Although marriage is supposed to be a strong and sacred bond, for our celebrity friends, it’s something completely different. While most celebrities wait an average of a few years or several months to get divorced, across the Atlantic, flash post-wedding divorces are more common than you think! A union can end up being over after just a few days or even a few hours of it starting. Is it a trend? A publicity stunt? There are so many theories as to why they separate this quickly that sometimes border on ridiculous.
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While Kim Kardashian only stayed married to Kris Humphries for 72 days, Mario Lopez’s marriage to Ali Landry only lasted 15 days. Even worse still, Britney Spears ended her marriage to Jason Allen Alexander after just 52 hours. Yes, you read that correctly.
As for Chad Michael Murray’s marriage to Sophia Bush, known for their roles in One Tree Hill, that only lasted 5 months. The reason for their divorce? The actor’s constant cheating.
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Sources:
People: From 55 Hours to 8 Months: Hollywood's Shortest Marriages Ever
Brides: 21 Shortest Celebrity Marriages