10 Times Celebs Played Cupid and Brought Together Famous Couples We Know Today
Call it fate or call it divine intervention, but these celebrities met the love of their lives not by seeking signs but with the help of their celebrity friends and family! It’s always helpful to ask for a pal’s guidance when it comes to dating. And these stars surely sealed the deal!
Bright Side believes in true love and its many ways of leading back to a couple. That’s why we gathered stories from celebrities who had the help of their family and friends when they hit it off with their soulmates.
1. Hailee Steinfield helped Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner team up.
Sophie and Joe’s growing family is all thanks to one friend behind their pairing. Hailee, however, did not set them up. In fact, Joe was the one who initiated the move and messaged Sophie. Hailee gave Joe her stamp of approval right away when Sophie asked for dating advice!
2. Chloë Grace Moretz initiated Meghan Trainor & Daryl Sabara’s meet-cute.
Keeping an open line when single might up the chances of finding the one. Meghan was looking for a boyfriend when she asked for a suggestion from Chloë on who to date. Chloë remembered her friend Daryl and eventually hooked the 2 up together at a house party, with Daryl saying it was “love at first sight.”
3. Jesse Tyler Ferguson played bridge for Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello.
When a co-star needed a helping hand with dating, Jesse did not think twice. Joe really fell for Sofia when Jesse introduced them at a gathering. However, Sofia was still engaged to former fiancé Nick Loeb. When news broke that the engagement was called off, Joe did not waste any time and went after Sofia!
4. Nichole Richie helped out in-laws Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden.
Who would have thought that meeting a look-alike would lead you to your soulmate? Cameron experienced it firsthand when she was planning to meet her now sister-in-law Nicole and brother-in-law Joel Madden, who is Benji’s twin. She felt an instant attraction toward Benji when he walked into the room. Now, they’ve kept their low-key marriage going for 7 years!
5. Emily Blunt paved the way for Stanley Tucci & Felicity Blunt.
A little matchmaking from a younger sister did not hurt, as Stanley and Felicity are now 10 years strong! Emily first introduced the 2 during the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada. However, it wasn’t until Emily and John Krasinski’s wedding that the 2 rekindled their friendship. Talk about wedding magic!
6. Ed Sheeran & a bunch of celebrity friends shipped Courteney Cox & Johnny McDaid.
It was more of a “musical collaboration” when Snow Patrol’s Johnny was introduced to Courteney of Friends fame. Their meet-cute involved the likes of Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and even Sacha Baron Cohen! Now, the 2 share an 8-year romance just because of one fun weekend with friends.
7. Drew Barrymore fixed up Jimmy Fallon & Nancy Juvonen.
Drew and Jimmy are long-time buddies, but who else is Drew’s closest friend? Nancy, of course. Drew and Nancy founded a production company way back in 1995 and have been inseparable since. When Drew hosted an SNL episode, Jimmy and Nancy hit it off backstage. Jimmy has never failed to thank Drew for his and Nancy’s marriage over the years.
8. Antonio Banderas led Catherine Zeta-Jones to Michael Douglas.
The Zorro co-stars managed to bring their friendship offscreen and decided to go together to a film festival. Little did Catherine know that her 28-year-old self would meet the love of her life there! Antonio introduced her to Michael, and sparks instantly flew. From then on, they became inseparable and even recently celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary!
9. Jonathan Groff thought Alfred Molina & Jennifer Lee had a shot.
Working on films and productions together can lead to many connections, which means many chances to finally find the right person! Last year, Jennifer marked a very special occasion with her now-husband, Alfred, by thanking the person behind their marriage — Jonathan. Jonathan even officiated their wedding!
10. Maria Shriver went matchmaking for Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger.
Mothers always know best! That’s why Maria’s matchmaking skills worked in a jiffy when she introduced the 2 lovebirds. Chris and Katherine now enjoy their married life with their daughter, Lyla, and Chris’s son with Anna Farris, Jack.
Which of these chance encounters did you also experience with your significant other? Which of these stories were you surprised to find out about?