Celebrity power couples often make frequent headlines as soon as they come into fruition.

Meanwhile,former rom-com heartthrob Matthew McConaugheyhas hadhis own happy union with Camila Alves since 2012.

Cruz and McConaughey dated from 2005 to 2006.

Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey at the “Sahara” Tokyo Press Conference

Their relationship began while they were filming the action movie “Sahara.”

They ultimately did not last too long.

I said, ‘What is that?'"

Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey at the “Volver” Madrid Premiere

“The way she moved, I could see a person who knows who they are.

Thus, it’s possible his love-at-first-sight moment may have influenced his and Cruz’s decision to end things.