Hollywood has evolved dramatically over the years, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the public’s fascination with celebrity romances—especially honeymoons. Long before social media, paparazzi were capturing candid moments of famous newlyweds on their romantic getaways, offering fans a glimpse into the private lives of their favorite stars.
Here’s a nostalgic look at some of the most iconic vintage photos of celebrities on their honeymoons—from the 1920s through the golden era of Hollywood and beyond.
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks
The first real “royal couple” of Hollywood, Mary and Douglas tied the knot in 1920 and honeymooned in Europe, becoming the talk of the town across both continents.
Lana Turner & Henry J. Topping Jr.
One of MGM’s highest-paid stars, Lana’s fourth marriage was to socialite Henry “Bob” Topping Jr. in 1948. Their honeymoon took them to England after a grand wedding in Connecticut.
Elizabeth Taylor & Conrad Hilton
At just 18 years old, Elizabeth Taylor married hotel heir Conrad Hilton in 1950. MGM hosted a lavish reception, and the couple honeymooned in London.
Elizabeth Taylor & Michael Wilding
After her split from Hilton, Elizabeth married British actor Michael Wilding in 1952. Their romantic honeymoon took place in the streets of Paris.
Joe DiMaggio & Marilyn Monroe
In 1954, the Yankee legend and the silver screen icon traveled through Asia for their honeymoon, drawing crowds and cameras wherever they went.
Elizabeth Taylor & Eddie Fisher
Taylor’s fourth wedding, in 1959 to singer Eddie Fisher, made headlines. Their honeymoon in Genoa, Italy, was captured in many memorable photos.
Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller
The actress and playwright wed in 1956 and spent their honeymoon in London, mingling with fellow celebrities Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.
Ringo Starr & Maureen Cox
The Beatles drummer married Maureen in 1965, heading to Hove in the UK for a low-key honeymoon.
Sonny & Cher
The music duo finally wed in 1969, honeymooning in Great Britain, capturing hearts with their on- and off-stage chemistry.
George Harrison & Pattie Boyd
George and Pattie jetted off to Barbados after their 1966 wedding—a dreamy destination for the Beatle and his model wife.
John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Their 1969 honeymoon in Amsterdam became legendary for their “Bed-In for Peace.” Afterward, they took their message of love to the streets of Paris.
Liza Minnelli & Jack Haley Jr.
The Hollywood royal couple was photographed at Heathrow Airport in 1974 after their wedding, glowing with joy.
Mick Jagger & Bianca Jagger
Rock legend Mick and Nicaraguan beauty Bianca married in 1971 and honeymooned in Venice, captured famously riding a gondola.
Natalie Wood & Robert Wagner
The couple married not once, but twice. Their first wedding in 1957 led to a honeymoon in Arizona, and the second, years later, aboard a boat off the coast of Malibu.
Sammy Davis Jr. & Altovise Gore
Married in 1972, the entertainer and dancer honeymooned aboard the QEII en route to Southampton, grinning from ear to ear.
Cary Grant & Virginia Cherrill
Grant and Cherrill married in 1934 and chose Rome for their honeymoon. Sadly, the glamorous union ended a year later.
Frances Dee & Joel McCrea
This couple married in 1933 and spent their honeymoon on Santa Monica beach. Their love lasted a lifetime.
Bette Davis & William Sherry
Bette married her third husband in 1945 and honeymooned in New Hampshire after a stop in Mexico City.
Tyrone Power & Linda Christian
Their 1949 Roman wedding was followed by a honeymoon in the Italian Alps, dressed glamorously to ski.
Joan Crawford & Alfred Steele
After marrying Pepsi-Cola’s president in 1955, Crawford and Steele traveled through Europe, stopping in Capri on their honeymoon cruise.
Clark Gable & Sylvia Ashley
The legendary actor married Sylvia in 1949, choosing Hawaii for their honeymoon, complete with floral prints and leis.
Diana Barrymore & Robert Wilcox
This couple’s 1950 honeymoon in Miami Beach captured the glamour of early celebrity vacations, even though their marriage was short-lived.
Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner
The iconic pair married in 1951 and enjoyed a peaceful honeymoon walking hand-in-hand through Miami Beach.
Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh
After marrying against studio wishes, the stars honeymooned in New York at the Waldorf Astoria, setting the stage for their daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis, to become a future icon.
Glenn Davis & Terry Moore
Their whirlwind romance led to a quick wedding and honeymoon in Mexico City in 1951, though the marriage ended the same year.
Ginger Rogers & Jacques Bergerac
In 1953, Ginger married her much younger Parisian beau. Their European honeymoon was as chic as their love story.
These timeless photos don’t just document celebrity life—they serve as snapshots of culture, fashion, and the way romance was once celebrated. From Venice gondolas to Caribbean beaches, these vintage honeymoons remain the stuff of legend.
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