A true Hollywood power couple, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s romance lasted over 50 years. See photos of the lovebirds through the years, here.
An original Hollywood power couple. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward first met in 1953 but their five-decade-long romance didn’t start until years later when they worked on the 1957 film, The Long, Hot Summer together. The on-screen chemistry proved real and Paul quickly divorced his wife Jackie Witte to wed Joanne.
Over the years the couple would continue to be creative partners, acting opposite one another in From the Terrace and A New Kind of Love, while Joanne also led Paul’s first directorial effort Rachel, Rachel. The pair were also active philanthropists and vocal supporters of Democratic causes. The couple, who share three daughters, were married from 1958 until Paul’s death at age 83 in 2008.
“People stay married because they want to, not because the doors are locked,” Paul once said in an interview.
Want to see more photos of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward over the years? Scroll through the gallery.
Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman in ‘The Long, Hot Summer’
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward in Black & White
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward in the 1960s
Paul Newman Smiles Besides Joanne Woodward After a Race
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward in 1969
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward in ‘Winning’
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward at Cannes
Joanne Woodward Wins an Oscar
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Attend the New York City Ballet
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Wax Works
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward in2002
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward at ‘A Broadway Frolic’
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward at a John Kerry Rally
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward at a Screening of ‘Cars’
Paul Newman & Joanna Woodward in 1996
