Wedded Again (and Again): 10 Stars with the Most Marriages in Hollywood

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By Emma Morris

Hollywood is famous for glitz, glamour, and romance, but some stars have taken love to a whole new level. These celebrities have walked down the aisle more times than most people can count, proving that when it comes to finding true love, they never give up. From legendary actresses to talk-show hosts, their wedding albums tell stories of passion, heartbreak, and eternal hope.

1. Zsa Zsa Gabor – 9 Marriages

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Hungarian beauty Zsa Zsa Gabor holds one of Hollywood’s most impressive marriage records with nine trips to the altar. Her husbands ranged from hotel tycoon Conrad Hilton to British actor George Sanders, showing her taste for powerful and famous men. Gabor never apologized for her romantic choices and became a cultural icon for her bold lifestyle.

What made her truly unforgettable was her sharp wit and humor about marriage itself. She once joked that a girl must marry for love and keep marrying until she finds it.

2. Mickey Rooney – 8 Marriages

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Mickey Rooney was a massive star during Hollywood’s golden age, appearing in hundreds of films throughout his career. His eight marriages included beautiful actresses like Ava Gardner, who would later become one of cinema’s greatest icons.

Rooney’s romantic life was as dramatic and eventful as the movies he starred in. Despite the ups and downs, Rooney maintained a good sense of humor about his many weddings. He often cracked jokes during interviews about his inability to stay single for long.

3. Elizabeth Taylor – 8 Marriages (to 7 Husbands)

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Elizabeth Taylor’s violet eyes captivated audiences worldwide, but her love life grabbed just as many headlines. She married eight times to seven different men, with actor Richard Burton holding the unique honor of marrying her twice. Their passionate romance became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about relationships.

Taylor’s marriages included hotel heir Nicky Hilton, singer Eddie Fisher, and politician John Warner. Each wedding was a major media event that fans followed closely.

Beyond the gossip, Taylor was a talented actress who won two Academy Awards and used her fame to raise millions for AIDS research, proving she was more than just her romantic adventures.

4. Lana Turner – 8 Marriages (to 7 Husbands)

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Lana Turner earned the nickname “The Sweater Girl” early in her career and became one of MGM’s brightest stars. Her eight marriages included bandleaders, actors, and wealthy businessmen, reflecting her search for lasting love.

Like Elizabeth Taylor, she married one husband twice, hoping the second time would work better.

Turner’s personal life often overshadowed her impressive acting career, which included memorable performances in films like The Postman Always Rings Twice. Her daughter’s involvement in a famous scandal added more drama to her already complicated story.

5. Larry King – 8 Marriages (to 7 Women)

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Larry King’s distinctive voice and interviewing style made him a broadcasting legend for over six decades. Behind the microphone, his romantic life was equally eventful, with eight marriages to seven different women.

King was refreshingly honest about his complicated relationship history during interviews. He admitted that staying married was much harder than hosting a successful show.

His final marriage to singer Shawn Southwick lasted twenty-two years before they separated, making it his longest relationship by far.

6. Jennifer O’Neill – 9 Marriages (to 8 Husbands)

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Jennifer O’Neill became famous for her touching performance in the classic film Summer of ’42, which made her a household name. What many people don’t know is that she holds one of Hollywood’s highest marriage counts, with nine weddings to eight different husbands.

O’Neill has spoken openly about her struggles with relationships and how her turbulent childhood affected her choices. She married one husband twice, showing her belief in second chances.

7. Richard Pryor – 7 Marriages (to 5 Women)

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Richard Pryor revolutionized stand-up comedy with his raw honesty and brilliant storytelling about race, family, and personal struggles. His seven marriages to five different women were just as wild and unpredictable as his comedy routines.

Pryor married Jennifer Lee twice, first in 1981 and again in 2001, shortly before his death.

His turbulent relationships often became material for his performances, making audiences laugh and cry simultaneously. Pryor never hid his flaws or mistakes from the public. His willingness to share his messy life made him relatable and beloved despite his problems.

8. Billy Bob Thornton – 6 Marriages

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Billy Bob Thornton has built an impressive career as an actor, director, and musician, winning an Oscar for writing Sling Blade. Before finding stability, he married six times, with each relationship teaching him something new.

His most famous marriage was definitely to Angelina Jolie, when they shocked everyone by wearing vials of each other’s blood around their necks. Their eccentric romance fascinated the media and made them constant tabloid targets.

After divorcing Jolie, Thornton married makeup artist Connie Angland, and this relationship has lasted much longer. He’s admitted that his earlier marriages failed partly because he wasn’t mature enough. Now he focuses on his family, music, and acting rather than chasing headlines.

9. Martin Scorsese – 5 Marriages

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Martin Scorsese is considered one of cinema’s greatest directors, creating masterpieces like Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, and The Departed. While his professional life earned countless awards, his personal life included five marriages to different women.

One notable wife was Isabella Rossellini, daughter of legendary actress Ingrid Bergman and acclaimed director Roberto Rossellini.

Unlike other celebrities on this list, Scorsese kept his romantic life relatively private, avoiding major scandals. His marriages ended quietly without dramatic tabloid coverage or public feuds.

10. Joan Collins – 5 Marriages

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Joan Collins became a global superstar playing the scheming Alexis Carrington on the hit show Dynasty during the 1980s. Her real-life romance record includes five marriages to men from different backgrounds and professions. Each wedding was a glamorous affair that captured public attention and filled magazine covers worldwide.

Her first four marriages ended in divorce, but Collins finally found lasting love with Percy Gibson in 2002. Despite their thirty-two-year age difference, they’ve remained happily married for over two decades.