From Carmen Electra to Eddie Murphy: Looking back at the most shocking short-lived celebrity weddings

Hollywood has seen its fair share of whirlwind romances, but some celebrity marriages were so short-lived that the ink on the wedding certificate barely had time to dry. From spontaneous Las Vegas drive-thru ceremonies to lavish beachfront weddings in French Polynesia, these star-studded unions proved that love in the fast lane can hit the brakes just as quickly. Whether it was cold feet, hidden secrets, or simply rushing into things, these celebrities called it quits before most people even knew they had tied the knot. Here is a look at some of the shortest marriages in celebrity history that left the world both stunned and talking.

In a conversation with PEOPLE in 2019, Electra reflected on her impulsive Sin City nuptials with former NBA star Rodman that quickly went downhill, saying "My advice to anyone is to not get married in Vegas." The wild couple exchanged their vows at the Little Chapel of the Flowers in the wee hours of Nov. 14, 1998. However, just nine days later, Rodman moved to file for an annulment, claiming "fraud" and an "unsound mind." What started as a spontaneous romantic decision turned into one of the shortest and most talked-about marriages in celebrity history.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Feb. 1, 2020, Anderson announced her split from film producer Peters just 12 days after the two secretly tied the knot, saying "We would be very grateful for your support as we take some time apart to re-evaluate what we want from life and from one another." The pair had first crossed paths at the Playboy Mansion in the mid-80s and reconnected decades later. A source close to Anderson revealed to PEOPLE in February 2020 that she felt things had moved "a bit fast," as the two had never actually lived together before marriage.

In a candid conversation on her 'Whine Down' podcast in April 2022, Kramer admitted "We were two very unhealed souls who came together," revealing she was simply trying to fill an emotional void. The two had met on the set of 'Prom Night' and rushed into a marriage that lasted a mere 12 days. Schaech later confessed on Twitter that he "just never healed" after his six-year marriage to Christina Applegate when he met Kramer. What began as a whirlwind romance unraveled within less than two weeks, though the two managed to remain on friendly terms years later.

The couple had dated for six years before tying the knot at the exclusive Las Alamandas resort in Mexico, making their swift split all the more shocking. A source close to Landry told PEOPLE in May 2004, "He's cheated on her for several years, and she just found out last week," adding that the two never even had a honeymoon. Lopez later admitted he "was not ready to settle down" with the former Miss USA after their wedding. Landry ultimately filed for an annulment citing "fraud" and "irreconcilable differences," bringing their brief two-week marriage to a swift end.

The couple kicked off 2008 with a romantic beachfront ceremony in French Polynesia on New Year's Day, but the fairytale setting quickly turned sour. Wedding guests who lingered on the island revealed it was "very embarrassing" as Murphy was heard yelling at Edmonds in front of people on several occasions. Fortunately, the ceremony was never legally binding, saving both from a formal divorce. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the two said "we have jointly decided that we will forego having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further," choosing to "remain friends" after their two-week union came to an end.

The singer and her boyfriend of just three months, Herridge, had a drive-thru Las Vegas wedding in December 2011 that fell apart almost instantly. Writing on her blog, O'Connor confirmed that "within 3 hours of the ceremony being over the marriage was kyboshed by the behaviour of certain people in my husband's life." She ultimately ended the 18-day marriage herself, noting that Herridge was "too nice to do so." What began as a spontaneous romantic gesture quickly unraveled into one of the shortest and most unexpected celebrity splits of that year.