Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh were married for 20 years. They dated for 2 years after getting together in Nov 1936. After a 1 year engagement they married on 31st Aug 1940. 20 years later they divorced on 2nd Dec 1960. They were in 3 on-screen matchup

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Vivien Leigh

British actress

(1913-1967) · aged 53

Laurence Olivier

English actor and director

(1907-1989) · aged 82

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Personal profiles	Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier
Relationship type	Married
Relationship status	Divorced
Start date	Nov 1936
End date	Dec 1960
View	WDW profile
Couple ID	1715760
Reference	Google

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1930s

Nov 1936

Laurence and Vivien hooked up together.
Vivien 22, Laurence 29

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1939

The couple got engaged.
Vivien 25, Laurence 31

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1940s

31 Aug 1940

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier celebrated their wedding day.
Vivien 26, Laurence 33

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1960s

Dec 1960

Breakup
Vivien 47, Laurence 53

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2 Dec 1960

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier divorced.
Vivien 47, Laurence 53

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