Hollywood veteran actress Angela Basset and her husband Courtney B. Vance first met in 1980 but only maintained a platonic relationship, that is, until around 1997 when they became something more and tied the knot. Since then, the couple has stuck by each other and watched the other flourish.
Vance is quite religious and has said that the Lord and his wife are the most important thing on this earth to him. He also said that the decisions in their marriage are clearer because of their relationship with God. Obviously, their spirituality is a big factor underlying their love for each other.
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham
The ultimate inspiration for any female with a dream, it seems that Oprah Winfrey has also nailed it when it comes to her love life. The magnanimous talk show host and multi-billionaire know a thing or two about life and relationships, and while she’s not married to her long-term partner Stedman Graham, she's still managed to keep a steady relationship for more than 30 years!
The pair were engaged for a stint, but Oprah decided to call it off. Just the wedding, not their relationship. They just realized that it wasn't the route for them, as Oprah believed that she couldn't have the life that she's created for herself if she lived the traditional married life.
Steve and Nancy Carell
The hilarious pair met when Nancy attended one of Steve’s improv classes in Chicago. Steve actually thought that Nancy wasn't interested in him, he said “I thought she hated me because she was very quiet around me... and I later found out that she was just as nervous as I was and trying to act cool."
Cupid worked its magic, and Steve took Nancy's hand in marriage in 1995. They have appeared on-screen together in a number of projects, most notably on "The Daily Show." With many happy and laughter-filled years, not to mention a couple of kids along the way, the Carells are clearly living the dream.
Joel McHale and Sarah Williams
“You have to choose your spouse every day,” actor Joel McHale once said about his marriage to the lovely Sara Williams. They've been married since 1996. Joel believes that being happily married is a choice and that if you tell yourself that your spouse is the person that you love and want to be with consciously, every day, then it becomes subconscious.
That’s a surprisingly candid statement for a guy known more for his comedic exploits than his romance or drama acumen. Perhaps Sarah brings out a softer side of the guy. Either way, these two show just what hard work and dedication to a marriage can do.
Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond
Jeff Richmond, a composer on the hit show "30 Rock", and comedian Tina Fey met at Chicago’s Second City and instantly hit it off. After dating for seven years, they finally tied the knot in a Greek Orthodox ceremony in 2001.
Besides making people laugh and creating the mother of all early 2000s cult classics — 'Mean Girls', Tina has also moved behind the scenes as a writer and director for other successful movies and shows. Her hubby is always working alongside her, serving as a composer or the soundtrack consultant as he did for "30 Rock" and "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."