Tk of the Most Iconic Couples in History
Throughout history, some couples have become icons due to the significance of their relationship or the impact they had, transcending time and representing love in diverse ways.
The bond between artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera began in 1922 while he was painting a mural at Kahlo's school, although their love didn't last forever. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, on the other hand, worked together as activists and married on June 18, 1953.
We also can't forget Yoko Ono and John Lennon, one of the most famous couples in history, who remained together until the singer's death in 1980. Their relationship is remembered for their music and their advocacy for peace during the Vietnam War.
Each couple exemplifies how love was experienced in different eras, and not all relationships ended amicably. These are some of the most memorable couples in history.
John Lennon & Yoko Ono

John Lennon met Yoko Ono at one of her art exhibitions in 1966, and they had a passionate romance. The couple surprised their fans by marrying in Gibraltar. They remained together until Lennon's death in 1980.
Anne Boleyn & King Henry VIII

The relationship between Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII combines power, passion, and tragedy in the English court. Anne Boleyn was accused of adultery and treason, and was executed in 1536.
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera began their relationship in 1922 while he was painting a mural at Kahlo's school, although their love did not last forever.
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married in 2018 in a ceremony watched by millions around the world and had two children. They represent a change in the monarchy.
Barack & Michelle Obama

Barack and Michelle Obama met while both working at a law firm in Chicago. They married on October 3, 1992, and had two daughters. She was a staunch supporter of her husband throughout his presidency.
Prince William & Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton met at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and began dating in 2003. He proposed to her during a trip to Africa in October 2010 with Princess Diana's engagement ring. They married in a royal wedding ceremony in 2011.
Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash

Johnny Cash and June Carter were major influences on country music, and Cash proposed to her during a live performance in Canada. They married on March 1, 1968, and had one son.
Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King fought together for civil rights. They married in 1953 at Coretta's parents' home in Alabama and had four children.
Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were one of Hollywood's most iconic couples. They met in 1944 during the filming of To Have and Have Not. They also starred together in the films Key Largo and The Big Sleep.
John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy

John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy married in 1953 and formed a couple that embodied glamour and elegance. During their marriage, there were tensions due to John's infidelities.
Paul Mccartney & Linda

Paul and Linda married in 1969 and had four children together. Linda accompanied Paul on almost all of his tours.
Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier were one of the most glamorous couples of the 20th century. They met in 1955 at the Cannes Film Festival and married the following year in a ceremony broadcast to millions. Grace gave up her career to become Princess of Monaco.
Marie & Pierre Curie

Marie and Pierre Curie married in 1895, and their bond was very close, as they researched together and worked side by side in the laboratory.
Simone de Beauvoir & Jean-Paul Sartre

Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre met in 1929 while studying philosophy at the Sorbonne. They never married, and both were prominent figures in the political and intellectual movements of the time.
Mark Antony & Cleopatra

Mark Antony and Cleopatra had three children together. Their relationship was also strategic, as she needed Roman protection for Egypt while he needed Egyptian support in his dispute with Emperor Octavian.
Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson married in 1937 in France and lived in exile, between France and the United States. Edward met Wallis when he was Prince of Wales and she was still married.
Napoleon Bonaparte & Josephine

Napoleon and Josephine married in 1796. Their relationship was passionate, but marked by infidelity, jealousy, and disagreements that led to their divorce.
Queen Victoria & Prince Albert

The relationship between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert marked the history of the United Kingdom. They married in 1840 and had nine children.
Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton met while filming Cleopatra (1963) and began their romance while both were married. Their relationship was intense, marked by arguments and extravagant gifts.
Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman

Actors Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman married in 1958 and had one of Hollywood's longest-lasting relationships.