Undoubtedly, some of the costliest divorces in the world have occurred in Hollywood and among famous people. And yet, there is some hope for the older generations of stars, who have managed to keep the spark alive for decades and longer!

While they managed successful acting and singing careers in showbiz, they also managed to keep their marriages and relationships going in the midst of it all. It surely wasn’t a cake walk, with divorce lawyers circling like vultures, but love prevailed!

Come take a look at your favourite stars of yesteryears, who give young lovers hope for the future…

Barbara Mandrell, 72 – Married for 54 Years

Famous country singer Barbara Mandrell may have retired from the music industry in 1997, but she is still remembered for her hit songs titled ‘Sleeping Single in a Double Bed,’ and ‘I was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.’ These days, she pursues her hobbies and spends time with her husband.

While the marriages of her contemporaries have crumbled, she has been married to Ken Dudney since 1967, making their union 54-years-old! Dudney was the drummer for her family’s eponymous band, the Mandrell Family Band. They pair have 3 kids together.

Holland Taylor, 78 – In a Relationship for 6 Years