A number of Hollywood's best comedy talents are romantically connected.
Some enjoy separate gigs in acting, writing, producing, or hosting a talk show. Others combine their talents to make some of the funniest TV shows and movies in the business.
You may recognize several couples on Business Insider's list, such as comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi ("Arrested Development").
And then there's the dynamic pairing of "Guardians of the Galaxy" star and hilarious "Parks and Recreation" alum Chris Pratt, and his wife, Anna Faris of "Mom" and "The House Bunny."
But some of these pairings will be a surprise. For example, did you know that Jordan Peele, half of the creative duo behind Comedy Central's "Key and Peele," is married to "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" funnywoman Chelsea Peretti?
Take a look at these 13 hilarious pairs who are killing it in comedy:
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Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy
Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy met in 1998 while studying sketch and improv with LA's The Groundlings. Falcone has been steadily working for years, with credits including "Joey,""A to Z," and "New Girl." McCarthy's career has been skyrocketing since starring on "Gilmore Girls" in the early-2000s and moving on to the big screen. Her biggest movies include "The Heat,""Bridesmaids," and the upcoming "Ghostbusters" reboot.
They see working together as an opportunity sidestep the hours typically spent away from your significant other on projects. They currently run their production company, On The Day.
Steve and Nancy Carell
"The Office" and "The 40-year-old Virgin" star Steve Carell met his wife, Nancy Carell (née Walls), when she was a student in his improv class at Chicago's Second City, and they married in 1995. They went on to work together on "Saturday Night Live,""The Daily Show," and "The Office." Most recently, they cocreated the TBS comedy series "Angie Tribeca" starring Rashida Jones.
Samantha Bee and Jason Jones
Samantha Bee and Jason Jones met while working in children's theater. He went on to work at "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in 2001. She was performing as part of a sketch group before joining Jones on "The Daily Show" in 2003. Both decided to leave the show in 2015. Now, Bee hosts her own weekly commentary show on TBS called "Full Frontal." Meanwhile, Jones will star on the network's upcoming comedy, "Detour," which he and Bee created together.
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