Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala to Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie: Celeb couples linked together while still married to others

In the glamorous world of show business, finding love can be quite tricky. While some celebs have a fairytale romance fit for the big screen, there are others who brave scandal, rumours and a ton of public scrutiny. Love in the limelight often comes with its fair share of complications and controversies, especially when some relationships seem to blossom amidst existing unions. From the newly engaged Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala to warring estranged couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, here’s a look at some celebrity couples who found themselves linked together while married to other people.

Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala on Thursday morning announced their engagement with a traditional ceremony held at the star's Hyderabad home. Chaitanya's father and Telugu superstar Nagarjuna shared the news in a post that read, "We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.!! We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family."
Interestingly, the South Indian heartthrob made headlines in 2022 when rumours began swirling about his equation with Sobhita, while he was still married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a union that fans dubbed as a 'match made in heaven'. However, both Chay and Sam remained tight-lipped about the rumours and instead called for a quick separation and divorce.

The world of sports isn't immune to gossip, especially when matters of the heart are concerned. Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who had been married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza since 2010, was embroiled in rumours of an affair with Pakistani actress Sanya Javed. However, both denied any romantic involvement, at the time. It was only months later that Shoaib and Sanya announced their marriage, sending shockwaves across the border.

Bollywood has its fair share of scandalous love stories, and Malaika Arora’s relationship with Arjun Kapoor is one of the most talked about. Malaika was still married to actor-producer Arbaaz Khan when rumours of her friendship with Arjun began making the rounds. While the two denied the rumours of being anything but friends, eventually, Malaika and Arbaaz divorced in 2017, and she soon went public with her relationship with Arjun.
The couple had since been open about their love, often sharing glimpses of their life together on social media. However, their romance hit a rough patch last year and the two have now reportedly called off the romance.

Pop sensation Ariana Grande found herself at the centre of a media storm in 2023 when news broke of her relationship with her 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater. The twist? Both Grande and Slater were still married to their respective partners when the rumours began. Grande who tied the knot with Dalton Gomez in 2021, reportedly hit a rough patch in their marriage. Slater, on the other hand, was in a long marriage with his high school sweetheart Lilly Jay and had only recently welcomed their first child together. The scandalous nature of their reported relationship, given the timing, drew widespread attention and led to both stars filing for divorce from their spouses. The drama continued with Grande losing thousands of followers on social media following her new romance.

Perhaps one of the most iconic and controversial love stories in Hollywood, the relationship between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is still remembered for its scandalous beginnings. Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston when he met Jolie on the set of 'Mr & Mrs Smith' in 2004. The chemistry between Pitt and Jolie was undeniable, and rumours of an affair quickly surfaced. By 2005, Pitt and Aniston had divorced, and "Brangelina" became one of the most famous couples in the world. Their relationship, which lasted over a decade and included six children, came to an end in 2016, just two years after they officially tied the knot. They are still in the middle of a bitter divorce battle.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are now considered one of Hollywood's most beloved couples, but their relationship also had a controversial beginning. Reynolds was still married to actress Scarlett Johansson when he met Lively on the set of 'Green Lantern' in 2010. Although both Reynolds and Johansson's marriage was reportedly on the rocks, the timing of his connection with Lively raised eyebrows. Shortly after his divorce from Johansson was finalised, Reynolds and Lively began dating, and they tied the knot in 2012. Their love story, once steeped in controversy, has since become a picture of Hollywood marital bliss.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, first crossed paths in March 2020 while filming the indie drama 'Midnight in the Switchgrass'. Despite Fox's being married to Brian Austin Green at the time, she described feeling an instant connection with Kelly. By summer, Megan and Brian announced their separation, and the actress went public with her romance with Kelly and got engaged in 2023. They have since had a rocky romance and have left fans and the media guessing on their current relationship status.