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These 10 Movie Couples Were Everyone's Favorite Back in the Day, and This Is What They Look Like Now

Take a look at how these movie couples withstood the test of time.

These 10 Movie Couples Were Everyone's Favorite Back in the Day, and This Is What They Look Like Now

Movie couples have a way of sticking with us long after the credits roll. When the chemistry is right, a film can become just as memorable for the romance as for the plot itself.

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This roundup revisits 10 iconic on-screen pairs from movies like The Mummy, The Notebook, Grease, Pretty Woman, and Romeo + Juliet, then checks in on what the stars look like years later. Some have barely changed, some have aged into a whole new vibe, and a few are almost unrecognizable.

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Either way, it is a fun nostalgia trip from start to finish. Read on to see which movie couples still have that same spark.

1. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz (Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan, The Mummy)

1. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz (Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan, The Mummy)© The Mummy / Universal Pictures
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Brendan Fraser may have let himself go a bit over the years, but they both still look good and, more importantly, happy.

Brendan Fraser may have let himself go a bit over the years, but they both still look good and, more importantly, happy.© Gabriel Olsen / FilmMagic / Getty Images
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2. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams (Noah and Allie, The Notebook)

2. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams (Noah and Allie, The Notebook)© The Notebook / Warner Bros.

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Our couple from probably the most famous romantic film, The Notebook, still looks amazing!

Our couple from probably the most famous romantic film, The Notebook, still looks amazing!© Jimmy Olsen / MPI / Capital Pictures / Capital Pictures / East News,

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3. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (Danny and Sandy, Grease)

3. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (Danny and Sandy, Grease)© Paramount Pictures / Robert Stigwood Organization / Collection Christophel / East News

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The stars of the oldest movie on this list still appear to be in great shape.

The stars of the oldest movie on this list still appear to be in great shape.© Stefano Costantino / MEGA / Mega Agency / East News,

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4. Taye Diggs and Angela Bassett (Winston Shakespeare and Stella Payne, How Stella Got Her Groove Back)

4. Taye Diggs and Angela Bassett (Winston Shakespeare and Stella Payne, How Stella Got Her Groove Back)© How Stella Got Her Groove Back / 20th Century Studios

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Stella has definitely kept her groove throughout the years.

Stella has definitely kept her groove throughout the years.© JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX / AFP / East News

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5. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts (Edward Lewis and Vivian Ward, Pretty Woman)

5. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts (Edward Lewis and Vivian Ward, Pretty Woman)© Pretty Woman / Touchstone Pictures

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The greyness has taken over Richard, but Julia looks exactly the same. Both are a joy to behold.

The greyness has taken over Richard, but Julia looks exactly the same. Both are a joy to behold.© USA TODAY Network / Sipa USA / East News

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What a fun nostalgia trip that was! It was great to see how these iconic movie couples look after all these years.

And, of course, like most celebrities, time has been pretty kind to them, and they still look amazing! We're glad to see our favorite stars still looking good.

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