Some relationships appear to be a match made in heaven — or Hollywood. They seem like stories of love that are almost too perfect. But not everyone has the same tale. It feels as if celebrity divorce is more common than relationships that stand the test of time. It might be because of the stresses of life in the spotlight. Or it could just be two people who were in love but grew apart.
Either way, no one walks into a marriage believing it's going to end in divorce. Marriage is hard work, and add in stresses such as fame, distance, and access to the finer things in life, and it may get someone in trouble. It's not surprising that it's hard to foster a lifelong commitment to someone.
Not all relationships have a happy Hollywood ending. Here are 15 celebrity couples whose marriages were over in record time.
Elisabeth Moss & Fred Armisen
Married for eight months
According to InStyle, the two were first linked in 2008 when Elisabeth Moss made a cameo on Saturday Night Live, where Fred Armisen worked. They began dating, got married in October 2009, and divorced quickly after. Since then, Elisabeth has said some not-so-flattering things about how Fred treated her.
Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Esposito
Married for four months
In 2006, rumors were swirling about Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito being in a relationship. They tried to keep it a secret, but news of their engagement became known in October 2006, and they were married by December. Their relationship was over almost as quickly as they dated. Jennifer filed for divorce four months later.
Mario Lopez & Ali Landry
Married for two weeks
Mario Lopez and Ali Landry had been in a committed relationship for a few years. So, when the news came out that they had filed for an annulment just two weeks after their destination wedding, people were confused. Turns out Mario cheated on Ali at his bachelor party, leading to a short marriage and quick breakup.
Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries
Married for 72 days
Everyone watched the planning of this wedding on Keeping up With the Kardashians. There was a special televised episode of the wedding day. Yet, 72 days later, the two called it quits, with Kim Kardashian admitting that she knew they weren't going to last when they were on their honeymoon.
Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley
Married for 20 months
In late 1993, on a whim, Michael Jackson asked Lisa Marie Presley to marry him. On May 26, 1994, the pair got married, a union that struck many as odd. After months of speculation, the two split up in December 1995.
Liam Hemsworth & Miley Cyrus
Married for seven months
These two made their first red carpet appearance in 2010, basically confirming their relationship. By June 2012, the couple confirmed their engagement. Hitting a rough patch, they called off their engagement, and people thought that was it. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth got back together, got engaged, and then married in 2018 and then pretty quickly divorced seven months later.
Britney Spears & Jason Alexander
Married for 55 hours
On New Year's Day in 2004, Britney Spears made headlines for partying in Las Vegas that took an unexpected turn. The singer did one of those quick weddings with her childhood friend Jason Alexander. Within 55 hours of the ceremony, their union was annulled.
Julia Roberts & Lyle Lovett
Married for 20 months
Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett met in 1992, and at first, they were just friends. It wasn't too long after both ended their previous relationships that they began dating. After only three weeks of dating, the two tied the knot in 1993. However, after 20 months together, the pair filed for divorce.
Jim Carrey & Lauren Holly
Married for eight months
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly met a few years before becoming costars in Dumb and Dumber in 1994. Their chemistry was real, and the pair became official not too long after. Jim and Lauren got engaged in 1996 and then married, but before their first anniversary, they filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Renée Zellweger & Kenny Chesney
Married for four months
This was a pairing that surprised everyone because Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney appeared to be opposites. In May 2005, after five months of dating, the two got married. As much of a surprise as their relationship was, Renée filed for divorce after only four months of marriage, citing "fraud."
Sophia Bush & Chad Michael Murray
Married for five months
According to People, Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murry began dating during One Tree Hill's first season in 2003. They got married two years later, in 2005. But by September of that same year, the pair got divorced. Despite their split, they continued to work together on the set of One Tree Hill.
Drew Barrymore & Tom Green
Married for five months
Some couples seem so perfect together, and Drew Barrymore and Tom Green fit that bill for many fans. The two began dating in 1999 and got married two years later, in 2001. Although they dated for a few years, their marriage only lasted five months before Tom filed for divorce in 2002.
Katy Perry & Russell Brand
Married for 14 months
After a fairly quick courtship, Russell Brand proposed to Katy Perry on December 31, 2009. They had a relatively quick engagement and opted to tie the knot the following October, having a beautiful ceremony in India. But the pair didn't last long. After 14 months of marriage, Katy and Russell split, with their divorce finalized in July 2012.
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard
Married for 16 months
In 2009, Johnny Depp met Amber Heard on the Rum Diary set, and at the end of 2011, the two were officially an item. In 2014, the couple took their relationship to the next level and got engaged, marrying the following year in a private ceremony. Their partnership didn't last long, and in 2016, Amber filed for divorce from Johnny and accused him of physical abuse. The two had their divorce finalized in 2017, but they are still battling accusations in court.
Jennifer Lopez & Cris Judd
Married for seven months
Jennifer Lopez met her second husband, Cris Judd, on the set of her music video for "Love Don't Cost a Thing." Cris was a backup dancer, and the two started dating pretty quickly and got engaged soon after. The two married in 2001, and seven months later, they were done. The divorce was finalized in 2003.
