Jada Pinkett Smith has disclosed that she and her husband, Will Smith, have been leading entirely independent lives since 2016. Jada Pinkett Smith, aged 52, and Will Smith, aged 55, tied the knot in 1997, and Pinkett Smith clarified that they remain legally married, even though they have been living separate lives. Similar to their revelation, these 8 divorces made huge headlines.
Achieving a “happily ever after” ending isn’t always assured in the realm of Hollywood. Instead, it’s more common to see celebrity marriages taking unexpected detours in record time, a frequent topic of tabloid fascination. Let’s have a look at 8 high profile celeb divorces that shocked the fans.
1. Johnny Depp And Amber Heard
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met on the set of The Rum Diary in 2011. They began dating in 2014 after Depp separated from longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis. They became engaged the same year and were married in the Bahamas in 2015.
In May 2016, Heard filed for a restraining order and a divorce, citing physical and verbal abuse. Their divorce was finalized on January 13, 2017. Heard received a $7 million settlement, all of which she donated to charities supporting victims of domestic violence.
2. Tom Cruise And Katie Holmes
These two were genuinely infatuated with each other, famously exemplified by the moment when Tom Cruise enthusiastically leaped on Oprah’s couch when discussing their relationship.
It’s been reported that a significant factor contributing to their separation was Tom Cruise’s strong ties to Scientology and his desire to introduce their daughter, Suri, to the organization at a young age.
3. Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner
Despite a decade of matrimony and raising three children together, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner appeared to have a lasting bond. Their initial encounter occurred on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2000, and their romantic relationship blossomed in 2004 following prior breakups with their respective partners.
They celebrated their union with a destination wedding in Turks and Caicos in 2005. However, in 2015, they parted ways, amidst swirling rumors of an alleged affair involving Affleck and the family’s nanny.
4. Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez first met in 1998 backstage at Broadway show in which Anthony was starring. They worked together on various projects, but it wasn’t until 2004 that they began dating.
After six months of dating, they tied the knot in a backyard ceremony in Lopez’s Beverly Hills home. Their love came alive on screen in 2007’s El Cantante and they welcomed twins Emme Maribel Muniz and Maximillian David Muniz in 2008. On June 16, 2014, they divorced.
5. Orlando Bloom And Miranda Kerr
Orlando Bloom popped the question to Miranda Kerr in 2009, and their wedding bells rang on July 22, 2010. Just a month later, in August, Kerr joyfully announced her pregnancy.
Their son, Flynn, arrived in 2011. However, by 2012, whispers of a separation had already started, and the couple ultimately concluded their marriage with a divorce in October 2013.
6. Brad Pitt And Jennifer Aniston
This dynamic duo appeared to possess the perfect combination of qualities. They were deeply in love, remarkably accomplished in their acting careers, and fixtures on Hollywood’s list of the most attractive individuals.
However, their story took a somber turn when, after a grand Malibu wedding five years prior, they decided to part ways in 2005. The purported cause behind this decision was Pitt’s reported involvement with Jolie while filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
7. Nicole Kidman And Tom Cruise
Their love story commenced when they crossed paths on the set of Days of Thunder in 1989, and just a year later, in December of 1990, they exchanged wedding vows. At the time, Nicole Kidman was 23 years old, and Tom Cruise was 28.
Throughout their marital journey, they shared the screen in multiple films and expanded their family through the adoption of two children. However, the union took an unexpected turn when Cruise initiated divorce proceedings in February 2011. Many speculate that the divorce was instigated by the influence of the Church of Scientology.
8. Pamela Andreson And Kid Rock
Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock embarked on a rollercoaster romance that had its beginnings in 2001 when they first crossed paths backstage at a VH1 Divas concert. The relationship took a definitive turn in July 2006 when, without much prior planning, they exchanged vows on a yacht.
The unconventional ceremony saw the bride donning a white bikini and the groom dressed in a simple white tee. Yet, a mere 122 days later, their union came to an abrupt end with a divorce.
