30+ Celebrity Couples Who Got Married in Secret and Almost Got Away With It

Celebrity Couples Who Got Married in Secret

When it comes to celebrity couples, the media and the public can’t seem to get enough of their love lives. However, some celebrity couples have kept their relationships and marriages out of the public eye. From private elopements to low-key ceremonies, these couples have kept their weddings a secret until after the fact. Let’s take a look at some of the most high-profile celebrity couples who married secretly and almost got away with it.

Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz

Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz first crossed paths at a dinner party that the actress hosted at her home. The musician came along with his brother Joel Madden and Nicole Richie. After their initial meeting, Diaz and Madden began dating, and within six months, rumors of their engagement began to circulate.

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Less than a year after they started dating, the couple tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in January 2015 at Diaz’s home in Beverly Hills. The couple opted for a private wedding to maintain privacy and avoid unwanted attention.

Emma Stone and Dave McCary

In 2016, Emma Stone hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, where she met writer and director Dave McCary. The couple hit it off and began dating shortly after. Three years later, in December 2019, the couple announced their engagement on social media. The pair then got hitched in 2020 in a private ceremony kept out of the public eye.

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Despite their fame, the couple has managed to keep their marriage under wraps, with no public photos of their special day. Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s love story is a testament to the power of keeping one’s private life private.

Jay-Z and Beyonce

Regarding power couples in the music industry, Jay-Z and Beyonce are at the top of the list. Despite their high profile, the couple managed to keep their marriage under wraps in 2008, with a private ceremony held at Jay-Z’s penthouse.

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The couple exchanged vows in front of 40 of their closest friends and family members in a ceremony decorated with 70,000 white dendrobium orchids, Beyonce’s favorite flowers. Their low-key nuptials were a testament to their desire for privacy and a reminder that even the most prominent celebrities value intimacy and simplicity when it comes to their most memorable moments.

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley met on the Suite Française set in 2013, and the two began dating shortly after. In December 2016, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Australia, surrounded by their closest family and friends.

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The ceremony was held at a personal property near the coast, and the couple exchanged vows in front of a rustic, bohemian-inspired backdrop. Robbie wore a custom gown by her favorite designer, and the wedding was a low-key affair, in keeping with the couple’s desire for privacy.