If you suddenly became a wealthy and popular celebrity, would you dump the spouse?

Question

Be honest here. This seems to happen all the time in Hollywood -- the loyal spouse gets dumped when an actor/director/etc. hits it big.

Say you were "discovered" and quickly became a wealthy, big-time celebrity. Would you be tempted to find a spouse who fit your new lifestyle and standards?

I think that would be inevitable for most of us.

Answer 1

no i wouldn't but then again i wouldn't change much except actually not having too worry about paying bills for once lol.

Answer 2

Reality, you know I'm not "average" so you already know that I would not do this. I would never dump my spouse for any reason so shallow, narcissistic, materialistic and vain.

I would not enjoy being famous, but the wealthy part we could enjoy together. Having him by my side would help me to better handle the pitfalls of being famous. I would hope for a short time in the spotlight, then take the money and go back to a quiet lifestyle again. ; )

Answer 3

Well, first off, my own lifestyle wouldn't fit that of a typical celebrity. So no; I would keep my lifestyle and my spouse. More money would be great for both of us, tho.

Answer 4

I wouldn't as long as he didn't change because of MY fame and fortune.  I took a vow that said "for richer or poorer" and I meant it.  As long as we as a couple didn't change, I wouldn't leave.  Besides, when I got married, I did it because I love  him and wanted to grow old with him.....and who can gaurantee I will still have the money by then anyways?

Answer 5

Why would I dump my spouse only to get an egotistic hollywood star who will cheat on me and treat me bad? No way, I love my husband and married him because of who he is not because he is famous or not.  

Answer 6

I'd rather be rich than famous, but if i were rich and famous, i'd probably have to lose the life sucker so she wouldn't chase off the paparazzi.

Answer 7

Well, I should say, most people would say: dump him.

To be honest, I would too. But that depends. :D

Answer 8

Nope. I got married and my vows said nothing about dumping someone just because you are famous and wealthy. Our vows said together from this day forth... with no exceptions.

Also, I would not change my lifestyle just because I became famous. If I suddenly got money I would buy houses for my parents, parents-in-law, and siblings. My husband and I would build our dream house, and maybe have children sooner then we planned because we could afford it. I would not start buying furs, or move to LA, or anything like that. I wouldn't have a different lifestyle or standards. I think if you have morals and integrity you would be able to stay the same.

Answer 9

There may be other factors involved. Is it possible the spouse would now be envious and jealous? Maybe the spouse doesn't want the hectic lifestyle of fame and glamour. Who is to say it's the one that hit it big that dumps the spouse, could be vice versa. I can't answer the question as to whether or not I would dump my spouse were I to hit it big, I can't predict the future and can only speculate how I would feel and how he would feel.

Answer 10

No, I honestly don't think I would...

I mean, first and foremost, I'm far too in love to dump him now. We've been through too much together to cut him loose. I know everything about him and he does about me. If I let him loose he could ruin my career before it got started, hehe.

But most importantly...he's the one who married me and loved /me/, who I was before I grew up and grew old and, well, in this case, made it big. I want someone who knows me and loves me inside out, not someone who wants to marry me /because/ I'm famous and wealthy, that would suck. My husband's helped me with so many things and I'd love to give him a little something back too, even if it is only money...

And I'm not into the idea of re-marrying now anyway. >.< Even if Simon Cowell came knocking on my door, it's just not appealing right now.

That's my honest answer...

Answer 11

no i wouldn't what if i lost all my fame and money who would i have left?

Answer 12

No.. I'd drop the money and fame.. The old man, well he is a keeper.. people with there nose in my business..so..being famous would just p**s me off.

I am too private a person for that.

Money, well I have had a little and a lot at different times.. a lot just makes things too complicated and well, it sucks to be honest.

Low key and comfortable..ahh.. such a nice balance.

I really never had a desire to be famous. Not even as a kid.

Answer 13

Maybe you would? That part is not clear. But having had a lot of money and freedom, I can tell you that I would not. Grass may appear greener somewhere else...but it really is not. When you have that much fame and fortune, you tend to be wrapped up with yourself and the worse traits come out. Take Care

Answer 14

no. if i were to marry, i would marry through trust and loyalty, rich or poor. plus the celebrity life is not really all that great, its really not, besides all the fancy jewelry, the 6 floor house with the 7000 acre land. i mean yea that's pretty good, but come on, having your face displayed all over the world and constantly being taken to places, tours, interviews, paparrazis following you, stressing to keep your body in shape for the fans. i mean its not really ALL that high and might great. the one you love you should always be enough. no i would not give up my spouse.....if i had one.

Answer 15

I agree it would be inevitable but not in my case.  I am not married.

Answer 16

No. Our happiness is worth more than any money or fame. I'm proud of who I'm with and she would go with me on the ride.

How shallow would you have to be to drop your loved one by the side of the road for fame and wealth?