CINDY MARGOLIS & GUY STARKMAN
Cindy Margolis is an American model, actress, and spokesperson who rose to fame back in the 1980s. Guy Starkman, on the other hand, is the Chairman and CEO of Jerry’s Famous Deli. The two met and tied the knot in 1998 and spent seven years being married to each other. It’s been reported that all throughout their marriage, both Cindy and Guy were free to other people. However, this arrangement didn’t seem to have lasted long, as they eventually fell out of each other. After having three children together, it became more and more difficult for both of them to keep their open marriage going. After some time, the couple called it quits. Lawyers finalized their legal separation in 2009.
ANDREI KIRILENKO & MARINA LOPATOVA
Utah Jazz’s Andrei Kirilenko surely built a reputable career as a basketball player and is now one of the most popular players in the sport. However, what many people may not know about the NBA star is that he is in an open relationship with his wife, Russian singer Marina Lopatova. The two got married shortly before Andrei was drafted into the American team and kept their relationship open since. In an interview with Marina, she opened up about the reason behind their unconventional setup. “What’s forbidden is always desirable. And athletes, particularly men, are susceptible to all the things they are offered,” Marina said. Although the choice was on the table, Marina revealed that Andrei has never acted on it to a certain degree.
GWEN STEFANI & GAVIN ROSSDALE
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were once one of Hollywood’s many power couples. However, behind their seemingly picture-perfect relationship lay an unusual arrangement that later cost them their marriage. The two reportedly adopted the open marriage setup and were free to see other people while they were married. This seemed to have worked better for Gavin, though, as the actor was photographed a number of times with a woman who’s not Gwen. It may have worked in the beginning, but after having three children, the arrangement became obsolete. In the end, Gwen gave up on their agreement and decided to call up her lawyers to file for legal separation. Their separation process began in 2014 and officially ended on August 3, 2015.
KATE HUDSON & CHRIS ROBINSON
It’s no secret that Hollywood comes with several perks. From getting invited to all the elite parties to being surrounded by gorgeous people 24/7, Hollywood is simply filled to the brim with the dreamiest rewards. So it’s no wonder that Kate Hudson found it hard to resist. Back in the early 2000s, while married to singer Chris Robinson, Kate opened up to her father about wanting to be with other people in Hollywood. Now, it’s unclear whether Kate’s idea turned into a reality or not, but we’re sure that Kate and Chris later experienced a falling out that led to their separation. Lawyers finalized their separation in 2007. Kate and Chris were also granted joint custody over their son Ryder Rusell Robinson.
DOLLY PARTON & CARL DEAN
When it comes to Hollywood marriages, Dolly Parton and Carl Dean take home the cake for being one of the industry’s longest-running couples. So naturally, it got people wondering. What was it about Dolly and Carl’s relationship that made it survive the test of time, especially in a place like Hollywood? And as it turned out, Dolly and Carl were able to make their marriage last by keeping it open. “If we cheat, we don’t know it, so if we do cheat, it’s very good for both of us,” says the singer when asked about why they chose to adopt such unconventional methods in their marriage. Although their arrangement gained a few disapproving looks, it seems to be working out just fine. The couple is now in their 54th year, and they are nowhere near calling a lawyer for a separation.
LEBRON JAMES & SAVANNAH JAMES
Just like Dolly and Carl, Lebron and Savannah James were also able to find a way to make their marriage survive amidst Lebron’s superstar status. Just like Dolly and Carl, the couple seemed to have also taken the open marriage route to make their relationship last. If anything, it seemed to have made their relationship stronger. Today, both Lebron and Savannah are enjoying a very comfortable life of wealth and investments, thanks to Lebron’s thriving career. They are also parents to three young kids. Outside of basketball, Lebron busies himself with other endeavors like advocacy campaigns and charity works. He has even spoken with Michelle Obama about several key issues that they could work on together. It’s clear that Lebron has a happy and healthy life in general, so we’re glad that he and Savannah were able to find an arrangement that works for them.
CHRIS MARTIN &GWYNETH PALTROW
Another former power couple on this list is none other than Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow. The two began dating in 2002 after they met backstage at an event where Chris was performing. A year later, the pair decided to tie the knot in a small intimate wedding at a hotel in California. Their marriage lasted for ten long years, and it was said that the two were also in an open relationship. Reports say that it was Gwyneth’s idea to keep their marriage open, but it’s unclear whether Chris was one hundred percent on-board with it. Perhaps not, as Gwyneth and Chris ended up calling their lawyers after deciding to split in 2014. The two remain in contact with each other, although it’s mostly for co-parenting purposes.
JOSH DUHAMEL & FERGIE
Hollywood actor Josh Duhamel and Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie made headlines when they decided to get hitched in 2009. But their union almost didn’t make it to the altar after Josh was snapped with another woman just months before their wedding. Luckily for him, Fergie was able to forgive, although we’re not sure if she’s able to forget. It’s unclear, though, whether Fergie’s forgiveness was a result of her just having so much love for Josh, or if it was also because she was aware of the affair the whole time. Whatever the reason is, we’re just hoping that they would have a long and healthy marriage. So far, things seem to go smoothly for the two. No lawyers are involved yet, so we’re holding out hope that they are indeed succeeding in keeping their marriage alive.
ANGELINA JOLIE & BRAD PITT
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are easily two of the most good looking people in Hollywood. So when the two decided to link up, it sent the entire Hollywood into a frenzy. But what makes Angelina and Brad’s relationship tick? Is it simply love and respect? Or is it also something more unconventional and bold? Well, as it turns out, our favorite Hollywood couple may have driven down the open marriage road. When asked about their approach to marriage and relationship in general, the actress gave this answer, “I doubt that fidelity is absolutely essential for a relationship … It’s worse to leave your partner and talk badly about him afterward. Neither Brad nor I have ever claimed that living together means to be chained together. We make sure that we never restrict each other.” It’s surely not confirmatory, but it does give us an idea of how Brangelina worked. Unfortunately, this arrangement did not work as their separation was finalized by lawyers in 2019.
DAVID BECKHAM & VICTORIA BECKHAM
Although David and Victoria Beckham are the ultimate couple goals in Hollywood, it didn’t stop people from speculating about the truth behind their glittering perfect image. The pair have been married for nearly 21 years now and have had four children together. For a couple whose marriage is plastered all over Hollywood, that’s quite the record. But what is the secret behind David and Victoria’s marital success? Is it respect and communication as what most people would want to believe? Or is something less conventional like an open relationship? Back in 2007, David was spotted a couple of times with another lady that’s most definitely not his wife. The rumors floated for a while but eventually died down. But then in 2010, the football star was again seen with another lady. Since then, people speculated that Victoria might actually have some knowledge about it. The couple has yet to confirm it. In the meantime, both Posh and Becks are busy raising their kids and expanding several of their business investments.