It Didn't Last Trivia Quiz

Answer: An altercation during a private plane flight

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood's most high-profile couples, having met while filming 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (2005). They married in 2014 after almost ten years together and raised six children, three of whom were adopted internationally.

Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016 following events that allegedly took place during a private flight from France to Los Angeles. She later alleged that Brad had been verbally and physically aggressive towards her and one of their children during the flight, allegations that Pitt denied. The FBI and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services investigated the matter, but took no further action.

Answer: It defamed Depp through three statements

In 2022, Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for defamation over a 2018 'Washington Post' opinion article in which she described herself as 'a public figure representing domestic abuse'. Although Johnny wasn't named, he argued that the article damaged his reputation and career. Amber countersued over statements made by Johnny's former lawyer.

After a six-week trial in Virginia, the jury found that Amber had defamed Johnny through three statements in the article and awarded him compensatory and punitive damages, later reduced under Virginia law. The jury also found in Heard's favour on one of her counterclaims and awarded her $2 million in compensatory damages.

Answer: Three months

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline met in 2004, and their whirlwind romance quickly attracted widespread media attention. The relationship drew even more publicity because he had recently ended a relationship with actress Shar Jackson, who was expecting their second child.

The couple married in a private ceremony in California in September 2004, and later starred in the reality television series 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic'. They had two sons before Britney filed for divorce in November 2006, citing irreconcilable differences.

Answer: He found out from a journalist

In 1994, Richie Sambora and Heather Locklear married and had one daughter, Ava, together. In February 2006, Heather filed for divorce after more than eleven years of marriage.

According to Richie, he first learned about the divorce filing when a reporter asked him for comment before a concert. The divorce was finalised in 2007, and both later spoke publicly about remaining committed to co-parenting their daughter, Ava, who later became a model and actress.

Answer: It has never been fully explained

When Tom Cruise filed for divorce in February 2001, Nicole reportedly learned about it from her publicist. The couple had been together for ten years, having met on the set of 'Days of Thunder' in 1989, and had adopted two children during their marriage.

Neither has ever fully explained the reasons behind the split. Both have spoken about the challenges of living under constant public scrutiny, but the circumstances surrounding the end of the marriage have never been publicly confirmed.

Answer: Four

During their marriage, Kanye spoke publicly about living with bipolar disorder, and Kim repeatedly asked for understanding and privacy when his mental health became the subject of widespread media coverage.

The couple had married in 2014 and had four children together before Kim filed for divorce in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. Their divorce settlement covered financial matters and gave both parents joint legal and physical custody, with Kim remaining the children's primary caregiver.

Answer: Via a text message

Katy Perry and Russell Brand married in India in October 2010 after a year-long engagement. Fourteen months later, Russell filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Katy later revealed that Russell informed her of his decision by text message shortly before she performed a concert during her California Dreams tour. The divorce was finalised in 2012.

Answer: Less than a month

Axl Rose and model Erin Everly had an on-again, off-again relationship that inspired several Guns N' Roses songs, including 'Sweet Child O' Mine'. They married in Las Vegas in April 1990.

The marriage lasted only a few weeks before Axl filed for divorce. Although the couple briefly reconciled, the relationship ended later that year. In 1994, Erin filed a civil lawsuit alleging physical and emotional abuse during their relationship, which was settled out of court.

Answer: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here

Katie Price and Peter Andre met on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2004 and their relationship played out largely in public. They married in 2005, starred in several reality television series documenting their family life, and had two children together.

The separation came in 2009, with little official explanation given at the time. Their divorce was finalised later that year, though both continued to make headlines individually for years afterwards.

Answer: Gregg Allman

Only a few days after her divorce from Sonny Bono became final, Cher married Gregg Allman in Las Vegas in July 1975. Nine days later, she filed for divorce, citing Gregg's drug and alcohol problems.

The couple later reconciled and had a son, Elijah Blue Allman, in 1976. Despite attempts to save the marriage, they divorced in 1979. Elijah later became the lead singer of the rock band Deadsy.