People often say, “Age is just a number,” but it seems there is a limit to where it can be applied. To most people, it is unthinkable to love someone significantly older; thus, it is usually seen as an eyesore. However, some public figures have proved “peers only relationship” wrong over time with their May–December relationship/Age-Gap relationship.
In Hollywood, legendary actor Al Pacino, 85, is in a relationship with producer Noor Alfallah. NFL coach Bill Belichick, 73, is reportedly dating Jordon Hudson,24, while actor Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have a 26-year age gap.
In Nollywood, actress and influencer, Regina Daniels’ marriage to billionaire businessman and senator, Ned Nwoko in 2019 has always been a topic of debate due to concern or admiration, as she got married at the age of 19 and Ned was 59.
Another instance which has a less controversial age gap is that of Veteran actor Olu Jacobs,83, and his wife Joke Silva,63, who got married 36 years ago.
A recent case of such is that of the Nigerian influencer Pricilla Ojo, 24, and the Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, 35 who got married earlier this year. Though the age difference isn’t that much, their relationship is a topic of discussion due to the age Priscilla got married which some Nigerians consider too early with no emotional maturity.
All these celebrity relationships often spark curiosity and criticism, but they believe love defies convention and truly, it doesn’t always fit societal expectations.