At least one celebrity couple appears to be going strong — musician Enrique Iglesias and former tennis star Anna Kournikova, who have been together for 21 years.
How Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias met
The pair met in 2001 on the set of Iglesias’ music video for Escape, in which Kournikova was making a cameo as the love interest.
At the time, Iglesias appeared on MTV’s “Making The Video,” telling the show: “I’ve never met her before, but I’m a big fan.
“I’m sure a lot of guys want to meet her. I’m one of them. She’s beautiful, talented, great tennis player, you know, and I’m sure she’s going to be great in the video.”
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias engagement rumors
The couple went public the year after they met, in 2002, when they appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards hand-in-hand.
At the time, Iglesias was a pop sensation, and Kournikova was a tennis star.
She had won a slew of tournaments in the late 90s, mostly in doubles competitions, but would retire in 2003 due to injuries.
Engagement rumors followed in 2003 after Kournikova appeared at an exhibition tennis match wearing a huge pink diamond ring.
It was even rumored the couple had wed at a secret ceremony in Mexico.
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias have no marriage plans
Jokes aside, both Kournikova and Iglesias have in later years revealed their plans to make a life together without marriage.
Speaking with reporters, Iglesias said: “I always try [to propose] but she pays me no attention.”
Kournikova, meanwhile, told People their decision wasn’t personal.
