The Longest and Shortest Celebrity Marriages of All Time

Gregg Allman and Cher: 9 Days

Gregg Allman and Cher's whirlwind romance began in early January 1975 when they first crossed paths. Their instant connection deepened when they met at one of his concerts later that year. Allman vividly recalled, "She smelled like I would imagine a mermaid would smell—I’ve never smelled it since, and I’ll never forget it." Just days after Cher's split from Sonny Bono, the new couple eloped to Las Vegas. However, Cher quickly sought to annul the marriage after just nine days, attributing it to lifestyle differences. Although they tried to reconcile, their relationship was never the same, and they eventually divorced in January 1979.