A List of Indonesian Artists Who Married Across Religions but Divorced After Years Together

Kapanlagi.com - Interfaith marriage in Indonesia has always been a topic of debate, especially among the public. Although many couples choose to marry despite their differences in beliefs, a significant number ultimately end in divorce. Several Indonesian celebrity couples have experienced interfaith marriages that lasted quite a long time, but eventually chose to separate. This article will discuss some celebrity couples who married across religions and experienced divorce after years together.

Here are some stories of celebrity couples who married across religions and eventually chose to part ways. They faced significant differences in religious beliefs, which often posed a major challenge in their married life. However, despite having different religions, they still tried to live together before ultimately deciding to separate.

1. Ira Wibowo and Katon Bagaskara

(instagram/katonbagaskara, instagram/irawbw)

Ira Wibowo, who practices Islam, married Katon Bagaskara, who is Catholic, on October 28, 1996. After building a household for 16 years and being blessed with two sons, they decided to divorce in 2012. Ira, through her legal representative, revealed that the divorce was caused by frequent disputes that were difficult to reconcile. Although separated, they maintained a good relationship for the sake of their children and continued to support each other as parents.

For many years, Ira and Katon tried to maintain their marriage despite their differences in beliefs. However, over time, differing views and ways of resolving issues ultimately became the trigger for the breakdown of their household. Although the divorce occurred, they agreed to continue to uphold harmony in the upbringing of their children.

2. Yuni Shara and Henry Siahaan

(instagram/henry.siahaaan, instagram/yunishara36)

Yuni Shara and Henry Siahaan also became a celebrity couple who married across religions, with Yuni being Muslim and Henry being Christian. They married on August 7, 2002, and were blessed with two sons. However, after six years of marriage, in 2008, their marriage ended in court. Yuni emphasized that their divorce was not due to economic factors or religious differences, although many linked their divorce to those issues.

Yuni Shara firmly rejected the notion that she filed for divorce from Henry solely because of their differing beliefs or economic problems. She preferred to resolve their household issues maturely, even though religious differences remained one of the challenges they had to face. The decision to divorce became the last resort after all attempts at resolution failed.

3. Tamara Bleszynski and Mike Lewis

(instagram/mike_lewis, instagram/tamarableszynki)

Tamara Bleszynski, who is a convert, married Mike Lewis, who is Christian, on February 2, 2010. Although Tamara had embraced Islam, their challenging marriage ultimately ended two years later in 2012. Tamara stated that their divorce was not due to domestic violence or a third party, but rather because both had carefully considered this decision.

Tamara, who initially adhered to Catholicism, decided to convert to Islam after studying the religion. The decision to marry Mike Lewis, despite the differences in belief, ultimately could not withstand the trials of marriage. After separating, both maintained good communication for the sake of their child, who remains their top priority.

4. Deddy Corbuzier and Kalina Oktarani

(instagram/mastercorbuzier, instagram/kalinaocktaranny)

Deddy Corbuzier and Kalina Oktarani became one of the celebrity couples who married across religions on February 25, 2005. Deddy, who practices Catholicism, and Kalina, who is a Muslim, chose to live together despite their differing beliefs posing a significant challenge. However, after eight years of marriage, they decided to divorce after frequent conflicts in their household.

Deddy Corbuzier revealed that although they had great love for each other, the differences in religion and the tension in their relationship made it difficult for them to maintain their marriage. The divorce became a final decision after various efforts to mend their relationship proved fruitless. Kalina, although initially very hopeful that their marriage would last, ultimately accepted the reality that the best path was to separate.

5. Jonathan Frizzy and Dhena Devanka

(Instagram/ijonkfrizzy, instagram/dhenaaldhaliadevanka)

Jonathan Frizzy and Dhena Devanka got married in 2012 with a significant religious difference. Although there was speculation about their marriage being conducted according to Islamic law, Dhena emphasized that she never converted. After building a household for 10 years, their marriage ended in divorce in 2022. They both agreed to part ways after facing many issues in their marriage.

The divorce of Jonathan and Dhena shows that despite their attempts to maintain their household, religious differences and life perspectives were the main factors that made their relationship unsustainable. They chose to resolve their issues in a mature manner and maintain a good relationship for the sake of their children.

These are the list of artists who married across religions and ended in divorce. Stay tuned for more news about other artists. If not now, when?

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