Stars who tied the knot with their alleged mistresses

NBA player Dwyane Wade was supposedly still married to his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches when he began a relationship with Union. Funches filed a lawsuit against the actress regarding harm caused to her marriage. Their divorce was formally declared in 2010, and Wade eventually wed Union four years afterwards.

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony -

According to reports, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony allegedly began their relationship during Anthony's marriage to former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. He eventually divorced Torres and married J-Lo in 2004. Their marriage lasted for a decade before they broke up.

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Britney Spears and Kevin Federline -

The backup dancer was not single when he got together with Britney Spears. He was still in a relationship with Shar Jackson, the mother of his two children, whom he left to marry Spears in 2004. Their marriage was not a happy one and ended after only three years.

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Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish -

Kevin Hart's former spouse, Torrei Hart, alleges that the comedian cheated on her with multiple women, including Eniko Parrish. Hart met Parrish in 2009 and they tied the knot in 2016.

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Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa -

Bruce Springsteen wed actress Julianne Philips in 1985, only to realize he had made a mistake and was actually in love with his bandmate, Patti Scialfa. Allegedly unfaithful, he subsequently divorced Philips in 1989 and tied the knot with Scialfa in 1991.

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Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer -

Grammer started dating Kayte Walsh, a flight attendant he met on a plane, while still married to Camille Grammer. The couple ended their marriage in 2011 after 14 years, and he married Walsh later that year, marking his fourth marriage.

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Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton -

According to reports, the duo allegedly got together after their performance at the CMT Music Awards in 2005, while Shelton was still married to Kanyette Williams. He eventually ended his marriage in 2006 and tied the knot with Lambert in 2011. Unfortunately, they parted ways in 2015.

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Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas -

The actors initially crossed paths while filming 'Two Much' in 1995. They were both in relationships at the time but eventually left their partners to tie the knot in 1996. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in 2015.

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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott -

Spelling and McDermott crossed paths while working on a TV movie in 2005. Despite being married, it is said that they initiated their affair immediately. They separated from their spouses and exchanged vows with each other in 2006. Their ended up divorcing in 2023.

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Julia Roberts and Danny Moder -

Cameraman Danny Moder and Julia Roberts crossed paths while filming 'The Mexican' (2001). At the time, Julia was involved with Benjamin Bratt, while Danny was still legally bound to his former spouse, Vera Steimberg. After both separations, they tied the knot in 2002 and continue to thrive together.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard -

Depp was in a relationship with French actress Vanessa Paradis for 14 years when he met Heard. They crossed paths in 2009 while working on 'The Rum Diary' and began officially dating in 2012 after both ended their previous relationships. Their troubled love story later became the focus of a highly-publicized celebrity legal battle.

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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell -

Before marrying Romijn, O'Connell was in a relationship with television personality Giuliana Rancic, who later alleged that the actor had been unfaithful with Romijn. O'Connell and Romijn got married in 2007.

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz -

It is presumed that Swizz Beats started a relationship with Keys while he was still married to Mashonda Tifrere. He divorced Mashonda in 2011 and married Keys in the same year.

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Donald Trump and Marla Maples -

Trump was married to his initial spouse, Ivana, from 1977 to 1992. The partnership dissolved due to his involvement with model Marla Maples, whom he married the following year. The new marriage lasted a mere two years.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla -

They initially crossed paths in 1970 but chose to marry different partners. Yet, rumors suggest that they engaged in a clandestine romance from that time onwards and eventually parted ways with their spouses. King Charles ended his marriage with the late Lady Di in 1996 and tied the knot with Camilla in 2005. Consequently, the "other woman" is now the Queen.

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Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhughes -

During his marriage to Uma Thurman, the actor was involved with the nanny, and it's not just a cliché affair. Hawke and Thurman divorced in 2004, and he remarried Shawhughes four years afterwards. The two are still together.

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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian -

The charming actor was still married to Brandi Glanville when he met LeAnn Rimes on the set of a film in 2009. They both divorced their previous partners and tied the knot in 2011.

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Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar -

Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar crossed paths only two days after her return from a honeymoon with Eric Nederlander in 1998. Just a month later, she asked for a divorce, and in 1999, Sklar married the renowned comedian in a second wedding ceremony.

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Debra Messing and Will Chase -

The ex-'Smash' costars crossed paths while filming the musical drama and soon began a romantic relationship. At that time, Chase was married, but he ended his marriage to be with Messing. They were together for three years.

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady -

The football quarterback reportedly ended his relationship with Bridget Moynahan, who was pregnant at the time, for the supermodel. He married Bündchen in 2009, and they remained together until their separation in 2022.

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Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish -

Ryan Phillippe had an affair with Abbie Cornish, his co-star in the film 'Stop-Loss'. Their involvement began in 2006, leading to Reese Witherspoon filing for divorce the following year. The couple ultimately ended their relationship after three years.

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Billy Crudup and Claire Danes -

The actor ended his relationship with Mary-Louise Parker, who was seven months pregnant at the time, for his 'Stage Beauty' co-star, Claire Danes. However, their romance didn't last and ended four years later.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie -

In a well-known instance of celebrity infidelity, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie crossed paths during the filming of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' in 2005 while Pitt was still with Jennifer Aniston. Shortly after their encounter, he divorced Aniston and openly pursued a relationship with Jolie, eventually marrying her in 2014. However, the couple decided to end their marriage and filed for divorce in 2016.

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Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall -

The actor, who was still married to Mayo Methot at the time, met fellow-actress Lauren Bacall during the filming of 'To Have and Have Not' in 1944. Despite this, they immediately hit it off and he decided to leave Methot. Just three months later, he married Bacall.

To see more surprising Hollywood pairings, check out this one: Strange Hollywood hookups: celebrities you never knew dated

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton -

There are rumors suggesting that Gwen Stefani began a relationship with the country singer prior to her divorce from Gavin Rossdale in 2016. Stefani and Shelton are still together.

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Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn -

After a 12-year relationship with actress Mia Farrow, the director asked for a divorce and married her adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn, in 1997.

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade -

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony -

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Britney Spears and Kevin Federline -

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Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish -

Kevin Hart's former spouse, Torrei Hart, alleges that the comedian cheated on her with multiple women, including Eniko Parrish. Hart met Parrish in 2009 and they tied the knot in 2016.

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Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa -

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Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer -

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Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton -

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Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas -

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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott -

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Julia Roberts and Danny Moder -

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard -

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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell -

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz -

It is presumed that Swizz Beats started a relationship with Keys while he was still married to Mashonda Tifrere. He divorced Mashonda in 2011 and married Keys in the same year.

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Donald Trump and Marla Maples -

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King Charles and Queen Camilla -

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Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhughes -

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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian -

The charming actor was still married to Brandi Glanville when he met LeAnn Rimes on the set of a film in 2009. They both divorced their previous partners and tied the knot in 2011.

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Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar -

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Debra Messing and Will Chase -

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady -

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Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish -

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Billy Crudup and Claire Danes -

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie -

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Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall -

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton -

There are rumors suggesting that Gwen Stefani began a relationship with the country singer prior to her divorce from Gavin Rossdale in 2016. Stefani and Shelton are still together.

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Stars who tied the knot with their alleged mistresses

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CELEBRITY Relationships

Love stories don't always begin like fairy-tales. Some couples opt for a difficult path, even if it means causing pain to those around them. It's easy to forget that celebrities are also human beings who can cheat, lie, break hearts, and do reckless things for love, just like everyone else.

Take a look through the gallery to uncover the celebrities who went beyond cheating on their partners, choosing instead to leave them for their secret lovers.