Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Beverly Hills Glamour: Cara Santana and Shannon Leto's Star-Studded Secret Wedding

Jared Leto's (L) big brother and 30STM bandmate - Shannon Leto (M) - secretly married his fiancée Cara Santana (R) at a private residence in Beverly Hills on May 5

SNEAKY WEDDING! Shannon Leto Secretly Marries Fiancée Cara Santana Amid Family Gathering

Get ready for a juicy celebrity wedding story that's dripping with drama and secrecy! 30 Seconds to Mars' drummer, Shannon Leto, quietly tied the knot with his longtime love, actress Cara Santana, at a private residence in Beverly Hills on May 5. But here's the twist - the entire ceremony was kept under wraps until now!

The 55-year-old drummer (yes, he's Jared Leto's big bro!) and his 41-year-old bride, who met nearly two decades ago, exchanged vows surrounded by only 50 of their closest friends and family members. The intimate gathering featured a menu of delectable dishes, emotional speeches, and a night of non-stop dancing!

The 53-year-old Oscar winner (L) appeared to be in great spirits as he helped serve photographer duties at the 55-year-old drummer (M) and the 41-year-old actress' (R) intimate nuptials

But what really caught our attention was the couple's clever use of numerology. Cara revealed to Vogue Mexico that "5-5-5 represents new beginnings," adding that five is their lucky number and the years they've been together. We're guessing those wedding planners must have worked overtime to make this magical day a reality!

The newlyweds' big day was attended by some familiar faces, including Miss Universe host Olivia Culpo and her NFL husband Christian McCaffrey, as well as Iddo Goldberg, Stephanie Suganami, and Ashley Madekwe. And let's not forget the mother of the groom, Constance, who beamed with pride alongside her two sons.

Shannon looked dashing in a sleek black Amiri suit, paired with a matching tee, while Cara stunned in a backless white-silk halter gown by Danielle Franke and vintage Christian Louboutin heels. The ceremony itself was lit up by 4K candles, accompanied by performances from a string trio and mentalist Austin Janick - talk about making memories!

Cara explained to Vogue Mexico on Wednesday: '5-5-5 represents new beginnings. Five is our lucky number and the years we've been together. We invited only 50 people to make it an intimate wedding. It was untraditional, highly personalized, and SO much fun!'

So, what's next for the happy couple? Well, they won't have much time to enjoy their honeymoon (if there is one) as Shannon's band, 30 Seconds to Mars, is gearing up for an 85-date Seasons Tour in Kazakhstan! And don't forget that Jared Leto, his big brother and co-founder of the band, has been dealing with some controversy surrounding his alleged involvement in a "cult" through their music festivals.

In related news, Jared recently denied allegations of sexual misconduct against him, which were detailed in The Scholarly Note's exposé. We're keeping our fingers crossed that this scandal won't affect the release of Disney's upcoming film, Tron: Ares, in which Jared stars alongside Jeff Bridges and Gillian Anderson.

As for Shannon, he's got a lot on his plate with the upcoming tour and his new marital status. But hey, at least he'll have Cara by his side to navigate any challenges that come their way!

Santana-Leto gushed of her 'dream' wedding: 'The wedding was perfect. At the table, we enjoyed a menu of dishes, emotional speeches, and exchanged vows. Then we danced the entire night'

WEDDING BELLS RING FOR SHANNON LETO AND CARA SANTANA

The drama, the glamour, the secrecy - it's all part of this juicy celebrity wedding story! Stay tuned for more updates on Shannon and Cara's whirlwind romance and what's next for these newlyweds.

PHOTO CREDIT: The Scholarly Note

The Louisiana-born brothers beamed while being supported at the family function by their mother, Constance (M)

Guests also included Miss Universe host Olivia Culpo (R) and her NFL husband Christian McCaffrey (L) as well as Iddo Goldberg, Stephanie Suganami, and Ashley Madekwe

Shannon looked dapper in a black Amiri suit over a matching tee while the Texan beauty wore a backless white-silk halter gown by Danielle Franke and vintage Christian Louboutin heels

The ceremony, lit by 4K candles, also featured performances from a string trio and mentalist Austin Janick

The newlyweds originally met at a café nearly two decades ago but reconnected in August 2020 - seven months after she ended her four-year engagement to The Comic Shop actor Jesse Metcalfe

By contrast, Shannon and Cara were only engaged for five months after he proposed at their home alongside their dogs

There won't be much time for a honeymoon as 30 Seconds to Mars is already scheduled to bring their 85-date Seasons Tour to Kazahkstan's Spartak Stadium in Alamaty on June 21 (pictured August 12)

Jared just denied all sexual misconduct allegations detailed in Air Mail's exposé, which was published last Saturday featuring nine (mostly anonymous) accusers claiming he pursued them, some while underage, in the mid-to-late 2000s

Leto produced and stars as highly-sophisticated program Ares in Joachim Rønning's cyberpunk three-quel Tron: Ares - hitting US/UK theaters October 10 - but will Disney's rollout be affected by his scandal?