11 Famous Celebrity Marriages You Probably Forgot About

Hollywood is notorious for its whirlwind romances and just as many headline-making splits. While some celebrity pairings are remembered for decades, others fade into obscurity, leaving even the most diehard fans shocked to learn they once said, “I do.” From red carpet veterans to chart-topping musicians, let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit famous faces you totally forgot once tied the knot.

Patricia Arquette & Nicolas Cage

Once one of Hollywood’s most intriguing couples, Patricia Arquette and Nicolas Cage attended countless events together before parting ways. Their marriage was a blend of high-profile talent and passion.

Cage won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Leaving Las Vegas in 1996, with then-wife Arquette by his side.Today, they’re remembered more for their impressive careers than their surprising time as a couple, with Arquette later winning her own Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Boyhood.

Jim Carrey & Lauren Holly

Comedy legend Jim Carrey and actress Lauren Holly met on the set of Dumb and Dumber and soon tied the knot. Their romance fascinated fans, yet their union lasted less than a year before Holly filed for divorce in 1996, citing irreconcilable differences.

Kid Rock & Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock brought rock star energy to every red carpet, often making headlines for their wild personas and high-octane chemistry. They tied the knot in July 2006 aboard a yacht off the coast of Saint-Tropez, France, but filed for divorce just four months later.

Chad Michael Murray & Sophia Bush

Fans of teen dramas might remember Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray as costars on One Tree Hill, but not everyone recalls that the sparks on set led to a real-life, short-lived marriage. The couple wed in April 2005 and announced their separation just five months later.

Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis

This powerhouse pairing took Hollywood by surprise with their chemistry, both on and off screen. Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis met on the set of Transylvania 6-5000 in 1985 and went on to collaborate on The Fly and Earth Girls Are Easy before marrying in 1987. Though their romantic partnership ended in 1991, both stars remain beloved for their individual contributions to the entertainment industry.

Richard Gere & Cindy Crawford

Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford were an iconic couple whose status as Hollywood royalty made their unexpected marriage the talk of the era. The pair eloped to Las Vegas in December 1991 and remained married until their divorce in 1995. Though their relationship didn’t last, both left an indelible impression as style icons of their time.

Tom Green & Drew Barrymore

Tom Green and Drew Barrymore‘s quirky energy brought together fans from the worlds of unconventional comedy and blockbuster films. Green and Barrymore married in July 2001 before filing for divorce that December. While it didn’t last long, their relationship captured the zeitgeist of Hollywood’s unpredictable love connections.

Scott Foley & Jennifer Garner

Before either hit the heights of superstardom, Scott Foley and Jennifer Garner met on the set of Felicity and married in 2000, with their divorce finalized in 2004. Their respectful separation paved the way for both to find greater fame in their subsequent roles. Today, fans are often surprised to learn that these two TV heavyweights once shared vows.

Angelina Jolie & Billy Bob Thornton

Few celebrity marriages were as bold and headline-grabbing as that of Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton. The two met on the set of Pushing Tin in 1999, eloped to Las Vegas the following year, and divorced by 2003.

Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Esposito

Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper were married in 2006, but their relationship ended just a few months later. While their marriage was brief, both went on to have successful acting careers. Today, their short-lived union is one of those celebrity marriages many fans have forgotten.

Elisabeth Moss & Fred Armisen

Emmy-winning actress Elisabeth Moss and comedy multi-hyphenate Fred Armisen stunned fans when their whirlwind romance led to marriage after they first met in 2008, when Moss made a cameo on Saturday Night Live. Their union lasted less than a year, with Moss filing for divorce in 2010. Both stars continue to impress with their ongoing contributions to television and film.