Celebrity marriages sometimes burn bright and fizzle out just as fast, capturing the world’s attention with whirlwind romance and even swifter breakups. From fairy-tale weddings to public splits, Hollywood has no shortage of famous couples who just couldn’t make it work for long. Here are 9 star-studded marriages that turned out to be brief chapters in these celebrities’ stories.
Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries
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Few unions lit up the tabloids quite like Kim Kardashian and former NBA player Kris Humphries. Their lavish wedding was watched by millions, but the marriage famously lasted just 72 days before Kim filed for divorce in late 2011, as reported by E Online.
Mario Lopez & Ali Landry
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Mario Lopez and Ali Landry looked like the ultimate Hollywood couple, especially when spotted out together in style. However, their marriage dissolved in just two weeks when Landry filed for an annulment amid allegations of infidelity, per Parade.
Jim Carrey & Lauren Holly
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Comic genius Jim Carrey and actress Lauren Holly made for a glamorous pair in the 90s. The couple tied the knot in September 1996, but their marriage lasted only nine months before Holly filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, according to Hello! magazine.
Helen Hunt & Hank Azaria
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Academy Award winner Helen Hunt and The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria attracted Hollywood buzz when their romance blossomed. Despite their chemistry, Hunt filed for divorce after just 17 months of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, as reported by ABC News.
Sophia Bush & Chad Michael Murray
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Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray fell in love on the set of One Tree Hill. The couple married in April 2005 and separated just five months later, with their divorce finalized in December 2006, per Today.
Lisa Marie Presley & Nicolas Cage
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Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage‘s union was a blend of Hollywood royalty and musical legacy. The pair wed in Hawaii in August 2002, but Cage filed for divorce 3 months later, according to The Vintage News.
Jennifer Esposito & Bradley Cooper
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Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper also had a whirlwind marriage. The pair wed in December 2006, but Esposito filed for divorce in May 2007, as reported by CBS News.
Eddie Murphy & Tracey Edmonds
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On New Year’s Day 2008, Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds had a ceremony on a private island off Bora Bora where they exchanged vows, but it was not legally binding, per The Hollywood Reporter.
In a joint statement released by publicist Arnold Robinson, the couple said, “After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forego having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further,” according to the outlet.
Elisabeth Moss & Fred Armisen
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Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen‘s romance culminated in their marriage on October 25, 2009, as reported by Broadway.
The marriage only lasted eight months before they separated, per Hello! magazine.
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