In December 2006, glamour queen Dita Von Teese stunned fans when she filed for divorce from Marilyn Manson after just one year of marriage—sparking headlines, heartbreak, and a style evolution marked by killer heels. 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’ 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 “Westworld” 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 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” 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 embrace dark glamour at The Costume Institute’s Gala Celebrating “Chanel,” with Manson in an embellished black ensemble and Dita stunning in a dramatic velvet-accented ball gown at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (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 the challenges she faced 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 about her husband’s party lifestyle.
Despite the turmoil in her personal life, Dita Von Teese didn’t let heartbreak dull her signature glamor. Instead, she doubled down on bold fashion statements and dramatic footwear — most notably Christian Louboutin pumps.
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 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 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 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 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 steps out in Christian Louboutin “Escandria” pumps, the ruffled satin heels adding a touch of drama — and around 4.5 inches of extra height — to her vintage-inspired look
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 Week held in Paris, France, on October 6, 2010 (Credit: WENN / Z. Tomaszewski / Stefan Trautmann / LK)
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 shows off her glamorous style in black satin Christian Louboutin “Escandria” pumps adorned with ruffled detailing along the toe and vamp (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.
Christian Louboutin “Escandria” Pumps in Black, $1,395
Christian Louboutin “Escandria” Pumps in Cranberry, $1,395
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.
Christian Louboutin “Veneneuse” Pumps, $1,995