Celebs Who Were Held Back By Their Spouse
Published -
- June 6, 2018
- 2:00 pm
Sharing the spotlight is easier said than done, and sometimes a star’s shine is significantly dimmed by their significant other.
From shady sabotage to alleged affairs, these celebs were all held back by their spouses…
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How important is having a supportive spouse for a celebrity’s professional success?
Celebs Who Were Held Back By Their Spouse
In the entertainment industry, it is common for celebrities to rely on their partners for emotional support and encouragement. However, certain spouses have been accused of holding their famous partners back from achieving their full potential. Here are some examples of famous personalities whose careers were allegedly affected by their significant other.
1. Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
Britney Spears had a successful music career before her marriage to Kevin Federline in 2004. But after their relationship began, her career started to decline. Federline was a backup dancer before marrying Spears and had little professional experience in the music industry. It was reported that Federline’s demands for a more lavish lifestyle put a significant dent in Spears’ finances, and her music became less of a priority as a result.
2. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston’s career in Hollywood has been ever-steady since the 1990s. But reportedly, her marriage to actor Justin Theroux in 2015 put a halt to her career. Due to his wandering eye, Theroux wanted Aniston to be with him all the time while he was filming. This meant that Aniston had to turn down numerous filming and travel opportunities.
3. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey
In the early 2000s, pop stars Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were considered the perfect celebrity couple. But their reality show “Newlyweds” revealed the cracks in their relationship. Reports say that Lachey was committed to maintaining their image as the perfect couple more than Simpson was. The couple eventually separated, and Simpson was able to revamp her career.
4. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie had always been an accomplished actress, even before her marriage to Brad Pitt. However, it was reported that after their relationship began, Jolie’s focus shifted towards her role as a mother to their multiple children. Jolie took a break from acting to focus on her family, and her output decreased sharply during this time frame.
5. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
Demi Moore had an impressive and celebrated career before her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. However, Kutcher, who was twenty years her junior, had a lesser-known career before marrying Moore. According to sources, Moore left her agent and took on her husband’s agent, leading her to be offered fewer high-profile roles. Kutcher’s involvement in the tech industry also made Moore appear less relevant to Hollywood.
In conclusion, these are some examples of how a celebrity’s significant other can affect their professional lives. In many cases, these couples had other factors leading to their breakups. However, these stories show that having a partner who is unsupportive or counterproductive can have a significant impact on someone’s career trajectory. Celebrities need partners who will lift them up and provide the support they need to succeed in their chosen craft.
