10 Hollywood Marriages That Lasted Less Than 3 Months

Ewwww.....I bet that would be pretty shocking/disturbing lol

Yes it would -- what a bummer that would be LOL

No kidding ;p

By the way, did you know that the marriage between Valentino and Acker actually went on until 1923 when they legally divorced? Up until that time, they were only separated (she sued him for divorce in 1921). There have been numerous Hollywood legends regarding the couple's wedding night and what really happened. Some say that he insisted reenacting his role of "The Sheik" which was one of his most famous parts, however this urban myth has been discredited by virtually all biographers and Hollywood historians for the obvious reason that "The Sheik" didn't come out until after they were married. Another legend says that Valentino was very well endowed and they could not consummate their relationship because of this. The real reason for their incompatibility is equally amusing. Apparently, the reason for the marriage itself was suspect as Jean Acker was gay and involved in a lesbian love triangle. This itself was such a controversy that in order to dispel rumors and ensure that she would be able to find work in films at the time, she decided to marry Valentino, who was a close friend thus giving her an air of respectability. However, when Valentino discovered that Acker was a lesbian and that their marriage was merely for show, that she had no intention of playing the part of his wife in their private lives and that she would not consummate the marriage, he pretty much isolated her and had little to do with her at all. Interestingly, he filed for divorce first, but did not wait for the divorce to be finalized before remarrying, so it legally didn't count and as a result he was accused of bigamy. So, she decided to end it. Still, it did take them a while to do so as there were numerous legal complications including the fact that Jean was referring to herself as "Mrs. Valentino". Oddly, the two later became good friends despite all this.

It would've made a huge difference! I like how the musical, Chicago, plays that part, using the media to win the cases for the murderesses. You see these guilty women play a part to win over the public and get off scott free from their crimes. I agree on the OJ scandal- he was definitely guilty and got off but, I don't know how many people were sympathetic to him. I know that it was used as a race battle and that may have had some influence on the outcome....the judge may not have wanted to induce race riots.

I know! And I think the only ones that could be accused of milking it worse would be Rodman and Electra LOL

Thanks, Michael! I'm glad I could educate a bit ;p

Thanks, Jim! MJ and Lisa were together for a little more than a year and a half but, Lisa Marie and Nic Cage were together for a little less than four months. Zelleweger and Chesney were four months, so not under my 3 month timeline. It's crazy how many there are that last less than a year!

OK, I see what you mean. I always suspected she was doing it for the publicity; yeah, divorces can take time. I think if one is careful who they decide to shack up with, then marraige can be a good thing. Thanks.

Thanks Woo!