He Was 46. She Was 16. Hollywood Didn't Blink.

When it comes to love, age gaps aren’t unusual in Hollywood. But sometimes those gaps raise eyebrows - especially when one person is still a teenager. From whirlwind marriages to controversial beginnings, here are nine famous couples who got together when one of them hadn’t yet turned 20.

1. Kim Kardashian and Damon Thomas

Before the fame, the beauty empire, and Kanye, Kim eloped with music producer Damon Thomas when she was just 19. He was 30. The two married in Las Vegas in 2000 but split just three years later. Kim later described the relationship as controlling and abusive, according to NewsBreak.

2. Uma Thurman and Gary Oldman

Actress Uma Thurman tied the knot with actor Gary Oldman when she was 19 and he was 31. The couple wed in 1990 but split two years later. Both went on to have high-profile careers - and more high-profile relationships.

3. Cher and Sonny Bono

Cher met Sonny Bono when she was just 16 and he was 27. They didn’t marry until she turned 18, but their age gap and power dynamic stirred attention. They stayed married for over a decade, though Cher later said she felt controlled during their time together, according to Buzzfeed.

4. Demi Moore and Freddy Moore

Before her blockbuster career took off, Demi Moore married musician Freddy Moore at just 17. He was nearly 30. The pair stayed married for five years, and Demi even kept his last name long after the divorce.

5. Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson

Melanie Griffith was just 14 when she met Don Johnson. They married when she turned 18 and he was 26. Their relationship was a rollercoaster - they divorced, remarried, had a daughter (actress Dakota Johnson), and eventually split for good.

6. Shirley Temple and John Agar

America’s sweetheart, Shirley Temple, married actor John Agar when she was 17. He was in his early 20s. They had a daughter together but divorced five years later.

7. Bo Derek and John Derek

Bo Derek met director John Derek when she was 16 and he was 46. They waited until she turned 19 to marry - by which time he had divorced his wife (actress Linda Evans). Despite the controversial start, they stayed married until his death in 1998.

8. Marilyn Monroe and James Dougherty

Before she became a Hollywood icon, 16-year-old Norma Jeane married 21-year-old James Dougherty. They were together for four years before calling it quits.

9. Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton Jr.

Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor got married at 18 to hotel heir Conrad Hilton Jr., who was 24. The marriage barely lasted a year. Taylor later said his “gambling, drinking, and abusive behavior” ended things quickly, according to Buzzfeed.

At the end of the day, love doesn’t always follow the usual timeline. These couples prove that fame, age, and timing can make for some surprising (and sometimes eyebrow-raising) relationships. While a few of these romances stood the test of time, most were short-lived - offering a glimpse into how tricky things can get when one person’s still figuring out who they are. Whether you see these stories as cautionary tales or just curious footnotes in celebrity history, they definitely remind us that growing up in the spotlight comes with its own set of rules - and risks.

References: 14 Famous People Who Were Teenagers When They Got Married To Controversially Older People | 21 Famous Age-Gap Couples Who Got Together While One Of Them Was A Literal Teenager