Marriage is a significant life event that comes with both joys and responsibilities. The age at which individuals choose to tie the knot can greatly impact their experience. Several celebrities have shared their stories of getting married at a young age and the lessons they learned from those relationships.
Actress Olivia Wilde married at 19 to Italian prince and filmmaker Tao Ruspoli. After eight years, they divorced, with Wilde reflecting on feeling a sense of arrested development due to marrying young. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe wed in their 20s, with Witherspoon expressing no regrets despite their eventual split, as their union resulted in two children.
Cher married Sonny Bono at 18, with Cher later revealing that Bono's controlling nature contributed to their divorce. Aaron Taylor-Johnson married director Sam Taylor-Johnson at 22, defending their age gap and emphasizing the importance of living life at one's own pace.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown married at 20, standing by her decision despite criticism. Macaulay Culkin married at 18 and divorced at 22, maintaining an amicable relationship with his ex-wife. Kate Hudson married at 21 and valued the lessons learned from her passionate relationship.
Solange Knowles married at 17 and divorced by 21, gaining valuable perspective on life. Drew Barrymore married at 19 and divorced after a year, reflecting on the unconventional path she took. Country star LeAnn Rimes married at 19 and later divorced due to an affair, emphasizing that she lives without regret.