Drama, paparazzi, and rumors surround celebrity relationships, but one thing is for sure; we love them! As fans, we want to know who our favorite celebs are dating or married to, and we want to know everything that's going on in their relationships.
Many celebrity couples like Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer, and Justin and Hailey Bieber give us hope for love. Still, one major thing Hollywood relationships are known for is divorce! Many celebs have gotten divorced sooner than expected, and here is a list of all those doomed marriages that were very short-lived.
Cher and Gregg Allman: 9 Days
The music icon Cher has not had a very smooth sailing love life and was married to Sonny Bono for more than ten years. The two were in a duo together called "Sonny and Cher," but after their divorce, Cher found comfort in the arms of Gregg Allman. He was known of performing in the "Allman Brothers Band" and got married to Cher just three days after her divorce was finalized.
The decision was so hasty that it was bound to end in divorce, and it did, nine days later. The reason was Allman's alcoholism. He passed away in 2017, and Cher took to Twitter to mourn his death.
Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley: 3 1/2 Months
Actor Nicolas Cage has had his fair share of unsuccessful marriages and has been divorced four times. However, his marriage to the singer and daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, lasted the shortest. They met in 2000, and at the time, Presley was engaged to somebody else, but she broke off her engagement and started dating Cage.
They married on August 10th, 2002, and Cage filed for divorce on November 25th, 2002. He got married three times after her, and in 2021, he married internet personality Rhiko Shibata.
Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd: 7 Months
Singer, dancer, producer and actress, Jennifer Lopez has seen a very successful career and is considered one of the most popular celebrities today. However, when it comes to marriage, 'J.Lo' has not had the best of luck. She married choreographer Chris Judd in 2001, and the couple had a secret ceremony.
In July 2002, Lopez filed for divorce. Her first two marriages were very short and both, lasted less than a year, but her marriage to Marc Anthony lasted ten years and produced two children. Lopez has found love again, and in 2021, she is making headlines for getting back with her ex, Ben Affleck.
Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly - 2 1/2 Years
Grammy-winning singer, Kacey Musgraves has seen a lot of success in her career and is known for hit songs like, "Follow Your Arrow," "Simple Times" and "Slow Burn." However, she has not had great luck in her marriage with "Just For The Record" singer, Ruston Kelly.
The two got married in 2017 and filed for divorce in 2020, less than three years after getting hitched. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Musgraves said, "It's two people who love each other so much, but for so many reasons, it just didn't work."
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: 7 Months
Actress and singer, Miley Cyrus got close to her "The Last Song" co-star, Liam Hemsworth in 2009 and the pair have had an on-again off-again relationship for many years until they tied the knot in 2018. They got married in a secret ceremony and shared the news via Instagram. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last and ended in divorce seven months later.
They did not get back together after that but in an interview, Cyrus revealed that she still has a lot of love for Hemsworth. They went their separate ways and Hemsworth is dating model, Gabriella Brooks while Cyrus dated Cody Simpson but revealed she is single as of 2021.
Eminem and Kim Mathers: 3 Months
Rapper Eminem has a long and complicated history with his ex-wife Kim Mathers. They married not once but twice and met in 1988. They welcomed their daughter in 1995 and tied the knot four years later. They got married in 1999 and divorced in 2001, and Eminem even wrote a song about her and exposed all their dirty laundry.
They got married a second time in 2006 and divorced less than three months later. They have one child together, and Eminem adopted her sister's daughter and her daughter from another relationship. In 2021, his adopted daughter, Alaina, got engaged.
Janet Jackson and James DeBarge: 8 Months
Teenage rebellion can make us do a lot of immature things and celebrities are also not immune to it. Singer, Janet Jackson married R&B musician, James DeBarge at the age of 18 and DeBarge was 21. The two eloped and had been dating for two years.
According to DeBarge's sister, Jackson got pregnant during the time of their annulment and had a secret child together. Jackson has not addressed these rumors but welcomed her first child in 2017 at the age of 50 with her husband, Wissam Al Mana. In 2021, her documentary "Janet" was released.
Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson: 4 Months
"Baywatch" star, Pamela Anderson has been married five times. She met rocker, Kid Rock in 2001 and he popped the question a year later. However, their marriage was turbulent from the start and they didn't see eye to eye on many major beliefs.
They have no children together and after they divorced, Rock accused Anderson of manipulating the press and faking a miscarriage. Anderson, on the other hand, took the high road. Anderson told Rolling Stone, "We were married for four months. If he has nothing nice to say about me, then please tell him to stop talking about me." She married Dan Hayhurst in 2020.
Colin Farrell and Amelia Warner: 6 Months
Actor, Colin Farrell started his career in the BBC drama, "Ballykissangel" and has since appeared in many shows and films like, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," "Total Recall" and "The Gentlemen." He met actress and singer, Amelia Warner in 2000 and they tied the knot in 2001.
The actor recalls it as "too fast and too young" and Warner is now married to Jamie Dornan. Farrell did not remarry but has been linked with Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, and Nicole Narain. In 2021, Farrell can be seen in the film, "The North Water."
Sinead O 'Connor and Barry Herridge: 16 Days
Sinead O'Conner is a singer and songwriter best known for her songs, "Nothing Compares 2 U," "The Last Day of our Acquaintance" and "Mandinka." She has been married many times and her fourth marriage to Barry Herridge only lasted 16 days in 2011. The reason O'Conner gave for the divorce was pressure from people in his life.
On her website, she announced the divorce and said, "He is a wonderful man. I love him very much. I'm sorry I'm not a more regular woman. I truly believe though it is painful to admit, we made a mistake rushing into getting married." In 2021, she retired from music and touring.
Paula Abdul and Brad Beckerman: 17 Months
Paula Abdul is a singer, dancer, actress, and TV show judge best known for being a part of projects like, "American Idol," "The X Factor (U.S.)" and "The Masked Dancer." In 2020, she was seen in "Impractical Jokers: The Movie." She has been married twice and her second marriage to Brad Beckerman ended less than two years later.
They met eight months before they tied the knot in 1996 and in 1998, they divorced. Her first marriage also lasted about two years and ended because he didn't want children. Her marriage with Beckerman ended due to "irreconcilable differences."
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard: 2 Years
Actress, Zooey Deschanel is best known for starring in "New Girl," "500 Days of Summer" and "Trolls." She eloped with the singer and frontman of the band, "Death Cab for Cutie," Ben Gibbard after a year of dating in 2009. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last and they filed for divorce two years later due to "irreconcilable differences."
In 2015, Deschanel married producer, Jacob Pechenik and has two children with him. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in 2019 and their divorce was finalized in 2020. Gibbard, on the other hand, married Rachel Demy in 2016 and the pair are still going strong.
Axl Rose and Erin Everly: 1 Month
The life of a rock star isn't like a normal person's so it's not common to see rock stars giving up their wild lives to settle down. Axl Rose, singer of "Guns N' Roses" tried to settle down when he married Erin Everly in 1990 but their marriage did not last.
He met the model at a party in 1986 and even after dating for so long, their marriage ended just one month later. Rose filed for divorce stating "irreconcilable differences" and that was the end of their tumultuous romance. In 2021, the band has returned with the song, "Hard Skool."
Katy Perry and Russell Brand: 14 Months
Before the "I Kissed a Girl" singer, Katy Perry welcomed her baby daughter with fiancé, Orlando Bloom, she was married to comedian, Russell Brand. Brand popped the question three months into dating and they were married in 2010. Their marriage soon chartered into rocky territory and they had differences on everything.
Perry wanted to party and didn't want kids right away while Brand wanted to stay at home and start a family. Brand, on the other hand, blamed her pop career for the split, blasting: "I'm associated with the very thing I detest: vapid vacuous, plastic, constructed, mindless celebrity." He said in an interview. They divorced in 2011.
Adele and Simon Konecki: 2 Years
Artists take their pain and turn it in art and that is exactly what Adele did with her 2021 album, "30." She wanted to explain the divorce with her ex-husband, Simon Konecki to her son via the album. They started dating in 2011 and welcomed their son in 2012. They tied the knot in 2018 and split in 2019.
They tried to make their marriage work but officially divorced the year after their split. "If I can reach the reason why I left, which was the pursuit of my own happiness, even though it made Angelo really unhappy," she said in an interview.
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich: 3 Years
Most marriages were put to the test in 2020 and so was Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich's marriage. Hough is a dancer and singer and married ice hockey player, Laich in 2017. They started dating in 2014 but even after being together for so many years, they announced their separation in the start of 2020.
She filed for divorce in November 2021 and while their relationship started off great, it hit a rocky path a few years later. They have no children together and took their separate paths.
Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger: 2 Years
Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger fell in love over music. They spent a lot of time recording songs together and got engaged a little over one month after getting to know each other. They had an instant connection, but unfortunately, their marriage did not last very long.
Before Kroeger, Lavigne was married to Deryck Whibley for four years and married Kroeger in 2013. She didn't let divorce ruin her bonds and is still friends with her ex-husbands. Kroeger and Lavigne still work together even though they divorced in 2015. In 2021, she collaborated with Travis Baker.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: 72 Days
Kim Kardashian is the mother of four children and shares them with her ex-husband, Kanye West. But her marriage with West was not her first, and in 2011, Kardashian married NBA star Kris Humphries. They started dating in 2010 and divorced just 72 days later.
In an interview with Andy Cohen, Kardashian revealed that she went on with the marriage because it was being filmed for her show, "Keeping Up with The Kardashians," and she didn't want to be remembered as the runaway bride. She decided to end it on their honeymoon. She seems to be doing much better now after her second divorce, and in 2021, she's been seen with Pete Davidson.
Drew Barrymore and Tom Green: 5 Months
Actress Drew Barrymore has had her fair share of relationships, but it was her love affair with comedian Tom Green that had captured all the news headlines. They met on the set of "Charlie's Angels" and started dating in 1999.
They tied the knot in 2001 and just a few months later, Green filed for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." They still have love for each other, and in 2021, Barrymore invited him to her show, "The Drew Barrymore how," and that was the first time they met face-to-face in almost 20 years.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito: 4 Months
Award-winning actor Bradley Cooper is known for projects like "The Hangover," "American Sniper," and the 2021 show "Nightmare Alley." He got married to actress and author Jennifer Esposito in 2006 after dating for less than a year. Four months later, Esposito filed for divorce.
Cooper did not get married after that, but dated actress and model, Irina Shayk and the two are now co-parents. On the other hand, Esposito got married twice after, and in 2020, she married Jesper Vesterstrøm. Cooper was also rumored to be dating Lady Gaga during the "A Star is Born" filming in 2019, but he put the rumors to rest.
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds: 3 Years
Before Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively became one of Hollywood's favorite couple, Reynolds was married to actress Scarlett Johansson. They got married in 2008 and divorced in 2010, and according to Johansson, the reason for their divorce was a lack of maturity and an unrealistic fantasy about what marriage is.
Johansson was married twice after her first marriage, and in 2020, she tied the knot with Colin Jost. Reynolds married Blake Lively in 2012, and they have three kids together. They're doing great in their careers, too, and in 2021, she was seen in "Black Widow" while Reynolds was seen in "Free Guy."
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly: 9 Months
After his first marriage ended, Jim Carrey married Lauren Holly in 1996. They were co-stars in the film "Dumb and Dumber" and had a very public relationship. His first wife accused him of infidelity and claimed that Holly was the other woman, but she denied all claims of being a homewrecker.
Their marriage was not long-lived and they divorced a few months later. Their marriage lasted nine months and two days and Holly filed for divorce. They are still in touch and have no hard feelings for each other. She even praised him in a 2020 interview.
Mike Tyson and Robin Givens: 1 Year
Professional boxer, Mike Tyson is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He has been nicknamed "Iron Mike," "Kid Dynamite" and even, "The Baddest Man on the Planet." He has been married three times and his marriage with his first wife, Robin Givens only lasted a year.
They got married in 1988 and divorced in 1989 due to Givens accusing him of domestic violence. They had a very rocky relationship since the start and that is why they have no kids together. Their divorce will be talked about in the 2021 documentary series, "Mike Tyson: The Knockout."
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman: 9 Days
Dennis Rodman is a former professional basketball player and has some crazy stories up his sleeve. He is the unofficial Peace Ambassador to North Korea and has been a part of projects like, "Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story," "Simon Sez" and the 2020 documentary, "The Last Dance."
He has been married three times and his marriage to Playmate and "Baywatch" star, Carmen Electra lasted the shortest. They eloped together in 1998 but filed for an annulment nine days later. They reconciled only to get divorced in 1999.
Mario Lopez and Ali Landry: 18 Days
Mario Lopez is an actor and host best known for his role as A.C. Slater on the show, "Saved by the Bell." He has also been a part of projects like, "Pacific Blue," "Pet Star" and "Husbands for Hire." He also revived his role in the 2020 reboot of "Saved by the Bell."
Before he married Courtney Lane Mazza in 2012, Lopez was married to actress and beauty queen, Ali Landry in 2004 for a total of 18 days. They dated for six years before tying the knot but ended the marriage because he cheated during his Bachelor trip.
Fred Armisen and Elizabeth Moss: 8 Months
Elisabeth Moss, best known for her role on "The Handmaid's Tale" got married to "Saturday Night Live" star, Fred Armisan in 2009. They met in 2008 on the sets of "SNL" and within a year, they tied the knot. However, their marriage was not meant to last and just eight months later, Moss filed for divorce.
"It was extremely traumatic and awful and horrible," she tells Vulture Magazine. "One of the greatest things I heard someone say about him is, 'He's so great at doing impersonations. But the greatest impersonation he does is that of a normal person." In 2021, Armisan was seen in “Schmigadoon!”
Charlie Sheen and Donna Peele: 6 Months
Actor, Charlie Sheen is best known for doing projects like, "The Three Musketeers," "Two and a Half Men" and "Young Guns." He has been married three times and met model, Donna Peele in 1995 on a shoot. 6 weeks later, they got married. Their romance was all over the tabloids but ended just 6 months later.
Sheen filed for divorce claiming the marriage was suffocating and Peele disappeared from the limelight completely. He later married Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller but both marriages ended up in divorce. He was last seen in the 2020 film, "Grizzly II: Revenge."
Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds: 14 Days
Eddie Murphy rose to fame after he became a cast member on "Saturday Night Live." He has since starred in many films and shows like, "The Nutty Professor," "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Shrek." In 2021, he starred in the film, "Coming 2 America."
Murphy has been in many relationships and is engaged to model, Paige Butcher and has two children with her. In 2008, he married Tracey Edmonds but they split just 14 days later. They had a multiday wedding with 25 friends and family members but it was not meant to last from the start, according to their friends.
Nicky Hilton and Todd Andrew Meister: 3 Months
Nicky Hilton is a hotel heiress best known for being a part of the Hilton Family. She is also a member of the European banking family, the Rothschild since 2015 through her marriage with James Rothschild. But before she joined the legendary family, Hilton was married to Hedge fund manager, Todd Meister in 2004.
They got married in a quick wedding ceremony in Las Vegas and shortly before their three-month anniversary, a judge granted them an annulment. The reason for the divorce is unclear but Meister has been seen around many wealthy women over the years.
Corey Bohan and Audrina Patridge: 1 Year
Audrina Partridge is a reality TV star best known for starring on "The Hills." She started dating BMX rider, Corey Bohan in 2008, and by 2015 they were engaged. Their relationship was rocky from the start but in 2016 they tied the knot and got divorced just one year later.
She filed for a restraining order due to claims of him being physically abusive. They have one daughter together but Partridge was granted full custody in 2018. Seems like she has moved on from her traumatic past as in 2021, she is rumored to be dating Brody Jenner.
Milla Jovovich and Shawn Andrews: 2 Months
Young love isn't always beautiful and sometimes, it's not even about love but a bank card! Model Milla Jovovich married actor and co-star from "Dazed and Confused," Shawn Andrews in 1992. She was 16 at the time while he was 21 and the reason she married him was to get a bank card!
Their marriage ended just 2 months later due to pressure from her mother. She got married twice after that and in 2009, she tied the knot with the director, Paul W. S. Anderson. They have three children together and in 2020, she was a part of the film, "Monster Hunter."
Pamela Anderson and Jon Peters: 12 Days
Actress best known for her role on "Baywatch," Pamela Anderson has had her fair share of failed marriages and relationships. She even married her ex-husband, Rick Solomon twice! In 2020, she tied the knot with "Batman" and "A Star is Born" producer, Jon Peters.
They dated in the '80s and had a secret ceremony in Malibu. However, just 12 days after the marriage, the couple called it quits. They have an age difference of 22 years and just a few months after their divorce, Anderson got married to Dan Hayhurst.
Chris Kattan and Sunshine Tutt: 2 Months
Chris Kattan is an actor and comedian best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" as a cast member in the '90s. He has also starred in "A Night at the Roxbury," "House on Haunted Hill" and "The Ridiculous 6."
He had been dating model, Sunshine Tutt since 2005 and in 2008, they tied the knot. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last and just two months later they went their separate ways. Their marriage ended but they filed for divorce some time later. He was a part of the 2021 film, "40-Love."
Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas: 19 Days
Drew Barrymore has seen a lot of success in her acting career and is known for films like "Charlie's Angels," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Poison Ivy." However, one area in which Barrymore hasn't been very successful is her love life. Before she was married to Tom Green, Barrymore tied the knot with Jeremy Thomas just six weeks into dating.
They got married in 1994 when Barrymore was just 19, and Thomas was 31. Their marriage only lasted 19 days, and Barrymore realized her mistake the next day. She went on their honeymoon alone and called things off. Since 2020, she has been hosting her own show, "The Drew Barrymore Show."
Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada: 41 Days
NFL star, Chad Johnson married Evelyn Lozada who starred in "Basketball Wives" in 2012. However, the pair broke up less than 2 months later. The reason? Assault and domestic violence charges. They had a fight as Lozada believed Johnson was cheating and Lozada ended up with a bloody gash on her head.
He was arrested and lost his job with the Miami Dolphins. In 2020, in a Twitter post, he claimed that he lost his temper for "3 seconds" and it cost him "a lifetime's worth of work." To which Lozada revealed that he assaulted her multiple times.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: 15 Months
Johnny Depp has given us some great hits over the years like, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Alice in Wonderland." However, his career took a hit when his ex-wife and "Aquaman" star, Amber Heard accused him of domestic violence.
They got married in 2015 and just 15 months later, Heard filed for divorce stating that Depp beat her. In 2021, the pair have been dealing with the divorce in court and Depp has also been fighting a legal battle for reputation damage Heard caused him.
LuAnn de Lesseps and Tom D'agostino: 7 Months
Star of the show, "The Real Housewives of New York City," LuAnn de Lesseps married Tom D'agostino on New Year's in 2016. However, their marriage didn't last and they divorced a few months. D'agostino was surrounded by cheating scandals and de Lesseps was seen slapping her husband at a restaurant in New York City.
D'agostino has been dating Danielle Rollins since 2019 and they have been seen many times together in 2021. He found a relationship that would last, it seems. She is also doing quite well-career wise and is now a cabaret performer.
Anna Camp and Skylar Astin - 2 1/2 Years
Anna Camp is an actress and singer best known for her roles in projects like, "Pitch Perfect," "The Help," and "Good Girls Revolt." In 2020, she was seen in the film, "Desperados." She married her "Pitch Perfect" co-star, Skylar Astin in 2016 but their marriage did not last and they went their separate ways two-and-a-half years later.
The reason was "irreconcilable differences" and they released a joint statement via People, "We can confirm that we have decided to separate, and this decision was made mutually and amicably." Astin was last seen in 2021 in the show, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist."
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: 2 Years
Superstars, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. They started falling for each other in 2005 on the sets of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and this caused Pitt's relationship with his then-wife, Jennifer Aniston to collapse.
While the pair started off great, they've had quite a rocky marriage and filed for divorce in 2016 after being married for two years and together for 12. They have six children together and Pitt is trying to get equal custody in 2021 which Jolie is not accepting due to the fact that Pitt was allegedly abusive.
Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech: 6 Months
People who are fans of the teen drama series, "Riverdale" know who Vanessa Morgan is. She married baseball player, Michael Kopech in 2020 but divorced just less than 6 months later. Kopech filed for divorce while Morgan was still pregnant with their first child.
Their relationship status is under speculation and many believe that they have gotten back together. However, according to their Instagram posts, they are still in each other's lives and are co-parents to their son. She was also seen pregnant in the fifth season of "Riverdale" and often brings her boy to set.
Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo: 2 Months
Actress, producer and screenwriter, Lena Waithe is best known for projects like, "The Chi," "Master on None" and "Queen & Slim." She had been dating producer, Alana Mayo for years and the pair tied the knot in 2019. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last and in 2020, they released a joint statement announcing their split just two months after announcing their marriage.
They dated for three years and got engaged in Tokyo in 2017. Waithe announced their secret marriage on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and revealed that Mayo had never dated a woman before her.
Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson: 8 Months
Chris Randone was a contestant on the 14th season of "The Bachelor" and won the fifth season of "Bachelor in Paradise." He didn't just win the show but also fell in love with the bachelorette, Krystal Nielson. There was an instant connection and Randone popped the question on the show.
They got married in the sixth season of "Bachelor in Paradise" in 2019. However, their marriage did not last and in 2020 they announced their divorce just eight months after their wedding. "We are best friends that love and care for each other so deeply," they told Bachelor Nation.
Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause: 2 Years
Justin Hartley is best known for starring in the soap opera, "Passions" as well as TV series and movies like, "Smallville," "This Is Us" and "Bad Moms." In 2021, he finalized his divorce with Chrishell Stause and married his former co-star, Sofia Pernas the same year.
Stause and Hartley were married in 2019 after being together for four years and she was blindsided when he filed for divorce. "My ex-husband Justin is remarried to someone I know from back in the day, pretty well, and a lot of things made sense after finding that out. I wish them the best." She said in a confessional.
Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett: 21 Months
Actress, Julia Roberts was all over the tabloids in the '90s and is known for films like," Pretty Woman," "Notting Hill" and "Runaway Bride." Like all the rom-coms she starred in, Roberts, too had an interesting love affair. She was married to country singer, Lyle Lovett just three weeks after dating in 1993.
They divorced 21 months after getting married because they barely spent any time together and that put a strain on their marriage. Roberts married Daniel Moder in 2002 and they have three children together while Lovett married April Kimble in 2017. She was last seen in the 2021 film, "A Concerto Is a Conversation."
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander: 55 Hours
In 2004, singer Britney Spears married her childhood friend, Jason Alexander. Her marriage to Alexander is perhaps, the shortest on this list and one of the shortest in the country as it only lasted 55 hours. In a podcast called "Toxic: The Britney Spears Story," Alexander revealed that Spear's team made him sign an annulment so they could continue their relationship.
Her mother, Lynne, also played a negative role in her daughter's first marriage and forced them to end it. Spears then got married to Kevin Federline the same year, but it didn't work out, and in 2021, she is engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
