Celebrities in age-gap relationships

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Age gap: 16 yearsIt's not often that the gossip columns are taken by surprise, but last week Tom Cruise, 42, and Katie Holmes, 26, managed to do just that when they announced they were dating. Tom Cruise said: 'She's such an extraordinary woman... It's beautiful. I feel really happy. I'm more than enamoured.' Katie admitted she has had a crush on the Top Gun star since she was a little girl

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
Age gap: 15 yearsShe was queen of the Brat Pack in the 80s, his career didn't even start until a few years back. Demi and Ashton shook up the celebrity world when it became apparent they were an item. A fairly big gap of 15 years meant they've certainly had tongues wagging but it looks like this one is for good after the couple recently tied the knot in a private ceremony.

Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim
Age gap: 21 yearsThe Leaving Las Vegas star, 41, met his current wife, 20, at a Los Angeles restaurant where she was his waitress. The pair started dating and married just five months later. Alice is currently expecting their first baby. Nicolas Cage was previously married to Patricia Arquette and Lisa Marie Presley

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster
Age gap: 26 yearsThroughout the decades, Rod's ladies have changed, but they've always been young, blonde and model-like. Despite turning 60 this year, the ageing rocker shows no signs of slowing down. He is currently engaged to the gorgeous Penny Lancaster, 34