They had been married for 69 years, the longest Hollywood marriage.

Some Hollywood marriages may last 25 years and others make it work for just 72 days.

Not all Hollywood marriages that are put to the test fail.

In your professional opinion, why do so many Hollywood marriages fail?

But that relationship will have the life span of a Hollywood marriage.

"This is like one of those old Hollywood marriages arranged by the studios," she said.

The 12-year relationship went the way of many famous Hollywood marriages: infatuation, then betrayal and, expected soon, a divorce with a rich settlement.

Entertainment couples that last for decades, and/or life, are occasionally used as a counterpoint when referring to "Hollywood marriage."

Only difference is that Hollywood marriages are broadcast for the whole world to see.

Sometimes, this is because the words are yoked to highly ephemeral things - like Hollywood marriages.