another man at the MTV Movie Awards. This guy happened to be Sebastian Bach, the lead singer of Skid Row.

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Bruce Willis and Demi Moore -

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were a famous acting couple during the '80s and '90s. They tied the knot in 1987 and were married for 13 years, raising three daughters together. All the same, their relationship was rife with rumors of cheating. Willis was linked to Liv Tyler and Milla Jovovich, while rumors swirled about Moore and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Demi Moore and Emilio Estevez -

Before marrying Bruce Willis, Moore was involved with Emilio Estevez in 1984, her co-star from 'St. Elmo's Fire.' Although engaged, they ended their relationship amicably in 1986.

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Elle Macpherson and Billy Joel -

In the 1980s, Billy Joel was romantically involved with multiple supermodels after his divorce from Elizabeth Weber. Among these models was Elle Macpherson, whom he met during a journey to St. Barths. They dated for a short time.

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Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel -

However, it was Christine Brinkley who eventually captured his heart. Speculation suggests that there may have been some overlap between the two relationships, and that Macpherson was waiting for him when he took Brinkley to his apartment for the first time. Brinkley and Joel tied the knot in 1985. 

Sources: (Best Life) (Eighties Kids) (The News International)

See also: Who was the "it" couple the year you were born?

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