From 55 hours: the shortest marriages of Britney Spears, Nicolas Cage and other celebrities

At their wedding ceremony, they swore to each other that they would love each other forever, to be together through thick and thin. But in everyday life, they couldn't stand to be together for two weeks. For various reasons: they were not ready for a new responsibility, got married while drunk, or simply got used to changing partners frequently.

Which celebrities rushed to the registry office shortly after the wedding to file for divorce? Read the article in OBOZREVATEL.

1. Britney Spears and Jason Allen (55 hours married)

In 2004, American singer Britney Spears was married to her childhood friend, former American footballer Jason Allen. Interestingly, it was the girl who made the marriage proposal. The marriage was dissolved after 55 hours. Immediately after a petition to the court, which stated that Spears did not realise the seriousness of her actions. Only later did the star comment on her actions in the media: "I was stupid. I was rebelling. But in fact, I did not take responsibility for what I did."

2. Nicolas Cage and Erika Koike (4 days married)

American actor Nicolas Cage looks like a serious person who carefully thinks through all his decisions. In fact, this is not entirely true. In 2019, he got married to make-up artist Erika Koike. And 4 days later, the celebrity filed for an annulment, saying that he was too drunk during the ceremony and did not understand what he was doing. Erica was offended by Cage's frivolous act and said she felt humiliated.

3. Cher and Gregg Allman (9 days married)

American singer Cher got married to musician Gregg Allman in 1975. And 9 days later, she filed for divorce. The star argued that she did not know about her husband's alcohol abuse before the marriage. Their love story did not end there. After a while, the ex-spouses got back together. They stayed together until 1979.

4. Pamela Anderson and John Peters (married for 12 days)

In 2020, American film producer John Peters and actress Pamela Anderson legalised their relationship. The celebrity family idyll did not last long - 12 days. The reason for this impulsive decision is unknown. After the divorce, the man admitted that he would always love Pamela.

5. Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas (married for 39 days)

American actress, producer and director Drew Barrymore had three short-lived marriages, the shortest of which was 39 days, with Los Angeles bar owner Jeremy Thomas. The couple dated for only 6 weeks before their 1994 wedding. Later, Drew realised that her chosen one was not the one she wanted to spend her life with, so she annulled the marriage.

Earlier OBOZREVATEL wrote about star couples who got engaged, but never married.

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