Kirk Douglas & Anne Buydens

Spartacus actor Kirk Douglas has lived a long life. Aside from his successful career as an actor, he was also known for having one of the longest marriages in Hollywood. However, did you know that their first meet-up wasn’t all that sweet? Though Douglas was already famous at the time, he was surprised when Buydens turned him down. She later became his publicist but did not start their relationship after he became more down to earth.

The actor continued to surprise his girlfriend by doing unexpected things that helped win her over. The coupled tied the knot in 1954. They were blessed with two children. There were plenty of ups and downs in their relationship but, to their credit, they were able to overcome them all by supporting one another. Both enjoyed long and fruitful lives together until their passing.