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Valentine’s Day is a day of love and romance, and what better way to celebrate it than by getting married? Many couples choose to tie the knot on this special day, making it even more memorable. In this piece of news, we bring you some heartwarming and tragic (yes, you heard us right!) stories of the couples who got married on Valentine’s Day.
Couples Who Got Married on Valentine’s Day
Here are some famous couples who got married on Valentine’s Day.
1. Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault
Actress Salma Hayek and French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault got married on Valentine’s Day in 2009. They had a number of wedding ceremonies, first a private ceremony at a Paris courthouse on Valentine’s Day in 2009. Then a larger celebration in Venice, Italy, and later in Bora Bora in 2018 to renew their vows.
The couple has a daughter together, Valentina Paloma, and have been married for over a decade. Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault continue to support each other in their respective endeavors
2. Gautami Kapoor and Ram Kapoor
Indian television actors Gautami Kapoor and Ram Kapoor got married on Valentine’s Day in 2003. Ram Kapoor is popularly known for his big TV hits like Bade Acche Lagte Hai, Kasamh Se (2006), and Udaan (2010). Besides, he has appeared in various Bollywood films like Kartik Calling Kartik, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, and Loveyatri etc.
Gautami Kapoor and Ram Kapoor’s First Meeting
Gautami Kapoor and Ram Kapoor, two renowned Indian television actors, met on the sets of the popular serial “Ghar Ek Mandir,” where Gautami played Ram’s bhabhi (sister-in-law), who later became his wife in the show. The chemistry between the two actors was evident, and it reflected both off-screen and on-screen.
The decision to get Married On Valentine’s Day
Hesitant, Ram proposed to Gautami over a cup of coffee. Ram, known for his romantic nature, was a playboy, while Gautami, known for her reserved aura, was not his typical “type.” However, as the cliché goes, opposites attract, and soon, the TV stars developed a great camaraderie.
After their first meeting, it was Gautami’s decision to get married on Valentine’s Day, which she saw as a special day to express and reciprocate feelings for the love of her life. Despite some initial protests from their families, they managed to convince them, and Ram and Gautami got married.
The duo had a traditional Hindu wedding at Mayfair Rooms in Mumbai, India. They have two children together and have been happily married for almost two decades.
3. Prince and Mayte Garcia
The legendary singer and dancer Mayte Garcia met Prince in 1990 when she was 16 and he was 32. They were introduced backstage at a Prince show after he’d seen a video of her belly dancing. They stayed in touch, and two years later she joined his band and became an integral part of his life.
The couple got married on Valentine’s Day in 1996 in a lavish church ceremony in Minneapolis. Soon after marriage, they were expecting a baby boy. They named the child Amiir — Arabic for “prince”.
Unfortunately, the child suffered a rare genetic disorder, Pfeiffer syndrome type 2, and died after six days. The emotional toll, coupled with a miscarriage led the couple to parted ways in the year 2000.
Currently, Mayte lives with her 3-year-old daughter, Gia, while Prince died from a painkiller overdose on April 21, 2016.
4. Sharon Stone and Phil Bronstein
Sharon Stone, the American actress, and Phil Bronstein, a publisher, got married on Valentine’s Day in 1998 in a secret ceremony in their own home. Before divorcing in 2004, they adopted a boy together.
Currently, Sharon Stone has a strong relationship with her three adopted sons, Roan, Laird, and Quinn, spending her days living with them in West Hollywood. She has been open about the challenges she has faced, including losing custody of Roan and the tragedies she endured before and after becoming a mother. Bronstein, on the other hand, remarried in 2000 to actress Nikki Smook, and they have been together ever since.
5. Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
The Marvel superhero Benedict Cumberbatch and director Sophie Hunter first met on the set of the indie film “Burlesque Fairytales” in 2009. At that time, both were dating someone. However, they became friends and were pictured together in June 2014, at the French Open. Soon, a few months later, they were officially a couple.
Benedict’s Romantic Proposal
Cumberbatch proposed to Hunter in 2014, reportedly flying from London to Edinburgh to ask permission from her mother before proposing. They announced their engagement traditionally, taking out an ad in The Times newspaper.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter’s Married Life
The director-actor duo got married on Valentine’s Day in 2015 on the Isle of Wight. It was an intimate wedding attended by just 40 close people.
The couple has three children together: Christopher, Hal, and Finn. They are notoriously private about their personal lives and have avoided social media, keeping their children out of the public eye as well.
Final Words
Valentine’s Day is also a popular day for engagements. According to a survey, over 41% of married respondents ages 25-34 would have liked it if their partners had proposed on Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of love and commitment, and these couples have set a shining example of what it means to find your soulmate.