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19 Famous Celebrity Ex-Husbands

Not every love story gets a fairy-tale ending, but the men on this list have plenty of story left to tell. These 19 ex-husbands were once married to some of Hollywood’s most recognizable women, and their lives after divorce are just as compelling. Martyn Eaden quietly built a career as a screenwriter after his split from Chrissy Metz, while Charlie Shanian continued working as an actor and writer following his marriage to Tori Spelling. From investment bankers to marines-turned-lawyers, these profiles reveal the full picture behind the “ex-husband” label.

Atila Altaunbay

Ex-Husband of Grace Jones
Former Bodyguard, Model
Chad Einbinder

Ex-Husband of Laraine Newman
Actor, Writer
Charlie Shanian

Ex-Husband of Tori Spelling
Actor, Writer, Producer
Dan Cadan

Ex-Husband of Lena Headey
Director, Writer, Producer
Francis Greco

Ex-Husband of Lauren Holly
Investment Banker, Businessman
George Krynicki

Ex-Husband of a Famous Celebrity
J. Holt Smith

Ex-Husband of a Famous Celebrity
Jeremy Rainbird

Ex-Husband of Sharon Horgan
Producer, Businessman
Jeremy Rytky

Ex-Husband of Andrea Barber
Former Marine, Lawyer
Kai Mattoon

Ex-Husband of Shawnee Smith
Musician
Lyzel Williams

Ex-Husband of Jill Scott
Marco Perkins

Ex-Husband of Wendy Raquel Robinson
Deputy CEO, Grant Development Resources
Martyn Eaden

Ex-Husband of Chrissy Metz
Screenwriter, Copywriter
Matthew Roth

Ex-Husband of Laurie Metcalf
Actor
Michael Jamar Ford

Ex-Husband of Keke Wyatt
Ordained Minister, Former Entertainment Manager
Sandy Corzine

Ex-Husband of Sharon Case
Businessman
Stanley Fimberg

Ex-Husband of Dyan Cannon
Attorney, Real Estate Investor, Producer
Terrence Duckett

Ex-Husband of Jasmine Guy
Healthcare Consultant
Tony Campisi

Ex-Husband of Kathy Bates
Actor

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are some notable celebrity ex-husbands?

Notable celebrity ex-husbands profiled here include Dan Cadan, the director who was married to Game of Thrones star Lena Headey, and Atila Altaunbay, the former bodyguard who married supermodel and actress Grace Jones. Stanley Fimberg, an attorney and real estate investor, was previously married to Golden Globe-winning actress Dyan Cannon.

What careers do celebrity ex-husbands pursue?

The ex-husbands profiled here work across a wide range of fields. Francis Greco is an investment banker, Jeremy Rytky served as a marine before becoming a lawyer, Marco Perkins works as a deputy CEO, and Michael Jamar Ford is an ordained minister. Several others, including Charlie Shanian and Tony Campisi, continued careers in acting and entertainment.

How many celebrity ex-husbands does Eleven Magazine profile?

Eleven Magazine profiles 19 celebrity ex-husbands, each with a detailed biography exploring their career, personal life, and the story behind their famous marriages.

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