HILLARY CLINTON, 62
In 1998, she stood by her husband, the former US president Bill Clinton, when he was exposed for having extramarital activities with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, issuing a public statement reaffirming her commitment to the marriage. A shrewd move both personally and politically - she is now the US Secretary of State.
VICTORIA BECKHAM, 35
Singer-fashion designer Posh Spice handled news of husband David's alleged affair with his personal assistant Rebecca Loos in 2003 with grace and dignity. The couple put up a united front and even took a family holiday. The multi-millionaire footballer denied the affair but she later said the episode had made their marriage stronger.
LIN FENG-JIAO, 56
The Taiwanese actress' husband, action movie superstar Jackie Chan, allegedly had an affair and fathered a daughter with beauty queen Elaine Ng in 1998. However, the couple, who have been together since 1982, are still married.
SILDA WALL, 52
Her husband, former New York governor Eliot Spitzer, was exposed when the New York Times revealed that he had arranged to meet a high-priced prostitute in 2008. Shortly after, he and Wall were photographed holding hands while out together. Whether orchestrated or not, she has not indicated any desire to leave the marriage.
TANA RAMSAY, 36
In 2008, Tana's marriage was hit
by allegations that celebrity chef Gordon - famous for hurling four-letter words in the kitchen - had a seven-year affair with author Sarah Symonds.
He denied it and the couple are still married. They have four children.
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This article was first published in The Sunday Times.
