8 Celebrity Couples Whose Relationships Didn't Survive Off-Screen Despite Their Attempt

Jessica Wilson
Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023

In the world of Entertainment, it's not uncommon for on-screen chemistry to spark off-screen romances. While some co-star pairs become the darlings of fans, others face a different fate. Many celebrities choose to uphold their professional relationships, creating enduring topics of conversation.

Today, we’ll explore the stories of 8 celebrity couples who tried to maintain a romantic relationship off-screen for a while but found it didn't work out. If you’re curious about their romance, keep scrolling down for details.

#1. Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac, Scenes From A Marriage

Source: Scenes from a Marriage / HBO

The actors portrayed spouses on screen and would occasionally flirt off set, maybe for PR reasons or just because they enjoyed it. Despite long standing rumors about their romance, it was clarified that their on-screen affection was just a part of the acting. In real life, Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac are both happily married and remain good friends.

#2. Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, The Painted Veil

Source: The Painted Veil / Bob Yari Productions

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber were already a couple when they started working on The Painted Veil. A few years after finishing the film, they welcomed their first and then second child. However, 11 years later, they decided to split up. Despite the breakup, they handled it wisely, co-parenting their kids and even continuing to play on-screen lovers.

#3. Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter, Dexter

Source: Dexter / Showtime Networks

After working together for a couple of years on the series, the main characters started dating in real life. They got married in 2008 but announced their breakup in 2010 because of “irreconcilable differences.”

Despite their on-screen sibling relationship, they are now divorced in real life. However, they've maintained a warm and friendly connection. This amicable relationship was crucial during the filming of Dexter's last season, released in 2021-2022, to avoid any real danger on set.

#4. Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, Gossip Girl

Source: Gossip Girl / Alloy Entertainment

This couple first crossed paths on the set of Gossip Girl and took their on-screen chemistry off-screen between 2007 and 2010. Despite navigating a challenging relationship, they decided to make a public statement as a couple at the 2008 Met Gala. Their romance lasted for two years before they eventually called it quits.

#5. María Pedraza and Jaime Lorente, Money Heist

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These young Spanish actors first met on the set of the Elite movie and later worked together on Money Heist. Lorente took on the role of Denver, the bandit, while Pedraza played one of the hostages. Their romance lasted for a couple of years before the actors decided to part ways. Subsequently, they unfollowed each other on social media and attempted to erase most evidence of their past relationship.

#6. Aimee Lou Wood and Connor Swindells, Sex Education

Source: Sex Education / Eleven Films

During the first season of Sex Education, the characters played by Aimee Lou Wood and Connor Swindells were having an affair. Around the same time, the couple started dating in real life. Unfortunately, their relationship wasn't successful, and in 2020, Wood announced their breakup, mentioning that the relationship was not bringing joy to either of them.

#7. Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington, Sherlock

Source: Sherlock / BBC

In the British series about Sherlock Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. Watson's on-screen romance led to a happy ending with their wedding, despite a tragic turn for Abbington's character later on. In real life, the actors' relationship was more dramatic. They met in 2000, had two kids, but in 2016, Abbington revealed they went through a heartbreaking breakup. The actress said, “I had thought Martin was the love of my life. This wasn’t meant to happen to us.”

#8. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory

Source: The Big Bang Theory / Chuck Lorre Production

The couple first met each other on the set of The Big Bang Theory and dated for almost two years. While they eventually broke up, their on-screen characters continued to date on the show. Despite their separation, they successfully maintained a warm friendship.

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