18 Celebrities Who Had Unbelievably Short Marriages
Celebrity marriages are often scrutinized by the public, with many wondering how long they will last. However, some Hollywood couples didn't even make it to their first wedding anniversary.
The shortest celebrity marriage on this list lasted just 55 hours! Can you believe it? The bride, who wore jeans on her wedding day, said, "I do," quickly and realized soon after that the marriage wasn't meant to be.
But she's not the only one—from Kim Kardashian's brief nuptials to Jennifer Lopez's months-long marriages, here are 18 celebrities who had unbelievably short marriages.
Ojani Noa and Jennifer Lopez - 313 Days
Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa at Pacific Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California in 1997 | Source: Getty Images
Back in the late 90s, Ojani Noa and Jennifer Lopez's whirlwind romance had the makings of a fairytale. The former waiter-turned-restaurateur proposed to the then-rising superstar with a jaw-dropping $100,000 diamond ring, and the couple tied the knot in February 1997.
But unfortunately, their happily ever after was short-lived, as they quietly separated just eleven months later, before reaching their first anniversary.
The drama didn't end there, though. For over a decade, Lopez and Noa had a tumultuous relationship and their legal battles played out in court and the tabloids. Despite their rocky history, Lopez has since moved on and found love again.
Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen - 312 Days
Fred Armisen and wife, actress Elisabeth Moss, at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen's short-lived marriage surprised fans as the couple seemed like a perfect match on paper. Both successful actors in their own right, Moss and Armisen tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in October 2009.
However, their union was not meant to be, and just before their first anniversary, the couple announced their separation in September 2010. The breakup was reportedly tough for Moss but despite the pain of their split, both Moss and Armisen have moved on.
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly - 309 Days
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly at the Golden Globe Awards on January 21, 1995 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly's relationship was full of drama that captured the media's attention. After publicly announcing his separation from his first wife, Carrey wasted no time before sharing his new relationship with his "Dumb & Dumber" costar.
In September 1996, the couple tied the knot in a low-key mountaintop ceremony, surrounded by a few close friends. However, the marriage was short-lived, as less than a year later, in July 1997, they filed for divorce.
Rumors circulated that Holly was not-so-secretly dating another of her costars, Edward Burns, which led to the couple's ultimate split. Despite the drama, both were able to move on, with Carrey going on to have high-profile relationships.
Cris Judd and Jennifer Lopez - 218 Days
Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California for the Annual Academy Awards in 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Cris Judd and Jennifer Lopez's relationship was one of a kind. Lopez, fresh off a relationship with P. Diddy and after a rapid-fire divorce, was eager to settle down once again.
She found love with Judd, her former backup dancer, and the two were married in September 2001, just a month after getting engaged. However, it appeared that their fast-moving relationship wasn't built to last, as the couple amicably separated in the summer of 2002.
Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray - 163 Days
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush at Teen People Mansion in West Hollywood, California in 2004 | Source: Getty Images
Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray's relationship had fans of "One Tree Hill" rooting for them from the beginning. The co-stars began dating and then got married in April 2005.
Their heartfelt, handwritten vows were touching, making their wedding extra special for their 200 guests. However, their fairytale romance was short-lived, as they separated just a few months later, in September of the same year.
After keeping mum about their marriage for years, Bush eventually broke her silence in 2014, confessing that she and Murray were two naive kids who shouldn't have been in a relationship.
Tom Green and Drew Barrymore - 163 Days
Tom Green and Drew Barrymore at Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000 | Source: Getty Images
Tom Green and Drew Barrymore's relationship was as unconventional as they come. After her first whirlwind marriage, Barrymore didn't waste time tying the knot once again, this time with comedian Tom Green.
The couple eloped in July 2001 after a lengthy engagement. However, their marriage only lasted a few months, and by December of the same year, they had gone their separate ways.
Green expressed only positive sentiments towards his former spouse, affirming that Barrymore was a remarkable person and that he had great affection for her.
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman - 129 Days
Dennis Rodman and wife Carmen Electra in Beverly Hills in 1999 | Source: Getty Images
Actress Carmen Electra and NBA star Dennis Rodman's wedding in 1998 at a Las Vegas wedding chapel was a shocker for everyone. Though their marriage lasted nine days, the couple reconciled and tried to make it work until March 1999, when they filed for divorce.
In an interview, Electra shared that it all happened so fast and described it as being "the worst." She recalled thinking, "What did we do?" right after the wedding.
Kenny Chesney and Renee Zellweger - 128 Days
Renée Zellweger in Los Angeles, California on May 18, 2022 | Country artist Kenny Chesney on January 31, 2020 in Miami, Florida | Source: Getty Images
Kenny Chesney and Renee Zellweger's love story took many by surprise, but the bliss from their beach wedding did not last long. Their equally quick annulment left even more questions unanswered.
The reason behind the annulment, "fraud," left fans and the media speculating about what could have gone wrong between the two. Zellweger eventually clarified that the term was legal and not meant to implicate Chesney's character.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito - 122 Days
Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper attending a film premiere in Westwood, California in 2006 | Source: Getty Images
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito were a couple who were together briefly before things fell apart. Cooper, who was not yet a Hollywood heavyweight then, tied the knot with the "NCIS" actress in a private ceremony in the South of France in 2006.
However, their marriage was short-lived, as Esposito filed for divorce just a few months later. Despite the sudden split, Cooper maintained a positive outlook, acknowledging that they both realized it was for the best.
Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock - 122 Days
Kid Rock & Pamela Anderson at Mann Village Westwood in Westwood, California in 2002 | Source: Getty Images
"Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson and country singer Kid Rock were a celebrity couple with their fair share of ups and downs. Despite their tumultuous relationship, the duo decided to tie the knot in a ceremony aboard a yacht in 2006.
However, the honeymoon phase was short-lived, as Anderson filed for divorce four months later. The split seemed permanent, as the actress later revealed that she had not spoken to Kid Rock since their breakup.
Although their romance didn't stand the test of time, Anderson and Kid Rock have continued to stay in the spotlight with their successful careers.
Amelia Warner and Colin Farrell - 121 Days
Colin Farrell & Amelia Warner at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California in 2000 | Source: Getty Images
Colin Farrell and Amelia Warner's relationship may have seemed like a beautiful romance, but it ended just as quickly as it began. The couple married in July 2001 in a ceremony in Tahiti, but their union lasted only four months.
Fortunately, they never legally tied the knot, making their separation easier to navigate. In hindsight, Farrell admitted that their marriage happened too fast.
Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley - 107 Days
Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California in 2001 | Source: Getty Images
Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley's marriage was brief yet noteworthy. The actor and the only child of Elvis Presley exchanged vows in August 2002, but their union was cut short when they filed for divorce just three months later, in November of the same year.
Despite the swift separation, their divorce proceedings dragged on for several years, with the official finalization not happening until May 2004, which was longer than their actual marriage.
Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian - 72 Days
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries attending an event on July 20, 2011 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian made headlines for their lavish wedding and its equally quick end. The couple tied the knot in a highly publicized ceremony in August 2011, broadcast to millions of viewers.
However, 72 days later, Kardashian filed for divorce from her NBA star husband. Despite the abrupt end to their marriage, Humphries later clarified that their relationship was not fake, contrary to popular belief.
Jeremy Thomas and Drew Barrymore - 39 Days
Actress Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas in Los Angeles, California in 1994 | Source: Getty Images
Even though their union was short-lived, the 1994 marriage of bar owner Jeremy Thomas and actress Drew Barrymore remains an iconic moment in celebrity history. The two had a speedy courtship, and their relationship was full of passion and excitement.
Barrymore was only 19 when she said, "I Do," but stated that their bond felt like fate. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be, and they called it quits after just longer than a month of marriage.
Mario Lopez and Ali Landry - 18 Days
Mario Lopez & Ali Landry attending an event at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California in 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Mario Lopez and Ali Landry were a celebrity couple that had everyone talking. After six years together, they exchanged vows in a ceremony in Mexico in April 2004. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last long, as they filed for divorce just two weeks afterward.
Lopez finally revealed the real reason for the split in his 2014 memoir, where he admitted to cheating on Landry at his bachelor party. Despite the heartache and pain, the couple has since moved on.
Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy - 14 Days
Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York in 2006 | Source: Getty Images
Despite a beautiful start to their relationship, Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy's love story ended abruptly in 2008. After tying the knot in a stunning sunset ceremony on a private island in French Polynesia, the couple announced their split two weeks later.
They intended to have a formal ceremony in the U.S., but it was never needed. The couple simply called off their plans to make things official and went their separate ways.
Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike - 4 Days
Actor Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike arrive at a film premiere on September 16, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike had a marriage that made headlines worldwide. Only four days after saying their vows in a surprise Las Vegas ceremony, the flame of their romance died.
Cage filed for an annulment in an attempt to put an end to their marriage. Many suspicions arose surrounding the motivation for the couple's split, but the reason was never officially revealed.
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander - 55 Hours
Pop star Britney Spears waves her hand during a press conference in Tokyo on April 21, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander's marriage may have been short-lived, but it will go down in history as one of the most memorable celebrity weddings.
The two childhood friends had a unique love story, exchanging vows in Las Vegas's A Little White Wedding Chapel in blue jeans, with Spears in a trucker hat. However, only 55 hours later, the wedding was annulled.
Jason Alexander at the 2005 BET Awards after-party in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
The singer's team justified the decision stating the singer was incapable of making the decision to get married herself, and Spears later referred to her actions as rebellious and silly. Despite the abrupt end, the pop star gave fans an unforgettable moment in celebrity history.
This list of 18 celebrity marriages serves as a reminder that not all love stories have a fairytale ending. Some relationships may be more fleeting than others, whether it's due to a lack of compatibility or other external factors.