16 Celebs Who Can't Stop Walking Down The Aisle (+ 4 Who Keep Getting Cold Feet)
Fifty-five hours - how's that for a marriage? Britney Spears still holds the crown for Hollywood's shortest marriage, but other celebs aren't far off. Drew Barrymore held out 39 days. Kim Kardashian's marriage to Kris Humphries was over after just 72 days. While the real world thinks marriage through, something about Hollywood seems to turn things into cloud cuckoo land.
Then there are the heavyweights - Larry King has been married 8 times; Elizabeth Taylor has had 7 husbands (and 8 weddings). You don't need to be in your 70s or 80s to have a staggering number marriages to your name, though. People seem to forget that Kim Kardashian is on her third marriage (despite still being in her 30s).
Brad Pitt offered Angelina Jolie a reported $100 million divorce settlement - the weddings might be expensive, but that's nothing compared to the divorces. Amazingly though, these celebs are realizing their mistakes, "learning from them," then repeating it all over again. Only a few seem to back out last-minute (and they're grateful).
Ariana Grande called off her 2018 engagement to Pete Davidson just in time. The relationship was "hollow", according to The Daily Mail, with zero planning, no date, and no dress. Mariah Carey, well, her billionaire fiancé dumped her, but she walked away with a $250,000 gown (which she then burned in a fire pit). Walking down the aisle is supposed to be the once-in-a-lifetime, totally magical experience that a girl does once. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not. Going through marriages like they do Louis Vuitton purses, here are 16 celebs who can't stop walking down the aisle (plus 4 who still haven't braved it):
20 Kim Kardashian: Currently On Her Third
Kim Kardashian keeps pretty quiet about the fact that Kanye West is her third husband. In 2000, Kim married the music producer, Damon Thomas. "He told me I needed liposuction," Kim revealed about the unhappy marriage. Kim's second marriage to Kris Humphries lasted just 72 days.
"Man, I'm glad I got out when I did," Kris Humphries tweeted about Kim.
While "under heavy strain" is how The Daily Mail currently reports their marriage, Kim and Kanye West have been husband and wife since 2014. Their lavish Italian wedding came with a $1.5 million price tag. That's three marriages, all under the age of 35.
19 Angelina Jolie: 43 Years Old, 3 Divorces, 6 Kids
Angelina Jolie was once the complete and utter envy of the world. Ange had the glittering career, the youthful looks, and a beauty that saw her voted "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by Vanity Fair. At 43 years old, Angelina is still stunning, but there's no denying she's had a bit of a fall from grace.
Ange's first marriage was in 1996 to the Trainspotting star, Jonny Lee Miller. By 2000, Ange had married Billy Bob Thornton after only one day of knowing him. By far the most high-profile though, was Ange's third marriage to Brad Pitt. That fell apart in 2017. At 43, Ange has six kids, three failed marriages, and still, apparently, no answers.
18 Pamela Anderson: Four-Day Decisions, Four Failed Marriages
The original blonde bombshell she may be, but Pamela Anderson doesn't get to call "OG" on anyone but her first husband. In 1995, Pam met the original bad boy, Tommy Lee. She married him in a heartbeat, although she later regretted it.
Pamela married Tommy Lee after knowing him for just 96 hours. "My favorite word? Yes!" Pam has said.
Following her 1998 divorce from Tommy Lee, Pam moved onto Kid Rock. Their 2006 marriage had the average Hollywood shelf life (about a year). In 2007, Pam tied the knot again with Rick Salomon. These two actually re-married following a divorce - then got divorced again in 2015.
17 Tom Cruise: The Ladies Just Keep Saying Yes (Three, So Far)
Tom Cruise is a weird one. On the one hand, this guy has a reputation for being one of the most controlling men in Hollywood. Then again, three women have said "yes."
Tom's most famous marriage (and divorce) was to Katie Holmes. "I used to think I was going to marry Tom Cruise. So let it be written, let it be done," Katie said. Tom had been married before, though - once in 1987 to Mimi Rogers and then again in 1990 to Nicole Kidman.
With The Telegraph's report that women have "auditioned" to be Tom's wife, we're still not 100% sure what these women see in him.
16 JLO: The Guys Keep Saying Yes (Three, So Far)
Remember, this is a woman whose songs are called "Love Don't Cost A Thing." Everyone might be waiting to hear whether Jennifer Lopez will marry Alex Rodriguez, but JLO finds herself on this list for having been down this road before.
Jen's first marriage was way back in 1997. She married the Cuban actor Ojani Noa. It was over after a year. JLO then married her backup dancer, Cris Judd. Again, it lasted one year.
"I hung in there for seven years," Jen said about her third marriage to Marc Anthony. While this marriage brought two children, it didn't bring happiness. At 49, will Jen make it to four?
15 Ariana Grande: Dumps Pete Just In Time, Writes "Thank U, Next"
In August 2018, Pete Davidson was already "convinced Ariana would dump him." Turns out, the guy was right. After just 24 days of dating and a whirlwind engagement, Ariana and Pete called it quits in October 2018. By far the biggest breakup of the year, the split leaves one single Ariana (and one song called "Thank U, Next").
At 25 years old, Ari learned that 24 days isn't quite "knowing someone."
Ariana reportedly dumped Pete because he "wasn't man enough," according to Celebrity Insider. While Ari's song thanks Pete ("and for Pete, I'm so thankful"), the title is quite the dig. Ariana has returned the $93,000 engagement ring.
14 Mariah Carey: Gets Dumped, Burns Her $250,000 Wedding Dress
Mariah Carey isn't one to do things by half. $100,000 a month is what Mariah spends on having exotic flowers "flown out to wherever in the world she is." The Daily Mail may have a long list of Mariah's diva demands, but it's her extravagant breakup behavior that's making us gasp.
Mariah's billionaire fiancé reportedly couldn't handle her "extortionate spending." A music video that followed saw Mariah burn her $250,000 wedding dress in a fire pit.
Mariah has been married to Tommy Mottola and Nick Cannon. The $13.2 million engagement ring from James Packer was returned following their split, but the settlement is "millions."
13 Kourtney Kardashian: Three Kids With This Guy, Nearly 40, Still No Ring
Whatever it is Kourtney Kardashian is doing, it isn't going to fill the void that is unspoken and underlying love for Scott Disick. At 39 years old (but still looking like a 20-something), Kourtney is the mom of three who is still keeping tabs on that baby daddy of hers.
What a mess. Scott is 35 (and dating 20 year-old Sofia Richie). Kourt is 39. After splitting with 25-year-old Younes Bendjima, Kourt is now dating a 20 year-old.
Kourtney has admitted that she's "not done having kids." The only message Kourtney is sending though, is #TitForTat. If Scott can date a 20-year-old, so can she. Still never married, though.
12 Blac Chyna: Two Kids, All The Rappers, Won't Go Near A Ring
Blac Chyna is an interesting one. You definitely know the name, but when it comes to what Blac Chyna is famous for, you're still not sure. Her relationships are a good starting point (although Chyna is a successful model and social media influencer).
Blac Chyna has dated Tyga (with whom she has a kid), Rob Kardashian (same deal), plus Future, Mechie, Playboi Carti, YBN Almighty Jay, Rich the Kid, Swae Lee, Dave East, and Ferrari Tru.
At 30 years old, Chyna isn't exactly old to have never been married. She does have a way of capitalizing on her relationships, though. Rob & Chyna got more views than Life of Kylie.
11 Britney Spears: Two Kids, Two Divorces, Wore The Ring For 55 Hours
Britney Spears never pretended to be anything that she isn't. The queen of stained sweats and messy parking-lot looks, Britney is the kind of star who doesn't care if the paparazzi find her grocery lists and share that she can't spell Cinnamon Toast Crunch ("Cinamin" is the Britney version).
Britney offered to spend more time with the kids - Kevin Federline just demands more money - $110,000 is his latest demand.
Britney married Kevin Federline following her first failed Las Vegas marriage to Jason Alexander. She admitted the first marriage to be an "intoxicated mistake." K-Fed was "for the wrong reasons." The Sun is now reporting that Britney is engaged for the third time.
10 Halle Berry: One Oscar, Three Husbands, Settled For The Gym
We could easily turn this into "Stars Who Are Defying Their Age." At 52 years old, Halle Berry is an actress who doesn't look a day over 35. While Halle is currently in a relationship, she finds herself on this list on account of a total three failed marriages.
"As women, we go into marriage thinking it's going to last forever and that this is our prince on a shiny horse," Halle told Huff Post. "That's what fairy tales taught me as a kid, and I'm kind of anti-fairy tales today." Halle has been married to Olivier Martinez, the baseball player, David Justice, and the musician, Eric Benét.
9 Eva Longoria: One "Desperate Housewife," Three Husbands, Finally Had A Baby
It hasn't been an easy ride for Eva Longoria. Desperate Housewives showed us a woman struggling with her marriage, and it's been a real-life version for the actress (who has been married three times).
"I didn't plan to get married again," Eva said after her second divorce.
At the age of 43 and with an adorable new baby, Eva seems to have found happiness with José Antonio Bastón. The two were married in 2016. "Married life is better than I could ever have imagined it to be," Eva told The Sun in 2016. Interesting words for a third marriage. We wish Eva all the best.
8 Larry King: Beats Them All With Eight Marriages
At 84 years old, Larry King may be a talk show heavyweight, but the man has hardly scrimped on the marriage front. Larry has been married 8 times, although it's the last one that seems to have lasted.
Larry first got married in 1953. The next five decades brought seven more brides.
Larry and Freda Miller lasted less than a year. Similar deal with Annette Kaye. It was two years with the Playboy bunny, Alene Akins. "Completely embarrassed and anguished by all of this" is how People reported Larry feeling at topping the "most-married" list. Larry's eight marriages have brought Larry five children.
7 Eminem: Married Kim Twice (Divorced Her Twice)
Eminem has made his feelings about Kimberly Scott perfectly clear - he wrote the song "Kim" about his hatred of this woman, although Em seems to go back and forth when it comes to the mother of his child. Eminem married Kim way back in 1989. It was young love.
In 2000, Em revealed he'd spotted Kim in an intimate moment with another man in a parking lot. He tried to take his own life the same year. In 2006, Em and Kim re-married. "Bad Husband" was the Revival track dedicated to her.
These two are now once again divorced. Em is very private about his personal life - except when it comes to Kim.
6 Judge Judy: Similar Story (Three Marriages, Two Guys)
Judge Judy has made a fortune from intimidating the living daylight out of people. Her salary is a staggering $47 million a year. Judith Sheindlin may specialize in family court, but that experience comes from her own three marriages (to two guys).
"Most men are alike," Judge Judy has said. Jokingly, she added, "Mine had hair!"
Judge Judy first got married in 1977. "I just had to come to terms with the fact that men of that generation are different," she said regarding the divorce. After 12 years and a divorce, Judy married, divorced, then re-married Jerry Sheindlin. Judge Judy has 3 step-children and 13 grandchildren.
5 Drew Barrymore: Engaged At 19, Divorced Three Times By 43
The ultimate girl next door, Drew Barrymore is an actress who comes with easy-going charm, an adorable smile, and a movie resume like The Wedding Singer and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. You'd think that love would be written in the stars for Drew.
Drew first got engaged at 16. She called it off, but was married by 19 to a Los Angeles bar owner. They lasted two months.
Next came Tom Green and that lasted around a year. With three divorces under her belt, Drew has faced scrutiny after her third marriage to Will Kopelman collapsed in 2016. "I won the in-laws jackpot," Drew told C Magazine. "I never had dinner with them," she added.
4 Demi Moore: Engaged Super Young, Marries Them Super Young
Demi Moore has a first name that translates to "half" in French. Not doing marriage by half (although possibly going down the "half-baked" route), Demi comes with quite the marriage portfolio. Demi first got married at the age of 17. It didn't last with Freddy Moore and it didn't last with Bruce Willis or Ashton Kutcher.
Demi married Ashton Kutcher, despite the 15-year age gap. "They had, like, a normal, real relationship," Mila Kunis has said.
"Right after I got divorced, I went to the mountains for a week by myself," Ashton told Hello! about his divorce from Demi. At 53, Demi is now three-times divorced.
3 Christie Brinkley: Four Divorces, Now Calls Marriage "Ridiculous"
Supermodels are up for grabs all over Hollywood. If they're in their 20s, they mostly get nabbed by Leonardo DiCaprio (who has dated Gisele Bundchen, Toni Garrn, and Naomi Campbell). A little outside Leo's age bracket is the veteran supermodel Christie Brinkley.
Christie has been married four times. Despite $50 million prenups, according to The Daily Mail, Christie's marriages have been plagued by scandal. Her most famous marriage was to the musician, Billy Joel.
"Completely shattered" is how divorce left Christie. "I learned in my divorce that marriage is ridiculous," Christie told Good Morning America. "I can now say unequivocally I would never get married again."
2 Scarlett Johansson: Two Divorces, "Not A Fan Of Monogamy"
With a predicted $25 million paycheque for her upcoming Black Widow movie, Scarlett Johansson is the definition of #IndependentWoman. Given her views on marriage, Scarlett is also #Outspoken.
"I think the idea of marriage is very romantic," Scarlett has said. But she doesn't think it's "natural to be a monogamous person."
Scarlett has been married to Ryan Reynolds and Romain Dauriac. For ScarJo, marriage is "a lot of work." The Avengers actress has said that marriage is something she "has a lot of respect for." However, she concluded that it "definitely goes against some instinct to look beyond." This girl likes to keep it open.
1 Kylie Jenner: One Video With Roses, Breaks The Internet With Marriage Rumors
In November 2018, Hollywood Life reported that Kylie Jenner was wearing a diamond ring. Following an Instagram video that showed Kylie's home decked out in roses and candles, the Internet broke at the seams with engagement rumors. Kylie and Travis Scott have been together over 18 months. They have a baby together. It makes sense, right?
Despite the rumors, neither Kylie nor Travis have confirmed an engagement. Kylie has called Travis "hubby" on IG, though. Keep playing us, Kylie.
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