In a summer where there are hardly any movie premieres, music festivals, or major events, how does a celebrity love connection make headlines? Well, there are the usual ways, like having a baby or getting engaged. You can also admit to a past entanglement. And now there are some new, specific-to-our-time methods of grabbing attention, such as warning people about COVID-19 or being spotted by paparazzi while wearing a mask on a coffee run. All of these were taken into consideration when deciding on the 13 hottest celebrity couples of summer 2020.
The famous couples on this list range from athletes to actors to children of very rich and famous people. And all of them did something that made them stand out this summer, whether they meant to or not. After all, meeting up in a London park when you think no one can see you is far different from proudly announcing your engagement on Instagram, but it makes the news all the same.
Right now, we all could use an escape, so why not catch up on what these famous pairs have gotten up to over the past few months? Read on to find out more about the couples who owned this summer with their love, their cuteness, and their brand new celebrity portmanteaus, in some cases—looking at you, Benana. And for stars who've recently expanded their families, here are 15 Celebrities Who've Had Babies During the Pandemic.
1 | Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas
Shutterstock/DFree/Featureflash Photo AgencyThe number one celeb couple of summer has to be actor Ben Affleck and Knives Out breakout star Ana de Armas. Benana have repeatedly been caught by the paparazzi walking their dogs and going to Dunkin’ Donuts, giving all of us stuck in quarantine something to talk about. There’s also the fact that the relationship only started earlier this year and they have an upcoming movie together, Deep Water, which is scheduled to be released Nov. 13. They’re just getting started. For some star family ties you may not have been aware of, here are 17 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Siblings.
2 | Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik
Shutterstock/Tinseltown/lev radinOne, very small benefit of this whole isolation thing is that celebrities get to be pregnant in peace. (Like I said, it’s a very small benefit in the grand scheme of things.) One couple that is getting to enjoy just that is supermodel Gigi Hadid and One Direction’s Zayn Malik. Hadid announced her pregnancy in April, and since then she and Malik have been hanging out and doing normal things, such as getting 9 million likes on their Instagram posts.
3 | Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
Facebook/Red Table TalkThis summer, the word “entanglement” got a lot more popular thanks to acting couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and R&B singer August Alsina. Jada and Alsina have both confirmed that they had a relationship while Jada and Will were separated. Alsina has said he was in love with Jada. Jada called it an “entanglement” while talking about Alsina with Will during her Facebook show Red Table Talk. Anyway, Jada and Will are still together now, and, thanks to their frank, public discussion of their issues, they’re definitely one of the most talked about couples of the summer. And for more stars who've tried their hand at hosting, here are 13 Celebrities You Forgot Had Their Own Talk Shows.
4 | Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich
Shutterstock/Jaguar PS/TinseltownDemi Lovato and Max Ehrich took a big step this summer by getting engaged. On July 23, the pop star announced on Instagram that the soap opera actor had proposed and that she said “yes.” The news was surprising since the two haven’t been together all that long: According to Us Weekly, their relationship was first reported in March. Being stuck in quarantine can really bring a couple together, huh?
5 | Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Shutterstock/TinseltownKaty Perry and Orlando Bloom are going to welcome a baby any day now, and if a pop star and a world famous actor having a baby doesn’t make them one of the hottest celeb couples of summer, what does? Maybe, releasing a new album? Starring in a new movie? Perry posting an Instagram of Bloom without a shirt on and “drooling”? They’ve done it all. For stars who've rebranded themselves successfully, here are 50 Celebrities Whose Real Names You Never Knew.
6 | Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger
Shutterstock/Ron AdarU.S. Women’s National Team soccer players and married couple Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger appeared on the August cover of Allure magazine in a shot titled "Love Strong" where they're leaning in for a kiss. In the interview they talk about women soccer players’ fight for equal pay, as well as their relationship. On Instagram, Harris wrote of the feature, “Representation matters. Thank you @allure for standing with us and putting us on the August cover.”
7 | Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Shutterstock/TinseltownLast summer, Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas and Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turnergot married (twice). This summer, they welcomed their first child. “Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby,” their reps said in a statement to People in July. Fans can’t wait to hear more about the baby, who, according to TMZ, is named Willa. But while the couple aren’t sharing anything about their kid on social media — yet — they have posted about attending a Black Lives Matter protest. For more up-to-date celeb news, sign up for our daily newsletter.
8 | Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
Shutterstock/Twocoms/DFreeFor many of us, it’s probably still shocking that Spice Girl-turned-designer Victoria Beckham and soccer star David Beckham even have a kid who’s old enough to make headlines on his own, but here we are. This summer, 21-year-old Brooklyn Beckham and 25-year-old actor/heiress Nicola Peltzgot engaged after reportedly dating since November 2019, according to The Sun. There’s already talk of how they’ll supposedly have two lavish weddings, so thank you Brooklyn and Nicola for giving us something over-the-top to look forward to in these strange times.
9 | Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
Kathy Hutchins/ShutterstockFormer NBA player Dwyane Wade and actor Gabrielle Union make the cut for being great parents and giving us some wholesome content this summer. In July, the couple presented the Outstanding Drama Series prize at the GLAAD Media Awards and spoke about their daughter Zaya. “We stand as allies with the LGBTQ+ community as proud parents of a transgender child,” Wade said (via Today). “Our daughter Zaya is leading us in our journey, and we’re doing all we can to give every one of our kids the ability to live their truth.” Plus, just look at how cute this family is. For more stars who speak their truth, here are 7 Celebs Who Shut Down Racist Comments on Social Media.
10 | Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo AgencyRita Wilson and Tom Hanks have been on everyone’s minds this year following their COVID-19 diagnoses (and subsequent recoveries) back in March. Since then, the actors have both been outspoken about their experiences and how seriously people need to take the pandemic. For more stars who are setting an example with face coverings, check out 7 Celebrities Who've Urged Their Fans to Wear Masks.
11 | Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
Shutterstock/Ovidiu Hrubaru/Silvia Elizabeth PangaroWhen one of the most in-demand actors of the moment dates another well-known actor, people are going to talk about it. They’re especially going to talk when there’s a 21-year age difference. Little Women’s Florence Pugh started dating Scrubs star Zach Braff in 2019, and has been defending their relationship ever since. “I’ve always found it funny, how I can be good enough for people to watch my work and support my work and pay for tickets, and I'm old enough to be an adult and pay taxes, but I'm not old enough to know who I should and should not have sex with,” the 24-year-old said on the Sue Perkins: An hour or so with... podcast in July (via People). Well, other than the constant comments, these two seem to be doing just fine.
12 | Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan
Instagram/kelleyflanaganIt feels like years ago now, but Peter Weber’s Bachelor season only ended in March. And while he didn’t stay with his final pick — or even his second final pick — he’s now happily dating Kelley Flanagan, who left right before hometown dates. It took a while to get there, but now they’re being all lovey dovey on social media and just might be another Bachelor success story.
13 | Lily James and Chris Evans
Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency/CubankiteOur are-they-or-aren’t-they couple for the summer of 2020 is Lily James and Chris Evans. During a time when there aren’t any celebrity-filled events and not a lot of people are going out and about, Downton Abbey star James and Captain America himself Evans gave everyone a chance to say, “Oh my gosh, they’re dating?” The thing is, we don’t actually have an answer to that question. They’ve been spotted together a few times in London and that’s all anyone knows.
