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Docuseries exploring the real life break-ups of celebrity couples.
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1. Madonna & Sean Penn
44m
Madonna and Sean Penn were the Burton and Taylor of the 80s. So when they announced they were getting hitched after a short courtship, the media went berserk. The wedding of the pop goddess to the movie star, both already the prey of every paparazzo, was
2. Denise Richards & Charlie Sheen
44m
It seems almost everybody has heard the name Charlie Sheen - an actor who is more famous for his wild lifestyle than his body of work. But back in 2004, actress Denise Richards did her best to tame the legendary Hollywood bad boy. Denise Richards was a goody two-shoes that was supposed to set the infamous lover of drugs, alcohol and women on the straight and narrow...but this love affair failed -- and it failed hard. With these two, each story is crazier than the last. The wealth of tangled tales includes reports of gambling addiction, liaisons with prostitutes and disturbing abuse claims. But, this is just the tip of the iceberg with this notorious pair. The couple's 2006 divorce wasn't any better than their marriage. The split was contentious right from the start, with Richards accusing the actor of drug abuse and threatening to kill her in the divorce proceedings. We think we have heard everything about this dysfunctional twosome - but that couldn't be further from the truth. As it turns out, there is a lot left to uncover.
3. Caitlyn Jenner & Kris Kardashian
44m
Bruce and Kris Jenner have been described as the modern-day Brady Bunch. America's most decorated Olympian pairs up with an LA socialite, made famous by her ex-husband's involvement in the "trial of the century" - the OJ Simpson case. Their loud, brash and entertaining blended family has gone on to become known the world over - and generated millions and millions of dollars along the way. The bickering and dysfunction of the well-known pair was highlighted on a weekly basis on their groundbreaking TV show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." Viewers thought they were getting a birds-eye view of the couple's daily lives. But behind the polished façade, a shocking secret lurked for more than 20 years. Now, the questions emerge - who knew about Bruce's double life? How much of their show is real life, and how much is the family playing for the cameras? When the couple split in 2016, the world was riveted by the scandalous details - but how much of a shock was it really? It seems Bruce Jenner's true identity may have been a bit of an open secret.
4. Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger
44m
Baldwin & Basinger - a beautiful, glamorous, seemingly perfect couple that generated envy all across Hollywood. But beneath their pearly white smiles and glamorous appearance, a highly dysfunctional relationship loomed. The two got together in 1991, after co-starring in "The Marrying Man." Baldwin played a playboy, Basinger a sultry nightclub singer. This appeared to be a textbook case of art imitating life, as their on-screen chemistry seemed obvious to everybody. But almost right from the start, their romance was rocky, filled with high-octane arguments and blow-ups. Kim's agoraphobia combined with Baldwin's notorious temper made for a volatile pairing. The two quickly grew apart. In 1992, Basinger is forced to file for bankruptcy, after backing out of a movie role. Life is quickly becoming more and more complicated for the pair. By 2001, the couple is kaput. But - the most dramatic, most scandalous and most explosive arguments are still to come. The split reaches a pinnacle with the voicemail heard 'round the world - Baldwin's scathing message to his daughter which will haunt him for years and years to come. But do we know all there is to know about this hotheaded pair?
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver
44m
Arnold Schwarzenegger, a muscle-bound republican from Austria - seeming could not have less in common with Maria Shriver, a member of the legendary Kennedy family, and a staunch democrat. But this unlikely twosome seemed to have a great marriage and family. After meeting at a celebrity tennis match hosted by Eunice Shriver, the pair became inseparable - despite Arnold's reputation as a notorious womanizer. Against all odds, the pair were together for decades. While Maria is a respected journalist, Arnold becomes the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. The action star then makes a surprising turn - going from the Terminator to the governator. On the surface, Maria is an ideal political spouse and the couple's marriage seems rock solid. But what she doesn't know if Arnold isn't a reformed playboy and womanizer - he has secretly continued his bad behaviour for years and years. Until a shocking secret emerged. Maria's world comes crashing down in 2011, when it is revealed Arnold has a secret child with the housekeeper. This is an affair that has been going on under her nose, in her house for a long time. The tabloids explode when investigative journalist Ian Halperin breaks the story. But how did he get this incredible scoop? And, who knew about this monster secret - and when?
6. Hulk & Linda Hogan
44m
Hulk and Linda Hogan - a couple so tanned, so blonde, they seemed to be made for each other. Hulk's trademark bandanas and catchphrase "Hulkamania is running wild, brother" endeared him to fans. He became the most recognizable and well-liked wrestler in the WWE, shooting his to international fame and fortune. But, life on the road presented challenges for this couple. Travelling around 300 days a year proved difficult for the young couple - and Hulk was not always the ideal, faithful husband. Over the years, as she worked to raise the couple's two children, Linda's insecurities grew and grew. In 2005, Linda grows tired of living in Hulk's shadow and the family begin filming their VH1 reality show, "Hogan Knows Best." But life in the ever-increasing spotlight only magnifies the couple's issues. Hulk thinks Linda's drinking is out of control, and Linda's obsession over Hulk's suspected infidelities is becoming all-consuming. The couple finally splits, amidst one of the biggest media and celebrity scandals in recent memory. It seems that Hulk's tawdry liaison with a friend's wife has ruined not only his marriage, but become a benchmark case for freedom of the press. Reality show life coach Patrick Wanis will provide new insight as to what really went on behind the scenes of "Hogan Knows Best," where he worked directly with the beleaguered family.
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