16 of the Most Memorable Couples Ever to Walk the Emmys Red Carpet
Nicole Briese
Nicole Briese
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There have been plenty of memorable moments from the Emmys throughout the years, and many of them happened even before the first trophy was given out. The red carpet isn't just where stars show off their best formalwear — it's also where they debut new romances or engage in a little PDA with their longtime loves. Click through to see some of the most memorable Emmys couples, past and present. (Photos via Brenda Chase/Online USA, Inc. + Frazer Harrison/Getty + Kevin Winter/Getty + Jason Merritt/Getty)
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick: The Sex and the City star and hubby Broderick, who have been married for 20 years now, were snapped looking adorable and in love at the 1999 Emmys, where Parker was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work as Carrie Bradshaw. (Photo via Dan Callister/Getty)
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt: The now-exes attended three Emmys ceremonies together before their divorce in 2005, including their first way back in 1999, which marked their red carpet debut as a couple. Though both have since moved on to other relationships — Aniston is married to Justin Theroux, while Pitt is dealing with the fallout of his divorce from Angelina Jolie — and hairstyles (ahem, Aniston), this is one red carpet moment we’ll never forget. (Photo via Brenda Chase/Online USA, Inc.)
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis: These days, you're more likely to see actress Rumer Willis (AKA the season 20 Dancing With the Stars champ) on the red carpet, but back in 1997, it was her then-married parents who were basking in the glow of the Emmys spotlight. Though the pair officially divorced back in 2000, they remain friends to this day, co-parenting and even making public appearances together in support of their shared children. (Photo via Hulton Archive/Getty)
Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas: The Working Girl actress (whose daughter is Fifty Shades Freed star Dakota Johnson) walked the carpet with Banderas by her side in support of her 2000 Emmys nod for RKO 281. They were together for another 14 years after that but took only one more stroll down the Emmys red carpet as a couple, making this one a night to remember, indeed. (Photo via Scott Gries/ImageDirect)
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks: After 29 years of marriage, these two are practically red carpet royalty. They've attended countless awards shows, including four Emmys ceremonies. The My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 actress was by her husband's side in 2002, when Hanks took home two awards for the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, and she's been there for every win since too. (Photo via Kevin Winter/Getty)
Rebecca Romijn and John Stamos: We admittedly still fight the urge to add "Stamos" to the end of Romijn's name, despite the fact that these two divorced more than 10 years ago. It's photos like this one, of the Librarians actress stealing a kiss from her ex-hubby prior to the 2000 Emmys, that make their union so impossible to forget. (Photo via David McNew/Getty)
Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley: Before there was Jen and Ben, there was Jen and Scott. The Alias star and the Felicity actor made a dashing pair at the 2002 Emmys, where Garner was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Sydney Bristow. Things went south for their union two years later, after which Garner moved on with her Daredevil costar Ben Affleck and Foley married Marika Domińczyk (AKA Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Eliza Minnick). (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Courteney Cox and David Arquette: Cox and Arquette were way more than just friends when they held hands at the 2003 Emmys: They were four years into their marriage, with daughter Coco less than a year away from being born. Alas, they separated in 2010. Cox has since found love with Johnny McDaid, and Arquette is married to Christina McLarty. (Photo via Kevin Winter/Getty)
Heidi Klum and Seal:Three members of the former couple's family were present for the 2006 Emmys, when a pregnant Klum walked the carpet with her then-husband. (She gave birth to son Johan Riley just two months later.) The Project Runway host and the "Kiss from a Rose" singer parted ways in 2014, but not before making their mark on red carpet history. (Photo via Kevin Winter/Getty)
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker: The actress-turned-businesswoman's marriage to Parker ended in heartbreak in 2010, but back in 2008, they were still in the throes of wedded bliss, snuggling up to each other at the Emmys just one year post-nuptials. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Amy Poehler and Will Arnett: This now-divorced duo not only slayed the comedy scene together, but they also slayed the Emmys red carpet, stepping out for at least five different ceremonies before ultimately uncoupling in 2012. This picture was taken at their third Emmys outing, in 2009. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski: If you have any doubts that Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are one of Hollywood's cutest couples, take a walk down memory lane to 2011, when Krasinski (whose NBC sitcom, The Office, was nominated for Outstanding Comedy) led Blunt down their second-ever Emmys carpet. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: After 11 years, these two are still one of our favorite couples both on and off the red carpet. They were picture-perfect when they attended the Emmys in 2012 in honor of Kidman's nomination for Hemingway & Gellhorn. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine: Who would have guessed when Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine were walking the Emmys carpet in 2014 that just three years later, they'd be gearing up for baby No. 2? My, how the time flies! (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey: Though they've been together for 10-plus years, Alves and McConaughey have walked only one Emmys carpet together, in 2014. McConaughey was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for True Detective — which was also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series — and though he didn't win, he and Alves made a winning pair. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello: Vergara and Manganiello walked down the Emmys carpet just two months prior to walking down the aisle at their 2015 wedding, giving us a preview of all their shared red carpets to come. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
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Nicole Briese
Nicole is the weekend editor for Brit + Co who loves bringing you all the latest buzz. When she's not busy typing away into the wee hours, you can usually find her canoodling with her fur babies, rooting around in a bookstore, or rocking out at a concert of some sort (Guns N' Roses forever!). Check out all her latest musings and past work at nicolebjean.com.