Hollywood Wedding Chronicles Trivia Quiz

Answer: Richard Gere

Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford met in 1988 at a barbecue hosted by photographer Herb Ritts. At the time, Gere was already a well-established actor in his late 30s, while Crawford was a 22-year-old supermodel rising to international fame. Despite their 17-year age gap, they quickly became a couple and moved in together in New York.

After dating for a few years, they decided to marry in a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas in December of 1991. Their marriage, however, lasted only four years, ending in divorce in 1995. Several factors contributed to their split, with the primary reasons being their demanding careers, which often kept them apart, as well the significant age difference between them as they found themselves at very different stages in life.

Answer: Richard Gere

Richard Gere and Carey Lowell began dating in 1995, shortly after Gere's divorce from Cindy Crawford. They were together for several years before marrying in a private ceremony in November of 2002 at their home in New York. Carey Lowell, known for her roles in "License to Kill" (1989) and the series "Law & Order" (between 1996 and 2001), had a successful career as both a model and actress before marrying Gere.

Their marriage lasted 11 years, but by 2013, the couple had separated. The main reason for their split was said to be lifestyle differences. Gere preferred a quiet, private life focused on his Buddhist beliefs, while Lowell enjoyed a more social lifestyle and being in the public eye. Unfortunately, their divorce was not a simple one as the legal battle lasted nearly four years and was reportedly centered around Gere's wealth. Despite the challenges, both remained committed to co-parenting their son, and their divorce was finalized in 2016.

Answer: Richard Gere

Richard Gere met Alejandra Silva, a Spanish publicist and activist, in 2014 while staying at her family's hotel in Positano, Italy. Despite a 33-year age gap, they soon began dating, and their relationship blossomed over the next few years. In 2018, they married in a private ceremony at Gere's estate in New York.

Since getting married, the couple has welcomed two sons together, in addition to parenting Silva's son from a previous marriage and Gere's son from his relationship with Carey Lowell.

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton married his sixth wife in 2014. Only three are featured in this quiz, but the others will be mentioned for context. His first wife was Melissa Lee Gatlin (m. 1978 to 1980).

Thornton married actress Toni Lawrence on April 5, 1986, making her his second wife. At the time, Lawrence was known for her work in television, including a notable role as Wanda Owens on "Days of Our Lives" (in 1983). She had also appeared in several other TV shows and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Thornton, on the other hand, was just making his film debut with 1986's "Hunter's Blood." He would not gain real fame until "Sling Blade" (1996).

Their relationship began around 1985, and they were married for a relatively short period. The couple separated in 1987 and finalized their divorce in 1988, after just two years of marriage. The reasons for their split were not publicly disclosed, and both parties kept the details of their separation private.

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton met his third wife on the set of the crime thriller "One False Move" (1992), which Thornton co-wrote and in which Williams played a leading role. They married shortly after filming wrapped (in 1990).

At the time of their marriage, Cynda Williams was a rising actress, having made her film debut in "Mo' Better Blues" (1990). Their shared passion for film and storytelling, and they were seen as a creative pair in Hollywood. However, despite their initial connection, the marriage was short-lived. They divorced in 1992, just two years after tying the knot. As with his last break-up, the reasons for the divorce were not widely publicized, although Thornton was quoted as saying, "We were just friends; we had no business being married."

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

After Cynda Williams, Billy Bob Thornton met and married his fourth wife, Pietra Dawn Cherniak (m. 1993 to 1997).

In 1999, Thornton and Angelina Jolie met while filming the movie "Pushing Tin," where they played a married couple. Their on-screen chemistry quickly turned into a real-life romance, even though Thornton was reportedly engaged to actress Laura Dern at the time. In a surprising turn of events, Thornton and Jolie eloped in Las Vegas in May 2000, catching many - including Dern - off guard.

Their relationship became one of the most talked-about in Hollywood, known for its intensity and eccentricity. However, their marriage began to unravel within a couple of years. Rumors abounded, and while both parties later offered different perspectives on the breakup, they agreed that their lifestyles had grown apart. They officially separated in 2002 and divorced in 2003.

Answer: Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers met in 1985, and the two quickly became a couple and married on May 9th, 1987, in a small, private ceremony. This was Cruise's first marriage and Rogers' second.

Their relationship was relatively private, though they occasionally appeared together at public events and spoke positively about each other in interviews. Rogers, who was raised in Scientology, is widely believed to have introduced Cruise to the religion, which would later become a major part of his life.

Despite their seemingly happy public image, the marriage began to unravel, and they finalized their divorce in February of 1990. Around the same time, Cruise began filming "Days of Thunder," where he met his future wife, Nicole Kidman.

Answer: Tom Cruise

As noted, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman met in 1989 while filming the racing drama "Days of Thunder." At the time, Cruise was already a major Hollywood star, while Kidman was a rising actress from Australia. Their chemistry on set quickly turned into a real-life romance, and they married in December of 1990, less than a year after meeting and just as Cruise completed his divorce from Mimi Rogers.

Throughout the 1990s, Cruise and Kidman were one of Hollywood's most high-profile couples. They worked together on some big films, including "Far and Away" (1992) and "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999). Despite the pressures of fame and work, Kidman later described their time together as deeply romantic and close-knit. However, in 2001, Cruise filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Answer: Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes began dating in April of 2005, shortly after Holmes ended her engagement to actor Chris Klein. Their relationship moved quickly, and by June of that year, Cruise proposed to Holmes. In April of the following year, the couple welcomed their daughter, Suri, after which they officially tied the knot in November (2006).

Despite their glamorous public image, the marriage faced challenges behind the scenes. In June of 2012, Holmes filed for divorce, which was finalized quickly and a settlement was reached in just 11 days.

Answer: Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage and Patricia Arquette first met in the late 1980s in Los Angeles. At the time, Arquette was just 19, and Cage, 24, was already an established actor. Despite early romantic inclinations, they broke off the relationship until years later, in 1995, when they reconnected. This time, they married just two weeks later - in a private ceremony on a cliff in Carmel, California.

Their marriage, however, was rocky. Despite their efforts, the couple officially divorced in 2001, citing irreconcilable differences. Arquette later reflected that while the decision to divorce was difficult, both had moved on and were focused on their futures.

Answer: Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley met in 2000 at a birthday party for Johnny Ramone. At the time, both were involved with other people - Cage was still married to Patricia Arquette, and Presley was engaged to musician John Oszajca. Despite this, they felt an immediate connection, and after ending their respective relationships, they began dating.

Their romance was passionate but often turbulent. After dating on and off for about two years, they married in August of 2002 in Hawaii on the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, which drew significant media attention.

Their marriage, however, was short-lived. Just 107 days after tying the knot, they announced their separation, and their divorce was finalized in 2004. Their relationship was marked by intense emotions and frequent arguments. Despite their differences, they remained on good terms after their split.

Following Presley's sudden passing in 2023, Cage expressed deep sorrow, calling her laugh unforgettable and saying he was heartbroken by her death.

Answer: Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage met Alice Kim in 2004 when she was working as a waitress at a Los Angeles restaurant. At the time, she was 19 years old, and Cage was 40. Despite their 20-year age gap, they quickly fell in love and married just two months later in a private ceremony in northern California. Their marriage lasted nearly 12 years, and during their marriage, Kim appeared in a few films, including 2007's "Next," "Grindhouse," and "Werewolf Women of the SS" (with support from Cage).

Their relationship ended in 2016, but despite the breakup, the two remained on good terms. Kim attended Cage's 2021 wedding to his fifth spouse Riko Shibata, showing that they maintained a friendly relationship post-divorce.

Fifth, you aks? Yes. Following Cage's marriage to Kim, he wed his fourth bride in 2019 - makeup artist Erika Koike. This marriage lasted just four days before Cage filed for an annulment.