完美组合:成双成对的名人夫妻 - By Clare Geraghty,14 April 2012

We all know that in celeb land, two big names – think Victoria and David, Beyoncé and Jay-Z – equals more than twice the influence. And the new breed of British power couples is no exception 

Carey Mulligan, 26 ? Marcus Mumford, 25

This adorable indie duo try not to be photographed together, which has only served to strengthen our interest in them. They got together after Carey split from Shia LaBeouf and Marcus from fellow folk singer Laura Marling. Marcus invited Carey to one of his gigs, sparks flew and five months later they were engaged. Little wonder things moved quickly as Carey confesses to being ‘a hopeless romantic’.

Together Rare spots have included a New York Times event and a White House state dinner alongside David Cameron and Anna Wintour, which proved that they’ve been propelled to the A-list. And a spring wedding has sealed the star status of this smitten pair.

Spot them cycling in Greenwich Village (New York City is their adopted home); dancing backstage at Mumford & Sons gigs or on the set of Carey’s new film Inside Llewyn Davis.

The new Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.

Laura Haddock, 26 ? Sam Claflin, 25
Laura and Sam’s courtship is like something from a chick flick – a two-month email exchange followed by her flying out to see him in Los Angeles – and two years on, we’re predicting wedding bells. She says he’s her ‘best bud’ and of their first meeting Sam admits, ‘I thought she was so beautiful’. 

Together The young actors have maximised their star status by appearing front row at Burberry and on the red carpet at the Elle Style Awards. Laura has been touted as the next Cameron Diaz (it’s those lips), and we’re sure it’s only a matter of time before their shared agent casts them together.

Spot them at bikram yoga (they even exercise together). Work-wise, it’s Snow White and the Huntsman for Sam and Storage 24 for Laura. 

The new Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen (coincidentally, Laura plays Keeley’s maid in BBC1’s Upstairs Downstairs, and Sam starred with Matthew in Any Human Heart).

Lady Mary Charteris, 24 ? Robbie Furze, 25
Model of the moment and Daphne Guinness’s niece, Lady Mary is engaged to her rocker
beau Robbie Furze, lead singer of the Big Pink. And Auntie Daphne is said to be designing
the dress…

Together When they’re not party-hopping, they’re pouting on the front row (most
recently at Paris Fashion Week) – Lady Mary ups Robbie’s fashion status and his band’s newsworthiness, and Robbie gives her edgy cred. Mary usually accompanies Robbie on the road (though she has complained she
can get ‘a bit bored’ on tour), and he supports her when she’s DJ-ing at fashion parties in London and New York. 

Spot them by the DJ booth, on Mary’s
style blog Talking Faithful or backstage at a
Big Pink gig.

The new Kate Moss and Jamie Hince.

Hannah Tointon, 24 ? Joe Thomas, 28
Hannah and Joe played boyfriend and
girlfriend in The Inbetweeners and their (somewhat awkward) on-screen relationship soon transferred to real life, too. Joe describes Hannah as ‘lovely and amazing and incredible’ and the pair now live together in East London.

Together Their relationship has confirmed Hannah and Joe’s status as the darlings of the British comedy scene. He is continuing his comedy career with the Channel 4 series
Fresh Meat (from the brains behind Peep Show), although he’s keen to follow in Hannah’s sister Kara’s footsteps and don the Strictly sequins, too. Hannah, meanwhile, has joined the cast of the massively successful series The Hour alongside acting heavyweights Romola Garai and Peter Capaldi, but we’re secretly hoping they’ll work together again soon.

Spot them at V or Bestival this summer
(they’re big music fans) or glammed up at the comedy awards and Brit-flick premieres.

The new Chris O’Dowd and Dawn Porter.

Freddie Fox, 23 ? Tamzin Merchant, 25
Freddie, of the famous Fox acting dynasty, met Tamzin on the set of BBC2’s Dickens adaptation The Mystery of Edwin Drood and the pair quickly became infatuated. Freddie has gushed, ‘[Tamzin] is perfect.’ He still lives in North London with his parents (Edward Fox and Joanna David), where Tamzin, star of The Tudors, is a frequent visitor. 

Together They’re the very best of British: seriously dapper at the Mulberry show, and Tamzin, who’s all wide eyes and clipped vowels, has even ingratiated herself with Freddie’s big sister Emilia (the girls were spotted dancing after dinner at the swanky Il Bottaccio in Central London).

Spot them at opening nights all over town or Sunday lunch chez Fox. Freddie is currently starring in Hay Fever at the No?l Coward Theatre so look out for Tamzin at the stage door.

The new Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis.

Millie MackIntosh, 22 ? Professor Green, 28
Quality Street heiress and star of E4’s Made in Chelsea, Millie is cosying up to Brit rapper Professor Green. He says the relationship isn’t ‘anything serious’, but things seem to be hotting up, with romantic strolls along the King’s Road and cosy lunch dates. Millie has even introduced the Prof — who describes her as ‘really fit’ — to her parents.

Together If their amorous act at this year’s Brits after-party is anything to go by, they’re comfortable working the red carpet together — boosting Millie’s credibility and Professor Green’s
profile. They’re also pledging their affection all over Twitter.

Spot them The new series of Made in Chelsea has recently started on E4…will the Professor make an appearance? You can also see rather a lot of Millie in her new Umberto Giannini hair
campaign (her new boyfriend joked that he was miffed about the racy shots!).

The new Edie Campbell and Johnny Borrell.

PS You don’t have to be a fresh-faced 20-something to plug in to the potential of a power couple. Veteran politician Nigel Lawson recently celebrated his 80th birthday with his girlfriend, Oxford academic Tina Jennings, 43, while last month Peep Show actor and comedian David Mitchell, 37, announced his engagement to journalist and presenter Victoria Coren, 38.