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21 Celebrity Ex-Couples You Totally Forgot Were Married

By CelebrityMediaManagementSeptember 6, 2026No Comments3 Mins Read0 Views

Celebrity marriages are downright fascinating. Although they kinda have nothing to do with us regular folk, we still pay attention because hey! It’s entertaining!

Person in suit munching popcorn with wide eyes, sitting in a studio with a cityscape backdrop

Well recently, we chatted about some celebs who have gotten married and divorced a bunch of times. And a few of the marriages I listed in that post were a bit shocking, to say the least. So I dug through the internet for more examples of random celeb marriages you might’ve forgotten about!

Man in office setting looks surprised with wide eyes and open mouth, in mid-discussion or reaction. He wears a white shirt and tie

In no particular order, here they are. And if these remind you of any other random celeb marriages I missed, you can tell me in the comments below!

Two individuals in formal attire at an event, one in a suit holding a program and the other in a sequined gown, engaging in conversation — Kevin Mazur / Getty Images

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Two people on a red carpet, one wearing a light dress with a black jacket and the other in a white shirt and dark suit — Ron Galella / Getty Images

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3. Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney

Person in a casual black outfit and hat poses smiling at a film festival backdrop — When were they married? They met in January 2005 and got married in May of that same year. But less than four months later, Renée called for an annulment, the reason being “fraud.”

Who are they with now? Renée has been dating TV presenter Ant Anstead since 2021, and as far as we know, Kenny is still dating Mary Nolan.

Theo Wargo / Getty Images, Taylor Hill / Getty Images

4. Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze

Two people in formal attire at an event; one wears a tuxedo, the other a sleeveless gown — Jim Spellman / Getty Images

5. Ben Harper and Laura Dern

Two individuals pose together, smiling; one wears an elegant gown and holds a trophy, the other is in a classic suit — Jeff Kravitz / Getty Images

6. Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett

Smiling pair at a celebrity event; woman in a floral dress with a cardigan, man in a suit with a floral boutonniere

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7. Drew Barrymore and Tom Green

Two people hug on the red carpet. The man wears a casual jacket, and the woman wears a short-sleeve blouse. They are smiling at the camera — Steve Granitz / Getty Images

8. Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers

A couple poses on the red carpet; the man wears a tuxedo with a bow tie, the woman in a floral patterned gown with polka dot details

9. Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley

Two people on a red carpet. The woman wears an elegant strapless gown, and the man is in a classic tuxedo — Robert Mora / Getty Images

10. Dianna Agron and Winston Marshall

Two individuals walking outside; one in a tailored coat with a striped top, the other in a buttoned jacket and jeans; both appear relaxed and casual — Alo Ceballos / Getty Images

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11. Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen

Two individuals pose on the red carpet. One wears a suit and tie, the other wears a draped gown with a statement necklace — Jason Merritt / Getty Images

12. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito

A man in a black suit smiling, with his arm around a woman in a chic, sleeveless dress at a formal event. People socialize in the background — John Sciulli / Getty Images

13. Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike

Two people pose on the red carpet; the man wears a denim jacket with a wolf design and a hat, while the woman is in a stylish black outfit — Joe Scarnici / Getty Images

14. Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton Jr.

A couple smiling beside a railing; the woman in formal attire holds a fluffy dog, accessorized with a headpiece and necklace — New York Daily News Archive / Getty Images

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15. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio

Two smiling people, one with wavy hair and a collared top, the other in a suit and tie. They appear happy, posing closely together

16. Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray

Two people on a red carpet, smiling. One is wearing a white sleeveless dress; the other is in a light blue pinstripe suit — Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images

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17. Paul Simon and Carrie Fisher

A couple posing together, with the woman in elegant attire, including a floral headpiece and pearl necklace, smiling at the camera — Ron Galella / Getty Images

18. Paula Abdul and Emilio Estevez

People standing on a red carpet, with one wearing an intricate patterned top and the other in a black dress with gold detailing — Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty Images

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19. Martin Scorcese and Isabella Rossellini

Two people posing at an event; one wears a formal white tuxedo, the other a polka-dot dress with a dark jacket — Ron Galella / Getty Images

20. Will Arnett and Penelope Anne Miller

Person on red carpet in a casual jacket and black shirt, posing for a photo at a celebrity event — When were they married? You probably know about Will Arnett and Amy Poehler, but did you know that wasn’t his first marriage? Will and Penelope got married later in 1994, and they divorced in early 1995. So it was short, but it happened!

Who are they with now? Penelope has been married to her husband, James Huggins, since 2000. They were separated for a bit in 2012, but got back together. Will and Amy Poehler’s marriage ended in 2016, and he’s been dating marketing professional Alessandra Brawn for several years now.

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21. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley

Two individuals wearing black hats stand together. The man gives a peace sign and wears sunglasses. They appear relaxed and are smiling — Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Getty Images

Any other celeb marriages we may have forgotten about? Remind us in the comments below!

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