Unequal marriage: when the woman is older. “I found my mother!”: stories of Belarusian couples where the woman is much older than the man Which actors have older wives

It is written under the cortex of our brain that only people of the same age can marry. Therefore, when we see a couple of different ages, it seems unnatural and causes surprise. There are families where the man is 10, 20, or even 30 years older than the woman, and there are not so few of them.

Let's try to understand where these exceptions come from. Let's start with female psychology.

Women are divided into three groups according to their behavior in marriage:

"Wife" is the most common type of woman in marriage. Such women, as a rule, marry people of the same age. In marriage, they behave as equal partners.
"Mother". Such a woman often has a leading position in marriage. The spouse in such a marriage plays a less significant role. A mother woman often takes care of, decides, and controls. In such families, it is not uncommon for the man to be younger than the woman.
"Daughter". A woman-daughter chooses as her life partner a person who is much more experienced and, accordingly, older than herself. The reason is the need for care, protection and patronage.

Man 10 years older

A woman by nature develops faster. And it turns out that peers do not meet either the psychological or intellectual needs of girls.

That's why they like much older men. Twenty-year-old girls are interested in thirty-year-old young men. They are drawn to them for experience, intelligence, maturity.

It would be a stretch to call such a couple the same age, but still they are both representatives of the same generation. They have common music, movies and heroes. In this pair, the man is the more experienced partner, he knows a lot and much better.

Such couples are not uncommon in society and do not cause surprise. In the traditions of the past, an age difference of 10 years was considered the standard.

A man 20 years or more older

Such a man will be chosen as a husband by a woman who is in great need of protection, support, and patronage.

Definitely, this is a woman-daughter who, in adulthood, still feels like a child, weak and defenseless. Perhaps the feeling of insecurity was born in childhood, especially if there was no father in the family. Implicitly, the “little girl” is looking for this strong image in a man - the image of a father. Therefore, a man 15, 20, or even 30 years older will attract her.

General factors for choosing a relationship with an older man

Personal and financial viability.

A man aged forty or more already has financial well-being, a successful career and material well-being. It is initially comfortable to start family life with such a man. A woman is aware that a wealthy, serious adult man can fully guarantee a stable, serious marriage in which she can safely plan for children.

Readiness for marriage, maturity.

A man 15 years older or more attracts with his serious attitude towards life and marriage. He values family comfort and all the preferences of the family as such. Such men are wiser, they have previous experience in personal relationships. They are capable of compromise.

The ability to look after beautifully.

If a man is much older, he is more experienced in dealing with women. He knows how to please, what gifts and flowers to give.

High social status.

There are also cases when women choose a husband much older than themselves, focusing on his professional and life success. For example, young actresses marry older, venerable directors. Nurses - for famous surgeons, and so on.

Here the image of the spouse is idealized due to his high objective assessment. A man as a luminary of science or art is attractive precisely for this reason. A person who has earned the honor and respect of a huge number of people arouses respect and interest. The authority of such a husband for his wife is enormous. As well as admiration for his professional skills.

A relationship with an older man promises a young woman help in her own career or creativity.

Feeling of security

When marrying an older man, a woman feels under guardianship and protection. Almost 100% of the leader in such an alliance will be a man. There will be decision making and leadership roles. This is very appealing to pronounced “daughter” type women who are afraid to be decisive and mature.

There are significant disadvantages to marriages where the husband is older than the wife

Difference of interests

One of the main problems is the obvious gap in interests. This is due to the fact that if a man is 13 years older, the husband and wife are people of different generations. Each of them grew up listening to different music, different fairy tales, and reading different literature. In adulthood, they form different social circles according to their age.

At the initial stage of family relationships this is not noticeable. The couple are passionate about their passion. After a few years, when the first flair of love wears off, these problems appear in almost every family of different ages. They become difficult and bored with each other.

Physiological (sexual) problems

If at 20 years old a wife quite normally perceives a difference of 20 or more years with her husband, then after 10 years this difference can turn into a problem.

A 30-year-old woman at the peak of her physical fitness and a 50-year-old man in the process of sexual decline: how can they be fully together? The sexual appetites of a young woman and the desire for peace of a 50-year-old husband create conflicts in the family.

Different energy

This is directly related to age. The young partner longs for development, growth, movement, while the other is already tired of the race of life and, on the contrary, is looking for a quiet haven and peace.

It turns out that the young wife, by the age of forty, has built a successful career, is full of energy and positivity, and her elderly husband is already a pensioner who prefers a sofa and a book. The different rhythm of two people is a threat to such a marriage.

It’s good if the adult spouse turns out to be active and active to match the young wife. In this case, the marriage will be strong.

Premature aging

It has been noticed that a young wife next to her older husband becomes older purely visually and internally. They seem to change energy. She gives him youth, and he gives her maturity. With an adult husband, a young wife becomes calmer, more leisurely, and more sedate.

Jealousy

In such relationships there is almost always a place for jealousy. The unequal positions of both lead to mistrust and neurosis. An older spouse may be jealous of a younger spouse, realistically assessing his and her sexual needs.

Unequal marriage. Non-acceptance of relationships on the part of relatives, friends and society in general.

The young girl’s family will dissuade her from such a marriage, citing the age difference that is growing over time. Friends of an adult man will suspect the young wife of self-interest.

The man's past

Another disadvantage in a relationship with an older man is his past. As a rule, a man has an unsuccessful marriage and, possibly, children behind him. This relationship will not disappear without a trace from his life. The young wife will have to come to terms with the fact that their ex-wife and children from a previous marriage will constantly appear in their family life. And this is a difficult load.

To create normal family relationships, a young wife will need a large amount of wisdom, tact and patience.

Why do men marry young women?

Increasing self-esteem in your own eyes and in the eyes of society.

A man who has married a woman much younger than himself thus proves his worth in many areas of life, for example, in sex, in social status. A young wife nearby is proof of a man’s success.

An opportunity to cheat your age and become younger.

With a young wife, a man feels much younger. He begins to monitor his health and appearance in order to match his wife. He has an influx of energy and positivity.

Raising an ideal wife.

An adult man, as a rule, already has experience of family life and divorce. His attitude towards the female sex was formed under the yoke of negative personal experience, where a woman acted as an irritant and a source of problems. In this regard, a man is pessimistic about his peers, considering them already formed personalities with whom it is not easy to find a common language and build good relationships.

With a young girl everything is much simpler. The character is not fully formed, the young diva looks at the experienced man with undisguised delight and admiration. In such a couple, a man feels more confident and stronger. He plays a leadership role. He takes care of, patronizes, manages, and teaches.

Also, many men, having married a young girl, idealize the upcoming marriage and see in their wife only a kind, caring housewife who will constantly be busy with the family nest.

Sometimes such men have a hard time seeing in their wife a mature adult who needs a career and her own separate life.

Having described all the pros and cons of a relationship with an older man, it should be noted that around us there are plenty of examples where a man is much older than his wife.

Here are some of the famous couples:

Lydia Tsirgvava and singer Alexander Vertinsky. The age difference is 34 years. Two daughters were born and raised in the marriage: beautiful actresses Marianna and Anastasia Vertinsky.
Director Oleg Tabakov and actress Marina Zudina. The age difference is 30 years. Married for over 20 years, two children: Maria and Pavel.
Director Andrei Konchalovsky and actress, TV presenter Yulia Vysotskaya. The age difference is 36 years. Together for over 20 years. The marriage produced two children: Mary and Peter.
Hollywood actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The age difference is -25 years. They have two children: 12-year-old Kari and 15-year-old Dylan. Together for more than 15 years.
Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli and model Lina Neilson. The age difference is 47 years. Together for more than 6 years.
Directed by Woody Allen and Soon-Yi-Previn. The age difference is -35 years! The couple has been happy together for many years and has 2 children.
Singer Alexander Gradsky and Marina Kotashenko. The age difference is 32 years. They have been together for 12 years, and last year the couple had a son, Alexander.

All of the above couples have proven their love over time.

And how many examples of new unions where husbands are old enough to be fathers to their wives, or even grandfathers. Only time will tell how strong this amazing relationship turned out to be:

Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and Vitalina Tsymbalyuk-Romanovskaya (age difference - 45 years)
Ivan Krasko and Natalya Shevel (age difference - 60 years)
Bari Alibasov and Victoria Maksimova (age difference - 40 years)

Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin wrote back in the 19th century: “All ages are submissive to love...”. Centuries replace each other, but love remains. Only mutual respect, tact and wisdom will help preserve this feeling for years.

And the age difference is just numbers. Let them remain so, on paper!

Today, September 23, Ivan Krasko celebrates his anniversary. On the eve of the holiday, the artist gave himself a truly “royal gift” - a wedding with his former student, who is 60 years younger than him. This caused a lot of talk. However, such an age difference is no longer nonsense today. the site remembered other couples where the spouse is much older than his other half.

Oleg Tabakov and Marina Zudina

Age difference - 30 years

Oleg Pavlovich went to Marina, breaking off his 35-year marriage with actress Lyudmila Krylova. Before this, the relationship between the venerable director and the then-beginning actress was a secret and had lasted for 10 years. Although Zudina did not want conflict in Tabakov’s first family, their romance should have received some logical continuation. The actor chose Marina. His children from his first marriage - Anton and Alexandra - suffered painfully from this divorce, and even refused to communicate with their father. Many predicted the collapse of this union.

However, the marriage of Tabakov and Zudina is already 20 years old, they have two beautiful children - Pavel and Maria, and their family is considered one of the strongest in domestic show business.

Oleg Tabakov as Evgeny Dorn and Marina Zudina as Irina Arkadina in a scene from the play Photo: www.russianlook.com

Andrey Urgant and Elena Romanova

Age difference - 30 years

Before the romance began, Andrei and Elena collided several times - at parties, filming programs, and his performances. One day Urgant was invited to give a lecture at the University of Culture and Arts. Lena studied there in her fifth year. Then the artist looked at her with interest for the first time and noted how she had matured and become prettier. I invited you over for mushroom soup...

Today Elena is not only a companion, but also the director of a TV presenter.

It should be noted that Andrei’s son, the famous showman Ivan Urgant, is 8 years older than Elena, and prefers not to communicate with his stepmother.

The son of Andrei Urgant is 8 years older than Elena. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Dmitry Dibrov and Polina Nagradova

Age difference - 30 years

The couple met 8 years ago during a beauty contest, where 17-year-old Rostovite Polina won the title “Miss Body”. Her young age did not bother the then 47-year-old TV presenter; he began to actively seek her favor and showered her with flowers and gifts. In 2009, Dibrov and Nagradova signed and got married. As the spouses assure, age is not a hindrance to their happiness, and they do not pay attention to the malicious attacks of the public.

In this union, three boys were already born. Polina devotes all her time to raising them. By the way, Dmitry has two more children from previous marriages. Let us remember that Polina is already Dibrov’s fourth wife. By the way, the previous wife was also 26 years younger than the journalist.

His young age did not bother the then 47-year-old TV presenter. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Alexander Gordon and Nozanin Abdulvasieva

Age difference - 30 years

TV presenter Alexander Gordon and the granddaughter of Valery Akhadov, a famous director, Honored Artist of Tajikistan and Russia Nozanin Abdulvasieva, met for the first time on the set of the film “Umnik.” The romance developed rapidly, and soon the couple got married. As 21-year-old Nozanin assures, she likes that her husband is older: “It’s easier to communicate with an older man who has already decided in life and has set his priorities.” The girl's family also easily accepted her son-in-law.

By the way, during the history of Gordon’s three previous marriages, he already had experience living together with a woman much younger than himself - Nina Shchipilova. And the main reason for the divorce from Nina was precisely the 30-year age difference.

Alexander Gordon and Nozanin Abdulvasieva first met on the set. Photo: AiF

Alexander Gradsky and Marina Kotashenko

Age difference - 31 years

The legendary musician and famous model have been together since 2003. Like most of our list, this is not the first union for Alexander Borisovich. Before Marina, the singer was married three times.

Gradsky saw Marina on the street and immediately decided to approach. Did the woman recognize the rock legend? Gradsky assures us that no. But a few days later she called on the mobile phone left for her...

The couple claims that during the 12 years of their relationship, not a single quarrel occurred between them, despite the difficult character of Alexander Borisovich, so the doom of marriages between people with a large age difference is a myth.

Alexander Gradsky. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Andrei Konchalovsky and Yulia Vysotskaya

Age difference - 36 years

In 1996, fate gave the director, who already had four broken marriages behind him, a meeting with 23-year-old actress from Minsk Yulia Vysotskaya. By the way, Andrei Sergeevich himself admits that his character is not a gift. And, if he were much younger, it is unlikely that his marriage with Yulia would have been so long and lasting. But the experience gained in previous relationships saves you from many mistakes.

Today the couple are experiencing a tragedy - their daughter Maria fell into a coma as a result of an accident in 2013. This became a serious test for the marriage. As the media claimed, the family almost broke up. Today the girl’s condition is better, and Andrei and Yulia assure that all the rumors about a possible divorce are untrue.

Andrei Konchalovsky and Yulia Vysotskaya. Photo: www.globallookpress.com

Bari Alibasov and Victoria Maksimova

Age difference - 40 years

The famous music producer, outrageous Bari Alibasov married his assistant Victoria Maksimova in 2013. At that time, the creator of the Na-Na group was 66 years old. And the girl is only 26. There was a scandal. Alibasov’s son, Bari Alibasov Jr., right on the air of the program where his father announced his engagement, called Victoria “an impudent and cunning bitch.” Allegedly, her motive for marriage is profit. As you know, Alibasov is not a poor man. It is also known that this is Bari’s sixth marriage, and all five previous ones did not last long. However, the young couple have been together for two years. You see, Victoria will become Bari’s “swan song.”

As we see, a big difference is far from uncommon, and not a hindrance to family happiness. True, no one has yet surpassed Ivan Krasko with his 60-year lead. We wish Ivan Ivanovich personal happiness and long life!

Bari Alibasov married his assistant Victoria Maksimova in 2013. Photo:

The huge age difference (27 years!) between Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin does not prevent them from being in a happy marriage and raising two charming kids. This is perhaps the most famous example in our country. But not the only one. You won’t surprise anyone with such relationships. There are many celebrity couples in the world where the wife is older than the husband.

1 Emmanuel Macron (40 years old) and Brigitte Macron (64 years old)

The difference is 24 years.

Of course, this French couple falls a little short of the age difference between Pugacheva and Galkin, but it causes no less talk. The love story of the current French president and his wife is a ready-made script for a Hollywood film. They met when Macron was only 15 years old. 39-year-old Brigitte taught him literature at a lyceum in the small town of Amiens. The schoolboy immediately fell in love with his teacher; he was not even embarrassed by the fact that the lady was married. What is she? She also liked the judicious and intelligent young man beyond his years. To hush up the brewing scandal, Emmanuel’s father sent his son to study at an elite metropolitan gymnasium. But the distance of love is not an obstacle: the couple corresponded for a long time, and a few years later Brigitte divorced and came to her lover in Paris. Since then, they have always been close, and it is to his wife, as Macron admits, that he owes his success in the political field. By the way, Brigitte has three children from her first marriage and already 7 grandchildren, with whom the head of state enjoys tinkering.

2 Lera Kudryavtseva (46 years old) and Igor Makarov (30 years old)

The difference is 16 years.

The famous TV presenter hid her relationship with hockey player Igor Makarov for a long time. Of course, because the new lover turned out to be only three years older than Kudryavtseva’s son. But the difference in the age of love is not a hindrance. The lovers got married and are approaching their wooden wedding (five-year anniversary).

3 Meghan Mark (36 years old) and Prince Harry (33 years old)

The age difference is 3 years.

Harry's fiancée is actually older than him. But usually royals take younger girls as wives, or at least girls of the same age, as Prince William did (although Kate is still six months older than him). But Harry, as you know, is not a typical prince. A rebel and joker, he very often went against public opinion and committed outrageous acts that shocked his crowned grandmother, Elizabeth II. At the same time, Markle's age is not the biggest problem. After all, she is American, mulatto, and has also managed to be married. But Harry is not bothered by all these shortcomings. And most of Her Majesty's subjects too. Some even say that only such a girl “with experience” can cope with the reckless prince.

4 Hugh Jackman (49 years old) and Deborra-Lee Furness (62 years old)

The difference is 13 years.

The then aspiring actor Jackman met his wife on the set of the Australian TV series “Correlli”. He played a criminal, and Deborra played a prison psychologist. In short, the story is not at all romantic, but it ended well. Two weeks after the couple started dating, the actor realized that he wanted to spend his whole life with this woman. True, he decided to propose to his beloved only four months later. After 22 years of married life, the couple are still happy, Hugh has become a superstar, Deborra takes care of the house, children (the couple adopted a boy and a girl), and when she has free time, she stars in TV series.

5 Yana Rudkovskaya (43 years old) and Evgeni Plushenko (35 years old)

The difference is 8 years.

It would seem that a famous producer and an Olympic figure skating champion should live in completely different worlds. But fate decreed otherwise. When Rudkovskaya’s ward, singer Dima Bilan, was preparing a performance at Eurovision 2008, she came up with the idea of inviting Plushenko to take part in the performance. The performance turned out to be spectacular, Bilan won the competition, and Yana and Evgeniy found their happiness. In January 2013, their son Alexander was born, who was jokingly nicknamed Gnome Gnomych.

6 Anna Netrebko (46 years old) and Yusif Eyvazov (40 years old)

The difference is 6 years.

Our opera star met the Azerbaijani tenor in 2014 in Rome, where both sang in the production of “Manon Lescaut”. The relationship quickly grew from work to romance. And the very next year the couple had a magnificent wedding, to which the entire Russian elite was invited. This is the first marriage for both, however, Netrebko has a son, Thiago Arua. Yusif became very friendly with the boy, and now on Instagram you can see touching family photographs of opera celebrities.

7 Eva Mendes (43) and Ryan Gosling (37)

The difference is 6 years.

As often happens, the star couple transferred their relationship from the silver screen to real life. In 2011, they starred in the drama A Place in the Sun, after which they began dating. And although the actors are not scheduled, they are quite happy with this state of affairs. They have been living together for almost seven years and raising two daughters. Eva, known for her role in the film “Rules of Filming: The Hitch Method,” is still completely devoting herself to her family and is not thinking about returning to films. But her husband, a two-time Oscar nominee, is actively filming. His latest work is a continuation of the legendary sci-fi action film Blade Runner. And ahead lies the role of the first man to walk on the moon - astronaut Neil Armstrong.

8 Shakira (41 years old) and Gerard Pique (31 years old)

The difference is 10 years.

The singer and the famous Spanish football player who plays for the Barcelona club were born on the same day, February 2, but only 10 years apart. They met in 2010 before the World Cup in South Africa. Shakira was entrusted with performing the World Cup anthem, and Gerard participated in the filming of her video. At first, the couple hid their relationship, but the ubiquitous paparazzi still managed to catch them. I had to officially announce my love to the world. Now celebrities have two sons growing up. True, in October everyone was excited by the news that Shakira and Pique had broken up. Allegedly, the reason was the football player’s excessive jealousy; he even forbade his significant other to appear in a video with men. But, fortunately, this rumor was not confirmed.

9 Aishwarya Rai (44 years old) and Abhishek Bachchan (42 years old)

The difference is 2 years.

The fact that a wife is older than her husband is not entirely typical for conservative India. And if the spouse is also much more successful, then there is scope for gossip. But one of the most beautiful women in the world (the Miss World crown was awarded to her in 1994), Aishwarya Rai, was not embarrassed by this. Her chosen one was actor Abhishek Bachchan, a representative of one of the most respected families in Bollywood. His father is the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, known in our country for his role in the film “Revenge and Law.” Interestingly, the love between Ash (as her fans call her) and Abhishek did not arise immediately. They starred in several films before they took a closer look at each other. The parents fully approved of their son's choice and accepted Aishwarya as their own. In 2011, there was an addition to the family of actors. Aishwarya Rai gave birth to a daughter named Aaradhya.

The tradition of marrying a girl to a man who is much older than her dates back several centuries. Then it was believed that a large age difference would indicate a long and strong marriage, and a woman, thanks to her older husband, would feel like she was behind a stone wall. But times are changing. More and more often you can find a couple where the older woman is not the man. Last time I touched on the negative aspects of relationships in which the woman is older. But there are a lot of good things that I didn’t mention...

What positive features does a union have in which the girl is older?

The presence of a young man will certainly encourage a woman to take even better care of herself, choose stylish clothes and shoes, do anti-aging procedures, give up bad habits, and play sports. Any woman understands that a young man needs to fit in, otherwise he can easily be taken away. A man, in turn, will also strive to look as good as possible, because next to a beautiful girl he will need to look decent.

When paired with a more mature woman, it is easier for a man to realize himself in life, since his chosen one has more life experience, she is more serious and in many matters more insightful than him. The female sex begins to mature psychologically earlier than the male sex, since in order to continue the human race, nature has endowed women with mental invulnerability and moral stability. Only next to a strong woman does a young man become truly courageous. A woman is able to give advice and warn her partner against mistakes and wrong steps due to her greater life experience. She will be able to prevent relationships from unnecessary scandals.

No matter how strange it may sound, a man is subconsciously determined to have a relationship with a more mature woman. Remember, from childhood a man is raised by women: mother, grandmothers, aunts, sisters; later they are nannies and kindergarten teachers and school teachers. Therefore, it will be much easier for him to build a relationship with an adult woman.

As a rule, women only come to understand their true purpose over the years. In their youth, many girls like to live in an atmosphere of idleness and entertainment, but with age they increasingly gravitate toward family life. An older woman takes better care of the cleanliness and aesthetic beauty of her home, she is more skilled in the culinary field and approaches the process of planning and raising children with greater responsibility. Over the years, the girl becomes more feminine. She will be able to provide the young man with the much-needed comfort and coziness. It is precisely because of the lack of the latter that young couples break up.

Celebrity couples where the woman is older:

A couple where the girl is older will have the highest sexual compatibility. Sexologists have long noted that the peak of female sexuality occurs at approximately 27-30 years, and for men - at 21-23. His energy and ability to quickly recuperate fit perfectly with her experience. This way, both partners can regularly experience maximum sexual satisfaction.

And to conclude this big topic, I would like to address couples where the partner is older:

1. Ignore public opinion. When a man is younger than a woman, this is a common occurrence in our time. Don't worry about how your friends and family will react. The main thing is that you love and are loved and it’s good for you to be together.

2. Teach each other. The age difference only benefits both parties. You can give your young partner life experience; with you, he will have a greater chance of achieving high results in his career. And he, in turn, will charge you with energy and introduce you to new trends in the modern world that you cannot learn from an older man.

3. Don't be jealous of your younger partner. Jealousy arises from lack of self-confidence. When a man is younger than a woman, there is room for constant suspicion. However, he chose you, which means he needs you and only you. But at the same time, do not give him complete freedom; go to various events together.

4. Feel the ease of relationships. If a man is younger, he is not inclined to reproach you, instruct you and limit your actions. He has a simpler approach to life, so you will have more fun. In addition, you will feel more confident and complete next to a young man.

5. Don't be afraid to build serious relationships. According to statistics, 53% of marriages in which the husband and wife are the same age break up after 2-3 years. The average length of marriages where the man is younger than the woman is 12-16 years. But many couples live together for 20 or 25 years.

6. Enjoy your sexual relationship. Youth and experience combined will bring you many pleasant moments.

Many unions in which the girl is older than the young man lead to marriage and long, happy family relationships. Cast aside all doubts and love your soulmate, even if she is much younger or older than you. Don't pay attention to other people's opinions, because this is your life and you should live it the way you want it.

It is more common for us when in a marriage or relationship the man is older than the woman. But women who married a much younger man claim to have discovered the secret to happiness. Maybe it's worth taking a closer look at these couples?

Tina Kandelaki

Presenter and producer Tina Kandelaki was married for a long time to her peer Andrei Kodrakhin, one of the owners of the Askon clinic. But in 2010 they divorced, and in 2014 Tina married Vasily Brovko, who is 15 years younger than her. The presenter hid her husband’s name and the very fact of the wedding for a long time; only thanks to the ring on her finger, fans knew that everything was in order with the star’s personal life, but everything finally became clear in May 2016. Thanks Twitter.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears, who made the whole world hum Baby One More Time, is no longer a baby, she is 36, she has a not very successful marriage with Kevin Federlein and a string of novels (including with Justin Timberlake!) Her new boyfriend Sam Asghari is 24 year, she recently touchingly congratulated him on his birthday on Instagram. Sam calls her “the most beautiful woman in the world,” and their photos together can be used to make a calendar for Valentine’s Day.

Lera Kudryavtseva

When presenter Lera Kudryavtseva married hockey player Igor Makarov, she probably couldn’t imagine how many interesting things she would hear from people about their age difference. Lera at that time was 41 years old, and the groom was 28; last year they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. During this time, not a single interview was complete without a question about their marriage, and once the couple even recorded a video in which Lera appeared in the form of an old woman (thanks to special applications!) Rumors about their divorce regularly appear in the press, haters rejoice, but for now without reason.

Yana Rudkovskaya

Many questions about why he chose an older woman were asked to figure skater Evgeni Plushenko. Evgeniy is 35 years old, and his wife, TV presenter and producer Yana Rudovskaya, is 7 years older. Evgeniy constantly repeats that it’s not a matter of age, but how well people feel together and tells them about their pet nicknames: his wife calls him Kotofey, and he calls her Kotofeevna.

Hugh Jackman

One of the sexiest men on the planet, Hugh Jackman, is now 49 years old. And his wife Deborra-Lee Furness is 62. However, the significant age difference does not prevent the couple from living in a happy marriage for 18 years (Hugh and Deborra met in 1995, and got married exactly a year later) and raising two adopted children. In all his interviews, Hugh Jackman calls his wife “the best mother in the world,” states that he fell in love with her the first minute he met her and still doesn’t know anyone more attractive.

Julianne Moore

Actress Julianne Moore, now 57 years old, is happily married to director Bart Freundlich, who is 9 years younger than her. Just imagine, they have been together since 1996, they have two children. Juliana admits that the initiative came from her, but now the most difficult thing is to find time to just be together: either filming, or children, or everyday life. But it seems they are succeeding, otherwise they won’t survive 22 years!

Tina Turner

In July 2013, Tina Turner (now 78 years old) married producer Erwin Bach (now 61). Before the wedding, they dated for 27 years; Turner brushed off questions with the standard: “We’re fine as is!”, but then they decided to legitimize the relationship. They live in Switzerland, the singer even accepted the citizenship of this country, renouncing her US citizenship.

Sam Taylor-Wood

Director Sam Taylor-Wood met Aaron Johnson when she was 42 and he was 19. He was the perfect choice for the role of John Lennon in her new film, and subsequently for the role of her husband. They got married in 2012 and have four daughters (two children together and two girls from Sam’s first marriage). They brush off tricky questions - they say that age is a convention, and Aaron at heart is much older and more serious than Sam.

Joan Collins

The fifth husband of British actress Joan Collins (star of the series "Dynasty") is producer Percy Gibson, her junior by 32 years. Once the actress was asked whether the age difference bothered her, to which she replied: “If he dies, then he dies!” You can't argue with that.