As we are heading towards the award seasons, apart from some movies which created benchmarks in 2017, the year was also special due to epic celebrity unions, and love affairs which transformed into lifetime companionships. Celebrities made headlines every now and then for taking vows and getting married. Some even got together after years of staying apart. Let us throw light on the hottest celebrity couples of 2017.
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge
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Who could have ever thought that ace cricketer Zahir Khan, who has a large female fan following, would get married to the ‘Chak De! India’ actress Sagarika Ghatge? The two went ahead and had a court marriage after which they planned a grand reception party in Mumbai on November 27, which was a star-studded affair. The list of guests included Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali, who was spotted at the event. Many close friends from Bollywood and cricket fraternity also joined the celebrations. Where on one hand Sagarika wore a Sabyasachi lehenga, Khan looked dapper in a blue sherwani. Anushka and Virat made their presence felt at the reception and danced together with the newly married couple. We were already getting the feels that Virat-Anushka could be the next ones to get hitched.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
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The highly popular Indian cricketer and Bollywood actress tied the knot in December in a private ceremony, away from the hustle bustle in Tuscany, Italy. For a long time, speculations about the two getting married were rife and people wanted to see them getting together. The two had been dating for years and even called it quits once. However, destiny put them together and they decided to get married. The two have been vacationing after the marriage and now gearing up for their reception party in Mumbai separately for family and friends from the industry. Certainly, Virat and Anushka were amongst the hottest couples of the year.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander
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Love just happened to the two when they worked for the first time together in ‘The Light Between Oceans’, in which Alicia played Michael’s wife. Since then there were rumors about their affair and the two finally tied the knot in an Ultra-Private Ibiza Ceremony in October this year. Surrounded by friends and family, the two exchanged vows at the luxurious La Granja farmstead resort. For a long time both the actors remained silent about their relationship. They once mentioned to the Entertainment Weekly, “I think we’ve made a clear statement that we keep certain things just between us”.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
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It is now confirmed that the youngest of all the five Kardashian-Jenner sisters, Kylie Jenner, is pregnant with boyfriend Travis Scott’s child. Earlier this year they started appearing together in various events. They were also spotted at a Miami gate-away together in May this year. Soon they started matching their outfits and accessories and flaunted their PDA on Instagram and Snapchat. Throughout the year the two remained in headlines and became one of the hottest couples.
Dev Patel and Tilda Cobham-Hervey
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They first met on the set of Hotel Mumbai. In March, their first pictures together appeared on the internet when the two were spotted kissing and cuddling each other during a pedalo boat ride in LA. Since then, they have kept their romance alive. People can’t get enough of the two after Oscars 2017 when Patel took his girlfriend and his mother side by side for a street walk. Though there have been no announcements about the two getting married anytime soon, both actors are occupied these days and shooting for their upcoming film together.
Lady Gaga and Christian Carino
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In mid-October this year, it was confirmed that singing sensation Lady Gaga has been dating Christian Carino. Since then many times Gaga has let her fans know about their love through her Instagram, where she keeps sharing the pictures of her and Carino. Announcing the relationship on Snapchat, Gaga – real name Stefani Germanotta – wrote: “You are the love of my life.” Gaga was previously in a relationship with Taylor Kinney. Christian represents Gaga in a professional capacity and is associated with the prestigious CAA.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
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The year has been really special for the ‘Game of Thrones’ starlet, Sophie Turner. Joe Jonas and she got engaged in the month of November. The engagement took place at a posh restaurant in the New York City. Sophie (21) shared a picture on Instagram showing off her pear-shaped diamond engagement ring. Turner captioned the pic, “I said yes,” while Jonas (28) shared the same image, writing, “She said yes”. In 2016, the couple was spotted leaving a hotel in NYC. After that, there have been rumors about the two dating. The two gave a confirmation about their relationship status on Instagram and were spotted romancing at an HBO after party for the Golden Globes in January 2017.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber
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They are made for each other. Looks like both Selena and Justin are never going to leave each other’s side. Both stars know each other since they were kids and after dating for so many years on and off, the two are finally together again after Gomez went through her life-saving kidney transplant surgery. The relationship between the two is much mature and evolved this time, just like never before. After splitting from Justin, Selena dated The Weeknd for a few months. It was when Selena was fighting with Lupus; Justin left everything else and remained with her. With each day, their romance seems to be budding. The two are also attending the couple therapy sessions to make it last this time.
Aashka Goradia and Brent Goble
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TV actress Aashka tied the knot with Brent in December this year. The wedding was almost like a fairytale and took place in post-Christian and Indian style. Both looked extremely happy and excited by each other’s side. Brent, who is a businessman by profession, has dated Aashka since 2015. Aashka has been sharing the pictures from her wedding on her Instagram. “When dreams soak into reality and I thank the stars for choosing mine to fulfill! And as Mr and Mrs.Goble we have so many to count in our blessings and thank for being a part of our journey”, writes the actress in one of her Instagram posts.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian
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Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian found out they were expecting a child and decided to get married. In April, the couple went for a vacation to Mexico and was spotted relaxing and having a good time. On November 16, the two took vows in Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans. The wedding was attended by stars including Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé. The bride looked stunning in a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress while the groom graced wedding in his dark regal blazer. Not to be forgotten that this glam studded affair was one of the most anticipated weddings of the year. The couple had already talked about getting married during the fall after Serena gave birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. The inside pictures of Serena’s wedding are no less than a dream, her Instagram says it all.