Here’s a delightful peek into some celebrity love stories that remind us of real-life fairytales. Take a nostalgic trip with the Happy Days cast, and you’ll find out that Erin Moran and Scott Baio once had a brief real-life romance off-screen, just like their characters Joanie and Chachi. Meanwhile, Ron Howard found lasting love with Cheryl Alley, and they’ve been going strong since 1975. Over in the world of country music, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are the very definition of #CoupleGoals. Though they met early in their careers, their love didn’t blossom until years later, proving that sometimes, the best things are worth waiting for.

The magic continues with the iconic James Bond actors who, despite playing a womanizer on screen, have had some truly grounded and enduring real-life relationships. From Sean Connery’s long marriage to Micheline Roquebrune, which lasted until his death, to Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz’s romance that started years after they first met, love tells an exciting story with each Bond. And what’s a look at lasting love without mentioning Barbra Streisand and James Brolin, who’ve been each other’s rock for 26 glorious years? Their romance even inspired Aerosmith’s classic ballad “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” adding a sweet layer of pop culture magic to their already enchanting love story. Finally, Hallmark Channel brings its heartwarming stories to life off-screen too, with couples like Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace, as well as Chris McNally and Julie Gonzalo, who found love on set. These pairings show us that the love stories we adore watching are sometimes just the beginning of an inspiring real-life romance, full of joy and hope.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Woman’s World.