Unearth The Voyage
Some celebrities don’t just make headlines for their talent or style. They also grab attention for the powerful, ultra-wealthy partners they choose to date or marry.
From Hollywood actresses to supermodels, many famous faces have shared their lives with some of the world’s richest people. Get ready to meet 15 celebrities whose love lives crossed paths with billionaires.
Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault
Salma Hayek is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, but her love story with Francois-Henri Pinault adds a whole new layer to her impressive life. Pinault is the CEO of Kering, the luxury fashion empire behind brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent, and his net worth runs into the billions.
The two married in 2009 and have built a life together that blends Hollywood glamour with European high fashion. They share a daughter named Valentina, born in 2007 before their wedding.
Despite rumors of rough patches over the years, they have remained a strong couple.
Salma has spoken openly about balancing her career with family life. Their relationship shows that love between two powerhouses can thrive when both partners respect each other’s worlds.
Together, they are one of the most stylish and influential couples on the international scene.
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel
Miranda Kerr went from gracing the covers of top fashion magazines to walking down the aisle with one of Silicon Valley’s youngest billionaires. Evan Spiegel co-founded Snapchat and became a billionaire before he even turned 30, making him one of the most talked-about tech moguls of his generation.
The couple married in 2017 in a private ceremony and have since welcomed children together. Miranda, who was previously married to actor Orlando Bloom, has described Evan as her perfect match, crediting their shared values and faith as the foundation of their relationship.
What makes their story interesting is how two very different worlds, high fashion and Silicon Valley tech, came together so naturally. Miranda has said that Evan is incredibly supportive of her organic skincare brand, KORA Organics.
Their relationship feels grounded despite their extraordinary combined wealth and fame.
Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana
Janet Jackson, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, surprised the world when she quietly married Qatari billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana in 2012. Al Mana oversees a massive retail and real estate empire across the Middle East, making him one of the wealthiest figures in the Gulf region.
Their relationship was largely kept out of the spotlight, which was unusual for someone as famous as Janet. The couple welcomed a son, Eissa, in January 2017, just months before news of their separation became public.
Janet was 50 years old when she gave birth, a moment she called a miracle.
Their split was reported in 2017, though both have remained focused on co-parenting Eissa. Janet’s time with Wissam represented a quieter, more private chapter in her life, a contrast to the high-energy superstar persona the world had always known.
Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin
Naomi Campbell is no stranger to the spotlight, and her relationship with Russian real estate billionaire Vladislav Doronin only turned up the intensity. The two were linked romantically starting around 2008 and quickly became a fixture at glamorous events across Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Doronin is best known in the business world for his luxury real estate developments and his role leading OKO Group. He reportedly gifted Naomi a stunning lotus-shaped private island retreat off the coast of Turkey, which became one of the most talked-about gestures in celebrity relationship history.
Their romance lasted until around 2013, ending without much public drama, which is impressive given how high-profile both individuals were. Naomi has continued to dominate the fashion world long after their split.
Their time together, however, remains one of the most lavish and talked-about relationships in supermodel history.
Elle Macpherson and Jeffrey Soffer
Known as “The Body” throughout her modeling career, Elle Macpherson brought that same magnetic energy into her personal life. She became engaged to American real estate billionaire Jeffrey Soffer, a Miami-based developer known for his luxury hotel and resort projects, including the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
Their romance was intense and drawn out over several years, with reports of on-again, off-again moments before they reportedly became engaged. The relationship attracted attention not just because of their individual fame, but because both were seen as larger-than-life personalities who matched each other’s energy.
Eventually, the couple parted ways before ever making it to the altar. Elle has moved on and remained active in wellness and business ventures.
Still, her time with Soffer gave fans a peek into a world where fashion royalty meets real estate power. It was a pairing that felt straight out of a glossy magazine spread.
Padma Lakshmi and Teddy Forstmann
Padma Lakshmi, best known as the host of the hit cooking competition show Top Chef, has had a colorful romantic history. One of her most notable relationships was with Theodore “Teddy” Forstmann, a private equity billionaire who built his fortune through leveraged buyouts and smart investments over several decades.
The two dated for a number of years and were frequently seen together at high-profile New York events. Their age difference was notable, with Forstmann being significantly older, but both seemed comfortable in the relationship.
Friends described them as genuinely fond of each other despite the gap in their life stages.
Forstmann passed away in 2011 after a battle with brain cancer, and Padma spoke warmly of him in the years following. Their relationship was a touching example of connection that went beyond surface-level attraction.
Padma has continued to thrive professionally and personally since then, remaining one of TV’s most recognizable faces.
Mariah Carey and James Packer
Mariah Carey is known for her extraordinary vocal range and her equally extraordinary taste in everything, including the men she dates. Her engagement to Australian casino billionaire James Packer in 2016 had all the hallmarks of a classic Mariah moment: big, bold, and impossible to ignore.
Packer, whose family fortune comes from media and casino businesses, reportedly gifted Mariah a 35-carat diamond engagement ring that was valued at around 10 million dollars. The couple were photographed on yachts and in exotic locations, living a lifestyle that even by celebrity standards seemed extravagant.
The engagement was called off later in 2016, and things got messy when reports of a legal dispute over compensation surfaced. Mariah’s reality show even documented parts of the relationship.
Despite the dramatic ending, the romance between pop royalty and a billionaire businessman remains one of the most memorable celebrity pairings of that decade.
Rihanna and Hassan Jameel
Before Rihanna became one half of one of music’s most famous current couples, she spent several years in a relatively private relationship with Hassan Jameel. He is an heir to the Abdul Latif Jameel family, a Saudi Arabian business dynasty with billions tied to automotive distribution and renewable energy ventures worldwide.
The two dated from around 2017 to 2020, keeping much of their relationship away from the press. For someone as globally famous as Rihanna, the level of privacy she maintained during those years was genuinely impressive.
Hassan was rarely photographed publicly, which added an air of mystery to the whole pairing.
After their split, Rihanna went on to begin her now-iconic relationship with rapper ASAP Rocky, with whom she has children. Still, her years with Hassan showed a quieter, more grounded side of the global superstar.
It was a chapter that many fans found surprisingly relatable and refreshingly low-key.
Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller
Fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg, the designer behind the iconic wrap dress, has been married to media billionaire Barry Diller since 2001. Diller built his fortune through entertainment and media companies including IAC and Expedia, becoming one of the most influential figures in American media history.
What makes their relationship especially fascinating is how open and unconventional it has been. Both have spoken candidly in interviews about the fact that their marriage does not follow traditional rules.
They have maintained separate spaces and social lives while remaining deeply committed to each other in their own way.
Their partnership blends two creative and business-savvy minds who clearly respect each other’s independence. Diane has said that Barry is her best friend above all else.
Together, they are a fixture in New York and global cultural circles, representing a model of long-lasting partnership built on mutual admiration rather than conventional expectations.
Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch
Jerry Hall spent decades in the spotlight as a top model and as the longtime partner of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. So when she married media billionaire Rupert Murdoch in 2016, the world took notice.
Murdoch, founder of News Corp and Fox Corporation, is one of the most powerful and controversial figures in global media.
Their wedding took place in London and was considered one of the more surprising celebrity unions of that year, given Murdoch’s age of 84 at the time and his history of high-profile marriages. Jerry was his fourth wife, and the two seemed genuinely happy in the early years of their marriage.
By 2022, Murdoch filed for divorce, ending the marriage after six years. Jerry reportedly did not see it coming, and the split made major headlines.
Despite the difficult ending, their relationship was a striking example of fame, power, and media royalty all colliding in one unexpected union.
Melania Trump and Donald Trump
Melania Knauss was already a successful model when she met real estate mogul Donald Trump in 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party. At the time, Trump was one of America’s most recognized business personalities, with a billion-dollar real estate and entertainment empire and a well-known love of the spotlight.
The couple married in 2005 in a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, and welcomed their son Barron in 2006. When Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States in 2016, Melania became First Lady, a role that placed her among the most watched women in the world.
Their relationship has been analyzed endlessly by the media, with opinions ranging widely depending on who you ask. Melania has consistently maintained a composed and private demeanor despite constant public scrutiny.
Whatever one thinks of their politics, their partnership undeniably changed the course of American history in a very direct way.
Anne Wojcicki and Sergey Brin
Anne Wojcicki is a powerhouse in her own right as the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe, the personal genetics company that changed how people think about their DNA. But she also spent several years married to Sergey Brin, one of the co-founders of Google and one of the wealthiest people on the planet.
The two married in 2007 in a ceremony held in the Bahamas, and together they had two children. Their shared interest in science, technology, and health made them seem like a natural match.
For a time, they were considered one of Silicon Valley’s most dynamic power couples.
By 2015, their divorce was finalized after a period of separation. Despite the split, Anne has continued to lead 23andMe and advocate for accessible health data.
Their relationship showed how two ambitious, science-minded people can build something meaningful together, even when the personal side eventually runs its course.
Linda Evangelista and Francois-Henri Pinault
Long before Salma Hayek entered the picture, supermodel Linda Evangelista had a brief but significant romance with Francois-Henri Pinault around 2005 and 2006. Pinault, heir to the Kering luxury fashion empire, was one of Europe’s wealthiest and most influential businessmen, and Linda was one of the most recognizable faces in the history of fashion.
Their relationship produced a son named Augustin James, born in 2006. However, the paternity was not publicly confirmed until years later, after a very public and emotionally charged legal dispute.
Linda stated that Pinault had asked her to keep the pregnancy private, a claim that became part of a lengthy court battle.
The situation drew widespread attention and sympathy for Linda, who raised their son largely on her own for years. It added a complicated and very human chapter to the otherwise glamorous story of a legendary supermodel.
Their connection through their child remains a permanent part of both their legacies.
Stephanie Seymour and Peter M. Brant
Stephanie Seymour rose to fame as one of the most sought-after supermodels of the late 1980s and 1990s, gracing countless magazine covers and walking runways for the world’s top designers. Her personal life took an equally dramatic turn when she became involved with Peter M.
Brant, an American industrialist and billionaire known for his newsprint business and impressive art collection.
The two had a complicated romantic history that included marriage, divorce, and then a decision to remarry, showing that their bond was difficult to break despite the challenges they faced. Together they have multiple children and have been deeply embedded in New York’s elite social and art circles for decades.
Brant is also a well-known art world figure, and Stephanie has been a fixture at major cultural events alongside him. Their relationship has seen its share of turbulence, including legal disputes, but it has also demonstrated a remarkable resilience.
Few celebrity-billionaire pairings have had quite so many twists and turns.
Talulah Riley and Elon Musk
British actress Talulah Riley is perhaps best known for her roles in films like Pride and Prejudice and the TV series Westworld. But her personal life drew enormous attention thanks to her remarkable on-and-off relationship with Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and several other groundbreaking ventures.
The two married in 2010, divorced in 2012, then remarried in 2013, and divorced again in 2016. That kind of back-and-forth is unusual even by Hollywood standards.
Despite the complicated timeline, both have spoken about each other with warmth and respect in various interviews over the years.
Talulah has moved forward with her acting career and even published a novel. Musk, of course, has gone on to become one of the most talked-about figures on the planet.
Their unusual love story, full of second chances and genuine affection, remains one of the more human and unexpected chapters in the life of the world’s most famous billionaire.
