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These are some of Hollywood's most notorious whirlwind marriages
These are some of Hollywood's most notorious whirlwind marriages, with some celebrities having multiple short unions.
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Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor was married eight times with seven men. She married hotel heir Conrad 'Nicky' Hilton Jr. on May 6, 1950 when she was 18 years old, but the marriage lasted only eight months, allegedly over abusive behaviour.
This was the first of her eight marriages to seven men.
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Hilton Jr., pause on the steps of the Church of the Good Shepherd here after their wedding, Beverly Hills, Calif., May 6, 1950. (Getty Images)
Actor Dennis Hopper and singer Michelle Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas were married on Oct. 31, 1970, but the union lasted only eight days.
Actor and director Dennis Hopper and actress and singer Michelle Phillips attend the Governor's Ball after the 42nd Acadamy Awards on April 7, 1970 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Hollywood legend Patty Duke and her second husband, music promoter Michael Tell, were married on June 26, 1970 but the marriage lasted only 13 days.
American promoter Michael Tell and his wife, American actress Patty Duke walk to a cab after appearing on the Dick Cavett Show in New York, circa 1970. (Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty Images)
Zsa Zsa Gabor was married a total of nine times. She married her fifth husband Joshua S. Cosden on March 9, 1966, and they were divorced on Oct. 18, 1967.
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor (2nd from right) and her new husband, Joshua S. Cosden (centre), pose with the wedding party following their marriage on March 9, 1966. (Getty Images)
Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor married her sixth husband, Jack Ryan, who was the Mattel designer responsible for creating the Barbie doll. The couple wed on January 21, 1975, but the union lasted only eight months.
Honeymooners Zsa Zsa Gabor and Jack Ryan, her seventh husband. (PA Images via Getty Images)
‘Baywatch’ actor and activist Pamela Anderson has been married five times. She married musician Kid Rock on July 29, 2006 after meeting in 2001, but the pair divorced four months later.
Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson arrive as guests to a film screening on Nov. 6, 2002, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Anderson and producer Salomon were married and divorced twice, from 2007-2008 and then again from 2014-2015.
Rick Salomon and actress Pamela Anderson at the Grand Opening of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Weekend on Nov. 17, 2007 in Las Vegas. (Denise Truscello/WireImage)
The couple, who dated more than 30 years earlier, married in a private ceremony in Malibu, Calif., on Monday, Jan.20, 2020 and split 12 days later. The union was apparently never legalized.
This combination photo shows Hollywood producer Jon Peters at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on May 1, 2007, left, and model-actress Pamela Anderson at the amfAR, Cinema Against AIDS, benefit in Cap d'Antibes, southern France, on May 23, 2019. (AP Photo)
Pop star Britney Spears married her childhood friend Jason Alexander on January 3, 2004 in Las Vegas but the union was famously annulled after 55 hours, and Spears later calling it a mistake.
Britney Spears arriving for the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York, 2004.
Jason Alexander, ex-husband of Britney Spears during 2005 BET Awards Afterparty Hosted by Gabrielle Union at After party in Hollywood, Calif. (Enos Solomon/FilmMagic)
Britney also married her longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari in a star-studded event on June 9, 2022, less than one year after Spears' father was removed as the conservator of her estate. The pair separated in July 2023.
Britney first husband, Jason Alexander, allegedly attempted to crash the wedding and was arrested.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari appear at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on July 22, 2019. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The singer and actor had an on-and-off relationship since 2010, were married in December 2018 after losing their home in a wildfire, and were separated less than one year after in August 2019.
Miley Cyrus, left, and Liam Hemsworth, co-stars of the film "The Last Song," pose together at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Reality star Kim Kardashian and former NBA player Kris Humphries were married after a whirlwind romance and a televised ceremony on August 20, 2011. The marriage soon fell apart and the couple split after just 72 days.
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Pop star Katy Perry and actor/comedian Russell Brand had a tumultuous marriage that lasted just 14 months from 2010-2012.
U.S. singer Katy Perry and actor Russell Brand arrive for the MTV European Music Awards 2010, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Dave Fisher)
Jennifer Lopez has been married four times and engaged once. The actor, singer and dancer married her first husband, waiter Ojani Noa in February 1997, but the union lasted only 11 months.
Jennifer Lopez and husband Ojani Noa at the "U-Turn" premiere in Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 1997. (Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Jennifer Lopez and former backup dancer Cris Judd were married in September 2001, but their relationship lasted only nine months before divorce proceedings began.
Jennifer Lopez and her husband Cris Judd arrive at the 74th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 24, 2002 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy and producer Tracey Edmonds began dating in 2006 and were married in Bora Bora on January 1, 2008, but split up just two weeks later and did make their marriage legally binding.
Eddie Murphy, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role for his work in "Dreamgirls," arrives with his girlfriend Tracey Edmonds for the 79th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Actor Drew Barrymore met bar owner Jeremy Thomas in 1994 when she was 19 and he was 31 and were married after dating for six weeks. The relationship did not last, with the couple splitting up less than two months later.
Actress Drew Barrymore and her husband Jeremy Thomas attend the premiere of "Bad Girls" April 19, 1994 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Barry King/Liaison)
Drew Barrymore married for a second time in July 2001 to Canadian comedian Tom Green after meeting on the set of ‘Charlie’s Angels.’ That marriage lasted only a few months and the couple divorced. However, the pair reunited as friends in 2020.
Canadian comic and MTV host Tom Green arrives with his girlfriend Drew Barrymore at the 72nd Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 26, 2000. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Actor Nicolas Cage and singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley were married in Hawaii on August 10, 2002, but filed for divorce just three months later.
Nicolas Cage, left, and Lisa Marie Presley arrive together for a screening of Cage's new film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, Aug. 13, 2001. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Nicolas Cage and makeup artist Erika Koike were married in Las Vegas on March 23, 2019 after dating for just under one year, but Cage filed for divorce and sought an annulment after just four days together.
Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike arrive at the premiere of Quiver Distribution's "Running With The Devil" at Writers Guild Theater on Sept. 16, 2019 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Joe Scarnici/FilmMagic)
The King of Pop and daughter of the King of Rock and Roll had a high-profile relationship and were married in May 1994, just weeks after her divorce from her first husband. Jackson and Presley’s marriage was tumultuous and lasted just two years.
Michael Jackson with Lisa Marie Presley in Versailles, France in 1994. (ARNAL/PAT/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Popstar Janet Jackson and singer James DeBarge were married in 1984 when she was 18 and he was 21, but the marriage was annulled in 1985 over his drug use.
In 2016, DeBarge claimed that he and Jackson had a secret daughter, a rumour that Jackson denied.
Janet Jackson and James Debarge at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., January 28, 1985. (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
The actors were married for just four months from December 2006 to April 2007, just a few months after they started dating. Esposito filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 29, 2006, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Turner)
Actor Colin Farrell and singer/actor Amelia Warner had a non-legally binding marriage ceremony in Tahiti, and were together from July 2001 to November 2001 before splitting up.
Colin Farrell and Amelia Warner at the "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" Los Angeles Premiere, June 11, 2001. (Barry King/WireImage)
The actors worked together on ‘Dumb and Dumber’ and tied the knot on September 23, 1996. They separated just nine months later in June 1997, and were divorced shortly after.
Actors Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly at an event for film 'Dumb and Dumber' in 1994.
Actor Charlie Sheen and model Donna Peele dated for six weeks before they tied the knot on September 3, 1995. The marriage lasted less than six months.
Actor Charlie Sheen embraces his wife, Donna Peele, while they pose on a red carpet in 1995. (Darlene Hammond/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Actor/TV personality Mario Lopez and actor/model Ali Landry dated for six years and were married on April 24, 2004. The marriage lasted only two weeks, after Ali discovered Lopez’s infidelity.
Ali Landry and Mario Lopez, Oct. 3, 2002. (Albert L. Ortega/WireImage)
The pair met on the set of ‘One Tree Hill’ and played an on-screen couple. In real-life, they dated for two years and tied the knot on April 16, 2005. They separated just five months later.
Chad Michael Murray, right, a cast member in the film "House of Wax," arrives with his wife, actress Sophia Bush, at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 26, 2005. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman and actor Carmen Electra had a high-profile relationship and eloped on November 14, 1998, after a night of partying. Rodman initially announced he was filing an annulment just nine days later, but the pair reconciled. Electra then filed for divorce in April 1999.
Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra are shown arriving at the opening of the Planet Hollywood restaurant in Montreal, July 27, 1998. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press via AP)
The actors dated for only two weeks before they tied the knot in September 1993, but their whirlwind union lasted just five months.
Shannen Doherty and Ashley Hamilton (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
The actors were married in February 2015 before Heard filed for divorce just 15 months later. Private details of their relationship were heard in court during a public defamation trial in 2022.
U.S. actors Johnny Depp, left, and Amber Heard arrive for the European premiere of their film, "The Rum Diary," in London, Nov. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
The ‘Frasier’ star married dancer Leigh-Anne Csuhany – his second wife - in September 1992 but they divorced just nine months later.
Kelsey Grammer and Leigh-Anne Csuhany, Sept. 7, 1994. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Boxing legend Mike Tyson and actor Robin Givens had a high-profile relationship and tied the knot on February 7, 1988. The marriage was tumultuous and lasted just one year. Given went on to become a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Portrait of American heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson and his wife, actress Robin Givens, as they pose together on a sofa in their new home, Los Angeles, Calif. on May 1988. (Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)
Actors Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria dated for five years before getting married on July 17, 1999 at their Los Angeles home, but divorced 17 months later.
Actress Helen Hunt and husband Hank Azaria are shown in Los Angeles on March 24, 1997. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actors Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen had a whirlwind romance and tied the knot in October 2009. The couple had a tumultuous relationship and Moss filed for divorce less than one year later.
Actors Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on Sept. 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
The actors met on the set of ‘Dazed and Confused’ and eloped in Las Vegas in October 1992 when Jovovich was 16 and Andrews was 21. Jovovich’s mother had the marriage annulled just two months later.
Actors Milla Jovovich and Shawn Andrews in film 'Dazed and Confused' in 1993.
Heiress and socialite Nicky Hilton and businessman Todd Meister tied the knot in Las Vegas on August 15, 2004, but the marriage was annulled less than three months later. Hilton married financier James Rothschild in 2014 and they have three children together.
Todd Meister and Nicky Hilton at the Jennifer muller dance event , June 15, 2004. (Rossa W. Cole/Sygma via Getty Images)
Actor Renée Zellweger and country singer Kenny Chesney met in January 2005, were married in May 2005, and separated just four months later.
Renee Zellweger arrives at the premiere of "The Thing About Pam" on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the NBCU FYC House in Los Angeles. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
Kenny Chesney at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Bruce Springsteen at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Feb. 8, 2013. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
The actors started dating in 2014 and were married in December 2015, but the relationship did not last. They separated just six months later in June 2016.
Nicollette Sheridan arrives at The Carousel of Hope at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Oct. 20, 2012. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Aaron Phypers attends Bravo's Premiere Party for "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Season 9 and "Mexican Dynasties" at Gracias Madre on Feb. 12, 2019 in West Hollywood, Calif. (Robin Marchant/FilmMagic)
Actor/comedian Chris Kattan and model/actor Sunshine Deia Tutt met in 2005 and were married on June 28, 2008. The pair separated just two months later, and the divorced was finalized in February 2009.
Actor Chris Kattan and fiance model Sunshine Deia Tutt arrives at HBO's Post Golden Globe After Party held at the Beverly Hilton on January 15, 2007 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Marvel star Jeremy Renner and Canadian model/actor Sonni Pacheco share a daughter and were married in January 2014, but separated just 10 months later.
Late Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor married Irish psychotherapist Barry Herridge in a Las Vegas on December 8, 2011, but the pair separated after 16 days. They briefly reconciled a few weeks later but then split up for good soon after.
Actor Colton Haynes and celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham had a high-profile romance and married on October 27, 2017. The wedding was officiated by Kris Jenner. The union did not last – the pair separated just six months later.
Jeff Leatham (L) and Colton Haynes attend Lorraine Schwartz launches The Eye Bangle a new addition to her signature Against Evil Eye Collection at Delilah on March 13, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif. (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Lorraine Schwartz )
Country singer Jana Kramer and actor Johnathon Schaech married in 2010 after meeting on the set of ‘Prom Night’ in 2008 but were together for just one month before separating. The pair reconciled in 2022 and admitted they were not ready for marriage.
Actor Johnathan Schaech and Jana Kramer attend the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event at Drai's Hollywood on April 22, 2010 in Hollywood, Calif. (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
Actor and songwriter Emily Osment and musician Jack Anthony were married in October 2024 but were together only two months before separating and finally divorcing in September 2025.
Jack Anthony and Emily Osment at the Project Angel Food Angel Awards Gala held at Milk Studios on September 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Images)
Former child star Keshia Knight Pulliam and former NFL star Ed Hartwell were married on January 1, 2016 and separated just months later following a pregnancy announcement. Their divorce was finalized in 2018.
Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell attend 'Finding Dory' advance screening at AMC Phipps Plaza on June 15, 2016 in Atlanta, Ga. (Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)
TV personality and Audrina Patridge and pro BMX rider Corey Bohan were together for five years before tying the knot in November 2016, but they separate just 10 months later, and divorced in 2018.
Television personality Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan attend the LAPALME Magazine Spring Affair at The Room on March 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
NYC businessman Tom D’Agostino Jr. and The Real Housewives of New York City star LuAnn de Lesseps were married on December 31, 2016, and their tumultuous union last only seven months.
Tom D'Agostino Jr and LuAnn de Lesseps are seen in Soho on July 18, 2017 in New York City. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
Country singers Carly Pearce and Michael Ray met in 2018 and were married in October 2019, but divorced just eight months later in June 2020.
Carly Pearce and Michael Ray attend the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on Nov. 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (John Shearer/WireImage)
Twenty-six-year-old dancer/model Anna Nicole Smith married 89-year-old oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall on June 27, 1994. The marriage ended the following year when Marshall died at age 90 and began a years-long battle over the late billionaire’s estate. Smith died at age 39 on February 8, 2007.