15 Times When Celebrities Appeared in Movies Directed By Their Significant Other (6 of 8)

10. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie directing Brad Pitt in By the Sea took off-screen love to the next level.  Jolie wrote, directed, and starred alongside Pitt in this drama about a troubled married couple. While the film garnered mixed reviews, it offered a glimpse into their real-life dynamic, with both actors portraying characters grappling with a complex relationship.

11. Guy Ritchie and Madonna

Madonna wasn’t just his muse, she was his leading lady. Director Guy Ritchie cast the pop icon in his romantic comedy flick Swept Away, a story of a socialite stranded on a deserted island with a rough-around-the-edges fisherman. Though their on-screen collaboration didn’t extend beyond this film, it marked a turning point in their lives, leading to their marriage just a year later.