Wednesday, September 26, 2007

My Top Ten Favorite Celebrity Couples

God knows there are enough celebritards these days gracing the tabloids and enough overly exposed nicknamed couples that I think we are pretty much all tired of hearing/caring about. Brangelina, Posh&Becks, I'm looking at you. BUT, on the flip side, there are a lot of couples that I actually genuinely enjoy. Without further ado...

10. Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt: Yeah, yeah, I know, and don't worry three loyal readers, after the dinner table debacle that was Ketchup-gate, I am backing off my indefensible defense of Spencer. BUT, they do really seem to love each other. And maybe it's just for the camera, but it's all I have to go on. And the fact that they know that America hates them but they still show us their smoopie smoopie faces each week is admirable.

9. Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens: Granted I probably couldn't pick these two out of a lineup, but anytime you rattle off two ridiculously successful movies and hookup with your co-star, then handle the nudey internet photo flop, you make it on to my top 10 list. Lindsey Lohan, take notice.

8. Rob McIlhenney & Katilin Olsen: If you're not watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, please start, as these two absolutely crack me up on a weekly basis. When you watch, you might notice that the three guys are all Exec Producers on the show and Olsen is not. Well Mr. McIlhenney, not only have you kept the broad from making the big bucks, but you also managed to bed her. Kudos.

7. Professor Plum & Miss Scarlet: Nothing shocked the Clue watching world more than the scorching hot, albeit faux hookup of the biggest nerd and the hottest vamp in board game history. That movie gave me hope at the age of 9 that even I could hook up with a hot girl.

6. Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn: Together since 1982, Goldie and Kurt have never actually taken the plunge and gone down the aisle. While they are probably in the Aaron McKie common law marriage range, I really respect the fact that they have snubbed at traditional society and done their own thing.

5. Rachel Bilson & Hayden Christensen: Now, don't get me wrong, I can't stand how much Christensen's whiny Anakin Skywalker job ruined Episodes II & III, but I was reading a few weeks ago about how Bilson has intentionally avoided the press at all costs while with Christensen because she knew how much seeing them together would hurt Adam Brody, her ex. And I certainly have a lot of respect for that.

4. Kate Hudson & Dax Sheppard: While you could certainly say that had Kate Hudson done the same as Bilson, Owen Wilson might not have gone all Royal Tenenbaums on us, that seems like a pretty harsh statement. After seeing that picture of Sheppard taking off his shirt to shield his lady from the press, I was sold. That's how a man should treat his lady. Very Pacey Witter-like.

3. Bam Margera & Missy Rothstein: Bam is insane, no question about it, ridiculously wealthy because he is insane, but insane nonetheless. And despite bedding some of the best ass in Hollywood (Jessica Simpson), when it came time to find someone to spend the rest of his life with, Bam ended up with his childhood sweetheart and friend, Missy Rothstein. Someone who wasn't after the money or fame, Missy showed a heart of gold during their engagement reality show, putting up with Bam's antics, throwing back some of her own (the wedding dress prank), and even getting him to participate in some of the planning. Impressive.

2. Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minillo: In terms of being a celebrity, not many have had it harder than Nick. He believed he found the love of his life, married and her and tried to build a life with her, only to see it all come crashing down while at the same time his career was hitting the skids, hers was peaking and she was seen diddling guys like Bam and John Mayer in public. Just because they have money doesn't mean they don't deal with the same relationship tribulations that the rest of us do. Nick had it pretty rough. But give Nick credit, he found a way to rebound, land a hot girl and even find love again. And his new love ballad, What's Left of Me, is pretty fitting for their relationship. Anytime you fall in love and lose it, you lose a piece of your heart. Doesn't mean you can't love again, but you do leave something behind. Nick does a good job of recognizing that, and that's why Nick and Vanessa get #2 on my list.


1. Price William & Kate Middleton: These two just define a classy couple. Other than their breakup a few months ago, the only thing you ever heard about Kate was how perfect she was, and how in love they were, despite being the most watched couple in England since Will's parents. The two are so perfect that the throne will most likely pass over Charles and go straight to William because of their strong likelihood of being a great royal couple. And now that they are in the midst of getting back together, Kate laid low, opting to stay home at the recent Diana vigil, to keep the attention on where it truly belonged, Lady Di's memory. Class... something we could all learn from.

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