Third time’s (not always) the charm: From silver screen icons to a world heavyweight boxer — celebs who've been married more than three times

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Living life under the spotlight inevitably brings extra pressure, and it’s no secret that many celebrities have long and colorful relationship histories. Sometimes it takes time to find that special someone, and some stars are not content with saying ‘I do’ just once. From Hollywood actors to a world heavyweight c boxer, here are the celebrities who have walked down the aisle more than three times...

Mickey Rooney: Showbiz legend Mickey Rooney had a career spanning nine decades — during which he was married a whopping NINE times. The film, stage, and musical star’s first, brief marriage was to actress and singer Ava Gardner from 1942 until the following year. His final eighth and final was to actress Jan Rooney in 1978 until his death in 2014.

Mickey Rooney: Showbiz legend Mickey Rooney had a career spanning nine decades — during which he was married a whopping NINE times. The film, stage, and musical star’s first, brief marriage was to actress and singer Ava Gardner from 1942 until the following year. His final eighth and final was to actress Jan Rooney in 1978 until his death in 2014.

Elizabeth Taylor: Silver screen icon Elizabeth Taylor walked down the aisle a grand total of eight times — including twice to the same man. Her first marriage was back in 1950, to hotel heir Conrad Hilton Jr., and her final marriage was to construction worker Larry Fortenski in 1991, until their divorce five years later.

Elizabeth Taylor: Silver screen icon Elizabeth Taylor walked down the aisle a grand total of eight times — including twice to the same man. Her first marriage was back in 1950, to hotel heir Conrad Hilton Jr., and her final marriage was to construction worker Larry Fortenski in 1991, until their divorce five years later.

Larry King: Challenging Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor for the title of ‘Most Marriages Ever’ is talk show host Larry King, who has also been married a mind-boggling eight times, to seven different women. The Emmy award-winner has been married to Shawn King since 1997, although he recently filed for divorce from the actress.

Larry King: Challenging Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor for the title of ‘Most Marriages Ever’ is talk show host Larry King, who has also been married a mind-boggling eight times, to seven different women. The Emmy award-winner has been married to Shawn King since 1997, although he recently filed for divorce from the actress.

Billy Bob Thornton: Monster’s Ball star Billy Bob Thornton has walked down the aisle six times, dating back to his first marriage to Melissa Lee Gatlin in 1978. Although he stated he wouldn't marry again — after his fifth marriage to Angelina Jolie ended in 2003 — the 64-year-old did go on to tie the knot with puppeteer Connie Angland in 2014.

Billy Bob Thornton: Monster’s Ball star Billy Bob Thornton has walked down the aisle six times, dating back to his first marriage to Melissa Lee Gatlin in 1978. Although he stated he wouldn't marry again — after his fifth marriage to Angelina Jolie ended in 2003 — the 64-year-old did go on to tie the knot with puppeteer Connie Angland in 2014.

George Foreman: Former World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman has been married five times. ‘Big George’ first walked down the aisle in 1977, and married his fifth wife in 1985. He also has 12 children - including five sons, all called George.

George Foreman: Former World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman has been married five times. ‘Big George’ first walked down the aisle in 1977, and married his fifth wife in 1985. He also has 12 children - including five sons, all called George.

Martin Scorsese: Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been married five times, stretching back to 1965 with his first marriage to Laraine Marie Brennan. The Goodfellas director has been married to television producer Helen Morris since 1999.

Martin Scorsese: Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been married five times, stretching back to 1965 with his first marriage to Laraine Marie Brennan. The Goodfellas director has been married to television producer Helen Morris since 1999.

Christie Brinkley: Model, actress and entrepreneur Christie Brinkley has said ‘I do’ four times in total. The Sports Illustrated cover star’s second husband, Billy Joel, wrote the song Uptown Girl about her. Her fourth marriage, to architect Peter Cook between 1996 and 2008, ended in a messy public divorce.

Christie Brinkley: Model, actress and entrepreneur Christie Brinkley has said ‘I do’ four times in total. The Sports Illustrated cover star’s second husband, Billy Joel, wrote the song Uptown Girl about her. Her fourth marriage, to architect Peter Cook between 1996 and 2008, ended in a messy public divorce.

Pamela Anderson: Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has been married four times - but to three different men. This is because she married poker player Rick Salomon twice, first in 2007, which was annulled the following year, then in 2014, which ended in divorce a year later. The 52-year-old also had high-profile marriages to Kid Rock and Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, with whom she shares two sons.

Pamela Anderson: Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has been married four times - but to three different men. This is because she married poker player Rick Salomon twice, first in 2007, which was annulled the following year, then in 2014, which ended in divorce a year later. The 52-year-old also had high-profile marriages to Kid Rock and Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, with whom she shares two sons.

Nicolas Cage: Con Air's Nicolas Cage has walked down the aisle four times. His first marriage was to True Romance star Patricia Arquette, who he proposed to just hours after their first meeting in 1987 - although they didn’t marry until eight years later. Cage’s fourth marriage, to Erika Koike, lasted just four days before he filed for an annulment.

Nicolas Cage: Con Air's Nicolas Cage has walked down the aisle four times. His first marriage was to True Romance star Patricia Arquette, who he proposed to just hours after their first meeting in 1987 - although they didn’t marry until eight years later. Cage’s fourth marriage, to Erika Koike, lasted just four days before he filed for an annulment.

Kelsey Grammer: Six-time Emmy award winner Kelsey Grammer is also a four-time husband. The Frasier star was first married to actress Doreen Alderman in 1982, which ended eight years later. He is currently married to film producer Kayte Walsh after a very public and messy divorce with Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star Camille Grammer.

Kelsey Grammer: Six-time Emmy award winner Kelsey Grammer is also a four-time husband. The Frasier star was first married to actress Doreen Alderman in 1982, which ended eight years later. He is currently married to film producer Kayte Walsh after a very public and messy divorce with Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star Camille Grammer.

Melanie Griffith: After four marriages and four divorces, Melanie Griffith has no plans to marry again. The Working Girl actress was famously married to Antonia Banderas between 1996 and 2015, and walked down the aisle with her first husband, Don Johnson, twice.

Melanie Griffith: After four marriages and four divorces, Melanie Griffith has no plans to marry again. The Working Girl actress was famously married to Antonia Banderas between 1996 and 2015, and walked down the aisle with her first husband, Don Johnson, twice.

Jennifer Lopez: While J-Lo hasn’t strictly been married more than three times, the Jenny from the Block singer is currently engaged to former baseball player Alex Rodriguez, and has been married three times previously. Those were to Cuban actor Ojani Noa, former back-up dancer Chris Judd and most recently, singer Marc Anthony.

Jennifer Lopez: While J-Lo hasn’t strictly been married more than three times, the Jenny from the Block singer is currently engaged to former baseball player Alex Rodriguez, and has been married three times previously. Those were to Cuban actor Ojani Noa, former back-up dancer Chris Judd and most recently, singer Marc Anthony.

Barbara Walters: The iconic broadcast journalist has been married four times — twice to the same man. Her first husband was Robert Henry Katz who she married in 1955. Her third and fourth husband was Merv Anderson, who she was married to from 1981 to 1984, then again from 1986 to 1992.

Barbara Walters: The iconic broadcast journalist has been married four times — twice to the same man. Her first husband was Robert Henry Katz who she married in 1955. Her third and fourth husband was Merv Anderson, who she was married to from 1981 to 1984, then again from 1986 to 1992.

Joan Collins: The Dynasty actress has been married five times — the first time in 1952 — and thankfully her final walk down the aisle, to Percy Gibson in 2002, is still going strong.

Joan Collins: The Dynasty actress has been married five times — the first time in 1952 — and thankfully her final walk down the aisle, to Percy Gibson in 2002, is still going strong.

James Cameron: The Titanic director has been married five times, including to Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow, and Terminator actress Linda Hamilton. His fifth and current wife is  Suzy Amis who he married in 2000. The two are still going strong.

James Cameron: The Titanic director has been married five times, including to Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow, and Terminator actress Linda Hamilton. His fifth and current wife is  Suzy Amis who he married in 2000. The two are still going strong.

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