Separated

THE SCHWARZENEGGERS IN HAPPIER DAYS

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The announced separation of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver after 25 years of marriage came as a shock to everyone. They seemed like such an enduring couple. The fact that Maria left their home and moved into a hotel makes it apparent that SHE is the unhappy one desiring separation. Living with Arnold must be a challenge – he is supremely self-confident and can’t understand anyone else who isn’t. But he has plenty of good qualities – a sense of humor, business smarts, and he’s a happy immigrant who loves this country and credits it for his success. Arnold and Maria symbolized the possibility of two political opposites compromising. Yet, we sense the rupture had nothing to do with politics. (Above, in this thirtysomething year old photo, Arnold appears to be turning on the charm for young Maria.)

GEORGE LOPEZ IS ALL DOLLED UP FOR HIS PRETTY DATE

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Now that he’s separated from his wife of 17 years who gave him her kidney, George Lopez isn’t wasting any time. The talk show host is out on a date with a beautiful girl. George and his mystery woman had dinner at Matsuhisu and it was the first time there for both. George is looking quite spiffed up with the new facial hair and purple scarf.

DAVID ARQUETTE IS TOO HONEST FOR COURTENEY COX

David Arquette’s shockingly honest interview with Howard Stern about what happened to his marriage clearly illustrates the difference between him and his estranged wife Courteney Cox .We can’t remember the last time we heard a celebrity tell his story with such endearing sincerity and without those hackneyed phrases supplied by their publicists. He even confessed that Courteney scolded him “I’m tired of being your mother!” David admitted they were separated, he emphasized that he still loves his “amazing” wife and he owned up to seeing another woman! And he didn’t blame the “other woman,” Jasmine Waltz, for leaking the story. He said it didn’t matter. Courteney must have been apoplectic when she heard the interview – honesty with the press is not her thing. She’s secretive and likes to control every aspect of her image. No WONDER these two split.

OF COURSE THEY’RE SPLIT – COURTENEY COX AND DAVID ARQUETTE HAVEN’T SLEPT TOGETHER FOR A YEAR!

Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s split is not such a surprise because they have been going home to separate houses for many months now. An insider told us “They haven’t slept together in over a year!” Courteney, 46, has been wrapped up in her TV series “Cougar Town” and she recently finished filming “Scream 4” with David, 39. Their 11 year marriage just fizzled out. It was all very civilized and they kept up appearances for work and for their daughter Coco, 6. The only reason their separation leaked out now is because David has been quietly seeing another woman and photos surfaced. (Watch for THOSE coming soon!) THAT put an end to the Arquettes secret separation.

CHRIS KATTAN HOPED HIS WEDDING PHOTOS WOULD BE WORTH MORE

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Chris Kattan’s friends weren’t exactly surprised to learn that his marriage of two months is already on the rocks. Weeks before his wedding to model Sunshine Tutt, Kattan started getting cold feet. He said he felt trapped and kept asking himself “WHY am I getting married? I’m not sure I’m in love and I don’t WANT to get married!” His friends tried to reassure him that most guys felt that way at the last minute, but he remained very agitated. To top it off, he was very disappointed that he couldn’t make a big money deal to sell his wedding pictures! A bad start for a Hollywood wedding.