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6 Celebrity Engagements That Came To A Crashing Halt

Tinseltown twinkles with fairytales on screen, but off-camera, love stories often flicker out like dying bulbs. We’ve witnessed the dazzling diamond announcements, the magazine spreads overflowing with bliss, only to be left scratching our heads when whispers of “uncoupled” echo down the red carpet. In this list, we peel back the curtain on seven Hollywood engagements that went from “I do!” to “Never mind…” Broken promises, shattered champagne flutes, and the quiet fizzling of celebrity romance abound as we unveil the truth behind love’s demise under the harsh glare of the spotlight.

Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland

Back in 1991, Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts, who were among Hollywood’s hottest young stars at the time, had a relationship that appeared destined for a true “happily ever after” fairy tale ending. So when Roberts broke up with him three days before they were to profess their eternal love for each other, it was quite a shock. To add insult to injury, she dumped Sutherland for his BFF Jason Patric!