“I think the demise of a marriage is like a death, and there is a mourning that goes with it. It's devastating.”

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The quote compares the end of a marriage to losing someone to death. It suggests that the breakup brings real grief and a painful period of mourning. The speaker emphasizes how deeply damaging the experience can feel.

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Originally said in English.

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About Shanna Moakler

American actress and beauty pageant titleholder

Shanna Moakler is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was born in 1975 and is known for winning Miss New York USA in 1995, then becoming Miss USA after Chelsi Smith won Miss Universe that same year. Moakler first placed as first runner-up at Miss USA 1995 before inheriting the title. She was later named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for December 2001, a detail that helped keep her in the public eye beyond pageants and acting.

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