The Demi-se of a Hollywood power couple

How awful having to live out your relationship in the spotlight, but I guess as celebrities, they just have to get used to it.

Well, I really don't think it's the age gap - Bo Derek was married to whatsisname, until he died and she was something like sixteen and he was in his forties if I remember rightly. I really think that women are more mature than men at relative ages and perhaps Demi was just ready to move along and Ashton wasn't. As has been said - it's tough being in the spotlight anyway, and, as a generalization, modern Americans don't seem to have many inbuilt coping mechanisms - a cultural thing, they all think they're invincible and are hurt and puzzled when they find out they're not. I thought they were good for each other while it lasted and seeing as the consensus at the time was that it would last about six weeks, i think they've done fine, it's just time to move along.

It lasted longer than the nay sayers predicted, no one really knows what goes on in a couples private life. I think Demi is a classy lady who can do better for herself. Conversly I dont think Ashton is very intelligent and relys on his looks and repuation for success. Unless he dislays more strenght of character his career will be short lived. My impression is that the age difference probably had a big bearing in the end of the relationship..

omggg i cant believe they lasted this long!!! so proud

i think most of the big celebs struggle in relationships. you put 2 massive egos in one relationship and it's going to get bumpy. sorry but this union lasted longer than i ever thought it would.

No i didn't think it would last as marriages that have had less difficulties to face have not even lasted let alone one that was faced with an age diffence and a woman who was a mother also. it's sad that so many never make it and that so many pressures interfere with a relationship espcially the high profile ones.

sad they couldn't work through it.

I believe that once you open up the marriage to involve other people in an intimate way, you lose that special bond and trust that you'd otherwise have. I know it's each to their own and I would never tell others it's wrong cos every one is different. But I know for me, I couldn't share my "mate for life" with other women (or men). I think it's tempting fate, if they sleep with other women when you're around, eventually it's gonna happen when you're not there, I think it has to be expected. They were a cute couple and I really thought they'd go the distance.

It's sad when any marriage fails ... I'd love to see a Hollywood couple that LASTS ... is there even one out there that has?

Hard to maintain a relationship when you're so in the limelight. Wish them both well.

Can't say I'm surprised, but it is sad that they split after being together for that long

It was a funny realationship with Bruce and theyre sexual habits were bound to bite them on the bum with threesome and she like the girls as well.

i honestly didn't think this marriage would last long, mr kutcher has lots of ladies lining up for him im sure! although im secretly chuffed about this, maybe i have a chance now!

this is so sad :( they were such a lovely couple! but honestly, i think everyone knew it wouldnt last..

I've never understand Aston's appeal. I think she's better off without him - sounds like he was having his cake and eating it.

eww he looks way better without a beard :P

It all seemed to be so great and then, overnight it all went so wrong. I guess I thought the odds were against this working but still, I hoped they would prove everyone wrong.

Wow. I love the way she announced her divorce and stands by her morals. I wish her a speedy recovery.

no shock realy, hollywood marriages fail 99.95% of the time. bring on the inevitable demi style makeover - 'i am totally over my break-up'.

I always had a feeling it wouldn't go the distance. I mean sure, at first, the age difference is nothing and it's all sunshine and lollipops and everything wonderful with new love, but eventually you'll both reach a point in your life where you suddenly realise you want different things - he might now want children, she's already done that - or maybe he's grown up (or not as the case may be) and she didn't like his immaturity anymore, and wants someone with the same life experiences.

i actually didn't think it would last so i was surprised that they've been together this long!

they were such a cute couple... demi can get so much better any way... look out justin bieber theres a cougar on the loose...

Always disappointing when a couple split. 6 years is a long time in Hollywood.

I agree: I loved D+K for their symbolic salute to modern times. They hooked up in the height of her resurgence and his emergence. Now, her star is waning and his power is increasing. Relationship Dynamics 101.

I truely admire Demi. The sad thing is that sometimes guys are just dumb. I saw a pair of mens underpants the other day that i thought were so fitting. Across the front it said "Im with Stupid" and there was an arrow pointing at the crotch area.