Burlesque Beauty vs. Rock Rebel: Inside Dita Von Teese’s Short-Lived Marriage to Marilyn Manson

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Many fans were surprised when Dita Von Teese filed for divorce from Marilyn Manson on December 29, 2006, citing “irreconcilable differences.” She married the American singer on November 28, 2005, after dating for about four years.

Burlesque artist Dita von Teese and her husband, musician Marilyn Manson, attend the 'Southland Tales' premiereBurlesque artist Dita von Teese and her husband, musician Marilyn Manson, attend the ‘Southland Tales’ premiere at the Palais during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2006, in Cannes, France (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

Allegations of Infidelity and Relationship with Evan Rachel Wood

The year-long marriage reportedly ended after he cheated on her with the then 19-year-old “Westwood” starlet Evan Rachel Wood, whom the tabloids dubbed a homewrecker.

Dita Von Teese wearing a gold sequined dress at the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing PartyDita Von Teese wearing a gold sequined dress at the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party sponsored by IMDb, Neuro Drinks And Walmart on February 9, 2020, in West Hollywood, California (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

“Most teenagers are searching for identity, and I was thrown into a situation where I was supposed to have that already figured out,” Evan Rachel Wood told Rolling Stone.

“Then you’re demonized for figuring it out and getting messy. People would call me a whore when I walked down the street, and you can’t not be hurt by that.”

Marilyn Manson and girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood leaving a listening session of his new album "Eat Me, Drink Me"Marilyn Manson and girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood leaving a listening session of his new album “Eat Me, Drink Me” for the German press, held at an old mansion in Grunewald, in Berlin, Germany on April 20, 2017 (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

“I met somebody that promised freedom and expression and no judgments,” the bisexual actress told the magazine.

“And I was craving danger and excitement. I looked at my mother one day and said, ‘Mom, I’m gonna get on this tour bus for eight months and see the world and have a crazy journey and find myself, and if people aren’t OK with that, I’m sorry, but I can’t live my life for other people.'”

Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese during The Costume Institute's Gala Celebrating "Chanel" at The Metropolitan Museum of ArtMarilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese during The Costume Institute’s Gala Celebrating “Chanel” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York, United States (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

Dita Von Teese Reflects on Her Marriage and Manson’s Lifestyle

In an interview, Von Teese talked about her challenges during her marriage. She described Manson’s party lifestyle as unbearable and mentioned her unsuccessful attempts to help him with his problems.

“It was difficult, because I was trying to get him help for his problems, and eventually I realized that he didn’t want help. I wasn’t supportive about his partying or his relationship with another girl, and as much as I loved him I wasn’t going to be part of that,” Dita told The Daily Telegraph in 2007 about her husband’s party lifestyle.

Dita Von Teese’s Fashionable Public Appearances

Dita Von Teese knows how to look fabulous, regardless of the season.

Dita Von Teese wears her dark hair down outside the ITV studiosDita Von Teese wears her dark hair down outside the ITV studios in London on November 28, 2011 (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

In November 2011, the American burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, entrepreneur, and occasional actress showed off her fabulous figure in a glamorous ensemble while out and about during a London winter.

Dita Von Teese wears a fur-trimmed winter coat while out in LondonDita Von Teese wears a fur-trimmed winter coat while out in London (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

She kept herself warm in a stylish fur-trimmed winter coat that concealed her enviable curves but still hinted at her sexy silhouette.

Dita Von Teese's feet in Christian Louboutin pumpsDita Von Teese’s feet in Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

The burlesque queen paired her coat with black satin pumps from Christian Louboutin and finished off her look with perfectly styled hair and red lips that added a dash of color to her all-black ensemble.

Dita Von Teese attends Sonia Rykiel's Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection fashion show during Paris Fashion WeekDita Von Teese attends Sonia Rykiel’s Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection fashion show during Paris Fashion Week held in Paris, France, on October 2, 2010 (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

Christian Louboutin’s “Escandria” Pumps: A Fashion Statement

Dita wore the Christian Louboutin “Escandria” pumps with her ensemble.

Dita Von Teese's feet in Christian Louboutin pumpsDita Von Teese’s feet in Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

This ruffle-adorned pair of shoes seems to be a favorite of Dita’s, considering she has shown off her feet in the same “Escandria” pumps on three different occasions.

Dita Von Teese attends Elie Saab's Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection fashion show during Paris Fashion WeekDita Von Teese attends Elie Saab’s Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection fashion show during Paris Fashion Week held in Paris, France, on October 6, 2010 (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

Dita Von Teese's feet in "Escandria" pumpsDita Von Teese’s feet in “Escandria” pumps (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

Dita Von Teese attends the AFI Fest 2010 Closing Night Gala Screening of "Black Swan"
Dita Von Teese attends the AFI Fest 2010 Closing Night Gala Screening of “Black Swan” held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 2010 (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

Dita Von Teese's feet in Christian Louboutin pumpsDita Von Teese’s feet in Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)

These gorgeous and dramatic pumps are from the Christian Louboutin Fall 2010 Collection and are available in black and cranberry.

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We couldn’t find the “Escandria” style anywhere online, but we did find the strikingly similar “Veneneuse” pumps from Christian Louboutin at Nordstrom and Mytheresa.

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