Examining Hollywood’s Briefest Weddings: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, and Beyond!
Discover the shortest marriages in Hollywood history, featuring stars like Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, as well as many others who ended their unions soon after saying I do
Discover the reasons behind the abrupt endings of the shortest celebrity marriages in history, ranging from Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries to Britney Spears and Jason Alexander.
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Revisit Hollywood’s Shortest Marriages: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, and More!
It definitely didn’t work out! From Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries to Britney Spears and Jason Alexander, revisit the shortest celebrity marriages of all time.
See why these former flames called it quits so soon:
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Chris Appleton and Lukas Gage
Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist, Gage, filed for divorce in November 2023 after just six months of marriage. Prior to their separation, they had announced their engagement a mere two months after making their whirlwind romance public.
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Pamela Anderson and Jon Peters
The former Playboy model and the movie mogul ended their relationship on February 1, 2020, less than two weeks after getting married in a secret ceremony. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Anderson shared, "I have been touched by the warm reception to Jon and my marriage. We kindly request your support as we take some time apart to reevaluate our desires for life and each other. Life is an expedition and love is a continuous process. With this universal truth in mind, we have jointly decided to postpone the formalization of our marriage certificate and have faith in the process. We appreciate your respect for our privacy."
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Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike
On the heels of their Las Vegas wedding, actor National Treasure has submitted a request to nullify his marriage to makeup artist Erika Koike. Court records obtained by We reveal that Cage claimed he was too intoxicated at the time of the ceremony to fully comprehend the consequences of his actions.
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Colton Haynes and Jeff Leatham
The celebrity couple decided to end their marriage in May 2018, just six months after tying the knot. According to a source, the troubles in their relationship began a few months after their wedding. The source revealed that the actor from the TV series "Arrow" had stopped communicating with many of his longtime friends, which led to him feeling depressed and not being his usual self.
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Luann de Lesseps and Tom D’Agostino
Short-lived love. The Real Housewives of New York City star and the businessman announced their divorce in August 2017 after just seven months of marriage. Even though they have separated, de Lesseps revealed in April 2018 that she and D’Agostino still maintain contact and he has provided support to her following her arrest in December 2017.
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Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi and Shalom Yeroushalmi
Gharachedaghi and Yeroushalmi's marriage came to an end in March 2017, just one month after they tied the knot. A representative for the star of "Shahs of Sunset" shared with Us at the time that, "GG has recently become aware of certain facts that have made her realize that her marriage is no longer sustainable and, in fact, it should have never taken place. She is truly hoping to end the relationship in a peaceful and respectful manner."
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LeToya Luckett and Rob Hillman
The divorce between the ex-member of Destiny's Child and her husband, which took place in August 2016 after only two months of marriage, included a provision in their settlement that prohibits either party from discussing or sharing details about the separation on social media.
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Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell
Hartwell initiated a divorce proceeding in July 2016, merely a few months after their wedding. Surprisingly, the announcement of their impending parenthood was made just a week before. As confirmed by Hartwell himself, he disclosed to TheYBF.com that he doubted being the biological father of the child. Allegedly, the former NFL star expressed his sole interest in obtaining a paternity test for the baby.
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Nicollette Sheridan and Aaron Phypers
On the decline. The former star of the popular TV series, Desperate Housewives, initiated divorce proceedings against Phypers in July 2016, a mere six months after their marriage. According to TMZ, Sheridan specifically requested that the judge reject any spousal support.
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Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada
Lozada ended her 41-day marriage to Johnson in August 2012 following his arrest and charge for a misdemeanor related to domestic violence. (During a disagreement, the former participant of Dancing With the Stars reportedly head-butted Lozada.)
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Sinead O’Connor and Barry Herridge
O’Connor and Herridge ended their marriage just 18 days after their wedding in December 2011. In a statement released on her website, O’Connor revealed that "certain people in my husband’s life" had disrupted their relationship, leading to its abrupt conclusion.
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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
Their wedding, held in August 2011, was a fairytale event that was televised in a two-part special on E!. However, just a few months later, in October of the same year, Kardashian shocked the world by filing for divorce. In a statement, she expressed her hope that everyone would understand that this was not an easy decision and that she had truly believed the marriage would last forever.
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Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney
The actress and the country singer got married in a small ceremony on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. John in May 2005. In a joint statement, the couple expressed that their marriage was annulled solely due to a misunderstanding about their initial objectives.
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Britney Spears and Jason Alexander
The pop star wed her childhood sweetheart in Las Vegas in January 2004. A few days later, the marriage was annulled.
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Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman
The actress and former basketball star said "I do" in November 1998.
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Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd
They wed in September 2001 and called it quits in January 2002. "His love is what I need most of all," the singer said just a few weeks before their marriage ended.
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Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito
The actress from Samantha Who? and the actor tied the knot in a discreet wedding ceremony in December 2006. Cooper's publicist described the separation as "mutual" and revealed that the couple had been living apart for a considerable period of time.
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Mario Lopez and Ali Landry
The couple, who had been in a relationship for six years, tied the knot at the Las Alamandas resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in April 2004. However, their marriage came to an abrupt end after Landry claimed to have found "undeniable evidence" of infidelity.
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Chris Kattan and Sunshine Tutt
After their encounter at a birthday celebration, Kattan and the model tied the knot in June 2008 amidst the scenic beauty of Yosemite Valley, California. "Not only is she incredibly kind, sweet, and exceedingly gorgeous, but her sense of humor is absolutely delightful. Finding someone who shares a similar sense of humor is always a wonderful thing. Moreover, she possesses many qualities that resonate with me," expressed the Saturday Night Live alum on his website back in 2005.
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Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush
"I cannot deny the presence of lingering emotions... I am burdened by feelings of hurt, humiliation, and a shattered heart," expressed Bush, as she reflected on the dissolution of her relationship with her former One Tree Hill costar, whom she had exchanged heartfelt vows with in April 2005.
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Shannen Doherty and Ashley Hamilton
Doherty, then 22, wed her beau of one month in 1993. "I care about being with my husband," the 90210 alum said at the time. "I take my marriage seriously."
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Drew Barrymore and Tom Green
"We have officially ended our marriage," the comedian, who married Barrymore in July 2001, revealed to USA Today. "That's the current situation. I won't deny that it's disheartening to me. I genuinely hoped for success."
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Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage
"I'm saddened by this, but our marriage should never have happened," Presley stated following their separation. "It was a significant error." Additionally, she was briefly married to Michael Jackson for a mere nine months.
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Paula Abdul and Brad Beckerman
"I have adored you since the day we first crossed paths," exclaimed the American Idol evaluator during her wedding to the L.A. garment producer in 1996. "You are my most cherished moments." However, shortly after, she initiated divorce proceedings.
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Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria
After dating for five years, the twosome wed in July 1999 in a ceremony which combined Jewish, Buddhist and Hawaiian traditions.
