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“The very definition of ’he’s not the sun, you are.‘” As a Senior Writer and Content Creator for BuzzFeed and Tasty, I specialize in lifestyle reporting, viral human-interest stories, and travel/food media. Diana and Charles married in 1981, separated in 1992, and officially divorced in 1996 after years of public reports about Charles' affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. After nearly a decade of dating on and off, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finally tied the knot in 2018. But less than a year later, they announced their separation, and their divorce was finalized in 2020. The split sparked endless rumors online, though Miley later clarified that cheating wasn't what ended their marriage. Marilyn married playwright Arthur in 1956, but the relationship ended in divorce in 1961. Their marriage was constantly under scrutiny, and Arthur also found himself at the center of controversy after refusing to cooperate with Congress during the Red Scare. Marilyn and Joe were only married for about nine months after tying the knot in 1954. Monroe filed for divorce later that same year, and it was finalized in 1955. Their relationship has been remembered for Joe's reported jealousy, especially after Monroe filmed her now-iconic subway grate scene in The Seven Year Itch. Celine and her longtime manager, René, married in 1994 after years of keeping their relationship private because of their 26-year age gap. They stayed together until René's death in 2016. While their relationship drew plenty of attention early on because of the age difference and the fact that he had been her manager since she was a child, the two remained devoted to each other throughout their marriage. Rihanna and Chris Brown dated from 2007 to 2009, but their relationship came to an end after Chris assaulted Rihanna the night before the 2009 Grammy Awards. Chris later pleaded guilty to felony assault, and the case became one of the biggest celebrity scandals of the decade. Shanann and Chris Watts married in 2012, but their story ended tragically in 2018 when Chris murdered Shanann, who was pregnant, along with their two young daughters. The case shocked the world, especially after Chris initially appeared on television pleading for his family's safe return before eventually confessing. He is now serving multiple life sentences without parole. Anna Faris and Chris Pratt married in 2009 and were considered one of Hollywood's most likable couples before announcing their separation in 2017. Their divorce was finalized in 2018. Anna has said that, in hindsight, she felt her "hand was forced" into the divorce. Britney and Justin dated from 1999 to 2002, and were one of pop culture's biggest power couples. Britney has shared in her memoir that the public scrutiny surrounding their split took a heavy toll on her. Tina and Ike Turner married in 1962, but behind the scenes, Tina endured years of severe physical and emotional abuse. She left Ike in 1976, and their divorce was finalized in 1978. Tina later spoke openly about the abuse in interviews and her memoir, helping shed light on domestic violence for millions of people. MacKenzie and Jeff married in 1993 and were together as Amazon grew into one of the world's biggest companies. They announced their divorce in 2019 after Jeff's affair with former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez became public. Following the split, MacKenzie received a significant stake in Amazon and has since become one of the world's most prominent philanthropists. Jennifer and Brad married in 2000 and announced their separation in 2005, finalizing their divorce later that year. Their breakup was overshadowed by rumors that Pitt had fallen for his Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-star Angelina Jolie, whom he began dating soon after. The love triangle dominated headlines for years and remains one of Hollywood's most infamous celebrity breakups. The two married in 1883 when they were both just 13 years old and remained together until Kasturba's death in 1944. While they remained married for more than 60 years, Gandhi later admitted he was often controlling in the early years of their marriage, and historians have documented the sacrifices Kasturba made to support his political movement. Priscilla and Elvis married in 1967 after meeting when she was just 14 years old. They separated in 1972 and finalized their divorce in 1973. Their relationship has continued to draw attention because of their age difference when they met, as well as Elvis' reported affairs throughout their marriage. Shakira and Gerard were together from 2011 to 2022. They announced their split after reports surfaced that Piqué had been unfaithful, which Shakira later appeared to reference in several hit songs. Amy married Blake in 2007, but the relationship quickly became known for its volatility and struggles with drug addiction. They divorced in 2009, and many fans and commentators have long believed the relationship contributed to some of the darkest periods of Winehouse's life. Monica and Vincent married in 1999 and were together for nearly 14 years before announcing their separation in 2013. Cassel has generated controversy since their divorce, particularly because he has repeatedly dated and married women decades younger than himself. Mariah and Nick surprised fans when they married in 2008 after just a few weeks of dating. They separated in 2014, and their divorce was finalized in 2016. Although their marriage ended, they've remained on good terms and have continued to co-parent their twins together. Elin and Tiger married in 2004, but their marriage unraveled after Woods' multiple affairs became public in 2009. They divorced in 2010 following one of the biggest sports scandals in history. Anna and John married in 2014, but their relationship ended after Mulaney sought treatment for addiction in 2020. The couple divorced in 2022, and the split drew intense public attention after Mulaney quickly entered a new relationship with Olivia Munn, leading to widespread speculation about the timeline. Janet and Jermaine dated from 2002 to 2009 but never married. Throughout their relationship, they frequently faced breakup rumors, and after they split, Jermaine admitted he was "reckless" during the relationship and acknowledged that dating Janet attracted more attention from other women, fueling long-standing cheating rumors.