The Criss Angel and Joanne Sarantakos Divorce

In June 2007, Criss Angel and Joanne Sarantakos divorced in Los Angeles. Currently, Angel is dating actress Cameron Diaz. He is still big in making illusions, daring stunts and magic tricks. Joanne Sarantakos is now living quietly in California and is reportedly single at the moment.


Divorce records show that Christopher Sarantakos or Criss Angel is a magician, escape artist and illusionist. He has performed several times live and on television which made his show Criss Angel Mindfreak a big hit among audiences worldwide. Angel claims that he has true powers which require a focused mind to successfully tap.

Joanne Sarantakos first met Angel in 1992. The couple dated for a decade before finally tying the knot in 2002 according to marriage divorce records. Their wedding was kept secret by Angel from the public strategically to aid his budding career.

Data about Criss Angel and Joanne Sarantakos from Divorce Records

In June 2007, Joanne Sarantakos brought their case to Los Angeles Superior Court filing for divorce due to abandonment and mental cruelty. She stated that the hypnotist has been manipulating her for the entire five years of their marriage. She initially did not like the idea of hiding their relationship from the public eye but Angel allegedly said that it would help launch his career and make him more appealing to the crowd.

Public divorce records show that Sarantakos was complaining that she never received a penny from the wealth that her husband acquired as he rose to fame. Angel was apparently only keeping his wife while he was still on the road to stardom but when he reached celebrity status, he left her without money or dignity. Angel's attitude suddenly changed when he realized that people were beginning to take notice of him. There were also reports that he did not pay for his wife's household needs.

Angel's lawyer retaliated stating that Sarantakos' accusations of abandonment weren't accurate and that the magician did support her needs while they were still living together. The marriage lasted five years but the couple never had any children or planned to have any. Sarantakos said that Angel was obsessed about being famous.

There were also rumors stirring that Angel was romantically linked with actress Cameron Diaz while he was still married. Diaz and Angel did refute the comments throughout the trial and said that they were only friends. Both said that they first met only after the divorce ensued. There were no details disclosed regarding the divorce settlement or whether Sarantakos received spousal support although she did ask for it during the proceedings.

Divorce Records Aftermath

Criss Angel and Joanne Sarantakos in divorce records search never reconciled after the divorce. Sarantakos moved on and lived alone in California. She has not been linked with anyone since their separation. Angel on the other hand, publicly dedicated his latest escape stunt in Times Square to Cameron Diaz. The two are said to be dating nowadays although it is not definite that they're getting anywhere serious. The Angel-Sarantakos divorce would be the first for both individuals.

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