8 Athletes Who Dated Celebrities - And It Got Messy

 

Mike Tyson & Robin Givens (1988)

The heavyweight champ married the actress in ’88, but the union lasted just a year. Givens accused Tyson of abuse in a televised interview with him sitting next to her, leading to a bitter divorce and lawsuits.

Dennis Rodman & Carmen Electra (1998–1999)

The NBA bad boy wed the Baywatch star in a spontaneous Vegas wedding. Nine days later he filed for annulment, claiming he was drunk. They briefly reconciled but divorced in ’99 amid nonstop tabloid chaos.

Tony Romo & Jessica Simpson (2007–2009)

The Cowboys QB’s romance with the pop star was dubbed the “Jessica Jinx.” Fans blamed her for his playoff woes especially after a pre-playoff Mexico trip. They split in 2009, the night before her birthday.

Tony Parker & Eva Longoria (2007–2011)

The Spurs star and the Desperate Housewives actress married in 2007. By 2010, infidelity rumors exploded (including alleged texts with a teammate’s wife). Longoria filed for divorce, finalized in 2011.

Kris Humphries & Kim Kardashian (2011–2013)

Their 72-day marriage in 2011 became headline gold. Kardashian filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences, while Humphries fought for an annulment. The battle dragged into 2013 before a settlement.

Chad Johnson & Evelyn Lozada (2012)

Ochocinco’s 41-day marriage to the Basketball Wives star ended abruptly when he was arrested for headbutting her in a fight over condoms. She filed for divorce immediately, and the scandal ended his NFL career.

James Harden & Khloé Kardashian (2015–2016)

The Rockets guard dated Khloé through peak Kardashian media frenzy. Harden later admitted the paparazzi circus hurt his performance, calling it “unnecessary drama.”

Alex Rodriguez & Jennifer Lopez (2017–2021)

A-Rod and J.Lo dated for four years and got engaged in 2019. But by 2021, infidelity rumors unraveled the relationship. Lopez quickly rekindled with Ben Affleck, leaving A-Rod splashed all over the tabloids.

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