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Shortest Celebrity Marriages Ever
There’s nothing better than seeing two talented, attractive, and super-rich celebrities join together in holy matrimony. The world is also full of failed celebrity marriages that were over before we could say “prenup.” Some couples lasted a few years, others lasted a few months, while there were other unfortunate souls who barely lasted a few weeks.
That’s not all, though. There are some celebrity marriages on this list that lasted just a few hours. These couples have tried to brush these failed marriages under the carpet, but the internet doesn’t forget…
Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds – 15 days
In 2008, Eddie and his then-girlfriend Tracey Edmonds made their way to a private island to get hitched and although the world assumed that they had legally got married, the couple backtracked 15 days later. They stated that their romantic ceremony had been “symbolic” and since decided they were better as friends.
Katy Perry and Russell Brand – 14 months
While many people questioned the American singer and her British comedian boyfriend to begin with, fans congratulated the pair when they tied the knot in 2010. Then, out of the blue, Russell decided to end things after just 14 months of married life. To make things worse, he broke up with her via text message.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard – 15 months
It’s suggested that Amber Heard and Johnny Depp got together under suspicious circumstances, and the couple kept their love a secret for many years. They eventually tied the knot in 2015, but unfortunately, their marriage only lasted 15 months before it crumbled down around them, as allegations have revealed a messy relationship.
Drew Barrymore and Tom Green – 166 days
Drew Barrymore and Tom Green became husband and wife in 2001 after two years of dating, and it’s fair to say that fans had high hopes for the pair. Unfortunately, the universe just wasn’t on their side. After Tom was diagnosed with testicular cancer and after Drew’s home burned down, their marriage just couldn’t take the stress. They divorced after just 166 days.
Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen – 312 days
These two first met on the set of Saturday Night Live in 2008, and they became husband and wife just one year later. However, their marriage lasted just over eight months. According to Elisabeth, her husband was just a little too strange for her liking, and she noted that the whole marriage was “extremely traumatic and awful and horrible.”
Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus – 8 months
There was once a time when Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus were the cutest couple on the block – but then they weren’t. This on-and-off-again couple tied the knot in December 2018, and many hoped that this would beforever. But these two got divorced just eight months later.
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander – 55 hours
It’s Britney’s first marriage that really gets everyone talking, because she was married to Jason Alexander for just 55 hours. These two were childhood sweethearts, and in a moment of rebellion, they decided to head to Vegas for a quickie wedding at the infamous White Chapel. 55 hours later, she realized what she had done, and the marriage was annulled.
Ali Landry and Mario Lopez – 18 days
When Ali Landry and Mario Lopez got hitched after dating for six years, we all thought that they would be together forever. Well, just 18 days after their 2004 wedding, Ali filed to annul their marriage. It was later discovered that Mario had cheated just weeks before they tied the knot, and couldn’t contain the lie after they became husband and wife. Yikes.
Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson – 122 days
Everyone remembers when Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson got married on a boat in their swimwear, right? Despite the fact that these two seemed to be perfect for each other in a strange way, their marriage didn’t last too long. Just three months and 29 days after they exchanged their vows, they legally parted ways and have not spoken since.
Eminem and Kim Mathers – 3 months
The love affair between Eminem and Kim Mathers is legendary. These two were childhood sweethearts, and they were together for almost a decade before they decided to tie the knot in 2002. While this marriage only lasted two years before they divorced, it didn’t take them too long to get back together. Yes, they reconciled in January 2006 – but they filed their annulment papers again just three months later.
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio – 274 days
When Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio tied the knot in 1954, there’s no doubt the world was overrun with jealousy. Nevertheless, they fell in love with each other and decided to get hitched. 274 days later, in fact. It’s been noted that Joe was jealous of his wife’s fame.
Mike Tyson and Robin Givens – 1 year
Not only did Robin Givens date Eddie Murphy and Michael Jordan, but she was also married to Mike Tyson for a year. These two tied the knot just a few months after they started dating, but after suffering a miscarriage, Robin and Mike began to grow apart. Just a short while later, Givens noted that their marriage was “worse than anything I could possibly imagine.”
Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd – 218 days
This lady has been able to win over some of the hunkiest men in Hollywood, and this was certainly the case in 2001 when she married backup dancer Cris Judd. These two planned the most lavish celebrity wedding imaginable, but these two were together for just eight months before they parted ways. Their divorce was settled a few weeks later.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito – 122 days
These two were together for a year before they decided to tie the knot in 2006, and many people believed that they had found their perfect match. It seems as though all good things must come to an end, though, as they called things quits after just 122 days.
Kenny Chesney and Renee Zellweger – 225 days
Okay, this one was a little strange. Kenny Chesney and Renee Zellweger’s relationship came out of nowhere. Nevertheless, these guys went ahead and tied the knot to become husband and wife in 2005 – and they did look pretty cute together. Just four months after they exchanged their vows, they were exchanging annulment papers instead.
Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley – 108 days
Nicolas and Lisa Marie seemed to be the perfect pairing, and we can imagine that they thought so too. After all, it didn’t take them long to make their way to Hawaii for a private wedding ceremony. This excitement didn’t last too long, as their marriage was annulled three months later. Presley later noted that “we shouldn’t have been married in the first place.”
Axl Rose and Erin Everly – 26 days
Axl Rose is one of the most famous rock stars of all time, but did you know that this Guns ‘N Roses legend wrote ‘Sweet Child o’Mine about his girlfriend at the time, Erin Everly. Not only was the song written about this model, but she also appeared in the music video. After dating for around four years, Erin and Axl ventured down the aisle and right into married life – but 26 days after they exchanged their vows, Axl filed for divorce.
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman – 9 days
In 1998 it seemed as though Carmen and Dennis Rodman wanted to showcase their love to the world when they tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony. However, it seems as though they might not have been very sober at this event, and Dennis filed for annulment nine days later, stating that he was of “unsound mind.”
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly – 309 days
For fans of Dumb and Dumber, the marriage of Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly made all of their dreams come true. While these two were married for 309 days, it seems as though things just weren’t meant to be for this couple. They didn’t even manage to get to their anniversary, as they broke up around nine months later.
Jeremy Renner and Sonni Pacheco – 10 months
Although many celebrity marriages play out in front of the press, things were a little different when it came to Jeremy Renner and Sonni Pacheco. We didn’t even know that they were married until they showcased their wedding rings to the world. They divorced 10 months later, but they still hang out every so often for the sake of their daughter.
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush – 163 days
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush were not only the greatest on-screen couple we’d ever met, but they were also the best real-life couple in a while. Unfortunately, things came crumbling down 163 days later. While many people questioned their breakup, others couldn’t help but believe the rumors that Chad had cheated on his wife with none other than Paris Hilton.
Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria – 11 months
Did you know that these two were actually married for 11 months? These two dated for five years before they decided to tie the knot, but it seems as though married life just wasn’t for them. After six months, the couple thought that it would be best to separate, but they continued to live in the same house for another six months to see whether they could salvage things.
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting – 21 months
Kaley Cuoco’s personal life has intrigued many fans, largely because she chooses not to live with her husbands. This actress and her tennis player dated for just three months before the question was popped and they planned their big wedding. Just 21 months after they became husband and wife, they both chose to go down the divorce route.
Colin Farrell and Amelia Warner – 121 days
While many assumed that Colin Farrell would be single and ready to mingle for life, he shocked us all when he married Amelia Warner in 2001. He was 25 at the time, she was just 19 years old, and the wedding in Bora Bora was incredibly intimate. They have both noted that they were too young to get married, though, and their short marriage showcases that.
Janet Jackson and James DeBarge – 1 year
Janet Jackson made headlines in 1984 when the then 18-year-old decided to walk down the aisle to marry James DeBarge. Joe Jackson had never been a fan of her choice of man, and in the end, it seems as though her father was right to be concerned. Their marriage lasted just one year and supposedly broke down due to James’ substance abuse.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries -72 days
Queen Kim has actually been married three times, and one of those marriages was to NBA star Kris Humphries. Sure, they planned a beautiful wedding and looked totally in love on the day, but they both wanted to break off their marriage just a short while later. In the end, they lasted 72 days.
Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike – 4 days
Although we’ve seen that Nicolas Cage’s marriage to Lisa Marie Presley didn’t last very long, he beat his own record in 2018. That’s because he was married to Erika Koike for just four days. This couple was spotted getting up close and personal, but nobody expected them to head to Vegas just a month later. They secretly tied the knot, but they rather publicly annulled that marriage four days later.
Charlie Sheen and Donna Peele – 145 days
In 1995, Charlie married Donna Peele, and while they seemed to be happily married for 145 days, Charlie’s scandalous personal life quickly came to bite him in the behind. That’s because he was named as a high-profile client for one of the most famous escort services in the world, and it was clear to his wife that he hadn’t been very faithful.
Colton Haynes and Jeff Leatham – 6 months
Although many fans wanted to keep these two for themselves, there was no doubt about the fact that they were happy to learn that they were dating in 2017. These two tied the knot to become husband and husband later that year, but things came crashing down six months later.
Danielle Staub and Marty Caffrey – 9 months
Danielle Staub’s second marriage came in the form of Marty Caffrey, and some fans had very high hopes for this relationship. Everyone hoped that she had found “the one” – but it seems as though things just weren’t meant to be. While these two made it work for nine months, Caffrey eventually filed for divorce in August 2018.
Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada – 41 days
You might remember the days when Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozado were one of the cutest couples on the block. They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony, all seemed to be going well, until one fateful night in August 2012. It’s been noted that an incident at their marital home sent Evelyn to the hospital, and just three days later, she was filing for divorce from her husband.
Rudolph Valentino and Jean Acker – 6 hours
Although you might not be familiar with Rudolph Valentino or Jean Acker, all you need to know is that these two were once hugely famous – and they were once also married for just six hours. These two tied the knot in 1919, but after the ceremony, Jean locked herself in their honeymoon suite until she knew that the divorce proceedings were in place.
Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon – 60 days
In 2008, Rick Saloman had managed to charm his way into Pamela Anderson’s heart. The couple had only been dating a few weeks when they decided to get hitched – in the 90-minute break between her two-show Las Vegas residency. The couple made their way to the chapel to become husband and wife, but it seems as though this spontaneity came back and bit them, as the marriage only lasted 60 days.
Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan – 10 months
Audrina Patridge is known for airing her personal life on reality television, and that’s exactly what she did when she divorced ex-husband Corey Bohan in front of the cameras. While the couple had tied the knot in 2016 and even welcomed a daughter into the world, they just couldn’t make things worse. Audrina has since accused her ex of increasingly worse behavior.
Dennis Hopper and Michelle Phillips – 8 days
Dennis Hopper was married five times, so you could say that he had no troubles winning over the ladies. In 1970, he married Mamas and Papas singer Michelle Phillips, and the couple was together for just a few months before they became husband and wife, but their engagement was longer than their marriage. Michelle filed for divorce eight days later.
Shannen Doherty and Rick Salomon – 9 months
It seems as though both Shannen Doherty and Rick Salomon are partial to short marriages, as they both find themselves on this list for a second time. It’s not known how these guys managed to get together or even what caused their marital breakup, but there’s no doubt about the fact that this marriage has gone down in history. After all, they were a pretty strange pairing.
Paula Abdul and Brad Beckerman – 17 months
Paula Abdul has been married twice over the course of her career, and her second husband was clothing designer Brad Beckerman. The couple tied the knot in 1996, and while they seemed to be a great pairing, they divorced after 17 months of marriage, and they both cited irreconcilable differences within their divorce papers.
Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa – 11 months
J-Lo’s first husband was Cuban waiter Ojani Noa, and these two tied the knot to become husband and wife in 1997. However, their marriage was not meant to be, and she filed to divorce her husband just 11 months later. Unfortunately for her, though, this breakup has not been smooth, because Ojani has threatened to release sensitive information about the singer.
Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter – 12 months
Although Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter did get “married” during a romantic and intimate ceremony in Bali in 2018, this wedding was not legally binding in the United States. Just 12 months after that, they decided to part ways. According to Kaitlynn, they had been growing apart ever since they exchanged their vows.
Sinead O’Connor and Barry Herridge – 18 days
In 2011, Sinead and her boyfriend of Barry Herridge decided to head to Las Vegas and get hitched at a drive-thru chapel. Then things began to crumble after their seventh day of living together. Sinead has since noted that “certain people in my husband’s life” had tried to ruin the marriage, and had managed to successfully do so. Their marriage was annulled 18 days later.
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa – 14 months
When Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa got together, the music industry couldn’t have been happier. These two started dating in 2011, and it wasn’t long before Wiz had popped the question, and Amber was walking down the aisle. It seems as though their fast progression caused their breakup.
Shannen Doherty and Ashley Hamilton – 5 months
The then-23-year-old Doherty decided to get married to 19-year-old Ashley Hamilton after just two weeks of dating. They got hitched in Shannen’s backyard, and their families didn’t really know what was going on until the day of the wedding. As you can imagine, things didn’t work out the way they planned.
Cher and Gregg Allman – 9 days
It seems as though this whirlwind romance happened a little too quickly, as these two got hitched just one week after Cher’s divorce from Sonny Bono. The couple tied the knot in a Las Vegas hotel room, and rumors suggest that it didn’t take long for Gregg to celebrate on his own. It’s been reported that he left his new bride in the hotel room to take illicit substances that night. They split up 9 days later.
Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad ‘Nicky’ Hilton – 205 days
Well, it seems as though Conrad ‘Nicky’ Hilton stole the show as Elizabeth Taylor’s very first husband – and she picked a good one. While his wealth was second-to-none, it seems as though their love was more of a hit, then miss. This couple tied the knot in 1950, but according to Elizabeth Taylor, she knew that their marriage was over when their honeymoon ended.
Chris Kattan and Sunshine Tutt – 59 days
There’s no doubt about the fact that we were all a little shocked to learn that Chris Kattan and Sunshine Tutt were an item. Nevertheless, they proved us all wrong when they became husband and wife in 2008. However, it didn’t take us long to prove us all right when their marriage was annulled 59 days later.
Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine – 32 days
Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine certainly stole the show when it came to their marriage. These two tied the knot in 1964, and they seemed to be wrapped up in their own state of newlywed bliss for the first week or so. However, she wasn’t too fond of the attention that he got from other ladies on a daily basis. In the end, their marriage lasted 32 days.
LuAnn De Lesseps and Tom D’Agostino – 7 months
If you’re a fan of The Real Housewives of New York, you’ll know that LuAnn De Lesseps and Tom D’Agostino were once the talk of the town. They were perfect for each other, right? Well, not quite. Just seven months later, it was confirmed that the couple had parted ways and had filed their divorce papers.
Nicky Hilton and Todd Andrew Meister – 85 days
Nicky Hilton didn’t splash too much cash for her wedding to Todd Andrew Meister. That’s probably because they had only been dating for two months before they decided to head to Las Vegas for a quickie wedding. While they blame their long-distance marriage for their annulment, we can’t help but think that their wedding had something to do with their 85-day marriage.
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