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Can you predict the future? Riley Keough definitely can! On just their second date, the gorgeous actress had a wild premonition. When her future husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, walked out of an Australian gas station, she looked at him and instantly knew they would get married and have babies. It sounds exactly like a romantic movie scene, but for the Daisy Jones & the Six star, this crazy gut feeling was 100% real life!
But wait, did she tell him about her secret vision right away? Absolutely not! Riley kept her lips tightly sealed about her sudden prediction. She later joked that if she had told Ben she wanted to marry him right there at the gas station, he probably would have run away! She played it totally cool to make sure she could easily score a third date before revealing her deep feelings.
The timing of their Hollywood love story is just as magical as her prediction. The stunning couple originally crossed paths back in 2012 on the dusty desert set of Mad Max: Fury Road. However, the romantic sparks did not fly until a whole year later during movie reshoots in Australia. Once they finally connected, things moved at lightning speed, and they were happily engaged by 2014.
Fast forward to today, and her amazing gas station dream has beautifully come true! Not only did they tie the knot in 2015, but they also secretly welcomed a sweet baby girl into the world. Fans only found out about their hidden joy when Ben bravely spoke on Riley’s behalf during her late mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memorial service. Through all the highs and lows, they have built the exact beautiful family Riley saw in her mind years ago.
Riley Keough Knew She’d Marry Her Husband on Their Second Date | PEOPLE
So, who exactly is the lucky guy that stole a Hollywood princess’s heart? Meet Ben Smith-Petersen! Before doing wild movie stunts in huge blockbuster films, he was literally flying through the air as a circus trapeze teacher. The man is packed with surprise talents. He acts, makes his own indie music, and even proudly rocks a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Talk about an ultimate action hero right at home!
If you thought one romantic wedding was enough, think again! Riley and Ben are so wildly in love that they actually got married twice. Their first wedding was a totally unexpected, intimate Hindu ceremony in Nepal while they were helping build schools. Later, they threw a star-studded bash in California with famous pals. They even got matching tattoos on their third date! They truly treat life and love like one giant, fearless adventure.
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At the end of the day, Riley and Ben are the absolute ultimate couple goals. From an epic movie set meeting to working together again on Daisy Jones & the Six, their bond is completely unbreakable. Ben has been her steady rock through the hardest family tragedies, holding her hand every step of the way. Their unbelievable love story proves to fans everywhere that when you know, you just know!
