Hollywood has always been a mix of glamour, mystery, and memorable love stories some lasting and some fleeting. Among these stories are iconic LGBTQ+ couples who, at one point, shared headlines and red carpets, creating unforgettable moments together. While some relationships faded over time, these couples broke barriers and helped pave the way for more open expressions of love in the public eye.
As we look back, it’s easy to overlook some of these romances, especially those that weren’t always in the spotlight. This article highlights some famous same-sex couples whose relationships you may have forgotten. From surprising pairings to trailblazing unions, let’s celebrate the love stories that captured hearts, even if only for a moment.
1. Luke Evans and Jon Kortajarena
Here they are at Paris Fashion Week in 2014.
They apparently broke up in 2016 but got together briefly in 2017.
2. Jane Lynch and Lara Embry
Here they are at the Golden Globes.
And they divorced in 2014.
3. Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani
They co-parent two children.
And they announced their breakup in 2018.
4. Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones
Here they are at the Tony Awards.
They broke up in 2009.
5. Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne
They dated for two years.
And broke up in 2020.
6. Ricky Martin and Carlos Gonzalez Abella
They broke up in early 2014.
7. Angelina Jolie and Jenny Shimizu
They dated in the mid-’90s.
8. Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels
Here they are with Rosie O’Donnell and her ex.
They broke up in 2010.
9. Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell
The two were on and off dating from 2017–2018.
They allegedly broke up at the end of 2018.
10. Miley Cyrus and Stella Maxwell
They dated in 2015.
I’m pretty sure they stopped dating that same year.
11. Cara Delevingne and St. Vincent
Here they are at some fashion week event.
And they apparently broke up in 2016.
12. Teddy Geiger and Emily Hampshire
They attended the 2019 Grammys together.
And they called off their engagement in 2019.
13. Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez
They, um, did some interesting things.
They apparently broke up in 2014.
14. Ireland Baldwin and Angel Haze
They made one public red carpet appearance together at the 2014 VMAs.
And they broke up in 2015.
15. Ross Mathews and Salvador Camarena
According to People, they were together for 10 years.
And they broke up in 2018.
16. Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn
According to US Weekly, they dated for nine months.
And they broke up in 2018.
17. Gus Kenworthy and Matt Wilkas
They were together for almost four years.
And they broke up in 2019.
18. B.D. Wong and Richie Jackson
According to People, they broke up in 2004.
19. Troye Sivan and Jacob Bixenman
They dated for four years.
And broke up in 2020.
20. Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo
They were married in 2019.
But filed for divorce in 2020.
21. Ruby Rose and Jessica Origliasso
They were on and off again in the 2010s.
And they fully broke up in 2018.
22. Lance Bass and Reichen Lehmkuhl
Reichen is probably most well-known for his appearance on the Amazing Race and the A-List: New York.
They broke up in 2006.
23. Rosie O’Donnell and Kelli Carpenter
They got married in 2004.
They broke up in 2007.
24. Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche
They dated in the late ’90s.
And broke up in 2000.
25. Brad Walsh and Christian Siriano
According to E!, they separated in 2018.
And they filed for divorce in 2021.
26. Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson
It appears they started dating in 2008.
And they broke up in 2009.
27. Zachary Quinto and Miles McMillan
According to E!, they dated for six years.
And they broke up in 2019.
28. Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry
They broke up at the end of 2019.
And their divorce became official in 2021.
29. T.R. Knight and Mark Cornelsen
They broke up in 2009.
30. And last but not least, Ellen DeGeneres and Alexandra Hedison
According to the Advocate, they dated for almost four years.
And they broke up in 2004.
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