Few Hollywood couples are experiencing the high-profile attention currently enjoyed by Tom Holland and Zendaya. The duo starred together in two of 2026’s biggest films, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Brand New Day achieved the largest domestic opening in history, while The Odyssey gained substantial global success. These movies contributed to a record-breaking North American box office weekend in August.
These achievements have solidified Holland and Zendaya as Hollywood’s leading power couple. Newsweek’s ranking of the top ten Hollywood power couples considers individual stardom, combined box-office success, critical acclaim, cultural influence, and the longevity of both their careers and relationships. Here’s a closer look at the list:
10. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s partnership began in 1983. They reconnected while filming Swing Shift and later starred in Overboard and The Christmas Chronicles. Hawn received an Academy Award for Cactus Flower and a nomination for Private Benjamin. Russell’s credits include Escape From New York, The Thing, and several Fast & Furious installments. Despite never marrying, their four-decade relationship remains strong.
9. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz met in the 1992 film Jamón Jamón and married in 2010. Bardem won an Oscar for No Country for Old Men, while Cruz won for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In 2022, both were nominated for Oscars, marking the fourth nomination for each. Their ranking reflects their combined awards, international influence, and bilingual success.
8. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married in 2012 after meeting on Green Lantern. Reynolds’ major success came with the Deadpool franchise. Lively’s credits include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Age of Adaline. In August 2024, the couple topped box office charts with Deadpool & Wolverine and It Ends With Us. Their film earnings and public presence make them key figures in Tinseltown.
7. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were married from 1987 to 2000 and have three daughters. Their careers soared during this period, with hits like Die Hard and Ghost. Post-divorce, they remained close, with Moore continuing to support Willis amid his health challenges.
6. Tom Holland and Zendaya
Since 2017, Tom Holland and Zendaya have starred in multiple Spider-Man films. Zendaya’s success extends to Dune and her Emmy-winning role in Euphoria. Their combined success in 2026 places them among the industry’s top pairings.
5. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall married in 1945 and starred together in several films. Bacall’s success extended into theater, earning an honorary Oscar in 2009. Their romance captivated audiences during Hollywood’s Golden Age.
4. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, known as Bennifer, became a media sensation in the early 2000s and reunited decades later. Despite a 2024 divorce, their public interest and awards success keep them prominent.
3. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Married in 2000, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones share two children. Douglas is known for Wall Street, while Zeta-Jones starred in The Mask of Zorro and won an Oscar for Chicago. Their enduring partnership and accomplishments rank them high.
2. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples, marrying in 2014. Jolie’s humanitarian efforts with the UN and their charity work with the Jolie-Pitt Foundation elevated their profile. Although divorced, their impact remains significant.
1. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are known for their turbulent romance, marrying twice and collaborating on multiple films. Taylor won Oscars for Butterfield 8 and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Their dramatic relationship and shared creative endeavors place them at the top.