Celebrities Who’ve Been Married 5 Times or More

Elizabeth Taylor: 8

Elizabeth Taylor was the queen of Hollywood romance, marrying seven men and walking down the aisle eight times. She first wed Conrad Hilton Jr. in 1950 at just 18, though the marriage lasted only eight months. She then married actor Michael Wilding, producer Mike Todd (tragically widowed in 1958), and singer Eddie Fisher in a highly publicized scandal. Taylor’s most iconic marriages were to Richard Burton, whom she wed twice, with their passionate and volatile relationship captivating the press. Her later marriages to John Warner and construction worker Larry Fortensky brought her marriage tally to eight. Taylor’s legendary love life was as dramatic as her film career.

Zsa Zsa Gabor: 9

Zsa Zsa Gabor holds the Hollywood record for multiple marriages, with nine husbands throughout her long and glamorous life. Her first marriage was to Turkish diplomat Burhan Asaf Belge in 1935, followed by Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels, in 1942. She later married actor George Sanders, investment banker Herbert Hutner, and then Joshua S. Cosden Jr., divorcing him within a year. In 1975, she wed designer Jack Ryan, divorcing just a year later before marrying Michael O’Hara. A brief, one-day marriage to actor Felipe de Alba in 1983 was annulled, as her divorce wasn’t finalized. Her ninth and final marriage was to Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt in 1986, with whom she remained until her death in 2016 at age 99.

Billy Bob Thornton: 6

Actor, director, and musician Billy Bob Thornton’s romantic history is as colorful as his career. He married Melissa Lee Gatlin in 1978, with whom he had a daughter. His later marriages included actress Toni Lawrence, singer-actress Cynda Williams, and model Pietra Dawn Cherniak, with whom he had two sons. Thornton’s most famous union was with Angelina Jolie in 2000, marked by eccentric displays of affection such as vials of each other’s blood. After their divorce in 2003, he eventually married longtime partner Connie Angland in 2014, with whom he shares a daughter.

Hedy Lamarr: 6

Golden Age screen siren Hedy Lamarr, often hailed as both a beauty icon and an inventor, married six times. Her first husband was Austrian arms manufacturer Friedrich Mandl, followed by screenwriter Gene Markey. She later married actor John Loder, with whom she had two children, before divorcing in 1947. Lamarr’s later marriages included nightclub owner Teddy Stauffer, oil magnate W. Howard Lee, and lawyer Lewis J. Boies. Despite her turbulent love life, Lamarr left behind a legacy far greater than her marriages, contributing to technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi.

Pamela Anderson: 5

Pamela Anderson’s love life has been as variegated as her career. She first married Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee in 1995, with whom she has two sons. In 2006, she married rocker Kid Rock, though the union quickly fell apart. She also married poker player Rick Salomon twice, though their first marriage was annulled. Anderson’s shortest marriage was to producer Jon Peters in 2020, which lasted just 12 days and was never legally binding. In December 2020, she married her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst, though that marriage ended in 2022. Despite her rollercoaster romances, Anderson has said she still believes in love.

Martin Scorsese: 5

Iconic filmmaker Martin Scorsese has married five times, with relationships often mirroring the turbulence of his on-screen stories. His first marriage was to Laraine Marie Brennan in 1965, followed by a short union with author Julia Cameron, with whom he has a daughter. He later married actress Isabella Rossellini, then producer Barbara De Fina. Since 1999, Scorsese has been happily married to Helen Morris, with whom he shares a daughter. Unlike his earlier relationships, his marriage to Morris has been a stable one, and Scorsese has described her as his partner in both life and creative pursuits.

James Cameron: 5

Famed director James Cameron, the creative force behind ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ has been married five times. His first wife was Sharon Williams, followed by producer Gale Anne Hurd, with whom he worked on ‘The Terminator.' He then married director Kathryn Bigelow in 1989, divorcing two years later. In 1997, Cameron wed actress Linda Hamilton, though the relationship ended two years later amid reports of infidelity. His fifth and current marriage is to actress Suzy Amis, whom he wed in 2000 and with whom he shares three children. Cameron has admitted he’s drawn to strong women, which has shaped both his films and personal life.

Jennifer O’Neill: 9

Model and actress Jennifer O’Neill married nine times to eight men. Her first marriage, at age 17, was to Dean Rossiter. She later married Joseph Koster, choreographer Nick De Noia, singer Jeff Barry, and John Lederer. In the 1980s and 1990s, she wed and divorced Richard Alan Brown twice and also had a short-lived marriage to actor Neil L. Bonin. Since 1996, O’Neill has found lasting stability with record producer Mervin Sidney Louque Jr. Her many marriages became part of her public persona, alongside her work as a model, actress, and author.

Nicolas Cage: 5

Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has had his share of whirlwind romances. He married actress Patricia Arquette in 1995, followed by a brief marriage to Lisa Marie Presley in 2002. He later married Alice Kim, with whom he shares a son, from 2004 to 2016. His shortest marriage was to Erika Koike in 2019, which was annulled after just four days. Cage wed his current wife, Riko Shibata, in 2021, and they welcomed a daughter in 2022. Cage has admitted that five marriages is “a lot,” but insists he’s finally found the one.

Larry King: 8

Talk show legend Larry King was married eight times to seven different women, making his love life nearly as headline-grabbing as his career. His first marriage, to Freda Miller, was annulled due to parental disapproval. He later wed Annette Kaye, then Playboy Bunny Alene Akins, whom he married twice. His subsequent wives included Mickey Sutphin, Sharon Lepore, and Julie Alexander. In 1997, he married Shawn Southwick, with whom he remained until his death, though the couple had been estranged. King once quipped that he “wasn’t a marrying kind of guy,” but in an era when living together was frowned upon, he simply married every woman he fell in love with.

Rita Hayworth: 5

Hollywood bombshell Rita Hayworth, one of the most glamorous stars of the 1940s, was married five times. She wed promoter Edward C. Judson in 1937, though they divorced in 1942. A year later, she married legendary director Orson Welles, with whom she had a daughter, before divorcing in 1947. In 1949, Hayworth shocked the world by marrying Prince Aly Khan, becoming one of the first American actresses to wed into royalty, though their union dissolved in 1953. She went on to marry actor Dick Haymes, whose abusive behavior ended their marriage in 1955, and producer James Hill in 1958, divorcing him in 1961.

Kenny Rogers: 5

Country music legend Kenny Rogers had five marriages and five children throughout his life. He first wed Janice Gordon in 1958, followed by Jean Rogers in 1960. His third marriage was to Margo Anderson, lasting from 1964 to 1976. In 1977, he married actress Marianne Gordon, a union that endured until 1993. His final marriage was to Wanda Miller in 1997, with whom he shared twin sons. Unlike his earlier relationships, Rogers’ last marriage was a happy one, lasting over two decades until his death in 2020. He once joked that he had to marry often because he was “always looking for the right one.”

Mickey Rooney: 8

Actor Mickey Rooney had a love life as dramatic as his films, marrying eight times. His first wife was actress Ava Gardner in 1942, though they divorced a year later. He then married Betty Jane Phillips, followed by model Martha Vickers. Rooney wed actress Elaine Mahnken in 1952, then Barbara Ann Thomason in 1958. Tragically, Thomason was murdered in 1966. He later married her best friend Marge Lane, though their union lasted only 100 days. His last two marriages were to Carolyn Hockett and singer Jan Chamberlin. Despite his chaotic love life, Rooney remained a Hollywood icon, mourned by fans after his death in 2014.

Lana Turner: 8

Screen goddess Lana Turner epitomized Hollywood glamour, and her personal life often made headlines. She married big band leader Artie Shaw in 1939, but the marriage lasted only four months. In the 1940s, she wed actor Stephen Crane twice, annulled once before remarrying when she discovered she was pregnant. Later husbands included Henry J. Topping Jr., actor Lex Barker, businessman Fred May, Chrysler CEO Robert Eaton, and hypnotist Ronald Dante. Despite eight marriages, Turner’s true love story may have been with Hollywood itself, where she remained an icon until her death in 1995.

Richard Burton: 5

Welsh actor Richard Burton’s love life was as fiery as his legendary performances. He is best remembered for his two marriages to Elizabeth Taylor, whom he first wed in 1964 after her divorce from Eddie Fisher. They divorced in 1974 but couldn’t stay apart, remarrying in 1975 before splitting again in 1976. Burton’s other wives included Sybil Williams, with whom he had two daughters, model Suzy Hunt, and makeup artist Sally Hay, whom he married in 1983 and stayed with until his death in 1984. His tumultuous, passionate relationship with Taylor remains one of Hollywood’s most famous love stories.

Henry Fonda: 5

Hollywood great Henry Fonda, father of Jane and Peter Fonda, was married five times. He wed Margaret Sullavan briefly in 1931 before marrying Frances Ford Seymour, Jane and Peter’s mother, in 1936. After Seymour’s tragic death in 1950, he married Susan Blanchard, followed by Italian aristocrat Afdera Franchetti. His final marriage was to Shirlee Mae Adams in 1965, and they remained together until his death in 1982. Despite personal struggles, Fonda’s career flourished, making him one of the most respected actors of his generation.

Gary Oldman: 5

Acclaimed actor Gary Oldman has exchanged wedding vows five times. His marriages include Lesley Manville, with whom he shares a son, followed by Uma Thurman, model Donya Fiorentino, and singer Alexandra Edenborough. In 2017, he married art curator Gisele Schmidt, and the couple remains together today. Oldman has often reflected on the difficulties of balancing a high-profile career with personal relationships, but his fifth marriage appears to be his most enduring.

Rue McClanahan: 6

Beloved ‘Golden Girls’ star Rue McClanahan was married six times, often with humor about her own track record. Her husbands included Tom Bish, Norman Hartweg, Peter DeMaio, and Sam Fisher, followed by a brief marriage to Tom Keel. Her final marriage, to actor Morrow Wilson in 1997, lasted until her death in 2010. Rue even wrote a memoir titled ‘My First Five Husbands… And the Ones Who Got Away,' where she candidly and comically recounted her romantic misadventures.

Tony Curtis: 6

Legendary actor Tony Curtis, father of Jamie Lee Curtis, married six times. His first and most famous marriage was to actress Janet Leigh in 1951, a Hollywood golden couple until their 1962 divorce. He went on to wed Leslie Allen, Andrea Savio, Lisa Deutsch, and Jill Vandenberg, who was 45 years his junior. Curtis was often candid about his love life, admitting his marriages reflected both his charisma and his flaws. Despite his romantic ups and downs, he left behind a remarkable acting legacy that overshadowed his personal struggles.

Clark Gable: 5

Known as the “King of Hollywood,” Clark Gable was as famous for his romances as for ‘Gone With the Wind.’ He married his first wife, acting coach Josephine Dillon, in 1924—she was 17 years his senior and helped launch his career. His second marriage was to socialite Rhea Langham in 1931. In 1939, he wed actress Carole Lombard, often described as his greatest love. Their marriage ended tragically in 1942 when Lombard died in a plane crash. Later, Gable wed Lady Sylvia Ashley in 1949 and, finally, actress Kay Williams Spreckels in 1955. He remained with Spreckels until his death in 1960, just after filming ‘The Misfits.’

Ben Folds: 5

Singer-songwriter Ben Folds has had a rollercoaster romantic history, with five marriages behind him. His first wife was Anna Goodman, followed by Kate Rosen and Australian musician Frally Hynes, with whom he shares twins. He later married Fleur Stanbrook before tying the knot with ballerina Emma Sandall in 2017. That marriage ended in divorce in 2024. Despite his complicated romances, Folds has often channeled his experiences into his music, using heartbreak and relationships as inspiration for some of his most heartfelt songs.

Richard Pryor: 7

Groundbreaking comedian Richard Pryor married seven times, but to only five women. He married Patricia Price in 1960, followed by Shelley Bonus, then Deborah McGuire. He married Jennifer Lee twice, first in 1981 and again in 2001, remaining with her until his death in 2005. Pryor also wed Flynn Belaine twice, in 1986 and 1990. Known for his wild lifestyle and struggles with addiction, Pryor’s marriages were often as chaotic as his comedy. Still, he remained a cultural icon, celebrated for his honesty and raw humor.

Joan Collins: 5

Glamorous British actress Joan Collins has been married five times and has never shied away from discussing her romantic adventures. She married actor Maxwell Reed in 1952, divorcing four years later, then wed singer Anthony Newley in 1963, with whom she had two children. Her third marriage was to producer Ron Kass in 1972, which ended in 1983. In 1985, Collins wed Swedish singer Peter Holm, but their marriage dissolved amid a nasty and very public divorce in 1987. Finally, in 2002, she married theater producer Percy Gibson, 32 years her junior. Collins has often said that Percy is her true soulmate, once joking, “I kissed a lot of frogs before I found my prince.”

David Foster: 5

Music producer David Foster, famous for shaping countless pop hits, has also had a bustling romantic life. His marriages include singer B.J. Cook, Rebecca Dyer, songwriter Linda Thompson, and ‘Real Housewives’ star Yolanda Hadid. In 2019, he married singer Katharine McPhee, 35 years his junior, and the couple welcomed a son in 2021. Foster has often admitted that marriage is complicated, but insists his relationship with McPhee works because of their strong bond and mutual passion for music.

George Foreman: 5

Boxing legend George Foreman has had five marriages. His first wife was Adrienne Calhoun in 1971, followed by Cynthia Lewis, Sharon Goodson, and Andrea Skeete. His fifth and current marriage is to Mary Joan Martelly, whom he wed in 1985 and with whom he has remained ever since. The couple shares five children together, in addition to Foreman’s other children from previous relationships. Foreman’s last marriage has endured for decades, bringing stability to his personal life after years in the spotlight.