Why the world is hooked on American celebrity divorce

There’s a commonly cited statistic claiming that a third of all marriages end in divorce. While that may have been true at one period in the past, there are no actual studies that currently prove the claim. While America does see a significantly higher number of divorce cases per year than in most countries where such separation is legal, the figures must be put into perspective: America’s divorce rate is the sixth-highest in the world, but that actually only comes to three divorced couples per population of 1,000.

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In the limelight
What puts the spotlight on American divorces is Hollywood. Through the global distribution of film rights and TV program franchises, America’s celebrities have undeniably become the most well-known personalities worldwide. Unfortunately, this makes them an unintentional reflection of the entire population. In Hollywood, the divorce rate is exceptionally high, and marriages are commonly short-lived, with some lasting a mere 72 days. While this does not represent majority of divorce cases, it significantly affects the reputation of marriage in America through the years.

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The reality is that there is money to be made in divorce. Though the list of celebrities who lost all their money after divorce would beg to differ, it is evident from magazine sales that the “true story” behind each split sells for millions. Perhaps, it really does because celebrity divorce cases are so radical that they continue to retain such intrigue.

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Even though they are highly publicized, celebrity divorce cases receive no special treatment under the law. Michael Kelly, an attorney, specializes in family law and litigation for clients across a range of industries and visibility levels. Read more about his work on this website.