11 Photos Of Co-Stars Who Were Couples But No One Knew They Dated

The on-screen chemistry has led to off-screen romance stories.

Maryjane

• Published in Film & TV
• April 10, 2022

What happens when two hot Hollywood stars spend a long time on a set together, with occasional intense kissing scenes? Love. Yes, true love grows between them!

Okay, we understand that most actors are professionals who are trained to play the role, and that an on-screen love affair does not always translate to a real-life relationship. But, and we mean just sometimes, the heart will desire far more than what a script can provide. 

In many cases, the on-screen chemistry has led to off-screen romance stories. Some of these co-stars’ couples are well-known, including Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse, Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev, Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens, Ross Lynch and Jaz Sinclair, Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till, and others.

Surprisingly, all of these movie couples kept their relationships private before going public with them. In fact, some of these couples didn't even admit to each other that they were having a romantic relationship until years later!

When asked why they kept their relationship from the public eye, some co-star couples stated that they wanted to give it a little more time and enjoy it while it was new and exciting. Are you curious about other famous Hollywood on-screen couples who kept their relationships private while they were together?

Browse our gallery to see all of the co-stars who secretly dated.

1. Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer

Fans had no clue their favorite Friends couple had feelings for each other but later on, Aniston and Schwimmer admitted they nursed crushes on each other during the first season.

2. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki

The Big Bang Theory stars reported they had dated for two years, with Cuoco revealing details about their romance only after they separated. Though their offscreen flame ended, their characters, Penny and Leonard, continued to date throughout the CBS hit sitcom's run.

3. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Lark Voorhies

The relationship drama going on behind-the-scenes of SBTB's IRL was Gosselaar and Voorhies, who were together for three years during the show's later run. 

4. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen

Thiessen, in an interview with People, revealed that the first time she drank alcohol she was with Gosselaar.

5. Mark Paul-Gosselaar and Elizabeth Berkley

Exactly, Zack Morris dated all three of Saved By the Bell's leading ladies. During a 2019 appearance on Anna Faris' Unqualified podcast, he admitted that he briefly wooed Berkley.

6. Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen

Lopez revealed he romanced Thiessen in his memoir, Just Between Us.

7. Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling

The Beverly Hills co-stars' off-set romance all depends on who is asked.

8. Melissa Joan Hart and Ryan Reynolds

The Deadpool star made out with the '90s TV icon after they co-starred in the movie, Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Melissa reveals Reynolds gifted her with a watch on his final day of filming and they ended up kissing.

9. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini

Clarkson confirmed that the performers did date but they didn't date during Idol when everybody thought they were dating.

10. Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till

While filming Hannah Montana, Cyrus quietly dated her on-screen love interest.

11. Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson

Hudgens briefly dated her Journey 2: The Mysterious Island co-star. But the news became public after their breakup.

You can't light a lamp and hide it under the bed, thinking no one will see the light. No matter how hard these costar couples try to hide their off-screen reactions, the fans eventually learn that they dated, even if it's after they've broken up.

Do you know other co-star couples who you believe hid their on-screen chemistry from their fans that we missed out on? Please share them with us in the comments section. 

Maryjane