10 Famous Marriages That Lasted Five Decades and Longer (3 of 6)

Alan Alda & Arlene Alda

Alan and Arlene Alda’s love story in New York spans more than 60 years. It all started with a chance meeting at a dinner party, when Alan was attending Fordham and Arlene was a student at nearby Hunter College. A rum cake had fallen onto the floor, and they were the only two guests who didn’t hesitate to eat it anyway. Their long-lasting partnership and mutual fondness for floor rum cake prove that love and laughter conquer all.

Kirk Douglas & Anne Buydens

Kirk Douglas, the fiery actor, met his match in Anne Buydens, a calm European spirit. Their 62-year marriage defied Hollywood stereotypes. Anne, a multilingual polyglot, became his rock, guiding him through his career and raising their family. Douglas would go on to live to the ripe age of 103, while Anne nearly matched him, living to 102. Together, they built a legacy of passion, loyalty, and quiet strength.