Marriage is meant to unite two people for life, but these celebrities have proven that this union can sometimes last a few hours. Here are the 11 shortest star marriages in Hollywood history, as reported by our colleagues at L’Officiel.
For many, marriage represents the ultimate goal for couples as it allows two individuals to bond, one to the other for eternity and under the gaze of those around them. A unique moment of celebration, during which two beings can bond for life. At least in theory. Because in reality, many marital unions break up after a few years. A notion of duration which is much more variable, particularly in the world of show business.
Indeed, if celebrity marriages do not fail to create excitement among the public, many of them have proven that marriage is not always synonymous with perpetuity, some even going so far as to unite with their half for just a few hours. If Jay Z and Beyoncé undoubtedly embody the emblematic couple of Hollywood today, other celebrities have opted for an express wedding. As reported by our colleagues from The Official, here is The 11 Shortest Celebrity Marriages in Hollywood History.
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From 55 hours to 72 days
A series that highlights the importance of thinking carefully before making a lifelong commitment to your other half. In 2018, Colton James And Jeff Leatham said “yes” before backtracking a few months later: their marriage lasted six months. Although this seems short, it is nevertheless longer than the time spent by Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray as husband and wife. After saying yes, the stars of One Three Hill divorced after 5 monthsthe actress discussing the infidelity problems of the man who is now her ex-husband.
A performance similar to Charlie Sheen and Donna Peele : the lovebirds said yes to each other in 1995 before filing for divorce afterwards 5 months of relationship. Five months is also the duration during which Drew Barrymore and Tom Green remained married in 2001. While this may seem like a record, it has been surpassed several times, starting with Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd who remained married 4 months as Bradley Cooper And Jennifer Esposito.
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Proof that means have no impact on the longevity of a marriage: despite the 10 million dollars spent for the ceremony, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries remained married for 72 days only. However, they were beaten by Eddie Murphy and Tracy Edmonds who saw their marriage last 2 weeks, always according to The official.
A performance matched by Mario Lopez and Ali Landry who have not lasted more than 15 days in their marriage. For Carmen Electra and Denis Rodmanthe marriage did not last a week: the NBA star filed for divorce after six days. Finally, it is Britney Spears and Jason Alexander who hold the record for the shortest marriage in Hollywood history: 55 hoursor a little more than two days.
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