Joanne Sarantakos, the estranged wife of “illusionist” Criss Angel has claimed that he forced her to keep their marriage secret so as not to discourage female fans and that he emotionally abandoned her. She’s also claimed that he hasn’t paid her promised expenses. Oh, and that Cameron Diaz broke up their marriage.

Angel went on the attack over the weekend, refuting all of Sarantakos’ claims. He says he met Cameron in May, which by all public reports seems to be about accurate. Celebitchy reported that after escaping from a block of concrete in Times Square on June 5th, Angel said “I’d like to dedicate this escape to my girl ‘Trouble,’ a.k.a. Cameron. I love you baby. Have a safe trip to Europe for your Shrek tour.” Classy. I’m sure the promoters of “Shrek” really want to be associated with Criss Angel, and are so grateful for the free publicity. By many (though not all) accounts that was likely the end of their relationship. However it’s been widely reported that Angel and Sarantakos separated some time last year. That would make it pretty hard for Cameron Diaz to have split up their marriage. Sarantakos’s lawyer has threatened to subpoena Diaz and drag her into court over her relationship with Angel.

Angel’s response to his estranged wife’s allegations accuse her of doing whatever it takes to get more money.

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… It seems clear, and very unfortunate to me that Joanne and her attorney both hope that these false statements will provide my estranged wife, who has also been dating during this time, the financial windfall she is obviously seeking.”

[From E News]

Furthermore, he denies that he hasn’t supported her as promised.

She has had unlimited access to credit cards that I pay for. I have paid for her cell phone, her car, her gas, her car insurance, her health insurance, trips she has taken–even the smallest thing like her cat food,” he said. “Essentially, I have paid for her every expense. I have also paid for her housing the entire time.”

[From E News]

You really can’t argue with the cat food. What woman in her right mind would be all that upset if her husband slept with Cameron Diaz, as long as he paid for the cat food? Seriously, I don’t like Cameron Diaz even a tiny bit (she’s been reported as the rudest celebrity to fans for years now) but it doesn’t sound like she has much to do with this debacle. She got dragged into it, first by Angel to get him some publicity, and then by his estranged wife, to get her some money. All I can say is run, Cameron, grab that talking donkey and run to Duloc and get the hell away from all those crazy people.

Thanks to The Bosh for the header image.