Kate Mara Reveals Why It Took Her Years to Start Dating Jamie Bell

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It took Kate Mara some time to realize Jamie Bell was fantastic for her. 

The actress from ‘House of Cards’ recounted the tale of her eight-year marriage, disclosing that their relationship remained purely friendly for quite some time prior to co-starring together in the 2015 film ‘Fantastic Four’, where it later blossomed into love.

During her September 3 interview on the ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’ podcast, Kate stated that they were acquaintances rather than close friends. However, their dynamic changed when they worked together on the “Fantastic Four” film, an intriguing and unique shared experience for them.

The actress from the movie “Shooter” described the atmosphere on the set of “Fantastic Four,” where her co-stars included Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller, as difficult and chaotic. However, she found a positive aspect in building a strong relationship with Jamie amidst the challenges.

She revealed, “On that platform, I came to know him, and I couldn’t help but think, ‘Wow, what a fantastic person!’ In my opinion, he was simply outstanding.

However, she still didn’t see Jamie, 39, as a romantic match for herself.

In her remembrance, Kate shared that he was unattached and she was attempting to introduce him to numerous individuals, because she felt, “Gosh, I need to introduce him to someone. He’s such a great catch! It’s baffling he isn’t with someone extraordinary.

Looking back, it took me a whole year to realize that the answer to my search had been within me all along – I was exactly who I’d been seeking.

She mentioned that over such a prolonged period, we had become more like two intertwined thoughts, as if our friendship was an undeniable reality. However, it wasn’t until the promotional events for the film that we developed romantic feelings, likely due to the intense shared experience which resembled trauma bonding.

After they exchanged vows in 2017, the couple found themselves deeply attracted to one another, and from that point forward, there was no looking back. In Kate’s own words, “It was as if he winked, and suddenly it all made sense. Completely unexpected, we both realized, ‘Well, I guess we’re getting married.’

The 42-year-old individual, who has a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son with Jamie, expressed that initially they believed their relationship would last forever and be wonderful. However, they now have more children and are happy to report that it’s the best for them.

For more star couples who found love on set, keep reading. 

In a pattern seen with previous romances involving Sandra Bullock and Rachel McAdams, Gosling found himself drawn to Mendes during filming of “The Place Beyond the Pines”. However, the couple has successfully maintained privacy about their relationship, which started in 2013.

Ever since, this journey has unfolded to include the arrival of two precious girls, Esmeralda and Amada. I must admit, being a dedicated follower, my perspective on motherhood has been reshaped and enriched by this transformation, having come to find solace and inspiration in the experiences portrayed by Rachel McAdams in The Notebook.

The New York & Company designer shared on Sydney’s Nova 96.9 in October 2020 that they worked hard for 20 years, but luck was on their side. They continued by mentioning that they never desired children until they fell in love with Ryan, and surprisingly, they became a mother at 40 and then again at 42. This allowed them to balance both a successful career and a growing family.

And she’s not ruling out a future on-screen collaboration with Gosling. 

She shared with TopMob News that she is eager to collaborate with Ryan once more. Her favorite memory was being on set when he was directing, as it was incredibly fulfilling creatively and he is an outstanding director. She’d definitely relish another opportunity like that.

Since meeting on the stage of “The Voice” in November 2015, these singers have barely spent any time apart since they began dating, becoming almost constant companions.

It appears that Shelton and Stefani’s shared experience of their divorces sparked a strong connection between them, one which seemed to have the potential for a long-lasting relationship right from the start.

During an interview with Billboard, Shelton shared memories of being deeply smitten by the singer and explained that they supported each other in their emotional struggles. As he put it, “Gwen was my savior.” He added, “Who else in the world would truly grasp dealing with a high-profile divorce from another music star?

Five years into their relationship, Shelton proposed in October 2020, and they eventually tied the knot at a small wedding ceremony in July 2021.

As reported by Carson Daly, who officiated their wedding, the ceremony was a harmonious fusion of rural charm and urban elegance.

He described them as both sophisticated and rustic, much like Gwen and Blake themselves. He added, ‘They simply fit together. They’re an unconventional duo, a bit like serving fried chicken with champagne – it might not seem right on paper, but it works wonderfully. It’s comfort food with elegance, and everyone cheers for such a combination.’

The cherished pair initially crossed paths in 1995, as they portrayed romantic counterparts on the widely-acclaimed soap opera “All My Children”. Later on, the television host and the actor from “Riverdale” secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas on May 1, 1996.

Consuelos realized fairly quickly that Ripa was the right one for him. He once shared on “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen, “We used to go out in groups from work, and gradually each date would become just the two of us. I was rather timid, not very forward.

But Ripa revealed the couple almost split before their wedding.

In simpler terms, she explained on the “Comments By Celebs” podcast in 2018 that after a period of separation, they reunited, and just one day before they were planning to secretly get married elsewhere, they instead decided to elope in Las Vegas. She confirmed that they indeed got married there.

Reflecting on nearly three decades, raising three wonderful children, and navigating life’s ups and downs together, my marriage with Consuelos remains a testament to love’s enduring strength. In an unexpected twist of fate, I find myself sharing the spotlight once again with my partner as we team up as co-hosts on Live.

Ever since actress Jennifer first crossed paths with musician Colson Baker on their film set in the year 2020, she instinctively felt that their bond was set to blossom into a rare and extraordinary love she referred to as a “one-of-a-kind-in-a-lifetime” romance.

Discussing with director Randall Emmett on his podcast alongside Lala Kent in July 2020, Fox remembered expressing curiosity about an empty chair on set. “And he mentioned casually, ‘Oh, we just signed Machine Gun Kelly,'” she said, instantly sensing potential trouble ahead. She felt intuitively that some unexpected events were going to unfold from their meeting, but wasn’t certain what would happen. She could sense it in her gut that something significant was about to transpire as a result of this encounter.

In the latter part of 2019, Megan Fox, who was previously married to Brian Austin Green for nine years and shares three children with him, referred to Machine Gun Kelly as her “twin flame.” She suggested that their connection transcended that of typical soulmates.

Without hesitation, they openly displayed their affection for each other: Fox appeared in Kelly’s music video, they got tattoos symbolizing their relationship, and they first walked the red carpet together as a couple, eventually becoming engaged in January 2022.

Despite parting ways, they embraced the arrival of their daughter Saga Blade Fox-Baker in March 2025, and since then have continued to co-parent together.

Since they split up, they welcomed a daughter named Saga Blade Fox-Baker in March 2025, and since then have been successfully sharing the responsibilities of parenthood.

During an episode of Today on June 2025, MGK stated that Megan is an exceptional mother. He added, ‘She’s doing fantastic. I am overjoyed.’

Much like how Jon Snow, the character played by Harington, couldn’t resist falling for Ygritte, it was Harington himself who found himself captivated by his “Game of Thrones” co-star when she debuted on the HBO fantasy series during its second season. In an interview with Vogue Italia, he reminisced about those episodes as his fondest memory from the show.

He expressed, “The country’s beauty, the enchantment of the Northern Lights, and the fact that I found love there were all reasons he shared. If a person is already drawn towards someone, and then they share a romantic role together in a show, it can make falling in love much easier.

Though their on-screen relationship ended tragically, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tied the knot in June 2018 and since then have expanded their family by welcoming two children, whose names remain private.

Back in 2019, while filming the movie “Changeland,” I had the delightful experience of meeting a fellow actor, known for their roles in “Home Alone” and on the Disney Channel. It was during this project that we found ourselves growing closer, which came as quite an unexpected surprise to our director, Seth Green. In his words, he expressed, “I never saw that one coming.” This unexpected turn of events has since become a cherished memory for both of us.

Entertainment Tonight was told by Song that their connection stemmed from their common history as young performers. She put it, “When you lock eyes with someone who’s been there too, it’s a silent understanding.

Engaged since 2022, the couple have two children: Dakota Song Culkin and Carson Song Culkin.

The pair first crossed paths while filming the Netflix series “Sex/Life,” where they portray Billie and Brad, a former couple known for their intense scenes – it’s not surprising that those intimate moments are quite passionate. In December 2020, Shahi and Demos made their relationship official, delighting fans with their sweet romantic gestures showcased on social media platforms.

For the pair, combining work and leisure proved effortless, as Shahi shared with TopMob News that collaborating with her beau is among her most cherished experiences. In her words, Adam ranks high on her list of preferred acting companions.

She expressed that working with him was incredibly straightforward as if 99% of her tasks were already completed simply by his presence. She confessed to being smitten not only off-screen but also by the on-screen persona, which seemed to add an extra layer that shone through the camera lens – a quality perhaps audiences adored. However, by April 2025, rumors swirled that they had parted ways.

On ABC’s Revenge, VanCamp and Bowman’s characters didn’t share a joyful conclusion in their love story, but in real life, they exchanged vows on December 15, 2018, marking more than a decade of being together.

Back in August 2021, they declared the arrival of their first joint offspring. On Instagram, VanCamp expressed joyfully, “Welcome to life our darling Iris, we couldn’t be happier!” Their hearts are now overflowing.

Sister Rio Rose joined the family in March 2024.

In 1988, they first crossed paths on the film set for PBS’s “Lemon Sky.” After their initial encounter, they got married later that same year. Over the following decades, they have been recognized as one of Hollywood’s most robust couples. Bacon and Sedgwick are blessed with two children: Travis Bacon, a musician, and Sosie Bacon, another talented actress in the family.

 
 

And the hunter fell for the irresistible demon—both on and off screen.

In their fourth season on the show Supernatural, Padalecki and Cortese developed a strong bond when she joined as the character Ruby. After dating for two months, they got married in 2010 in Sun Valley, Idaho, which is Cortese’s hometown. During the wedding, Jensen Ackles, Padalecki’s TV co-star, served as one of the groomsmen.

The pair, who recently worked together on the CW series “Walker,” with Cortese portraying Walker’s deceased wife in flashbacks, share three kids: sons Thomas, Austin, and a daughter named Odette.

In the realm of television, Dallas and Goodwin lived out a storybook romance while playing Prince Charming and Snow White respectively, in the popular ABC series titled “Once Upon a Time”.

“It hit me like a blinding light,” Dallas told People in 2012. “I thought, ‘I’m in trouble now.'”

As for Goodwin, she knew Dallas was the one when they went on their first date to Disneyland.

Goodwin recalled that she had a feeling they would get married during their first trip to Disneyland with her husband Josh. While on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Josh excitedly declared, “This is the best day of my life!”, and Goodwin jokingly responded, “We’re totally getting married!

In October 2013, Dallas proposed and Goodwin accepted. They got married in April 2014. Oliver and Hugo are their two sons. The actor from Manifest is keen on collaborating with his wife again after six years of working together on Once Upon a Time.

He shared on Live with Kelly and Ryan that he deeply missed working alongside her every day, saying something like, “She’s truly exceptional. After our six-year collaboration and living together, she playfully asked for some space. Yet, I eagerly anticipate the possibility of us collaborating again in the future.

As a devoted fan reflecting on my journey with the stars of “The Americans,” I must confess that our meeting ten years prior wasn’t exactly love at first sight. Instead, it was an encounter I’d rather remember as a somewhat tipsy and bold moment, where I, being all of 26, asked for her number while she was a young, unattached beauty.

A good number of years had passed, and many wigs later, Rhys and Russell discreetly started dating in the year 2014 while portraying married KGB spies. Their first child together, son Sam, was born in May 2016. Russell also has two children from her previous marriage: a son named River Deary and a daughter named Willa Deary.

They recently worked together as Santa and Mrs. Claus in Netflix’s “The Christmas Chronicles,” but the well-known Hollywood duo initially crossed paths on the set of the 1968 film, “The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band.

However, their romantic feelings didn’t emerge until they crossed paths again during the filming of Swing Shift in 1984. Contrary to Goldie Hawn’s statement that they would never date another actor, they eventually developed a relationship and starred together in the 1988 romantic comedy Overboard.

Together for more than four decades, Russell and Hawn have a shared son named Wyatt Russell. Besides Wyatt, they also have children from their previous relationships: Oliver, Kate Hudson, and Boston Russell respectively.

When asked about the key to working harmoniously together, Russell humorously replied to TopMob News, “Start fresh every 33 years, if possible!

Talk about following in your parents’ footsteps.

Wyatt, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn’s son, developed feelings for Hagner following their encounter during the production of the 2016 film “Folk Hero & Funny Guy”. Subsequently, they co-starred again in the movie “Ingrid Goes West” later on.

In 2018, they got engaged, and the following year, they tied the knot at Goldie’s residence in Aspen. As reported by TopMob News, the wedding had a western theme, with guests donning cowboy hats and boots. It was a relaxed, informal event that spanned over the entire weekend, filled with family and friends.

In November 2021, Buddy Prine Russell was born to Russell and Hanger, and Boone Joseph Russell became part of their family in February 2024.

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In November 2021, Russell and Hanger welcomed their son named Buddy Prine Russell into the world, and a little over two years later, in February 2024, they were blessed with another child, Boone Joseph Russell.

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Russell and Hanger added two more members to their family: Buddy Prine Russell, born in November 2021, and Boone Joseph Russell, who joined them in February 2024.

Well, at least one good thing came out of the universally panned Fantastic Four reboot in 2014.

Mara and Bell developed feelings for one another during their time working together on the superhero movie, but it wasn’t until they were seen holding hands at a Met Gala after-party in May 2015 that dating rumors started to circulate.

Following their July 2017 wedding, Bell expressed to TopMob News that it felt as if they had been married for quite some time already, in the most positive sense, and were thoroughly enjoying their new life together.

In May 2019, the star of A Teacher, Mara, announced on Instagram that she and her partner had a new baby about two weeks prior, accompanied by a photo of the infant’s feet. Similarly, in November 2022, Mara shared on Instagram that they had another baby a week earlier, presenting another set of newborn feet. It is worth noting that Bell also has a son named Jack Bell with his former wife, Evan Rachel Wood.

In May 2019, Mara proudly displayed her newborn’s feet on Instagram, revealing she and her partner had welcomed their first child just two weeks prior. Likewise, in November 2022, Mara excitedly announced the arrival of their second child on social media a week earlier, showing off the baby’s feet. It is noteworthy that Bell shares son Jack Bell with his ex-wife, Evan Rachel Wood.

Kate isn’t the only Mara sister to find love on a film set.

As an ardent admirer, let me tell you that back in 2013, when Phoenix and Mara graced our screens together in the Oscar-nominated movie “Her”, their electric on-screen chemistry was undeniable. Their bond only deepened when they teamed up again in the 2018 biblical drama “Mary Magdalene”. Rumor has it that their mutual attraction sparked during filming, a year prior, right in the heart of Italy.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to share that in 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival, the private couple stepped out for their first red carpet appearance together. Later, in the tranquil setting of 2019, they exchanged rings in a private moment. When accepting the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as The Joker, there was an emotional moment. He dedicated his win to Mara and, with tears in his eyes, publicly declared his love by saying, “I adore you.

In September 2020, Victor Kossakovsky announced at the Zurich Film Festival that the couple had given birth to a baby boy. He also disclosed that their newborn son was named River, possibly as a tribute to Joaquin Phoenix’s deceased brother, River Phoenix, who tragically passed away in 1993 at 23 years old.

Fans of Yellowstone were filled with joy and excitement when the on-screen couple confirmed their real-life relationship by posting a passionate photo on Bingham’s Instagram in April 2022. The image showed them locked in a kiss in front of an open fire, with Bingham captioning the photo affectionately, “More than a spark.” In response, Harrison expressed her feelings by commenting, “I love you, cowboy.” Now, they are happily married and continue their adventure together as a couple.

From the moment they tasted each other, it was clear that the couple had found something special – they started dating while working together on the first season of HBO’s “True Blood,” all the way back in 2008.

In an interview with TopMob News in 2009, Moyer expressed that he prefers no one more as a work partner. He admits to loving the collaborative process with her, and their professional relationship began when they developed feelings for each other on-set.

A year after their announcement of an engagement, they got married in August 2010. Moyer and Paquin had twins named Poppy and Charlie in the year 2012.

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1993 found me, a heartbroken soul, stepping onto the set of “Pontiac Moon.” Love wasn’t on my radar, but fate had other plans for these two stars with their own tales of broken marriages.

Steenburgen casually yet gravely informed all his friends that he had decided to step away from relationships, as reported to Closer magazine. However, the two found themselves drawn to each other when they were acting as husband and wife. Danson admitted that their connection deepened during a canoe scene.

According to Danson, we were perfectly synchronized in our paddling. He added that during our outing, we started off as friends, but by the end of it, we found ourselves falling in love… It’s quite ironic how life unfolds sometimes. When you let go and accept things, often good opportunities present themselves.

In October 2020, the couple commemorated their 25th wedding anniversary, with the actress from Book Club expressing to Closer her profound love for him: “I’m absolutely smitten by him. I find him endlessly intriguing. He never fails to astonish me, and most importantly, he makes me laugh all the time.

In the same interview, the actor from The Good Place candidly confessed, “I feel anxious around her as I strive to make a good impression on her – I consider myself incredibly fortunate.

Following the Hulu drama Tell Me Lies, many viewers couldn’t help but speculate if the actors, Van Patten and White, had carried their onscreen chemistry into reality. In interviews and on social media, they seemed to embrace the will-they-won’t-they mystery. However, fans finally received confirmation: Contrary to rumors, the complex onscreen duo is indeed a couple in real life, but thankfully, they report being free of any toxic relationship dynamics.

At the 2022 CFDA Awards, White made their relationship official by sharing several photobooth photos, one of which depicted them as a pair of on-screen lovers locking lips. Later, he uploaded a photo of him and Van Patten playfully tonguing each other with the caption, “Can we get a season 2 on Hulu if we kiss?” – and it turned out they did!

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