10 celebrities that have been in 5 or more marriages 

Marriages in Hollywood often fail to thrive because of the constant scrutiny it receives from the public and paparazzi alike. It ends up making the celebrities desperate for constant validation and admiration. The narcissism they eventually garner working in the industry for a long time doesn’t help much either, leaving them aching for the need to find stable love.

This desperation often disillusions reality for them, and they might end up marrying people without really knowing them. This is why their marriages more often than not end up in divorce. But they do not stop there, a number of them have married again and then again and yet again, showcasing their romantic impulsivity.

Here is a list of 10 celebrities who have been in 5 or more marriages.

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10 celebrities who have been in 5 or more marriages

1) Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was beauty personified. She was glamorous, she was glitzy, but she was also gullible, as she ended up getting married seven times, eight if you count the remarriage to Richard Burton, her co-star in the successful movie, Cleopatra. Her list of husbands has ranged from the Hilton empire heir - Conrad “Nicky” Hilton Jr., to the British Actor - Michael Wilding, to her best friend's husband - Mike Todd, to U.S. Senator - John Warner, and finally construction worker - Larry Fortensky. She has had some epic romances all through her life, just like her epic movies.

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2) Nicolas Cage

Actor Nicholas Cage was born into a family of Hollywood royalty, but he managed to create a separate identity for himself through his hard work and talent. He has given a lot of Oscar-winning performances and is known for being an extravagant soul who has spent money on a lot of insane objects, ranging from castles to dinosaur skulls.

His love life is an extension of that spirit, showcasing his impulsivity. He has been married five times, starting with the actress Patricia Arquette, then Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. Their marriage lasted just 107 days, but Nicholas Cage didn’t learn any lessons from it, soon after marrying waitress Alice Kim, then makeup artist Erika Koike, and finally Japanese actress Riki Shibata, with whom he is still married and has a baby daughter named August Francesca.

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3) Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese enjoys unparalleled fame in the world of directors, with his classic films like Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Irishman. He has worked with some big names in Hollywood and is respected globally. But did you know he has been married five times? He married his first wife before his rise to fame in 1965, and they divorced in 1971. He then married Author Julia Cameron, and they stayed married for about a year before he moved on to the Italian Actress Isabella Rossellini. After this unsuccessful marriage, he married Producer Barbara De Fina, but alas, this marriage also succumbed. Finally, he found his match in book editor Helen Morris, with whom he has been married since 1999 to the present date.

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4) James Cameron

James Cameron has been the director of some record-breaking films, like The Abyss, Titanic, and none other than Avatar. He is a known perfectionist who has achieved immense success in the art of filmmaking. Unfortunately, his married life hasn't enjoyed the same luck. In search of true love, James Cameron has undergone five marriages. Starting with Sharon Williams, then moving on to The Terminator’s producer, Gale Anne Hurd, then fellow director, Kathryn Bigelow, who is known for directing The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty. His fourth marriage was to The Terminator star, Linda Hamilton, who plays the role of Sarah Connor. After their divorce, he ended up marrying Suzy Amis Cameron, who had appeared in a supporting role in Titanic. The couple has been married for more than two decades and is blessed with three children. Seems like James Cameron finally found his eternal love.

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5) Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson used to rule Hollywood in the 90s, courtesy of her role as C.J. Parker in Baywatch. Her life has been the subject of a lot of tabloids that have recorded her ups and downs. One common topic has remained her marriage. She is famous for marrying five people, starting with Tommy Lee. They had two sons, but their married life was a whirlwind of chaos. After divorcing him, she married Kid Rock for a brief time and then married and remarried Rick Salmon, the infamous poker player she had previously married, but both times their marriage was a failure. Then in 2020, she married the famous Hollywood Producer, Jon Peters, who is known for producing the movies Batman and A Star is Born. Finally, her fifth marriage was to her bodyguard, Dan Hayhurst, but unfortunately, they too divorced after two years.

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6) Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman has played a lot of different roles, from being Dracula and Winston Churchill to Harry Potter’s much-loved Godfather, Sirius Black. He is known for his dedication to his diverse roles. Today, he is an Oscar recipient and a much-acclaimed star. Besides his work life, Gary Oldman is also infamous for being in five marriages. His first marriage was to the British Actress Lesley Manville. After divorcing her, he married Uma Thurman, despite having a 12-year age gap. Their marriage didn’t last long, and they divorced after two years. He then married a photographer named Donna Fiorentino, and their divorce received a lot of publicity because of their custody battle. From 2008 - 2015, he was married to the Jazz Singer - Alexandra Edenborough and finally, after his fourth unsuccessful marriage, he found his current wife, Art Curator and Writer - Gisele Schmidt. The couple married in 2017 and have been running strong ever since.

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7) Larry King

Larry King is famously dubbed as The Voice of American Conversations. His show, Larry King Live, had been running strong on CNN from 1985 to 2010. He has conducted countless interviews and has conquered not only the realm of radio broadcasting but also television. He usually interviews people, but many have often wanted to interview him, particularly about his eight marriages. In 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Freda Miller, but that didn’t last long as the marriage was annulled just after a year on the grounds of them being too young. He then married Annette Kaye, but that marriage too didn’t last long. He then married and remarried model Alene Akins, after her, Mickey Sutphin, then Sharon Lepore, and after her, Julie Alexander. After these seven failed marriages, his last marriage was to singer and host Shawn Southwick in 1997, but they too divorced in 2019, shortly before his death in 2021.

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8) Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers is a country music star. His songs have powered through globally, often loved for their storytelling characteristics, which teleported the listener into another world. His music might have been soulful, but his married life sure was not. He has been married five times, showing the turbulent nature of his love life. His journey started with Janice Gordon, with whom he was married for two years, after her, he was in a three-year marriage with Jean Rogers. After their divorce, he found a little stability in his 12-year marriage with Margo Anderson, with whom he has a son, but alas, they too eventually divorced. Before finding his last stable marriage, he married actress Marianne Gordon, but their marriage wasn’t quite successful. His last wife, Wanda Miller, whom he married in 1997, was his last wife, and they stayed married for more than two decades, till his death in 2020.

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9) Billy Bob Thornton

Another Hollywood celebrity, infamous for his numerous marriages, is Actor and Filmmaker Billy Bob Thornton. He is famous for being married six times, including a three-year marriage with Angelina Jolie. His first marriage was with Melissa Lee Gatlin, and after their divorce, he married actress Toni Lawrence for two years. After Lawrence, his third marriage was with his co-star, Cynda Williams, and then his fourth marriage was with model Pietra Dawn Cherniak. After their divorce, it was in 2000 that he married Angelina Jolie. They received a lot of public scrutiny and ended up divorcing each other in 2003. His sixth marriage was to makeup artist Connie Angland. They tested the waters for a good 12 years before finally tying the knot in 2014, and are married to date.

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10) Mickey Rooney

The last one on the list, famous for his several marriages, is actor Mickey Rooney. Starting off as a child actor, Mickey Rooney has managed to stay relevant in Hollywood for almost 90 years. He is especially famous for his work in films like Night at the Museum, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and others. Over the span of his long career, he has been married about eight times. His marriage to his first wife, Ava Gardner, back in 1942 lasted just one year, and shortly after, he married singer Betty Jane Phillips. They divorced in 1949, and in the same year, he married actress Martha Vickers. They have a son from their marriage. After their divorce, he married Actress Elaine Devry, then Model Barbara Ann Thomason. His marriage to Barbara Ann ended in a tragedy when she was murdered by her former lover. They had four kids in their 8 years of being married. His sixth and seventh marriages were to Margherita Lane and Carolyn Hockett, respectively. Finally, his eighth and last marriage was to Jan Chamberlin in the year 1978, and despite a lot of tension, they remained married till his death in 2014.