Power Couples: The Most Influential Celeb Pairings
Have Andy Murray and Kim Sears replaced David and Victoria Beckham as sports new power couple? Plus have Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris taken over from Beyonce and Jay Z as Hollywood's highest earning couple? Check out the celebrity power couples who have got it all; fame, money and a sexy spouse as well.
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1. Andy Murray & Kim Sears
Move over David and Victoria Beckham… the world of sport has a brand new King and Queen. Top marketing experts have estimated that Murray's earning power is massively boosted by Kim. The 27-year-old beauty increases her tennis star hubby's income by an estimated £30 million. Unlike Victoria and David, the brunette beauty doesn't actually endorse anything herself, but her gorgeous looks and flawless style add the human interest element into Murray's challenges, which are as important as his Aces!
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2. Taylor Swift & Calvin Harris
They may have only been dating a short while, but Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have already become Hollywood's biggest power couple. According to Forbes the singer and producer have knocked Beyonce and Jay Z off the top spot as the highest paid celebrity couple, with combined earnings of $146 million, $35 million more than their counterparts. Taylor's earnings were boosted after her fifth studio album '1989' whilst Calvin is currently the world's highest paid DJ. Picture: Getty
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3. David & Victoria Beckham
Of course the Beckhams are at the top of this list! Back in 1997 he was the most well-known footballer in the world and she was one fifth of the pop sensation, Spice Girls. The pair got married in 1998 and spent the next 17 years building the Beckham brand. Nowadays they have four beautiful children, multiple fashion lines and scores of advertising deals. Posh and Becks are all powerful!
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4. Beyoncé & Jay-Z
Simply put, there's no couple more powerful in the music industry than Beyoncé and Jay-Z. It all started with a music collaboration back in 2002, leading to the pair getting hitched in 2008 and welcoming a daughter in 2012. Between them they've sold nearly 200 million records and are reportedly worth over $1 billion. Not only are they both award-winning solo artists, but Jay-Z has co-founded his own record label, launched a fashion brand and established music streaming service, Tidal.
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5. Prince William & Kate Middleton
This power couple needs no introduction. Heir to the throne, RAF pilot and all round good guy, Prince William met his match in Kate Middleton at the University of St Andrews. Since getting married the pair have been attending charity events and touring the world none stop. Not to mention raising the future King of England, George and his little sister, Princess Charlotte. Well, it doesn't get more influential than the royal family.
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6. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
She shot to fame as the reality TV star with an amazing backside and is now one of the most influential celebrities in fashion. He is an award-winning music artist who also has his own fashion line. Talk about a match made in heaven. When Kim and Kanye got married in 2014 it was one of the biggest celebrity events of the year and with their daughter North, they make up one of the most powerful celebrity families in the world. Picture: Getty
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7. Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie tied the knot in 2014 they cemented one of the hottest celebrity pairings in Hollywood. With both of them successful actors in their own right, not to mention huge activists and philanthropists, Brad and Ange couldn't be better matched. Angelina's now busy becoming a successful director, while Brad is knocking out the blockbusters like nobody's business. All hail Bradgelina!
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8. Bill Clinton & Hillary Rodham Clinton
Bill Clinton was US President from 1993 to 2001, while his wife Hillary was first lady and a successful lawyer. She then went on to become New York's first female senator in 2000 and Secretary of State under the Obama administration. Both are still active public speakers and humanitarian activists, and have written several books between them. Hillary recently announced her second bid for the presidency, with Bill supporting her campaign again. What a couple! Picture: PA
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9. George & Amal Clooney
George Clooney is an award-winning actor, director and producer, who's also a great philanthropist and activist so, when it came to finding his other half, who could match his achievements? Enter gorgeous human rights lawyer, Amal Alamuddin. As well as being a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, Amal is a UN advisor, author and activist. We're pretty sure after marrying in 2014, these two could run the world. Picture: PA
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10. Anna Wintour & Shelby Bryan
Anna Wintour is the Queen of fashion as Vogue's editor (a position she's held since 1988) and is married to telecommunications pioneer, international business executive, and entrepreneur, Shelby Bryan. The fashion icon has had books and films made about her, as well as receiving an OBE from the Queen in 2008, while Bryan has acted as CEO of multiple companies and formed Pingtone Communications in 2000. Between them they rule the fashion and communication industries. Picture: Getty
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11. Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
John Legend is an extremely successful singer, songwriter and actor who has won 9 Grammys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 Oscar, as well as a special Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2013 he married Chrissy Teigen who is also something of a superstar in the modelling world. A 'Sports Illustrated' cover star, she's also designed a capsule collection, and presents 'Lip Sync Battle' with LL Cool J. Picture: PA
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12. Frank Lampard & Christine Bleakley
Footballer Frank Lampard is widely considered to be one of the best midfielders of his generation, having played for England over 106 times and won multiple Player of the Year awards. He's been in a relationship with TV presenter, Christine Bleakley since 2009 and engaged to her since 2011 making them one of Britain's biggest power couples. While Lampard is set to take a new job with New York City FC, his fiancée is presenting everything from 'This Morning' to 'The One Show'.
