15 Hollywood Marriages That Lasted A Shockingly Short Time
Hollywood shines bright with glitz and glamour, yet behind the scenes some romances burn out almost as quickly as they begin.
Celebrity relationships often unfold under intense pressure, nonstop schedules, and constant attention, which can turn even the most promising match into a brief headline. A few couples tied the knot in whirlwind Vegas ceremonies that felt impulsive in the moment and regrettable by morning.
Others enjoyed fairytale weddings only to call it quits before honeymoon photos even made it into an album.
These blink-and-you-miss-them unions remind us that in the world of fame, “forever” sometimes lasts only a heartbeat, proving that love in the spotlight follows its own unpredictable script.
This article is intended purely for general entertainment and informational purposes. All marriage timelines and biographical details have been carefully reviewed for accuracy at the time of writing. Personal events and relationships may involve complexities not publicly shared, and readers should view these summaries as simplified overviews rather than complete accounts. No endorsement or criticism of any individual is implied.
1. Britney Spears & Jason Allen Alexander – 55 Hours
New Year’s in Las Vegas, childhood friends reconnecting, and a spontaneous chapel visit set the stage for one of pop culture’s quickest marriages. Britney and Jason tied the knot on January 3, 2004.
Their union lasted only 55 hours before being annulled, with documents noting the decision happened far too quickly.
2. Nicolas Cage & Erika Koike – 4 Days
Nicolas Cage married makeup artist Erika Koike in Las Vegas in March 2019.
Just four days later, he filed for an annulment, later sharing that the marriage had been an impulsive decision made during an intense moment.
3. Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries – 72 Days
Kim’s fairy-tale wedding aired across two television specials in 2011, complete with celebrity guests and lavish details.
But only 72 days later, she filed for divorce. Although many questioned the marriage, both insisted their feelings had been genuine.
4. Carmen Electra & Dennis Rodman – 8 Days
In November 1998, Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra surprised everyone with a sudden Las Vegas wedding.
Eight days later, Rodman filed for annulment. They briefly reconciled afterward, but their relationship ultimately ended soon after.
5. Cher & Gregg Allman – 9 Days
Just three days after finalizing her divorce from Sonny Bono, Cher married musician Gregg Allman in 1975.
She filed for divorce nine days later, citing personal differences. Although they later reconciled and welcomed a son, their first attempt at marriage was extremely short-lived.
6. Drew Barrymore & Jeremy Thomas – 19 Days
At age 19, Drew Barrymore married bar owner Jeremy Thomas in March 1994.
Nineteen days later, she filed for divorce, later describing the choice as an impulsive decision made at a young age.
7. Renée Zellweger & Kenny Chesney – About 4 Months
The pair married in May 2005 after a whirlwind romance.
Renée filed for an annulment about four months later, citing reasons they both kept private out of respect for one another.
8. Pamela Anderson & Kid Rock – 122 Days
Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock wed on a yacht in Saint-Tropez in 2006.
The marriage lasted 122 days before ending in divorce, with both citing irreconcilable differences.
9. Sophia Bush & Chad Michael Murray – About 5 Months
The One Tree Hill co-stars married in April 2005, delighting fans.
Five months later, Sophia filed for annulment, later saying she wasn’t ready for the commitment at the time.
10. Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Esposito – About 4 Months
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito married in December 2006.
They separated about four months later, finalizing their divorce in 2007. They remained discreet about the details.
11. Mario Lopez & Ali Landry – 2 Weeks
Mario Lopez and Ali Landry married in April 2004 in a beautiful ceremony.
Two weeks later, the marriage was annulled. Both later shared that there were personal issues leading up to the wedding that hadn’t been addressed in time.
12. Zsa Zsa Gabor & Felipe de Alba – Annulled The Same Day
Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor married Felipe de Alba in 1983 aboard a yacht.
The marriage was annulled the same day due to a legal technicality involving paperwork from a prior marriage.
13. Ethel Merman & Ernest Borgnine – 32 Days
Broadway icon Ethel Merman and actor Ernest Borgnine wed in June 1964.
Thirty-two days later, they divorced. Borgnine later admitted they rushed into marriage far too quickly.
14. Elizabeth Taylor & Conrad Hilton Jr. – 205 Days
At 18, Elizabeth Taylor married hotel heir Conrad Hilton Jr. in 1950.
Their marriage legally lasted 205 days but began to struggle almost immediately due to significant personal incompatibilities. Elizabeth later described it as a difficult period in her life.
15. Janet Jackson & James DeBarge – Separated After Weeks
Janet Jackson married singer James DeBarge in September 1984 when she was 18.
Though the marriage legally remained in place for about a year, the couple separated within weeks. The annulment followed in 1985, and Janet has rarely spoken publicly about that chapter.
