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14 Celebrities Who Said “I Do” Young—And Shocked the World with Their Seriously Older Spouses!

Added on October 19, 2025 inCelebrity News Cards, Entertainment News Cards

Ever wonder if the stars had a say when some of Hollywood’s brightest sparkled down the aisle way earlier than most of us mere mortals would have dared — and with partners who were old enough to be their mentors, or heck, even deliver their graduation speeches? Yeah, it’s wild. As Mercury dances in a quirky alignment today, sparking unexpected connections and impulsive choices, it kind of makes you think: were these teen celebs just throwing caution to the cosmic winds, or was fate nudging them into unions with a serious age gap? From Kim Kardashian’s youthful whirlwind marriage at 19 to Courtney Stodden’s headline-grabbing vows at 16, these stories aren’t just about love — they’re about bold moves, huge leaps of faith, and a sprinkling of controversy. So, what’s the cosmic recipe for teenage vows with a hefty dash of age disparity? Let’s dive in and unpack these matchups that had us all raising an eyebrow or two. LEARN MORE.

14 Celebs Who Got Married As Teenagers To Much Older People

1.

Kim Kardashian was 19 when she eloped with 30-year-old Damon Thomas, a music producer.

2.

Olivia Wilde was 19 when she and 27-year-old Tao Ruspoli got married.

4.

Cher was 18 when she married Sonny Bono, her first husband, who was 29.

5.

Demi Moore was only 17 when she married Freddy Moore who was around 28 or 29.

6.

Melanie Griffith was 18 when she married Don Johnson who was 26.

7.

Shirley Temple was 17 when she married John Agar who was in his early 20s.

8.

Drew Barrymore was 19 when she married 31-year-old Jeremy Thomas.

9.

Bo Derek was 19 and John Derek was 49 when they got married.

10.

Marilyn Monroe and James Dougherty were 16 and 21, respectively, when they tied the knot.

11.

Elizabeth Taylor was 18 when she married Conrad Hilton Jr. who was 24.

12.

Milla Jovovich was 16 and Shawn Andrews was 21 when they got hitched.

13.

Courtney Stodden was 16 when they got married to 51-year-old Doug Hutchinson.

14.

And finally, Taran Noah Smith from Home Improvement was 17 when he got married to 32-year-old Heidi van Pelt.

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