Despite their considerable age difference and wildly divergent musical styles, Loretta Lynn and former White Stripes singer Jack White were linked romantically after the two were seen to be openly indulging in seriously flirtatious behavior. The year was 2004, and, per MTV, they were promoting their Grammy-winning "Van Lear Rose" record at the time.
In the music video for the hit duet "Portland, Oregon," the then-70-year-old Lynn and her 29-year-old collaborator playfully kissed and cuddled after trading lovelorn looks across a bar. However, White messes it all up by making eyes at another woman while holding hands with Lynn, leading the country icon to slap him across the face. They make up by the end though, sealing their onscreen union with a kiss.
In an interview with Dan Rather, Lynn revealed that White had approached her backstage at a show in New York and expressed his love of country music, which ultimately led to them making the album together. Their age difference didn't trouble either party, with Lynn commenting, "He's a young boy with an old mind. He seems to be older in his ways and actions."
As for whether their romantic actions in the "Portland, Oregon" video were genuine, Lynn confirmed that she and White were simply good actors.
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