Key Takeaways:
- Eleven celebrity marriages that lasted less than a year are highlighted, including those of Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush, Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley, and Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries.
- The reasons for the short-lived marriages vary, including fraud, irreconcilable differences, and lack of compatibility.
- Some celebrities, such as Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Esposito, have spoken publicly about their experiences and the lessons they learned from their brief marriages.
- The article also touches on the challenges of navigating high-profile relationships and the importance of taking the time to get to know someone before getting married.
Introduction to Celebrity Marriages
The world of celebrity relationships is often filled with glamour and excitement, but it’s not uncommon for these high-profile marriages to end in divorce. In fact, some celebrity marriages have been known to last less than a year. This article highlights eleven examples of celebrity marriages that didn’t make it past the one-year mark, including those of Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush, Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley, and Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries.
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush
One of the most notable examples of a short-lived celebrity marriage is that of Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush. The two met on the set of One Tree Hill and began dating in 2003. They tied the knot two years later, but their marriage was short-lived, lasting only five months. Sophia requested that the marriage be annulled due to "fraud," and later referred to herself as "21 and stupid" during their relationship. Chad has also spoken publicly about the marriage, saying that he was "a baby" at the time and didn’t know what he was doing.
Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley
Another example of a short-lived celebrity marriage is that of Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley. The two were married in 2002, but their relationship was marked by drama and intensity. Lisa later said that they should have never been married and that Nick would frequently have "temper tantrums." Nicolas has also spoken about the marriage, saying that they were both strong-willed and intense, and that their relationship was often a "bloody nightmare." Despite their tumultuous relationship, the two have remained friends over the years.
Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson
Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson were another celebrity couple who had a brief marriage. The two were married in 2006, but their relationship was marked by drama and infidelity. Kid Rock later claimed that Pamela lied about having a miscarriage, which she denied. The two have since gone their separate ways, with Pamela saying that she hopes Kid Rock is happy and that she wishes him well.
Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper
Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper were married in 2006, but their relationship was short-lived. The two split after just a few months of marriage, with Jennifer later writing about the experience in her memoir. She described Bradley as "funny, smart, cocky, arrogant, and a master manipulator," and said that she didn’t find him attractive, but enjoyed his sense of humor. Bradley has also spoken about the marriage, saying that they both realized it wasn’t right and decided to part ways.
Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas
Drew Barrymore has been married three times, and one of her shortest marriages was to Jeremy Thomas. The two were married in 1999, but split after just 19 days. Drew has spoken publicly about the experience, saying that she was young and stupid at the time, and that she just wanted to be free. She has since spoken about the importance of taking the time to get to know someone before getting married, and has said that she has no shame about her divorces.
Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen
Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen were married in 2010, but their relationship was marked by trauma and drama. Elisabeth has spoken publicly about the experience, saying that it was "extremely traumatic and awful and horrible." Fred has also spoken about the marriage, saying that he gets lost in fantasy and has a problem with intimacy. The two have since gone their separate ways, with Elisabeth saying that she has learned from the experience and is now in a better place.
Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney
Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney were married in 2005, but their relationship was short-lived. The two split after just four months of marriage, with Renée citing "fraud" as the reason for the annulment. Kenny has spoken publicly about the experience, saying that he was panicked by the sudden press attention and pushed Renée away. He has also said that he still thinks about her every day and wonders if she’s okay.
Sonni Pacheco and Jeremy Renner
Sonni Pacheco and Jeremy Renner were married in 2014, but their relationship was marked by drama and allegations of abuse. Sonni filed for divorce after just 10 months of marriage, and accused Jeremy of threatening to kill her and their daughter. Jeremy has denied the allegations, calling them "dramatisations" made with a "specific goal in mind."
Colton Haynes and Jeff Leatham
Colton Haynes and Jeff Leatham were married in 2017, but their relationship was short-lived. The two split after just six months of marriage, with Colton saying that he fell apart and turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain. He has since spoken publicly about the experience, saying that he was heartbroken and struggled to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton
Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton were married in 2022, but their relationship was short-lived. The two split after just seven months of marriage, with Lukas saying that it was a "waste of time" and that he was "unhinged" during the relationship. Chris has spoken publicly about the experience, saying that he has no regrets and that he went into the relationship with an open heart.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
Finally, one of the most famous examples of a short-lived celebrity marriage is that of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. The two were married in 2011, but split after just 72 days. Kim has spoken publicly about the experience, saying that she was nervous to end things, but regretted the wedding as soon as they were on their honeymoon. Kris has also spoken about the relationship, saying that it was "100% real" but that the embarrassment of the public split was "brutal."
