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Celebrity Divorces

In the Hollywood world, divorce rates are increasing as fast as the price as gas. Celebrity
divorce stories are all over the news, magazine covers and the internet. The costs of these
divorces are very hefty and very intimate details of their lives become public. Just recently
Heather Mills and Paul McCartney divorced and the media followed every detail of the hearings.
According to Us Magazine, Heather made accusations in court that Paul physically, emotionally
and verbally abused her and of using drugs. The public followed the media’s stories very
closely and developed opinions of both celebrities. In the end Heather Mills was award a
settlement for almost 50 million dollars.
Also making headlines is Madonna and Guy Ritchie. After seven years of marriage,
which is actually a really long time for celebrities, both have agreed the marriage is over.
This story is one that is sure to be followed as is reportedly no re-nup in place. It is said that
Madonna has hired the same attorney that Paul McCartney used in his divorce.
Most recently hitting the news for celebrity breakups is A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez) from
the New York Yankees and his wife Cynthia have separated. The split comes just months after
the birth of their second daughter. Rumors link the separation as result of A-Rod spending time
with Madonna and Cynthia with Lenny Kravitz. Both A-Rod and Cynthia deny the rumors but
of course you cannot google A-Rod’s name without Madonna’s name appearing next to it.
Celebrity divorces are happening more and more and society is engrossed with the details. As a divorcée myself, I could not image going through such an ordeal publicly. I understand celebrities choose their lifestyles but at what point are they allowed privacy?