Love in Hollywood can be a rollercoaster. Some couples have defied the odds, staying together through thick and thin, while others have called it quits in the blink of an eye. Let's take a closer look at some of the most enduring and fleeting marriages in show business history.
Charlton Heston and Lydia Clarke: 64 Years of Pure Magic
Charlton Heston once said, "If you find the right person, everything else falls into place." And boy, did he ever. He met Lydia Clarke at Northwestern University when he was just 17, and they were married in 1944. "That was my first date with anyone," he recalled. "But I hit the jackpot on the first try. And I had the sense to realize it, even at such a young age." Their love story is a testament to the power of finding the right partner early on and sticking together no matter what life throws your way.
Nicholas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley: A Brief Pirate Adventure
When Nicholas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley tied the knot in Hawaii in August 2002, it seemed like a dream come true. But less than four months later, Cage filed for divorce. Lisa Marie later revealed, "We shouldn't have been married in the first place. We were two wild spirits, like pirates. And when one pirate marries another, they’re bound to sink the ship." Sometimes, even the best intentions can't overcome personality clashes.
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: 35 Years of Solid Ground
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been together since 1988, and their relationship is a beacon of stability in an often chaotic industry. "Our relationship isn't magic like you see in movies," Tom admitted. "But we both know one thing for sure: no matter what happens, we'll always have each other's backs. We'll get through it together." That kind of unwavering commitment is what makes their marriage so special.
Ernest Borgnine and Ethel Merman: A Marriage That Lasted 32 Days
When Ernest Borgnine and Ethel Merman tied the knot in 1964, it was her last marriage and his third. But it was over almost as soon as it began. "I was married to her for 32 days, and that was enough," Borgnine later said. Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned unions just don't work out, and that's okay.
Denzel and Pauletta Washington: 40 Years of Hard Work and Commitment
Denzel and Pauletta Washington have been through it all together since 1983. "Every couple has their ups and downs," Denzel shared. "We've had ours too. It's hard work, but it's worth it. Marriage is a commitment, not a fairytale. You've got to put in the effort to make it last." Their dedication to each other is truly inspiring.
Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton: A Six-Month Experiment
Elizabeth Taylor was only 18 when she married Conrad Hilton in 1950, her first of eight marriages. She admitted she was "very naive" at the time. "Then came disillusionment, rude and brutal," she later said. "He became sullen, angry, and abusive, both physically and mentally." It's a reminder that sometimes, even the most beautiful beginnings can lead to painful endings.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean: 57 Years of Laughter and Love
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean have been together since 1966, and their secret? A good sense of humor. "We both have a warped sense of humor, and I think that's key," Dolly explained. "If you say something you can't take back, you've got to have a crazy way of getting out of it!" Laughter really can be the best medicine for any relationship.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito: A Four-Month Mistake
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Esposito got married in 2006, but they soon realized they had acted too hastily. "You have to move on," Jennifer said. "Life is about taking a situation, making the best of it, and then moving forward." Sometimes, the best thing you can do for each other is to part ways amicably.
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Meryl Streep and Don Gummer: 45 Years of Listening and Understanding
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer have been married since 1978, and their relationship is built on mutual respect and communication. "You have to listen to your partner's problems, suggestions, and advice," Meryl advised. "And accept that you're not always right. Conversation is the key to a successful marriage." But it also takes "goodwill and a willingness to bend — and to shut up every once in a while."
Dennis Hopper and Michelle Phillips: A Marriage That Lasted Eight Days
Dennis Hopper and Michelle Phillips tied the knot on the set of "The Last Movie" in 1970, but their union was short-lived. Michelle admitted she succumbed to her "Florence Nightingale instinct" when it came to Dennis, but his wild lifestyle quickly became "excruciating." "Just for the record, girls, it doesn't work," she later quipped. Some relationships just aren't meant to last.
