Which On Screen Couple Was the Biggest Hollywood Money Maker?

If there is one thing in Hollywood more popular than movie stars, that thing is Hollywood couples.  Over the history of movie making, many couples have appeared together on-screen multiple times, which has translated into high box office and movie rental figures.  Many surprises appear on the list of top grossing on-screen couplings, making it fun to see where your favorites rank.

 

The top pairing on the list is the young couple made famous by the "Harry Potter" franchise, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.  These two have appeared in multiple films grossing more than $6.3 billion so far, making them the top grossing movie couple of all time. 

 

Another popular film franchise brought the second couple on our list to the screen, Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortensen.  In the "Lord of the Rings" movies, they have grossed more than $3 billion, making them a powerful couple indeed.

 

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" films brought us another money making on-screen couple, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom.  This couple is a part of a very lucrative movie franchise, worth a whopping $2.7 billion to date. 

 

"Titanic" stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet also make the list with their pairing in the well-known blockbuster as well as the film "Revolutionary Road."  Their pairing brought in nearly $2 billion.

 

"Twilight" superstars and real life couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart round out the top five at $1.8 billion so far. 

 

Being a powerful Hollywood couple can happen on-screen, off-screen, and sometimes both.  These on-screen couples prove that finding the right match can be a very lucrative endeavor for cast and film-makers alike.

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