In the entertainment world, couples made up of celebrities are quite common. However, there are some celebrities who have preferred to stay away from the gentlemen of the artistic milieu and give the opportunity to an even more influential world, that of entrepreneurs.
Below, we will show you 40 celebrities who have married businessmen.
Salma Hayek
This famous Mexican celebrity is one of the best known actresses in the world, for her talent as an actress and for her leadership as a producer.
Although her beauty stole the hearts of millions, it was Francois-Henri Pinault who led her to the altar.
The beautiful actress of Hollywood stature, met the French businessman, who is president of a luxury brand conglomerate, on April 26, 2006, at an exhibition held in the city of Venice and to this day they are still very much in love.
Thalía
She is one of the most famous and iconic pop divas in Spanish and Latin America. This famous Mexican celebrity met, on a blind date in New York, music industry impresario Tommy Mottola and, although he is 22 years older than her, they fell in love with each other.
The producer gave her the engagement ring and they were married on December 2, 2000 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.
Their wedding is still remembered, especially for the singer’s incredible dress.
Ximena Navarrete
The winner of the Miss Universe 2010 pageant, and businessman Juan Carlos Valladares were introduced by mutual friends. They began their courtship in 2015 and, the following year, the businessman gave her the engagement ring.
On April 1, 2017, the couple got married in the Chapel of the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, in the Historic Center of CDMX.
Today, the couple continues to celebrate their wedding anniversary, remembering the moments they have lived together throughout this time.
Eva Longoria
The producer of the Gran Hotel series and actress remembered for her participation in Desperate Housewives, met Mexican businessman Pepe Bastón in 2013. But she didn’t fall in love with him until she saw him again, months later.
In December 2015, Baston proposed during a trip to Dubai. The couple married in May 2016, in the garden of their home in Valle de Bravo, in front of 80 guests. When he married Longoria, he was president of content at Televisa, a company he joined in 1989.
Deborah Hung
The model, originally from Hermosillo, left Mexico at the age of 18 to pursue her dreams of being part of the most important fashion shows in the world and, soon after, she managed to parade on the catwalks of New York, Paris, London and finally, Hong Kong, where she met her current husband.
While modeling at a Versace event she met Chinese billionaire Stephen Hung. They started as friends until they decided to start a relationship.
They lasted a year and a half as sweethearts and married eight months after getting engaged.
Lucero
Lucerito is known as one of the most beloved singers in the artistic world, her appearance at an early age on television made her win the affection of the public.
For this reason, many were happy when she decided to give love another chance with Mexican businessman, Michel Kuri.
The 51-year-old singer has been in this relationship for almost nine years, and says he is not jealous and supports her in all her personal projects.
The couple loves to travel and share romantic moments through their social networks.
Jacqueline Bracamontes
The former beauty queen and Mexican actress has one of the most solid marriages in show business with Mexican pilot and businessman, Martin Fuentes, whom she met through a blind date organized by her friend, fellow actress, Maki Soler.
The crush was immediate and courtship was not long in coming. In 2011, the couple married in a majestic wedding in Guadalajara, Jalisco, loving each other to this day.
As a result of that marriage they had their daughters Jackie, Carolina, Renata and twins Emilia and Paula.
Ludwika Paleta
This famous Mexican actress of Polish origin, is well remembered for her participation in the youth soap opera Carrusel, but also for the ups and downs of her love life. At least until she met her current husband, Emiliano Salinas.
They met in 2010 thanks to a mutual friend introducing them. In October 2010 they made their relationship public and, in 2013, the couple got married during a trip they took to the city of love, Paris.
Claudia Álvarez
The actress already knew Mexican businessman and producer Billy Rovzar long before she knew he would become her husband, as they both shared the same artistic representative, Danna Vazquez.
But at that time they were just friends.
After they were unfaithful, he was the one who comforted her, and at that moment the businessman realized that he could be the man of her life.
After five years of dating, Billy asked her to marry him. They are now the lucky parents of Kira, their daughter.
Chantal Andere
One of the most recognizable faces of Mexican television for her memorable roles in telenovelas such as Marimar and La usurpadora. This famous Mexican actress and singer has been married for 13 years to businessman and antique dealer Enrique Rivero Lake.
The two were married in December 2008, in a civil ceremony that took place at the Casa Museo de La Bola, where Angélica Rivera, one of the actress’ best friends, served as a witness.
As a result of this marriage, the adorable Natalia and Sebastian, their beautiful children, were born.
Daniela Magún
The Mexican conductor and singer, member of the group Kabah, married in 2006 with the Mexican businessman, restaurateur and owner of the Love nightclub in Mexico City, Jack Chernitsky, with whom she had two children.
However the story did not end all good, since in 2019, and after numerous rumors, they decided to announce their separation, asking for respect for themselves and their family. Now the singer maintains an affair with the also singer Hugo de la Barreda, better known as Alex, from the group Magneto.
Ninel Conde
This famous actress and singer, prominent in the artistic environment of her country due to the versatility of her show, has had several failed romances throughout her life.
Despite this, she decided to give herself another chance in love with a man younger than her, businessman Giovanni Medina.
It seemed like a fairy tale for the singer, who soon became pregnant with her young son, Emmanuel. But that love story ended in nightmare.
A very public and damaging separation took them to court, disputing the custody of their son.
Galilea Montijo
She is known as one of the most beloved hosts on television, having an extraordinary success as a presenter, especially in the morning show Hoy. In fact it was at this stage that she met her future husband, Fernando Reyna Iglesias.
The businessman met the actress when they were both in Acapulco. First they were friends, but then love began to blossom and, after six months of dating, they decided to get married in 2011, to later welcome Mateo, their first child together.
Yadhira Carrillo
This attractive Mexican was one of the most recognized actresses in the soap operas in Mexico. For this reason, her marriage to businessman Juan Collado, did not go unnoticed.
Their wedding, in 2012, required a millionaire investment, and it was attended by the most powerful people in Mexican society.
They are currently going through a hard stage, as Collado has had some legal problems that have led him to lose his freedom.
Despite this, the actress remains firm in her decision to support him until his release.
Maribel Guardia
Maribel is a famous actress and singer, very loved by the Mexican public, who has always known how to stay away from controversy.
Surely for this very reason, her marriage to lawyer and businessman, Marco Chacón Fernández, is one of the most stable marriages in show business.
After thirteen years of dating and eight more of living together, they decided to get married in 2011.
If there is something that characterizes and impacts this couple, it is the incredible figure they both have, especially Maribel.
Gloria Trevi
The famous singer and pop icon in Spanish has been married for almost twelve years to lawyer and businessman Armando Gomez.
Although of civil marriage they only have three years, since they decided to sign the papers in 2018.
As a result of this marriage, Miguel Armando, their son, was born. Despite the fact that new rumors constantly appear about a possible divorce in which the businessman seeks half of the singer’s fortune, the couple is still more united than ever, and they show it in their social networks.
Silvia Navarro
This famous Mexican actress started a relationship in 2012 with Mexican economist and businessman Gerardo Casanova.
Shortly after, the couple announced that they were expecting their first and only son, Leon, who is now six years old.
The relationship had been going well until the beginning of 2019, as rumors began to spread that the couple had separated.
In early 2020 the actress herself confirmed the separation, adding that it was by mutual agreement, for the sake of the child, and neither was dating anyone.
Luz Elena González
The host, singer, actress and model, along with her husband, Bernardo Martinez, are one of the most stable couples in the entertainment industry, as they have been together for 16 years and have formed a very close family with their two children, Santiago and Maria Jose.
The two met thanks to Diego Boneta’s father, Lauro, who introduced them after Luz Elena ended her relationship with actor Sebastián Rulli.
Although at first she didn’t give him a chance, after a while the crush was inevitable.
Angélica Vale
The daughter of the famous “Bride of Mexico” and star of the famous telenovela La Fea más Bella, received a crush from Cupid and fell in love with the then executive of Univision, Otto Padrón, who would end up becoming her husband.
They met in late 2008, when the famous actress left her native Mexico to pursue a career in the United States.
They lasted a while as sweethearts and in February 2011 they said “I do” in a beautiful ceremony.
As a result of this marriage little Daniel and Angelica were born.
Karla Souza
Karla is one of the most recognized Mexican actresses, singers and models abroad, especially thanks to her participation in the television series How to Get Away with Murder. Despite this, she is very protective of her private life, such as her marriage to Texas banker Marshall Trenkmann.
They met in Mexico City and, after a year and a half of dating, they got engaged in 2013. In 2014 they got married and in April 2018 they both welcomed their firstborn, Gianna.
In June 2020 their second son, Luka, was born.
Angelica Celaya
The star of the famous biographical series Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio, met boxing trainer and businessman Luis Garcia in 2015, through a blind date organized by a mutual friend in the city of Miami, United States.
The couple, who have been dating since October 2016, had their first child in September 2017. Months after the birth they decided to get engaged, but did not get married until 2018, carrying a solid three-year marriage to date.
Ana Layevska
After two frustrated relationships, the first with actor Rafael Amaya and the second with journalist Andres Roemer, this famous Ukrainian-Mexican actress managed to find love again in Rodrigo Moreira, who would end up taking her to the altar.
They met at a foundation for children with cancer, but it wasn’t until 2012 that they began a romantic relationship.
The relationship progressed so well that by 2014 they decided to get married in a ceremony in Morelos, Mexico.
Together they have two wonderful children, Masha, four years old and Santiago, one year old.
Patricia Manterola
The famous actress, host and former member of the group Garibaldi, met the bioengineer, model and producer Forrest Kolb in 2009, in the city of Los Angeles, California, when she was without makeup in the lobby of a hotel, being both immediately smitten.
The two decided to get married in December 2010, in the Guadalupe Chapel, inside the Xcaret Park, in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Their children, Lucca and twins Alesso and Matteo, were born as a result of this marriage.
Anette Michel.
Anette Michel
She is one of the most recognized hosts in Mexico, especially for her participation in the popular reality cooking show MasterChef. After a failed marriage, she found a second chance with Gregorio Jiménez.
Gregorio, Anette’s current husband, is an entrepreneur with a taste for fashion and art who has been director of Swarovski Mexico. Together they had a son and, definitely, this family is very happy, so they let it be seen in their social networks.
Grettell Valdez
This famous Mexican actress had already been dating for some time with Swiss businessman, Leo Clerc, when in 2018, while they were on vacation in Japan, he surprised her with a spectacular marriage proposal that took place on the helipad of a hotel in Tokyo.
The couple married in December 2018, in a dream wedding that took place at La Casa de la Laguna, located in Punta Diamante, Acapulco.
They currently have a delicate situation due to family problems Leo has in his native Switzerland.
Ana La Salvia
The Venezuelan actress, host and television speaker known for her participation in Papá a toda madre, had a crush on Canadian businessman James Mckenzie when she met him, in January 2018, through a mutual friend.
The wedding was not long in coming, and at the beginning of 2019, they decided to get married in a luxurious ceremony for 110 guests.
Their children were present at the ceremony. Ana has three children: Briana, Emiliana and Santiago, while Mckenzie has only two.
Daniela Castro
Daniela Castro and Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Borja form one of the most solid couples in the media, since the famous actress and the businessman met in 1991, during a party of some mutual friends.
But it wasn’t until 1998 when they became engaged, getting engaged a year later.
On July 26, 1999 was when they got married in a ceremony with more than 1200 guests in Mexico City. Now with more than two decades of marriage, they continue to renew their vows accompanied by their children, Daniela, Alexa and Gustavo.
Paulina Rubio
Better known as “La Chica Dorada” (The Golden Girl), this Mexican pop actress and singer, from a very young age was interested in show business, becoming part of the pop group Timbiriche. Her love life never went unnoticed, especially after marrying Nicolás Vallejo-Nájera in 2007.
As a result of this marriage their son Andrea was born. The couple was married for five years, of which two years were in the process of divorce.
The singer’s ex-husband says he was very happy during those years, but they did not manage to get along.
Lucia Mendez
This 66-year-old Mexican star has a long history of roles on the small screen, music albums, and other work.
In the midst of this incredible career, she met Pedro Torres, whom she would marry in 1988 and who would be the father of her only son, Pedro Antonio.
However, the story didn’t end with a happy ending, as they decided to divorce eight years later in 1996.
Although their story didn’t work out, the actress and the producer maintain a good relationship, as many years have passed and they have a son in common.
Lupita Jones
The first Mexican Miss Universe and renowned actress of Televisa, married in 1993 with one of the owners of the famous and extinct Bar Bar, Simon Charaf Medina, with whom she had her only son, Simon Charaf Jones, who was born in 1998.
Unfortunately, two years after the birth of their son, the couple decided to end their relationship. Lupita recently commented on the bad luck she has had in love, as on several occasions only “
climbers” have sought her out because of her fame.
Helena Rojo
This famous Mexican film, theater and television actress is known for her roles in telenovelas such as El Privilegio de Amar and Amor Real. After a failed marriage with Juan Ferrara, she gave herself another chance at love with businessman Benjamín Fernández.
Her relationship with Fernandez is not very public, as the businessman is not in the entertainment world.
What we do know is that they are married and the love they have for each other endures to this day, supporting each other in all their projects.
Dominika Paleta
The eldest of the Paleta sisters and Mexican actress of Polish origin, met the also actor and businessman Fabian Ibarra in a location in Coyoacan, when he had just arrived from Uruguay, in 1993.
However, love did not appear until six years later.
In 1999 they began their relationship as a couple and their union became official in 2000, when they got married.
Since then, both have built one of the most solid couples in the middle with their two daughters, Aitana and Maria.
Dulce María
The former RBD and singer met musician, businessman and director Paco Alvarez in early 2016, during the filming of the music video for the song No sé llorar, a single that comes from the singer’s third solo album.
The story between them was not simple at first, not because the director is eleven years older than her, but because when they met he was going through a divorce.
A year later they began a courtship that would go on to marriage in 2019.
Ximena Duque
Months after ending her engagement with actor Carlos Ponce, this famous Colombian actress and model met businessman Jay Adkins, without thinking that he would become the great love of her life and that together they would embark on the adventure of becoming parents.
They met after Cristian, the actress’ son, asked her to go out and have fun with her friends. After three months of dating, he asked her to marry him right in the same place where they met.
As a result of this union, little Luna was born.
Alejandra Lazcano
This famous Mexican actress said “Yes” to businessman Mario Sardiña after he proposed to her at a luxurious restaurant in Mexico City in July 2016.
And although her fiancé does not belong to the artistic milieu, she affirmed that he has adapted very well.
In November of that same year they were married in a dream wedding, with a bridal court of 12 couples at Finca Guadalupe, in Cuatla, Morelos.
Lazcano’s dress was designed by Benito Santos and the party was quite an event.
Allisson Lozz
Allisson Lozz said “I do” to businessman Eliu Gutierrez in 2010, after several years of dating. The relationship was so promising that the actress decided to give a pause to her artistic career to dedicate herself only to her marriage.
Currently, Allisson is still completely away from the media and apparently doesn’t plan to return anytime soon.
Her family has become her priority, and even more so now that she is living the pleasant experience of motherhood with her little girls, London and Sydney.
Adriana Fonseca
After almost three years of bachelorhood, this famous actress moved to Miami, Florida, to star in the telenovela Corazón Valiente, not without giving herself a new chance in love, after meeting Íker Calderón, who at the time worked for the company OCESA, in Mexico.
When they felt that the long-distance relationship would not work, Íker decided to leave everything in Mexico to go live with her in Florida.
They got married and it seems that the risk was worth it, as they have been happily married for ten years now.
Michelle Vieth
The Mexican actress gave herself a second chance in love, after ending her marriage to Hector Soberon.
She met businessman Leandro Ampudia and they started a relationship in 2004, the following year she asked him to marry her during a family vacation.
From that relationship two children were born, Leandro and Michelle, aged five and three respectively.
After seven years of marriage, the actress announced that she was in the process of divorce, clarifying that she would not give more details about the reasons for her decision.
Montserrat Oliver
The love story between the host and businesswoman, Montserrat Oliver, and the Slovakian photographer, Yaya Kosikova, is full of romantic moments since they met in 2015, through the internet.
They arranged to meet in person and when they did, they were both smitten.
After five years of a stable and very romantic relationship, the host and the photographer got married, in a very intimate event, on January 21, 2020, and it was Montserrat who gave the ring to the model.
Elena Tablada
There is little doubt that Elena Tablada lives love with commitment. The designer, who was the wife of David Bisbal, is now married to businessman Javier Ungría, with whom she shares a daughter: the beautiful Camila.
Ungría is an unknown in the world of celebrities, as he is a lawyer and businessman.
Along with his family, Javier leads the law firm Ungría Patentes y Marcas, which handles trademark legal situations. The couple does not miss any opportunity to show themselves happy together with their daughter.
Inés Gómez Mont
The one who has been a TV Azteca presenter for years, Inés Gómez Mont, has also given love a chance.
Since 2015, she has been married to lawyer Víctor Álvarez Puga. The beautiful couple already has two children: Bosco and María.
Every anniversary, Inés posts on her Instagram the love she professes to the one who is her husband and father of her children. Since 2000, Victor has been CEO of his law firm Álvarez Puga y Asociados, recognized throughout Mexico.
Genoveva Casanova
Royalty is always tempting, and Genoveva Casanova knew that all too well when she got married. The Mexican actress and model has been the brand image of many companies, even though she has been divorced for several years from Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, one of the sons of the late Duchess of Alba.
Cayetano, in addition to being an aristocrat and businessman, is a renowned horseman in Spain. His separation with Genoveva was far from the best, but they still keep in touch today because of the two children they have in common.
Grecia Colmenares
In many Latin American countries, Venezuelan Grecia Colmenares became very famous for starring in the telenovelas Topacioand Cristal. During her career, Grecia took a break to marry the important Argentine businessman, Marcelo Pelegrí, who is the father of her son Gianfranco.
The marriage would have lasted at least 19 years, until the couple, in 2005, divorced. However and over time, the two maintain a very friendly relationship, for their son and in remembrance of the good old days.
