Strange Things About Bam Margera's Marriages

Jackass star Bam Margera is married — at least at this point — and raising a son, but his relationship history has been anything but blissful. 

Before Margera tied the knot for the first time, he was in a chaotic seven-year relationship with fiancée Jennifer Rivell. Margera would later tell Howard Stern that he never intended to marry Rivell and only got engaged because they'd been dating for years. Other lowlights included a convoluted claim by Rivell that Margera cheated on her with singer and actress Jessica Simpson, which Margera admittedly did not help with his own cagey statements on the matter. On top of that, Margera filed for a protection from abuse order against Rivell, claiming that after they broke up, she broke into his house, vandalized his belongings, and physically injured him. The PFA request was denied, and by that time, Margera had already moved on to a relationship with his soon-to-be first wife, Missy Rothstein. 

This sounds wild already, right? Well, that's only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this TV star's romances. Here are some seriously strange things about Bam Margera's marriages.

During a 2007 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Bam Margera and Missy Rothstein revealed the unfortunate circumstances that led to some very private photos of her being leaked on the internet. When Stern told Rothstein how much he enjoyed her photos, Margera explained that the spread was apparently only supposed to feature relatively tame shots — if you consider topless photos tame — but someone allegedly leaked some photos of Rothstein posing in all her natural glory.

Margera really took the discretion up a notch when he proceeded to discuss other facets of their love life in excruciating detail, including how they, um, show affection while driving in his Hummer. "Upon Howard's request, Missy and Bam then demonstrated their technique for him on the studio couch," Stern's website reported. 

Other TMI moments with Stern included a play-by-play about the newlyweds consummating their marriage on the roof of a hotel in Dubai. Like the aforementioned leaked photos, this questionable moment was made stranger when Mr. and Mrs. discovered they'd had an audience of construction workers watching their rooftop antics. 

Not to overstate this, but Bam Margera and Missy Rothstein were by no means a typical couple. As such, they decided to commemorate their union with — what else? — tattoos. While it's not that strange for couples to get matching or commemorative ink, they don't usually get it on the inside of their lower lips. Ouch! According to The New York Times, Margera and Rothstein took their respective needles to the face at X-Treme Ink Tattoo Parlor in their hometown of West Chester, Pa. on the day they signed their marriage license. 

What did they etch on their bodies? We're so glad you asked. Rothstein got the Detroit area code, 313, because that's where they purchased their wedding bands. Margera got the words "Dr. J." His only rationale for etching basketball great Julius Erving's nickname into his mouth was: "He's the man," to which Rothstein asked, "What does that have to do with the wedding?" Great question, Rothstein. Great question.

Bam Margera has maintained a tight-knit group of friends dubbed the CKY Crew, so when Boyd married into the raucous family, it's safe to assume she was going to have to share her husband with his buddies. But sharing took on a whole different meaning with Brandon Novak, a close personal friend of the pro-skateboarder who's appeared in several of the star's films and who joined Margera's band, F**kface Unstoppable. In a 2014 interview with Howard Stern, Margera and Boyd admitted that they've made love in front of Novak, who's also supposedly gotten intimate with himself and other women while they're going at it. Novak also claimed he sometimes shares a bed with Margera and Boyd because Margera doesn't want to pay for him to have his own room. 

While nothing says newlywed bliss quite like sharing your bed with your spouse's buddy, things apparently get even more interesting when Boyd is out of the picture. Both Novak and Margera are reportedly members of the mile high club — and they joined together. Novak told Howard Stern that he allowed the Jackass star to take him to second base during an exhausting flight because he was thrilled that Margera "finally 'shut the f**k up.'" 

Bam Margera's marriage to Nicole Boyd has outlasted his previous marriage, but there could be problems bubbling beneath the surface. On the very first day of 2019, the troubled star entered rehab for the third time — and the third time wasn't a charm. He exited ten days after checking in, explaining his departure in a concerning Instagram post consisting of eight handwritten pages justifying his decision. He claimed he was "excited with ideas and energy and creation," but things spiraled from there.

In March 2019, the Jackass star went on a since-deleted Instagram rant about his wife. He claimed she took his Range Rover and credit card, leaving him unable to check into his New York City hotel room. That night, the pro-skateboarder was scheduled to perform at the West Side Comedy Club as part of a small, two-date comedy tour. According to Philly Voice, Margera said, "If I don't see [Boyd] at the show, I'm canceling it, and she better be in a new outfit because she always wears the same f***ing thing, or else I'll break s**t." TMZ reported that he canceled the gig after "screaming obscenities and threatening violence." He also called Boyd a "street ho," which isn't exactly a term of endearment.

Following the incident, Margera's family reportedly had him committed to a behavioral facility. According to TMZ, he did not go willingly, and his family believes he was "suffering from a personality disorder."