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Fraud Allegedly Got In the Way of Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi's Marriage
Erika Jayne, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, had been married to Tom Girardi, the famous lawyer known for securing a $333 million settlement for people whose groundwater had been contaminated, depicted in the movie Erin Brockovich. Despite their thirty-two-year age gap, their marriage lasted over two decades. But when Tom was accused of fraud, embezzlement, and disbarred, suddenly their long-lasting love crashed and burned just like his career. Was it a coincidence or suspicious timing?
Erika divorced Tom and claimed to know nothing about their financial situation. She sure was quick to dump him as soon as everything came to light. Apparently, their love wasn't as strong as they said it was.
Elisabeth Moss Said Ex Fred Armisen Was Traumatizing
The Handmaid's Tale star Elisabeth Moss was briefly married to actor and SNL alum Fred Armisen. It was her first marriage, and the two had a significant age gap of sixteen years between them. However, they decided to split up after less than a year together. Elisabeth revealed in an interview that the entire relationship was incredibly traumatic for her. Admitting, "He's so great at doing impersonations. But the greatest impersonation he does is that of a normal person."
Allegedly Fred was a scary person behind closed doors. Elisabeth shared it was the best decision she had ever made' she didn't want to live out her own real-life Handmaid's tale.
Gwen Stefani Had No Doubts When She Filed for Divorce
The musical couple, No Doubt's Gwen Stefani and rock band Bush's Gavin Rossdale, shared a loving relationship, or so Gwen thought. They were together for thirteen years and had three sons. But even that wasn't enough to keep Gavin loyal. The truth was Gavin had been cheating on Gwen for years. And if that wasn't gut-wrenching enough, his mistress just happened to be their children's nanny. What a classic affair.
They seemed like the ultimate rocker couple, but apparently, the nanny wasn't just getting close to their kids but sneaking off with the husband.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' Romance Was Doomed From the Start
Kim Kardashian and former NBA player Kris Humphries met in 2010 and quickly started dating. They had fantastic chemistry immediately and were obsessed with each other, so after less than a year, they decided to get married. But what began as a dream come true quickly went downhill. They aired their lavish wedding on a big TV special that was reported to cost around ten million dollars, but Kim K would go on to admit she felt pressured and had cold feet.
In a later interview with Andy Cohen, Kim shared that she knew the marriage would end as soon as it started. She told her mom Kris Jenner the night before that she didn't think she should marry him but did so anyway out of fear of what her fans would think.
Kanye and Kim's Marriage Simply Had to End
The same year Kim Kardashian split with Kris Humphries, she began dating Kanye West. Kim moved on fast and became pregnant soon after; they married and started having even more children. However, that's when the problems never seemed to dissipate. Kanye allegedly had an untreated mental illness and chose to live in his home in Wyoming. Kim did not want to relocate her and her kids, which was an awkward situation. How can you be married and live apart?
Kim officially divorced Kanye in 2021 after trying to make it work, but it was just too difficult with Kanye's behavior. He has since criticized Kim on his social media accounts, bashing her, her family, and anyone she has tried to date.
Zooey Deschanel Wasn't Smitten for Long
Zooey Deschanel, the beloved star of New Girl and cult classic 500 Days of Summer, eloped with musician Ben Gibbard, frontman of Death Cab For Cutie. They seemed to be a perfect couple, one straight out of an independent film. Though they divorced soon after, how much of a picture-perfect relationship was it? They shared it was due to differences that couldn't be worked out, but something must've been brewing behind the scenes because clearly, Zooey wasn't heartbroken for too long.
She met another man, appeared smitten, got married, and even had a child! But within a few years, their romance also ended. Although the breakup seemed chill, Zooey was spotted with another lover weeks after the split. Better to have loved than never loved at all, right?
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet Decided to Gracefully Part Ways
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet married in 2017 and were favored by many. However, they recently announced on Instagram that they decided to go their separate ways. Some of what they wrote included, "The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other to be who we are learning to become…" In a very spiritual release, they officially say goodbye to their marriage but are still dedicated to raising their children. But what ended it?
According to the Aquaman star, his booming career led him to a different path that no longer fit Bonet's relaxed lifestyle. For the sake of their kids, we hope they stay on good terms!
Did Brad Pitt's Wandering Eye Ruin His Relationship With Angelina Jolie?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been one of the most iconic couples in Hollywood. At first, it seemed they were a match made from heaven. Though fairytales aren't immune to mistakes and hardships, the couple began to hit rocky territory. They were together for over a decade and raised six children, which they've always kept very private. But rumors began to spread about Brad's wandering eye and how he may struggle with infidelity and substance abuse.
Though the two went through a lot together, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce and wanted full custody of all their children. Apparently, they split due to irreconcilable differences, but the truth was allegedly much darker.
After Brad's Intoxicated Blowup, Angelina Was Done
Infidelity wasn't the main concern after all for Angelina Jolie. But their issues didn't suddenly go away. In fact, there were allegations of Brad Pitt being extremely drunk on a private flight with Angelina and their kids. Apparently, he was arguing with their son, Maddox, when he struck him. The LA Department of Children and Family Services got involved and investigated, but he was ultimately cleared of any abuse allegations.
Only five days after this incident, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce. They ultimately agreed to have joint custody over their kids, but the divorce ensued. So much for a fairy tale ending.
Wendy Williams Was Struggling With Sobriety When Her Husband Allegedly Cheated
Hilarious talk show host Wendy Williams divorced Kevin Hunter, a TV producer, after twenty-two years of marriage. Throughout this time, Wendy consistently struggled with substance abuse and staying sober. Simultaneously, Kevin was allegedly having an affair and even fathered a child with his lover. Wendy and Kevin were clearly not in a good place mentally or emotionally, nor were they dedicated to saving their relationship despite having a son together.
After years of ups and downs, the couple finally divorced in 2019; they just couldn't seem to get it together.
Heidi Klum and Seal Were Problematic From Early on
Project Runway host Heidi Klum became involved with singer Seal, and they fell in love in the early 2000s. They married and started a family, but things quickly turned sour. They publicly accused each other of horrid things rather than working on their marriage. Seal believed Heidi was having an affair, and Heidi accused Seal of having severe anger issues. Shortly after they separated, Heidi did start a relationship with the exact man Seal was so weary about.
Heidi did address it and insisted that she only started dating this man, who happened to be her bodyguard after her divorce from Seal was official.
Kris Jenner's First Divorce Led to Her Biggest Regret in Life
Kris Jenner may have led her children to fame and success, but she wasn't always this confident. She married Robert Kardashian, who became famous for being OJ Simpson's attorney during Simpson's murder trial. However, behind closed doors, she had a dark secret. Kris confessed she had an affair with her friend during her marriage to Robert. She blamed it on getting married so young, which made her miss out on having fun with someone else.
Despite the lies and affairs, she admitted her one genuine regret was divorcing Robert Kardashian in 1991. A little over a decade later, he would suddenly pass away due to cancer.
The Kardashian and Jenner Household Was Full of Secrets
Kris Jenner didn't waste any time. Only one month after divorcing Robert Kardashian, she was already on her way to her second marriage to the former Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner. They had two children together, Kendall and Kylie, and were together for a long twenty-three years. Despite their relationship looking strong on cameras, the family tried to hide the truth for years. Bruce finally admitted his truth and publicly emerged as transgender.
As the transition from Bruce to Caitlyn happened, their relationship fell apart. But what sealed the deal was Caitlyn solely blaming Kris for their failing marriage. "Twenty percent was gender and eighty percent was the way I was treated."
Scientology Set up Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
It's no surprise that Tom Cruise is an avid spokesperson for Scientology, but the role it would have in his relationships was quite frightening. In possibly his most famous marriage to Katie Holmes, the Church of Scientology was allegedly behind their entire romance. Apparently, the actress had to sign a contract with the church and agree to convert and have children as quickly as possible. Which definitely makes for a bizarre love story.
When the couple was in public, they seemed completely in love. However, after only five years, they officially split up. And what Katie would share about Tom after was disturbing.
Katie Holmes Blindsided Tom With a Divorce
When she decided divorce was the way to go, Katie Holmes apparently blindsided Tom by serving him divorce papers out of the blue. But there was a reason for this shocking strategic move. She wanted to escape the Church of Scientology and its hold on her family. They couldn't agree on how to raise their daughter, Suri, and Kate quickly felt the church's weight over her. She didn't want her daughter to grow up with a controlling religion, but Tom wouldn't back down.
She eventually managed a way out and was granted full custody of Suri, moving states to start their own life far away from Cruise.
Even the Most Succesful Models Like Emily Ratajkowski Experience Betrayal
The gorgeous model Emily Ratajkowski and film producer Sebastian Bear-McClard were married for four years and have one son, who is not even two years old. They seemed perfect together until fans noticed Emily stopped wearing her wedding ring in public and didn’t post a public message to Sebastian for Father’s Day. Things were different between them, but no one knew what had changed. Speculations arose, and it was revealed Sebastian was caught cheating on her.
Considering she wants to be with someone who doesn't secretly sleep with other people, she swiftly ended things. Emily recently took to TikTok to comment about how the "patriarchy does not give space for the existence of love."
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler's Marriage Took a Turn for the Worse
Kristin Cavallari and former NFL player Jay Cutler were thought to be in love. But sometimes love fizzles out. And for this couple, that's exactly what happened. Apparently, Kristin accused Jay of inappropriate conduct, which may suggest cheating, but it wasn't specified exactly what happened. People around them reported that they always seemed annoyed with each other, and it was time for them to embrace the separation. They ultimately divorced.
Kristin apparently wanted full custody of their kids, but Jay wanted joint custody. They are both stubborn, according to friends, and continue to fight over this to this day.
Lamar Odom Overdosed While Married to Khloe Kardashian
The Kardashian and Jenner family really waste no time when it comes to dating and love. After knowing Lamar Odom for one month, Khloe Kardashian and the NBA player eloped. The lovebirds were in the honeymoon phase, getting matching tattoos and even trying for a baby. But soon, things got heavy, and Lamar's entire demeanor changed when he started using alcohol and drugs heavily. He reached a point where it was detrimental to his health and had an almost fatal overdose.
Though the couple tried to work things out, Lamar needed to focus on his health and get sober. This led to their sad divorce, but clearly, Khloe has terrible luck in this area because it would only get worse for her.
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's Serial Cheating
Khloe Kardashian can't seem to catch a break. She finally met someone new and thought NBA player Tristan Thompson would be the one. They began seriously dating, Khloe became pregnant, and marriage was all in the works. Unfortunately, days before she gave birth, he was caught cheating, which wouldn't be the only time. It allegedly happened over and over throughout their relationship; Thompson even fathered a child with another woman, mere months away from the birth of their second child via surrogate.
Though the two tried to work things out several times, and Khloe said she had forgiven him, his infidelity ultimately got the best of them.
Amber Heard Allegedly Wanted the Truth to Come Out
Amber Heard had a tumultuous relationship with fellow actor Johnny Depp. Following their breakup, she wrote an op-ed that recounted many instances of domestic abuse during her time with Johnny. It painted a bleak and gruesome time for the couple and scared the readers for her safety. Soon, people were confused when Johnny sued her for defamation, claiming it was all a lie. Now the public was caught in the middle- who were they to believe?
The two were barely married for about a year before Amber filed for divorce. Their relationship became highly publicized, and people started critiquing Amber, saying she was lying about all of the abuse. But what she would share about Johnny next was too shocking not to consider.
Substances, Rage, and Fighting Filled Johnny and Amber's Relationship
Johnny Depp admitted to having issues with drugs and alcohol, which was no surprise to Amber during their time together. Because he was under the influence most of the time, it would be no surprise to assume that the substance abuse is exactly what fueled the alleged domestic abuse in their relationship. Although Johnny pleaded for his reputation to be cleared, begging people to believe Amber was setting him up. But she insisted he would get lost in an intoxicated haze and beat her, threatening to take her life.
Johnny repeatedly denied Amber's accusations, claiming that it was her who was abusive. A whirlwind of allegations flew around between them for years. What the court ultimately decided would leave fans bewildered and confused and send Amber into another dark spiral.
Amber Claimed She Was Convinced That Johnny Would Kill Her
Amber and Johnny's split up became one of the most infamous and intense divorces the public has seen. Amber said frightening things in court, "I was afraid he was going to kill me, either intentionally or just by losing control and going too far." Johnny claimed the entire encounter completely damaged his career, and that he never harmed her. Whether it was an elaborate publicity stunt or fueled by drugs and abuse, the outcome was disturbing.
After their long-awaited trial, the judge found Amber guilty of defamation. In what was one of the most high-profile celebrity court cases, the two finally went their separate ways. Or did they?
Yolanda Hadid's Lyme Disease Possibly Lead to Her Second Divorce
Yolanda Foster may be known for starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills or being the mother to the top models Gigi and Bella Hadid. But this is all about her dying romance with the legendary musician David Foster. It seemed on-screen that she had a lovey-dovey relationship with him. But she blamed him for their failing marriage, suggesting he wasn't accepting of her Lyme disease, which is pretty brutal.
Though their marriage crumbled, they appeared to remain cordial and friendly with each other. Or at least that's what they want us to think.
Britney's Divorce Spiraled Her Into a Breakdown
Britney Spears had a rollercoaster of a life. From being a worldwide known pop queen at a very young age to being held in conservatorship for over ten years. Against her will, every aspect of her life was controlled by her family and management team. It's well known she had a chaotic marriage with her ex, Kevin Federline. But did people know her family's influence on them and her marriage?
Though recently, Kevin Federline shared support for Britney after the conservatorship hearing finally ended the years of abuse. They weren't always rooting for each other. Around the time they split, Kevin wanted full custody of their kids and encouraged her family to engage in the conservatorship so he could get it. Who could've known everyone in her life turned against her?
Brad Pitt's Alleged Cheating Started With Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were America's favorite Hollywood couple. They were young and in love, married after only knowing each other for two years. However, Brad allegedly cheated on Jennifer with his costar at the time, who happened to be Angelina Jolie. Was Angelina the homewrecker or Brad a habitual cheater? Either way, Jennifer was gutted. But what topped it all off was that he would go on to marry the woman he cheated on her with!
If that's not a slap in the face, what is? Rather than Brad wanting to work on their relationship, he ran off with the other woman.
Alex Rodriguez' Baby Mama Couldn't Deal With His Wandering Eye
Alex Rodriguez, famously nicknamed A-Rod and known for his time playing baseball for the New York Yankees, is not short of any scandals. After dating for several years, he married Cynthia Scurtis, and they had two daughters. Rumors surfaced that he had an inappropriate relationship with Madonna and was cheating on his wife. She divorced him, and they began a nasty battle. Cynthia claimed that Alex abandoned her and their kids.
Though Alex would go on to date very high-profile celebrities, the infidelity followed him. Whether it was a pattern of his or a rumor that he couldn't shake, it went wherever he did.
Jennifer Lopez Allegedly Had Trouble Trusting Anything A. Rod Said
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez felt like a perfect fit. They were engaged and seemed giddy over their love for each other. Suddenly they announced they decided to separate, breaking off their engagement. Allegedly it became very difficult for J-Lo to trust Alex, and couldn't get past his past infidelity issues. Without trust, the relationship cannot thrive, so it ultimately came to an end. There were just too many unresolved issues.
Although it's not all melancholy in Jennifer's world, despite their breakup, she recently reconnected with an old lover of hers, Ben Affleck. They just got married, nearly two decades after they initially dated.
Princess Diana Was Sick of Prince Charles Cheating on Her
The public loved Princess Diana, and while Prince Charles may have also loved her, love wasn't enough to keep the two together. Once in an interview about their engagement, Prince Charles was asked whether he was in love with Diana. His response, "Whatever in love means," would set the tone for their relationship. The media began questioning whether they were both having an affair. Though some say all publicity is good publicity, Queen Elizabeth would disagree.
Queen Elizabeth apparently begged Princess Diana and Prince Charles to separate once and for all. Shortly after they did, Diana was stripped of her royal status.
Princess Diana Admitted Her Own Infidelity
After Diana and Charles were married for eleven years and shared two sons, William and Harry, they officially announced their separation. Although the public speculated they were having marital problems for a while, it was still a shock to the world. Though Diana was not a fan of life under royalty, she was deeply saddened by the way things played out. They both even went on to admit in interviews that they had cheated on each other.
This was incredibly scandalous for the royal family. However, they both clearly wanted to move on and forget about their relationship troubles.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie Might've Been Destined to Split
Madonna and Guy Ritchie tied the knot, and it came crashing down eight years later. They had a very brutal divorce; both accused the other of serious allegations, such as being verbally abusive and emotionally controlling. Ultimately, Madonna had to pay ninety-two million dollars to Guy for their divorce settlement. One of the most significant divorce payments Hollywood has ever seen. They had two kids together, but Madonna felt she sacrificed too much in their relationship.
Madonna had spoken out about how their relationship wasn't as romantic as she wanted it to be. While on the other hand, Guy had shared that she was hard to live with because of her strict routine.
Real Housewives Star Ramona Singer Will Never Take Her Ex Back
The Real Housewives of New York City star Ramona Singer was married to Mario Singer for twenty-two years when she decided to call it quits. It was revealed that he cheated on her multiple times. Ramona once shared in an interview, "I would never reconcile with him. I believe in marriage. I gave him a second chance, and he betrayed our daughter and me. You just don't do that." The pain of infidelity cannot be taken back.
They have one daughter together, but Ramona and Mario are estranged despite their child. The pain is too much for Ramona to ever think of talking to him again.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Confused the Public With Their Romance
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon tied the knot and soon had a family of their own. Their romance lasted for six years before the divorce ensued. Although they confirmed they were living in separate homes and unhappy together for months before their official separation. They were so busy with their careers that they didn't put much time into their relationship and making it work. They had twins and are still very much involved in each other's lives regarding raising their kids.
Mariah Carey went on to share she thought they could've lasted longer and worked things out if they both didn't have such huge egos at the time.
Michael Jordan's Divorce Cost Him a Fortune
The legendary NBA player Michael Jordan married his wife Juanita Vanoy for quite a while. But allegations of Michael cheating and gambling eventually led to the deterioration of their relationship. They attempted a divorce once and then decided to reconcile and work on things together. It ultimately didn't work out, and they officially divorced the second time. The NBA star ended up paying Juanita a settlement of 168 million dollars.
With all that money, how many pairs of Jordan sneakers do you think they could buy?
Mel Gibson and Robyn Split After 3 Decades
Mel Gibson was married to Robyn Moore Gibson for almost three decades. They had a large family together, consisting of seven children. However, despite his talents and fame, their marriage was failing. After Mel had many instances of angered and drunken anti-Semitic rants, Robyn served him divorce papers. And who could blame her for that? She received a pretty sweet deal, walking away with more than 425 million dollars from their divorce settlement.
If you thought the settlement deal was good, just wait until you hear this. Robyn is also entitled to half of the residuals on all the projects Mel worked on throughout their marriage. Basically, she will be wealthy for life.
Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin Split After 25 Years
Sylvester Stallone, best known for creating and starring in the Rocky and Rambo films, was married to his sweetheart, Jennifer Flavin, for over twenty-five years. However, earlier this year, she filed for divorce. In a statement Sylvester gave, he mentioned, "I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues." They've shared that they still cherish their over thirty-year relationship together but have grown apart and know it's run its course.
They are sad but are still committed to being a family for their three daughters because they still love each other despite the separation.
Robin Williams Had a Host of Issues That Affected His Relationship
Robin Williams started dating Marsha Garces after meeting her because she was a nanny for his children. See a pattern here yet? They stayed together and married, which lasted almost two decades. Unfortunately, Robin fell into bad habits and had pretty severe alcoholism. This would ultimately lead to their divorce. He never managed to get sober and sadly died from suicide only a few years after they split up.
Alcoholism and addiction can take a toll on somebody and all their loved ones around them. Unfortunately, this impacted their relationship and his own view of himself.
Third Times a Charm for Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
Tish Cyrus filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus earlier this year. But apparently, this is the third time they have attempted divorcing. The other two times, Billy Ray withdrew the petition, and they were able to work things out through couples therapy. Though the couple has been together for over two decades, it seems this time around is much more serious. Fans have been speculating that over the past two years, the couple hasn't even been living together throughout the pandemic.
Billy Ray Cyrus must be sitting at home with an achy breaky heart now that the separation is on its way to being finalized.
Leonardo DiCapario Doesn't Seem to Date Women Over 25
Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone were dating for four years and were quite serious, even moving in together. It seemed marriage was finally on the horizon, though there may be a reason Leonardo never quite makes it to the altar. Though this couple didn't divorce, that would require Leonardo to stick around; fans were alarmed. They didn't report any animosity towards each other, but it did follow Camila's twenty-fifth birthday, which means maybe she simply aged out.
Leo has had a pattern that has stayed consistent for the past twenty years. He has never dated a single girlfriend over the age of twenty-five. Therefore, it is pretty obvious the reason for the breakup.
Tiger Woods Has Had a Bizarre History With Marriage
Tiger Woods has found himself in a series of scandals. It was reported that he cheated on his wife at the time, Elin Nordegren. Allegedly, she went through his phone and found messages between him and another woman. Livid and not knowing what to do, she then chased him out of the house, where he jumped into his car and crashed it. After the divorce was settled, Elin reportedly received 100 million dollars.
The famous golf player soon held a press conference and admitted to his infidelities. He apologized, but the damage was already done, and the divorce proceeded.
Frank Sinatra May Have Sang Love Songs, but He Broke Hearts Too
Frank Sinatra married a famous actress, Mia Farrow, in 1966. She decided to stop acting so she could embrace the role of the housewife but quickly became bored. They seemed to be in love, and Mia was at a loss for what to do. Frank spent his days and nights singing love songs but felt the love running out in his marriage. Mia picked up an acting gig after years away and suddenly received a message from Frank that left her in disbelief.
As she was away filming a movie, Rosemary’s Baby, Frank sent her a letter. She opened it excited to hear from her husband and was struck with divorce papers. What a charming way out.