Sam Elliot & Katharine Ross—37 years


In Hollywood, it is pretty common for couples to break up easily. That is why it is a breath of fresh air to know that someone like Sam Elliot and Katharine Ross has endured the married life despite their celebrity status. Sam and Katharine met and fell in love in 1978 at the set of the horror movie, The Legacy.Katharine and Sam are quite opposites as Katharine was among the biggest stars and have been married four times already compared to Sam, who was never married and was playing supporting roles. Despite their difference, their chemistry just kicked in and led them to wed in 1984.

Sam and Katharine have been nothing but supportive of each other’s careers. In fact, Katharine encouraged Sam to accept the role even if it means cutting short their honeymoon.To what they credit their lasting marriage? According to Sam, it is working past their problems and not walking away from marriage. Now that is the mindset of a winning marriage.

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