Real-Life Celebrity Couples Who Starred in Music Videos Together

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, JAY-Z and Beyonce.Photo:Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty, Ian West/PA Images via Getty

Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty, Ian West/PA Images via Getty

For these celebrity couples, their chemistry on-screen was not just acting!While some of the artists looked no further than their own significant others to appear alongside them in these iconic videos, others actually met their now-spouse on set.FromJennifer Lopezand Ben Affleck’s early 2000s collaboration on “Jenny From the Block” toBeyoncéandJAY-Z’s recurring merging of musical forces, see which couples have brought their romance to the screen in the name of music video magic.

For these celebrity couples, their chemistry on-screen was not just acting!

While some of the artists looked no further than their own significant others to appear alongside them in these iconic videos, others actually met their now-spouse on set.

FromJennifer Lopezand Ben Affleck’s early 2000s collaboration on “Jenny From the Block” toBeyoncéandJAY-Z’s recurring merging of musical forces, see which couples have brought their romance to the screen in the name of music video magic.

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Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Though the pair broke up in 2004 following an engagement and postponed wedding, they rekindled their love nearly twenty years later and in July 2022, finally tied the knot.

02of 17Beyoncé & JAY-ZBeyonce and JAY-Z.Kevin Mazur/GettyOver the course of their decades-spanning relationship,BeyoncéandJAY-Zhave appeared in multiple music videos together dating back to the early 2000s with songs likeCrazy in Loveand ‘03 Bonnie & Clyde. More recently, the two appeared in the video for “Ape—-”, a song off of their collaborative albumEverything Is Love, which was filmed in the Louvre.

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Beyoncé & JAY-Z

Beyonce and JAY-Z.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Over the course of their decades-spanning relationship,BeyoncéandJAY-Zhave appeared in multiple music videos together dating back to the early 2000s with songs likeCrazy in Loveand ‘03 Bonnie & Clyde. More recently, the two appeared in the video for “Ape—-”, a song off of their collaborative albumEverything Is Love, which was filmed in the Louvre.

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Jack Antonoff & Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff.Michael Kovac/Getty

Michael Kovac/Getty

04of 17John Legend & Chrissy TeigenSteven Simione/Getty ImagesWhile their appearance in the music video forLegend’s tear-jerking love song"All of Me"might come to mind when thinking of their collaborations, Teigen and Legend’s onscreen chemistry goes way back.The two met for the very first time on the set of Legend’s 2006 music video"Stereo"in whichTeigenplayed the love interest. According to the mom of four, their connection went beyond the screen and they were intimate that same night.“I closed the deal the first night,” Teigen said during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live withAndy Cohenin 2018. “We were on a music video set all day together and then I went to one of his shows and then … yeah …“And whilethey initially took things slowfollowing their first meeting, nearly twenty years and four kids later… the rest is history!

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John Legend & Chrissy Teigen

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While their appearance in the music video forLegend’s tear-jerking love song"All of Me"might come to mind when thinking of their collaborations, Teigen and Legend’s onscreen chemistry goes way back.

The two met for the very first time on the set of Legend’s 2006 music video"Stereo"in whichTeigenplayed the love interest. According to the mom of four, their connection went beyond the screen and they were intimate that same night.

“I closed the deal the first night,” Teigen said during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live withAndy Cohenin 2018. “We were on a music video set all day together and then I went to one of his shows and then … yeah …”

And whilethey initially took things slowfollowing their first meeting, nearly twenty years and four kids later… the rest is history!

05of 17Pink & Carey HartCarey Hart and Pink.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyPink’s motocross-racing husband,Carey Hart, has appeared in several of her music videos over the years including “So What,” “Just Give Me a Reason” and “Just Like Fire,” which also featured the couple’s daughter, Willow.

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Pink & Carey Hart

Carey Hart and Pink.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Pink’s motocross-racing husband,Carey Hart, has appeared in several of her music videos over the years including “So What,” “Just Give Me a Reason” and “Just Like Fire,” which also featured the couple’s daughter, Willow.

06of 17Mariah Carey & Nick CannonMariah Carey and Nick Cannon.Christopher Polk/GettyThoughMariah CareyandNick Cannonare no longer a couple, their love story was still very fresh when the rapper-turned-television host appeared in Carey’s “Bye Bye” music video in 2008.The two married shortly after and welcomed twins in 2011. In 2016, their marriage officially came to an end when their divorce was finalized.

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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.Christopher Polk/Getty

ThoughMariah CareyandNick Cannonare no longer a couple, their love story was still very fresh when the rapper-turned-television host appeared in Carey’s “Bye Bye” music video in 2008.

The two married shortly after and welcomed twins in 2011. In 2016, their marriage officially came to an end when their divorce was finalized.

07of 17Carrie Underwood & Mike FisherCarrie Underwood and Mike Fisher.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicWhen it was time to film the sentimental music video for her touching ballad, “Mama’s Song,“Carrie Underwoodtapped her real-life husband to join her in the music video, which premiered shortly after the two tied the knot.

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Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

When it was time to film the sentimental music video for her touching ballad, “Mama’s Song,“Carrie Underwoodtapped her real-life husband to join her in the music video, which premiered shortly after the two tied the knot.

08of 17Billy Joel and Christie BrinkleyBilly Joel and Christie Brinkley.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyJust a few years beforeBilly JoelandChristie Brinkleytied the knot and welcomed their first and only daughter together,Alexa Ray, the former power couple appeared together in the Piano Man’s music video for “Uptown Girl.”

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Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley

Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty

Just a few years beforeBilly JoelandChristie Brinkleytied the knot and welcomed their first and only daughter together,Alexa Ray, the former power couple appeared together in the Piano Man’s music video for “Uptown Girl.”

09of 17Enrique Iglesias & Anna KournikovaEnrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova.Carmen Valdes/Ron Galella Collection via GettyNot only didEnrique IglesiasandAnna Kournikovaappear together in a music video — it’swhere the two first met!The former tennis pro starred in Iglesias’ 2001 video for his song “Escape” and the rest is history."[The video changed my life] in ways that I didn’t even think about,” Iglesias told PEOPLE of meeting his partner of more than 20 years.The two are now the proud parents of three:twins Lucy and Nicholasanddaughter Mary.

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Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova.Carmen Valdes/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Not only didEnrique IglesiasandAnna Kournikovaappear together in a music video — it’swhere the two first met!The former tennis pro starred in Iglesias’ 2001 video for his song “Escape” and the rest is history.

“[The video changed my life] in ways that I didn’t even think about,” Iglesias told PEOPLE of meeting his partner of more than 20 years.

The two are now the proud parents of three:twins Lucy and Nicholasanddaughter Mary.

10of 17Vanessa Hudgens & Zac EfronVanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron.Jordan Strauss/WireImageWhile the two have since gone their separate ways,Vanessa HudgensandZac Efronwere once the reigning king and queen of Disney. When the music video for Hudgens' song “Say Ok” dropped in 2006, fans were delighted to see a familiar face play the love interest — Troy Bolton himself.At the time, the video also confirmed their romance asneither party had commented on their relationshipup until then. The pair broke up in 2010 after four years of dating.

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Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron.Jordan Strauss/WireImage

While the two have since gone their separate ways,Vanessa HudgensandZac Efronwere once the reigning king and queen of Disney. When the music video for Hudgens' song “Say Ok” dropped in 2006, fans were delighted to see a familiar face play the love interest — Troy Bolton himself.

At the time, the video also confirmed their romance asneither party had commented on their relationshipup until then. The pair broke up in 2010 after four years of dating.

11of 17Tim McGraw & Faith HillFaith Hill and Tim McGraw.Rick Diamond/GettyOver the course of their near 30 year long love story,the country music super couplehave duetted on several songs together. In doing so, the pair have appeared in various videos together including “Like We Never Loved At All,” “I Need You,” “The Rest of Our Life” and “Let’s Make Love.”

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Tim McGraw & Faith Hill

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.Rick Diamond/Getty

Over the course of their near 30 year long love story,the country music super couplehave duetted on several songs together. In doing so, the pair have appeared in various videos together including “Like We Never Loved At All,” “I Need You,” “The Rest of Our Life” and “Let’s Make Love.”

12of 17Hayley Kiyoko and Becca TilleyHayley Kiyoko and Becca Tilley.Rich Fury/GettyThough fans had suspected a romance was brewing between the singer andBacheloralum, it wasn’t until Tilley appeared in Kiyoko’s video for her single, “For the Girls” in May 2022 thepair confirmed their relationship.At a release party for the single, Kiyoko asked Tilley — who makes a cameo in theBachelor-themed video — to join her on stage and presented her with “a final rose” before the pair hugged and kissed.

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Hayley Kiyoko and Becca Tilley

Hayley Kiyoko and Becca Tilley.Rich Fury/Getty

Though fans had suspected a romance was brewing between the singer andBacheloralum, it wasn’t until Tilley appeared in Kiyoko’s video for her single, “For the Girls” in May 2022 thepair confirmed their relationship.

At a release party for the single, Kiyoko asked Tilley — who makes a cameo in theBachelor-themed video — to join her on stage and presented her with “a final rose” before the pair hugged and kissed.

13of 17Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams PaisleyKimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.Noam Galai/GettyThoughKimberly Williams Paisley first caught the country singer’s eyeback in 1991 when she made her film debut inFather of the Bride,it wasn’t until years later that the pair officially crossed paths. In 2001, Brad asked Kimberly to appear in hismusic videofor the song “I’m Gonna Miss Her.” Shortly after, the two began dating and later married.

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Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley.Noam Galai/Getty

ThoughKimberly Williams Paisley first caught the country singer’s eyeback in 1991 when she made her film debut inFather of the Bride,it wasn’t until years later that the pair officially crossed paths. In 2001, Brad asked Kimberly to appear in hismusic videofor the song “I’m Gonna Miss Her.” Shortly after, the two began dating and later married.

14of 17John Mayer and Katy PerryKaty Perry and John Mayer.Kevin Mazur/WireImageDuring their on and off romance between 2012 and 2015,Katy PerryandJohn Mayercombined musical forces when the “Teenage Dream” singer was featured on Mayer’s 2013 song “Who You Love.” For the accompanying video, the two share various sweet moments including hoping on the back of a mechanical bull.

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John Mayer and Katy Perry

Katy Perry and John Mayer.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

During their on and off romance between 2012 and 2015,Katy PerryandJohn Mayercombined musical forces when the “Teenage Dream” singer was featured on Mayer’s 2013 song “Who You Love.” For the accompanying video, the two share various sweet moments including hoping on the back of a mechanical bull.

15of 17Kane & Katelyn BrownKatelyn and Kane Brown.BRIDGET BENNETT/AFPThough the couple did not officially meet until 2016, it turns out their paths were first supposed to cross a year prior whenKanewas set to appear in one ofKatelyn’s music videos.Instead, they met at one of Kane’s early concerts in 2016 and were wed in 2018. In 2020, she and the couple’s daughter Kingsley, appeared in Kane’smusic video for the song, “Worship You.” The pair collaborated again in 2022 when, after years of teasing a duet, Katelyn appeared on Kane’s song “Thank God,” as well as the accompanying music video.

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Kane & Katelyn Brown

Katelyn and Kane Brown.BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP

Though the couple did not officially meet until 2016, it turns out their paths were first supposed to cross a year prior whenKanewas set to appear in one ofKatelyn’s music videos.

Instead, they met at one of Kane’s early concerts in 2016 and were wed in 2018. In 2020, she and the couple’s daughter Kingsley, appeared in Kane’smusic video for the song, “Worship You.” The pair collaborated again in 2022 when, after years of teasing a duet, Katelyn appeared on Kane’s song “Thank God,” as well as the accompanying music video.

16of 17Seal & Heidi KlumHeidi Klum and Seal.Christopher Polk/GettyWhenSealset out to film the music video for his song “Secret” in 2010 he tapped his then-wifeHeidi Klumto star alongside himin the sexy video. The couple separated in 2012 before officially divorcing in 2014 after more than six years of marriage.

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Seal & Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum and Seal.Christopher Polk/Getty

WhenSealset out to film the music video for his song “Secret” in 2010 he tapped his then-wifeHeidi Klumto star alongside himin the sexy video. The couple separated in 2012 before officially divorcing in 2014 after more than six years of marriage.

17of 17The Jonas BrothersDanielle Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner, and (front) Alena Jonas and Valentina Jonas.Amy Sussman/GettyAfter a multi-year hiatus as a band, theJonas Brothersreturned with a bang when they dropped “Sucker” in 2019. To pair with the catchy tune, the whimsical music video featured all three of the brothers' then-significant others:Danielle Jonas,Priyanka Chopra JonasandSophie Turner(who has since split with ex-husbandJoe Jonas.)

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The Jonas Brothers

Danielle Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner, and (front) Alena Jonas and Valentina Jonas.Amy Sussman/Getty

After a multi-year hiatus as a band, theJonas Brothersreturned with a bang when they dropped “Sucker” in 2019. To pair with the catchy tune, the whimsical music video featured all three of the brothers' then-significant others:Danielle Jonas,Priyanka Chopra JonasandSophie Turner(who has since split with ex-husbandJoe Jonas.)

source: people.com