In this article we will list the most powerfulcouples of the past year recognized by the prestigious magazine. The personalities in this list come from a variety of backgrounds, from acting to sports, from music to business, and from modeling to politics. Let’s take a look at the renowned and respected figures right away.

• Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Last year was special for Brad Pitt and AngelinaJolie as they married in a private ceremony at Château Miraval, France on August 23, 2014. And of course, it’s not just this personal milestone that deserves a spot on this list. Jolie and Pitt have grossed $50 million from films and their films have been spectacular successes. Pitt starred in “Fury,” a film based on America’s contribution to World War II. The film grossed over $210 million and received widespread critical acclaim. While Jolie’s “Maleficent” was not well received by critics, it still earned $757.8 million worldwide and became Jolie’s highest-grossing film of all time. She also co-chaired the four-day Global Summit in June, which brought together 123 nations,

• Beyoncé und Jay Z

Beyoncé and Jay Z are considered the music industry’s first couple. They are one of the most private couples and prefer to keep their relationship a secret from public scrutiny. Last year, Beyoncé released her fifth solo album, which enjoyed both critical and commercial success. What makes the success even more amazing is the fact that there was no promotion or prior announcement of the release. In fact, Beyoncé was the highest-earning female artist, earning $115 million. Jay Z also had a successful year as he received nine nominations at the Grammy Awards and also launched several business ventures. He acquired Sovereign Brands’ Armand de Brignac champagne and subscription-based music streaming service Tidal.

• Cher Wang and Wenchi Chen

The techie power couple controls one of the largest wireless companies, HTC. Wang founded HTC’s in 1997 and has taken it to the pinnacle of success. Last year, HTC’s revenue was $9.6 billion, almost double the previous year’s figure. For her entrepreneurial success, Wang was placed in the 20th ^position in the annual list of power women compiled by Forbes. Wang is also known for her philanthropy. It funds and supports the Guizhou Forerunner College, a non-profit college that provides low-cost education to children from poor families. Wenchi has been President and CEO of VIA, a leading provider of PC platform solutions, since 1992. Under him, VIA is the world’s leading developer of PC core logic chipsets.

• Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller

Diane von Furstenberg is a designer and founder of DVF, a global luxury brand available in over 70 countries. Diane von Furstenberg is popular for her wrap dress, which was worn by Michelle Obama, among others, on The Official White House Christmas Card . She has been the President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America since 2006 and her dresses are worn by leading figures such as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Beckinsale, Madonna, Tina Brown, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Lopez. Her husband Barry Diller, whom she married in 2001 after being in a relationship since the 1970s, is the current Chairman of the IAC and a former film and television executive.

• Ellen and Portia DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is one of TV’s most popular hosts, with her show ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ winning 36 Daytime Emmy Awards. Ellen was the leading advocate for LGBT rights and the first lesbian actress to play an openly lesbian character on television. Ellen is not only a TV presenter, but also a successful actress. She has won 13 Emmys and 14 People’s Choice awards. In 2008, after four years of dating, she reconnected with her longtime friend Portia de Rossi, who is a popular Australian actress, model and philanthropist. She is known for her roles in the television series ‘Ally McBeal’ and ‘Arrested Development’.

• Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady

Gisele, who recently announced her retirement from professional modeling, has been one of the top-selling models for years. The blue-eyed Brazilian bombshell pioneered the famous ‘Horse Walk,’ in which the model lifts her knees and kicks her feet forward in a stomping motion. Her contributions aren’t just limited to the fashion world, Gisele is also a well-known name for her charity work and environmental protection. For the former, she was rated 15th ^on Forbes 30 Most Generous Celebrities list in 2012. For the latter, she was recognized as the Greenest Celebrity at the 2011 International Green Awards at the National History Museum of London.

Her husband, Tom Brady, whom she married in 2009, is one of the greatest quarterbacks and has the record of leading his team to six Super Bowls. He earned $7 million from endorsements alone in 2014.

• Hillary and Bill Clinton

Hillary has been named as the second most powerful woman by Forbes and is poised to campaign for the US Presidential election. Her amazing work at the State Department has made her an overwhelming favorite among Democrats. She is expected to take her campaign to the caucus states with small trips. Her charismatic husband, Bill Clinton, who was President of the United States from 1993 to 2001, needs no introduction. Despite the scandalous affair with White House aide Monica Lewinsky, he ended his tenure with the highest season-ending US presidential rating since World War II. He is reported to have already made more than $100 million from paid speaking engagements since leaving public office.

• Melinda and Bill Gates

Melinda’s active philanthropic work has seen her take sixth place in the annual Forbes list of the most powerful women. She was a tireless worker for disadvantaged causes and led several charitable initiatives. Since its inception in 1994, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $25.36 billion in support of global health and development. In 2015, Melinda and Bill shared India’s third highest civilian honor, Padma Bhushan.

• Michelle and Barack Obama

The President and First Lady of the world’s largest economy takes first place in the Forbes list of the most powerful couples. Michelle took the lead role in a government-wide initiative, Let’s Move!, aimed at reversing the trend of childhood obesity in the 21st century. She was also a strong advocate for LGBT rights and equality. Meanwhile, Barack is on track to end longstanding hostilities and normalize relations with Cuba and Iran. This would be one of the many accomplishments of America’s first black president.