One of the most celebrated Hollywood pairings of all time is Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.

The famous pair, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day, remains as devoted to one another as they were when they first met.

It’s amazing that neither of them seems to have made a mistake despite the countless temptations and demands that come with being in the spotlight. How frequently do famous people get hitched, have kids, and seem to be living happily ever after—only to call it quits a few years later?

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But neither did Kurt or Goldie. They’ve actually nurtured a beautiful family throughout the years and served as a role model for happy couples in Hollywood.

So why have they been so successful? The couple claims that a big part of it has to do with marriage, or more specifically, the absence of it.

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are one of the select few Hollywood couples who have won the admiration and love of fans all around the world.

They have received praise for both their talent as actors and their genuine affection for one another. In a time when celebrities seem to trade partners like old shoes, this couple has been together for almost 40 years, which is no small accomplishment.

Due to Kurt and Goldie’s persistent commitment, their love story stands out and, might we say, seems plausible to a larger audience. They haven’t manipulated the media by using their connections to gain more notoriety or by staging scandals or public relations stunts.

Since their relationship is reminiscent of a simpler period and a model of respect and affection for one another, they serve as a reminder of what true love is all about.

As of this past weekend, Goldie and Kurt have been married for forty years. During that time, they both rose to fame in Hollywood while managing to maintain a strong marriage and caring for their children.

Although the couple’s dedication to one another is wonderful, what makes their love story so intriguing is how it has evolved over time.

When they were filming The One and Only, Authentic Original Family Band in 1966, Goldie and Kurt first met. Hawn remembered their conversation from a debate on BBC Radio 4.

In the words of Hawn, “I was 21 and he was 16.”

“I thought he was cute, but he was too little. Then, when we got back in touch years later, I remembered how much I had liked him then. We both swore we would never date another actor, but it just goes to show you never know.

But none of them was prepared to take the next step and start dating. Goldie Hawn was struggling, even though it seemed like she had it made at that point.

She apparently dealt with her depression in solitude and never discussed it in front of others.

Hawn opened up on the British talk show Good Morning Britain about her past battles with mental illness.

“When I was younger, I had depression. I was 21 years old and succeeding, she continued.

I know that sounds horrible, but I didn’t necessarily want it. However, it is a very, very difficult thing.

Actor Gus Trikonis and Goldie Hawn were married in 1969; however, they split up four years later. After being successful in getting a divorce in June 1976, she married Bill Hudson just a few weeks later, and they remained together for the next six years.

Russell and Hawn reconnected in 1983 while filming Swing Shift.

This time, the charming and appealing Russell tried to win Hawn over by remarking, “Man, you’ve got a great figure.”

Russell acknowledged in a Conan O’Brien interview from 2017 that “I was terribly drunk and I didn’t know Goldie at all outside of having worked with her those many years before.”

She had a great body, but I had no idea what I was about to see. The first remark was therefore, “Man, you’ve got a great figure.” The quick and potentially incorrect response, “Why thank you,” came from her.

Goldie was married to Bill Hudson, with whom she had two children. Her children are Kate, born on April 19, 1979, and Oliver, born on September 7, 1976.

Kurt and Goldie still feel the same passionate love they had on their first date after 40 years of dating.

What most interests you about their friendship? They had never considered requesting a marriage license.

For people like us, the marriage certificate “wasn’t going to create anything that we wouldn’t have had anyway,” according to Russell.

It can take more than 40 years to finally say, “Well, I think…”

“Our children got married,” Hawn said. Both Wyatt and Oliver had incredibly happy marriages. Because of the failure of her first marriage and the fact that she is currently dating this amazing person, I don’t think Katie will ever get married again. The argument is supported by the fact that we all tried marriage and that it occasionally failed.

The marriage is unrelated. The people, the connection, and the desire to keep together are important factors. That one is important because you can have it if you want to. Even though you have to make some compromises, the joy and excitement of cuddling up next to someone and kissing their toes at night is a wonderfully rewarding experience.

Regardless of what some may believe, Kurt and Goldie are ideal examples of a couple.