10 Celebrity Relationships That Stayed Surprisingly Private (2 of 6)

9. Matthew Perry and Julia Roberts

At the peak of their fame in the ’90s, Friends star Matthew Perry and rom-com queen Julia Roberts had a short-lived romance sparked during her guest appearance on the show. When invited to do the cameo, Roberts only agreed as long as it involved Chandler’s storyline. Despite their celebrity status, they were for the most part able to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. It probably helped that TMZ and social media didn’t exist yet. It wasn’t until Perry’s 2022 memoir came out that fans learned how insecurity led him to end things after only a few months.

8. Beyoncé and Jay-Z

While the Carters are now considered the ultimate showbiz power couple, back in the early 2000s nobody suspected a thing. They were just seen as highly successful musical collaborators. Even after tying the knot in a secret 2008 ceremony, the pair behind Crazy In Love and On the Run kept most personal details private. Public drama, including the infamous elevator fight involving Bey’s sister as well as infidelity, was addressed not in press statements but in their music, turning personal turmoil into multi-platinum art.