In 1945, Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli had a honeymoon fit for two superstars. After their grand wedding in Hollywood, the pair jetted off to New York City, where they spent a romantic few weeks. With Broadway theater shows, luxury accommodations, fine dining experiences, and lots of sightseeing, it’s no wonder why this celebrity couple chose NYC as their destination.
Judy was already a rising star, having skyrocketed to fame with her role in “The Wizard of Oz” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” while Vincente was a renowned film director who had helmed hits like “Cabin in the Sky” and “Yolanda and the Thief.”
Joe Dassin and Christine Delvaux
Have you ever seen a more passionate photo than the one of Joe Dassin and his wife, Christine Delvaux, below? We doubt you have. Truth be told - this is like a shot taken out of "The Notebook" or one of the romantic dramas of the last 30 years. And yet, it was taken back in the '70s!
In 1977, French singer-songwriter Joe Dassin and his wife Christine Delvaux decided to honeymoon on the stunning island of Martinique — a fitting choice for the couple that had been head-over-heels in love since they first met. Joe was known for his romantic ballads, while Christine was a beautiful actress who starred in several classic French films.
Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles
Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth flew to Acapulco for their second honeymoon in 1946. The stars separated for a short period and decided to celebrate their reunion in Mexico. Neither were strangers to fame — Orson was known for his iconic “Citizen Kane” and “The Third Man,” while Rita was an image of glamor thanks to her sultry performance in “Gilda.”
Above, we see the Hollywood couple boarding a flight to Mexico, where they split their time between relaxing at Errol Flynn’s yacht and filming “Lady of Shanghai.” Truth be told, there might not be a more iconic pair of Hollywood stars on this list who ended up going on a honeymoon together.
Marie Curie and Pierre Curie
Here we can see the iconic chemists Pierre and Marie Curie standing next to some bikes during their honeymoon. The two started things off professionally as their scientific careers blossomed in Paris. Although they were hesitant to make things romantic, they eventually were besotted with each other and it was just a matter of time before Pierre said yes to Marrie.
While Pierre got his doctorate and Marie pursued her Ph.D., the couple ended up tying the knot in 1895. And their deep love for science (and each other) continued until the very end when Pierre passed away in 1906.
Doris Duke and Porfirio Rubirosa
At one point known as the richest girl in the world, Doris Duke found a new kind of wealth when she tied the knot with Porfirio Rubirosa in September 1947 in Paris. It turns out that they also spent their honeymoon in the French capital, where this photo was taken.
Rubirosa had paid his ex-wife a lot of money before marrying Duke. But he would have to end up doing the same thing just a year later. Despite all of the ostentatious displays of wealth and gifts, the couple parted ways in 1948 and Duke remained unmarried for the rest of her life.