You can't really judge his wife too much. I am a huge fan of Criss. I think he's a wonderful performer, but let's face it, relationships aren't easy in the first place, much less where you are always exposed to rumors and lies and being away from each other a lot of the time. Either you work through things or you don't but I think it is wrong to judge her and call her names just because we are fans. There are 3 sides to every story, yours, mine and the truth......
Monday July 9, 2007

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A week after Cameron Diaz's denial, it's Criss Angel's turn to let the world know that his soon-to-be ex-wife has got it all wrong.
In a statement released Sunday, Angel said, “It is with great sadness and disappointment that I feel the need to dignify and refute the inaccuracies, blatant lies and misrepresentations that my estranged wife and her attorney made last week in a New York courtroom and continue to make in the press."
According to Angel, those inaccuracies and lies include allegations of adultery, a marriage kept secret, and lack of financial support. He says, "I have always supported [JoAnn Sarantakos'] every expense in the past prior to her filing for divorce in May of 2006 and continue to do so to this day."
As for claims that the couple's marriage was secret, he refutes, "Our marriage was well known to my friends and all of my fans worldwide. She was featured prominently in the first two seasons of my show. She and her family were thanked and credited in every episode and in my recent autobiography."
And despite the fact that he and Cameron Diaz are not currently in a relationship, Angel defends the Shrek actress vehemently: "The fact that they have tried to use Cameron Diaz to accomplish their ends is a sign of their desperation...Cameron and I met in May of this year at the VH1 Rock Honors show, over a year after JoAnn’s initial filing...Cameron is a good friend and an amazing person and to defame her and myself and paint her as the reason for my marriage’s demise is factually inaccurate, ridiculous and just plain wrong."
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i think Chris Angel mind freak is definately the best on tv!! it totall rocks !!! :p
what the h***.i always paid support for her a**......you know what F*** it b******!
If I was Chris Angel, I'd make her disappear for good.
I'm a huge fan of Criss Angel and I completely believe his side of the story. He's my idol. JoAnn is just greedy and wants more money. Personally, I don't think she ever deserved him anyway. I feel so bad for Criss. It must make you feel so hurt to have someone that you've cared about so much for so long make up lies and label you a cheater and deliberately try to ruin your career. He is a good person and she's not. He does so many dangerous tricks and he tries to make them perfect so he will not disappoint his fans. I cried for hours when he was runned over by a steamroller because I know that had to hurt. She's a liar who is jealous of his fame and is trying to ruin him. I think he should run for president. I'm so sorry, Criss.
I'm a huge fan of Criss Angel and I completely believe his side of the story. He's my idol. JoAnn is just greedy and wants more money. Personally, I don't think she ever deserved him anyway. I feel so bad for Criss. It must make you feel so hurt to have someone that you've cared about so much for so long make up lies and label you a cheater and deliberately try to ruin your career. He is a good person and she's not. He does so many dangerous tricks and he tries to make them perfect so he will not disappoint his fans. I cried for hours when he was runned over by a steamroller because I know that had to hurt. She's a liar who is jealous of his fame and is trying to ruin him. I'm so sorry, Criss.
another marriage bites the dust. sad to hear it.
of course they loved each other. you do not have that kind of history without love. I feel for his wife..I feel for him too. Because in his social circles, marriages and hook ups surely do not last...its rare anyway.
Actually i have to agree with Criss, and if you don't then just place yourself in his shoes. If your wife filed for a divore 14 months ago, and it never became official because her being a duche. Then really, would you allow that to affect you, and the way you live? I'm behind Criss 100%
Some of u have said how much of a low-life person u think Criss Angel is, well how many guys do u know of that would pay for all their wives' bills and give them access to all of his credit cards even tho they had been seperated for a yr n knew they were divorcing? I doubt not many guys would. To me, that shows me that Criss is the better person. Like many others have said, I think JoAnn is just jealous of his fame and that she isnt a big part of his life anymore. She's just trying every excuse she can to ruin his career for revenge. It's so stupid too, because if she would have looked at her story against the timeline that all of this had happened in, she would see that she's making herself look like a complete fool.
I understand both sides of this story. I met Criss in December of 2006 at the Luxor when Criss was doing a tapeing for the "make a wish foundation." I also had the pleasure of meeting his whole family (minus his mother), including his now soon to be ex wife. I believe him when he says he is not having an affair with Cameron. I also believe his wife was not in his life as a conventional wife, but more as a companion. She felt as if she didn't get enough credit for her role as his wife. I feel sorry that the marriage has to end, but if it is best for both parties, then so be it. I will still be a fan of Criss Angel no matter what happens.
Anyone who is a true fan of Criss' knew that Joanne was a huge part of his life for many years before she became his wife. It wasnt hidden, I think Criss has tried to keep some stability in his personal life. Now he has become such a megastar things are going to change. I have followed his career for the past 8 yrs and I have seen him transform from not well known to a massive sensation. I have been thru the affair crap myself, and I dont think that Cameron had anything to do with their split. I am quite sure distance, success and money all play into this. I feel sorry for them both. It sucks.. but hey Criss I am with you!
gold digger just wants his f***ing money criss was separated soo she can't say cheating he is a nice guy at heart he is a freak but very caring one she is a gold digger that wants him for his money.
look honostly I am a fan of criss big fan if I may add but this chick is mad cuz criss became rich and famous person its just like that movie invincible she probably said this guy ain't going nowhere I leave him now before he becomes broke since now he became really famous and just made a contact with criqu du sloeil she want a piece of it b!tch please you left him first get the f^uck over it he moved on and now your bleep wants money for leaving him even if he is a jerk you deserved it !
I think Criss is an absolute LOSER!
I met both Criss and Joanne in Mexico in in October of 2004. They were staying at the same resort in Playa del Carmen. She was very friendly to us. She is very down to earth. He on the other hand stayed to his self. She worked for him doing paperwork. He never really treated her like his wife. She did her thing and he did his.
oh my my my.... what tangled webs we wieve when first we practice too decieve. she's just as greasy looking as him they look like brother and sister..no wonder he kept her in the closet for so long..it's my opinion that either one could find a mate they should just stay together..ugly and greasy forever.
3:36am--I am sorry but you are incorrect n your assertion that only divorce papers and not separation papers pave the way for a married couple to legally date again. Most standard separation agreements are drawn up with the language that "from such and such date (a date both parties agree to as to when the separation occurred)the two parties are now considered to be living as single, and not bound to the other". Many people who plan to divorce have their separation agreements worded in this way so that they cannot be accused of cheating during the period of separation.
Have you ever heard anyone admit they are cheating? Not many, the more they deny, the guiltier they are! I imagine Diaz would like him to simply shut up and go away. The more he talks the worse it looks and sounds for him. The man is a freak
Make any excuses he wants - but the dude is married and when married dating others is considered 'cheating'. Why do people think 'separation' is a free ride to fun? Until the papers are in your hands, signed, you are are married!! Learn that, or it might cost you lots in the divorce courts.
I have to admit that I never watched his show but after reading more about his side.....his wife is coming off waaayyy out in left field. SOunds like she was jealous of the women he had been seen with since their separation and wanted to get some revenge through the media. But the media is very fickle and she is now getting it back on her. Stupid woman...she makes women in general look bad.
i'm not sure she really loved him. i remember seeing her when criss got buried alive and had to get out of the coffin and thick mud. once he appeared before her after escaping from the muddy coffin, she leaned in for a peck from him.
i'm sorry, but if my husband just came up from the ground after almost being buried alive, i'd be all over him thankful that he was able to make it out alright.
she appeared to be more concerned with not getting her clothes dirty than she was with criss making it out alright. so sad. this woman needs to let criss go and let him find someone who is willing to get dirty for him.
She looks evil.
The words GOLD DIGGING WITCH come to mind seeing her and hearing about her. Honestly I am not a Cameron fan but I am sure she isn't a home wrecker. And even if by some chance Criss was secretly married, whats too say Criss told her he was? Women jump to the conclusion that "that Witch knew he was married, why did she touch my man?" Some women are NOT told, but there are the women out there that don't care. i honestly think that his X needs to get off her money hungry butt and get a job and grow up! There is no way that Criss would allow a woman to be with him if he were married, I just don't see him doing that. Sorry Criss side totaly!
While I don't know the full story, and frankly don't care to, my opinion is that this woman just wants publicity. I think she's pi$$ed that he's living it up and she is no longer wanted to be a part of it. Per the article on this in US, which you HAVE to take with a grain of salt these days, he was paying her like $6000-$7000 A MONTH WITH UNLIMITED ACCESS TO HIS CREDIT CARDS. I think she was well taken care of and now wants big bucks. She wants sympathy before she heads to the court room. Aww, too bad. And I agree, Criss' statement is very nicely put. And yes, I'm a fan.
Chris needs to shut up. The whole world is seeing him for the insensitive dud that he is. We have heard nothing from Joanne, now have we. This guy is a loser - rich, but a loswer.
Geez she looks so pissed in that picture. Hateful b!tch comes to mind. But I don't know her, just a first impression. She seems a bit loco, I'd give her however much money she wants just to get rid of her!
wow, some people just refuse to let go. Some things just can't be fixed, espec if she is the only one who wanted to fix it...so, she just needs to let this go instead of trying to assert her will & unleash her fury on him when he very clearly has moved on...
What did she expect, especially when she was in his shadow?
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Shows ya how sad some women are. She filed for divorce 14 months ago and now claims Cameron broke them up. Joann all us fans knew you 2 were married. Get over it and grow up. I'm totally on Criss side on this.
nicely put***



