In movies, getting caught having an extra-marital affair can destroy not only a character's marriage, it can also ruin their life. Check out this list of memorable homewreckers from the silver screen.

Angela Hayes in 'American Beauty' (1999)

In this Best Picture winner, Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) discovers that the fastest way to get through a mid-life crisis is to develop a crush on his teenage daughter's best friend, Angela (Mena Suvari).

Benjamin Braddock in 'The Graduate' (1967)

Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is your typical college graduate. He's bright, he's articulate, and he's having an affair with his father’s business partner’s wife -- the infamous Mrs. Robinson.

Ned Racine in 'Body Heat' (1981)

William Hurt plays Ned Racine, a lawyer caught up in a steamy affair with a married woman -- a woman who (naturally) wants Ned to kill her husband.

George Roundy in 'Shampoo' (1975)

In this 70s classic, Warren Beatty plays George, a womanizing hairstylist who rarely stops at giving just a haircut.

Julian in 'American Gigolo' (1980)

As Julian, Richard Gere plays an irresistable male escort, who pays his bills by attneding to the "needs" of wealthy married women. Stay classy, Jules.

Alex Forrest in 'Fatal Attraction' (1987)

After a one-night stand with married man Michael Douglas, Alex (Glenn Close) goes six different type of crazy on the man, his family and their very unfortunate pet bunny.

Nola Rice in 'Match Point' (2005)

Tennis instructor Chris Wilton could have sparked an affair with any one of his students. But for some reason, he thought it would be a good idea to fall for Nola (Scarlett Johansson), his brother's wife.

Chloe in 'Chloe' (2009)

Thinking that her husband is having an affair, Catherine Stewart (Julianne Moore) sets up a meeting with Chloe, a call girl played by Amanda Seyfried, in the hopes of trapping her husband. That plan goes south, and Chloe quickly starts to give off a very "Fatal Attraction-y" vibe.

John Gage in 'Indecent Proposal' (1993)

If you're married, and millionaire Robert Redford offers you a million dollars for one night with your wife, remember: The answer is always "Nope." 

Brad Adamson in 'Little Children' (2006)

Unhappily married housewife Sarah (Kate Winslet) turns to the unhappily married Brad (Patrick Wilson) for attention, and soon, their infidelity becomes the least of their problems in this compelling drama.

Paul Martel in 'Unfaithful' (2002)

Paul Martel (Olivier Martinez) is insanely attractive, which explains why Connie Sumner (Diane Lane) falls for his charms. It also explains why Connie's husband, Richard Gere, does the exact opposite but gets caught up anyway in the twisted, tragic affair. 

Paul Finch in 'American Pie' (1999)

And last but not least, you can't forget Paul Finch’s seduction of Stifler’s Mom. This May-December romance is the stuff of legend, the type of love they make R-rated comedies about.