Unlike someone looking for a sugar daddy/mommy, when celebrities get into relationships with older people, there is usually a different reason. It could be career moves; maybe it’s a midlife crisis, it can be compatibility and even love. The one thing they’re always mindful of is the age gap.

For that, there’s an equation that, while not scientifically proven, still does a good job. It’s called the half your age plus seven rule, where the older person in the equation halves their age and adds seven, if the younger person is the same age or older, good stuff. If not, be prepared to be called a cradle snatcher.

Hugh Jackman & Deborra Lee-Furness – 13 Years

Hugh Jackman may be a big deal now, but when he met his wife Deborra Lee-Furness back in the early ’90s, she was the star, and he was just a novice finding his way. They worked together on an Australian show called Correlli in 1995.

They married in 1996, with wedding rings Jackman designed himself. They’ve had their share of ups and downs, most notably with Furness’s fertility issues. But he proved his commitment, and they eventually opted to adopt two children. Jackman is set to star in the 2021 film called Reminiscence.