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21 of the Most Surprising Celebrity Couples of 2018

EntertainmentPublished Dec 7, 2018
By Samantha Sutton
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For us, the end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on all that went down over the past 12 months -- and whoa, 2018 sure was eventful. There were Olympic games (remember those?), an elaborate royal wedding, and a handful of fantastic movie releases that we couldn't wait to see. Plus, we can't forget all of that celebrity news (and drama) that ended up keeping us occupied from January until December. Aside from all of those devastating breakups -- like Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum -- we also saw a handful of iconic relationships form. And if we're totally being honest, a few even took us by complete surprise.

Can we just talk about all of those whirlwind romances that have been so popular as of late -- and the short, few-month-long relationships that ended up taking serious turns, resulting in someone popping the question? Old pals got together this year, stars moved on following public divorces, and costars even began dating one another (always a risky move). We also can't forget about the surprise weddings that happened (Half of the time, we hadn't even realized those people were together!)

If this year had a theme, it would surely be "celebrity relationships that really threw us for a loop."

We're listing 21 celebrity couples who shocked us after they confirmed they were dating -- or already married -- in 2018. Some of these duos have already had their fairy tale ending, like Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. Other fizzled out after an intense few months -- like Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande. There are even a few who have yet to confirm whether their PDA-filled outfits -- mean that they're officially a thing -- so we may have to wait until 2019 to find out.

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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas
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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas

Priyanka and Nick had some encounters in the past. They officially met at the 2017 Oscars, and even went to the Met Gala together that same year -- so their Memorial Day dating rumors weren't totally out of left field. Still, their July engagement was quite the surprise, especially since the couple said "I do" only a few months later. 

We guess when ya know, ya know!

2/21
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Hailey Baldwin & Justin Bieber
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Hailey Baldwin & Justin Bieber

Hailey and Justin have also known each other for a bit (they met in 2009, and  briefly dated in 2015). But when the two connected in June, it was full speed ahead. They got engaged in July, and got their marriage license in September.

Sorry, Jelena fans.

3/21
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Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson
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Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson

Ariana and Pete shocked the world when they began dating in May. They were each fresh out of relationships (Ariana had been with the late Mac Miller, while Pete was dating Larry David's daughter, Cazzie). A month later, the pair had matching tattoos, an apartment, and were engaged. Sadly, they called it quits in October, but we did get "Thank U, Next" out of the whirlwind romance, so, at least there's that.

4/21

Hailee Steinfeld & Niall Horan

Another case of when friends before more! Things seemed a tad suspicious when Niall posted this photo with Hailee last December, but it wasn't until August that paparazzi caught them kissing, confirming they were indeed together.

5/21
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Amy Schumer & Chris Fischer
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Amy Schumer & Chris Fischer

Following a surprise wedding to Chef Chris Fischer -- whom she had only officially been dating since February -- Amy revealed the couple is expecting a baby months later. Obviously, it's been quite the year for the comedian!

6/21
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Danica Patrick & Aaron Rodgers
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Danica Patrick & Aaron Rodgers

Yes, they're both from the sports world (football and racing), but when Danica and Aaron confirmed their relationship in January, it was unexpected. They do, however, make a cute pair, with Aaron later telling Artful Living in October, "we're just two people who enjoy being around each other and love each other. We’re really into each other."

7/21
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Camila Mendes & Charles Melton
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Camila Mendes & Charles Melton

We already had one Riverdale relationship, thanks to Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart, but when Charles and Camila cuddled together on a towel over Labor Day Weekend, it seemed like we had one more. The actress confirmed things in October with a simple photo that included the caption "mine."

8/21
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Channing Tatum & Jessie J
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Channing Tatum & Jessie J

When Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan were rumored to be dating other people in September, we never would've guessed the Magic Mike star would be linked to singer Jessie J. While they haven't officially come out and said "hey, we're a couple!" they've popped up at each other's performances multiple times.

9/21
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Jenna Dewan & Steve Kazee
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Jenna Dewan & Steve Kazee

Steve Kazee isn't a household name, so when Jenna stepped out with her new man post Halloween, we had to do some research. Turns out, the Tony-winning Broadway star is a great match for this dancer.

10/21
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Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger
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Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger

All it took was a June picnic date for word to spread that Chris is dating Arnold's daughter. Apparently, her mother, Maria Shriver, set them up.

11/21
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Audrina Patridge & Ryan Cabrera
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Audrina Patridge & Ryan Cabrera

It felt like 2010 all over again when Audrina and Ryan reconnected in April. But unfortunately, some things are best left in the past: The two were broken up by September.

12/21
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Cara Delevingne & Ashley Benson
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Cara Delevingne & Ashley Benson

A kiss at Heathrow airport in August seemed to confirmed that these two were together, and fans, naturally, went wild. The Her Smell costars have remained quiet about their relationship status, but they're frequently spotted getting cozy and leaving flirty comments on Instagram.

13/21
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Emily Ratajkowski & Sebastian Bear-McClard
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Emily Ratajkowski & Sebastian Bear-McClard

After dating for a few weeks (at least according to TMZ), Emily said "I do" to Sebastian, who also works in entertainment. We had no idea she was even seeing anyone until she posted the photos from the ceremony, which took place at New York City's City Hall.

14/21

Timothée Chalamet & Lily Rose Depp

Young love! Timothée Chalamet shot to superstardom following Call Me By Your Name, and these days, it looks like he's dating Johnny Depp's model-slash-actress daughter, Lily Rose. The two, who are costars for the upcoming Netflix drama, The King, shared a sweet kiss last October.

15/21
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Kourtney Kardashian & Luka Sabbat
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Kourtney Kardashian & Luka Sabbat

Kourtney Kardashian has been spending a lot of time with 21-year-old model Luka Sabbat since September, after splitting from her cheating ex-boyfriend, Younes Bendjima. No one's confirmed anything, but they frequently hang out together. Kourtney even helped him ring in his birthday this year.

Hmmm ...

16/21
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Michelle Williams & Phil Elverum
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Michelle Williams & Phil Elverum

We didn't even realize Michelle and Phil were dating until July, when the actress revealed the relationship to Vanity Fair. (Talk about a surprise!) They're actually married.

These people sure know how to keep a secret!

17/21

Kendall Jenner & Ben Simmons

They're apparently hesitant to become an official couple (they both have busy schedules), but the model and the basketball player have been dating on and off since May. It's most surprising considering Kendall Jenner is usually private about her love life. These days, she isn't shy about being snapped cuddling with Ben.

18/21
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Heidi Klum & Tom Kaulitz
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Heidi Klum & Tom Kaulitz

Heidi and the Tokio Hotel guitarist first stepped out together in March. Since then, they've posted some very sweet photos together on social media. As for that age gap (she's 45 and he's 29), she doesn't really think about it other when people ask. “My boyfriend is many years younger than me, and lots of people are questioning that and asking about it," she said in an interview with InStyle about dating a younger man. "That’s really the only time when age seems to be shoved in my face and I have to give an answer for it."

19/21
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Bella Hadid & The Weeknd
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Bella Hadid & The Weeknd

Bella denied that she was back with her ex-boyfriend, The Weeknd, after it was reported they were together at Coachella. But by the time Cannes rolled around in May, they were grabbing drinks and kissing. They've since traveled around the globe together, with The Weeknd supporting Bella at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show -- which was quite the contrast from when he performed on the runway shortly after their breakup.

20/21
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Jaden Smith & Tyler, The Creator
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Jaden Smith & Tyler, The Creator

At Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November, Jaden announced that Tyler, the Creator was his boyfriend. (Tyler later tweeted that Jaden was "crazy.") Still, during an Apple Music Beats 1 Radio show, Jaden reaffirmed what he'd said. "I recently said that Tyler, the Creator is my boyfriend and that's true, so just so you know."

21/21

Hayden Panettiere & Brian Hickerson

It was a bit surprising to see Hayden with a new guy shortly after breaking up with her longtime fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko. (We weren't even aware they were officially done!) However, the actress and Brian have remained together since their August debut, and he even jokingly proposed to Hayden in a bar in November.

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