Celebrity Divorce

THE MARRIAGE: April 16, 2005

THE SPLIT: Sophia filed February 24, 2006

THE CHILDREN: None

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THE MARRIAGE: February 14, 2000

THE SPLIT: Christian filed February 9, 2006

THE CHILDREN: Eliana Slater born August 15, 2001 and Jaden Slater born April 6, 1999

THE MARRIAGE: May 3, 2003

THE SPLIT: Matt filed March 30, 2006

THE CHILDREN: Marina LeBlanc born February 8, 2004

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Before the Split

THE MARRIAGE: December 23, 1996

THE SPLIT: Donna filed April 28, 2006

THE CHILDREN: Frankie-Jean Sixx born January 2, 2001 and Rhyan D'Errico born April 1, 1993

THE MARRIAGE: June 22, 1985

THE SPLIT: Victoria filed May 23, 2006

THE CHILDREN: None

Hillary Swank and Chad Lowe also announced on Friday that the two were splitting after eight years, but no official papers have been filed.

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Love isn't necessarily better the second time around as the Oscar-winning rapper files for divorce from his wife, again.

THE MARRIAGE: First marriage in 1999, first divorce in 2001, second marriage January 14, 2006

THE SPLIT: Eminem filed April 5, 2006

THE CHILDREN: Hailie Jade Scott born December 25, 1995

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: In April, less than three months after remarrying Kim Mathers, Eminem filed for divorce claiming "a breakdown in the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed." The filing shows the couple had a prenuptial agreement and Eminem is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their daughter.

Earlier this month, Kim filed a counter complaint seeking joint legal and physical custody of their daughter, child support, payment of legal fees and payment for mortgage, insurance and utilities for her Michigan home. Although in the past Kim has been a source of lyrical inspiration for Eminem, so far, there's been no word if their latest split will be immortalized in his music.

Paul McCartney vs.

Despite being in the spotlight for decades, intense media scrutiny causes the music legend's marriage to go out of tune.

THE MARRIAGE: June 11, 2002

THE SPLIT: Underway

THE CHILDREN: Beatrice McCartney born October 28, 2003

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: After nearly four years of marriage, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his second wife Heather Mills McCartney separated. The couple blamed pressures from the media as the reason for the split, but insisted it was an amicable split.

For years the couple has been dogged with rumors that McCartney's children from his first marriage to Linda McCartney did not approve of the former model and animal rights advocate. The couple have always denied those allegations.

Despite McCartney's estimated wealth of $1.5 billion dollars, it is believed that he did not make Mills McCartney sign a pre-nuptial agreement.

Jessica Simpson vs. Nick Lachey

TMZ has learned that the divorce is becoming bitter over money.

THE MARRIAGE: October 26, 2002

THE SPLIT: Jessica filed December 16, 2005

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Sources tell TMZ that lawyers for Nick and Jessica have been trying to hammer out a settlement, but it is falling apart. We're told Jessica has offered significantly less than half of what Nick would be entitled to under California law.

Ironically, it was Nick who wanted a pre-nup, which would have separated their property. Jessica said no, we're told, at the behest of her Dad/Manager Joe Simpson. TMZ also dug up an article in 2004 in which she said "If anything were to happen to me and Nick, I've had a great life with him and he would deserve half of everything I have." Well, actions speak louder than words and our sources says she's offered a lot less. They are miles apart on the financial settlement and the buzz is it's not any greediness on Nick's part. Sources say he will definitely not ask for spousal support, even though he probably could get it.

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Hilary Swank is officially filing for divorce from Chad Lowe, her husband of eight years, PEOPLE magazine reports.

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David and Pamela Hasselhoff have settled their child custody dispute and they have left very little to chance.

Under the settlement agreement, filed May 4 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, David and Pamela have joint custody of their two daughters Taylor, 16 and Haley 13. As for physical custody, it will be split 50 / 50.

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Denise Richards speaks out for the first time about her bitter divorce with Charlie Sheen. In an exclusive on-camera interview with TMZ's Managing Editor Harvey Levin, Richards says she feels hurt by her one-time good friend Heather Locklear.

Richards talks about her relationship with Locklear's estranged husband Richie Sambora and Locklear's reported anger over it.

And there's a new twist. Richards' interview comes amid new questions over the timing of Locklear's romance with David Spade. The Richards/Sheen Locklear/Sambora divorces have gripped Hollywood, and TMZ has the lowdown.

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Hollywood hunk Johnathon Schaech sat down with 'EXTRA' correspondent Jerry Penacoli to discuss the demise of his four-year marriage to former 'Married with Children' star Christina Applegate.

Schaech admits the couple's busy careers kept them apart which contributed to their breakup.

As far as reconciling with Applegate, Schaech adds, "It's not up to me."

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.

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Former 'Baywatch' beauty Donna D'Errico has filed for divorce from Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx after 9 years of marriage.

D'Errico is claiming irreconcilable differences and is seeking physical custody of their 5 year-old daughter Frankie-Jean and her 13 year-old son Rhyan from a previous relationship. D'Errico is requesting that the court give joint legal custody with child visitation to Sixx, and that spousal support and attorney fees be paid by Sixx as well.

Charlie Sheen has addressed the allegations made by his estranged wife, Denise Richards. She claims that, among other things, he threatened her life, hired prostitutes and frequented adult, gay websites.

Sheen told the television show 'EXTRA' that he was horrified by Richards' allegations, claiming he never threatened her. Sheen says Richards has violated their agreement to keep marital issues private and claims that many of her allegations are outright lies.

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Eddie Murphy's divorce from wife Nicole became official yesterday, according to court papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The couple had been married since 1993.

Nicole filed for divorce back in Aug. 2005 after the couple separated in July. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

The couple has five children together, four daughters and a son, ranging in age from 3 to 15.

Murphy rose to fame in the early 1980s on 'Saturday Night Live' and in films like 'Beverly Hills Cop.' He'll next be seen starring alongside Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles in 'Dreamgirls.'

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Everyone was rooting for this couple, but it wasn't meant to be. After four years of marriage, it was over. Sources tell TMZ that the marriage fell apart because of a "third person."

We're told this is a strictly "amicable" divorce. In terms of courtroom conflicts, one source said, "It was over before it started." It seems the couple drafted a prenup before they were married and they have each agreed to walk away with what's theirs -- and no more.

It's the divorce that will never end. Although a judge officially ended their marriage in 2002, the bitterness between them has reached epic proportions. We're told for the moment it's relatively peaceful, but there's an ominous caution -- every time there's a holiday, there's a fight.

The battle royale has centered around the former couple's 10-year-old daughter, Ireland. Kim has custody, Alec visitation. They have fought every step of the way. Alec has filed reports with the police, alleging Kim violated a court order by not turning Ireland over for visitation. Kim has accused Alec of upsetting their daughter with an alleged volcanic temper. Alec wanted the judge to order Kim to take co-parenting classes. He's accused her of substance abuse; an allegation she denied.

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The marriage officially fell apart last February, but there was a buzz since Christmas that there was trouble brewing. This divorce promises to go fairly smoothly, but there is one speed bump.

There have been reports that Locklear was upset over "another woman." But TMZ is told that there wasn't just one incident that torpedoed the marriage. The way it was described was that the couple had ongoing problems -- the kind that build over an 11-year marriage.

A source tells TMZ that Locklear is handling the split "calmly and with dignity."

It's certainly one of the more volatile divorces in Hollywood. Some weeks, Richards and Sheen are at war; other times they're cordial. We're told they have just gone through a rough patch, but are now talking again. But it is an uneasy calm.

Richards filed for divorce in March 2005, citing irreconcilable differences. We're told that there was not one single problem leading to the split -- rather, it was cumulative. The couple has two children; Denise is asking for custody.

Richards and Sheen attempted a reconciliation last fall, but it failed.

Nick Lachey has Jessica Simpson over a barrel. A fight is brewing over money and Nick holds the trump card -- spousal support.

The former 'Newlyweds' did not have a prenup, which means Nick and Jessica split everything they earned during the marriage 50/50. Nick actually wanted a prenup before they married and Jessica agreed. But when it came time to sign on the dotted line, Jessica refused. We're told Jessica's dad didn't like the idea. Now it will cost her plenty.

The timing of their split has become a battleground as well. Once they officially separated, each is entitled to keep whatever they earn. Jessica says they split in November of last year; Nick claims it was December. In that one month, Jessica made a huge amount of money -- if Nick is right, he gets half of that, too.