Most surprising celebrity breakups

Fegie and Josh Duhamel have called time on their eight-year marriage. The couple, who are parents to son Axl, parted ways earlier this year. <p>“With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year,” the couple said in a joint statement to People. They added: “To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public. We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family.”</p> Fergie and Josh met in 2004 before tying the knot in 2009. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor announced their decision to separate in May 2017, following 17 years of marriage. The A-listers told <em>Entertainment Tonight</em>: “With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate. Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media respect our privacy at this time.” The duo are parents to two children, a daughter Ella Olivia and son Quinlin Dempsey. <p>Ben and Christine tied the knot in a romantic beachfront ceremony in Hawaii in May 2000. They first met while filming the unaired TV pilot <em>Heat Vision</em> and went on to act together in several hit movies including <em>Zoolander</em>, <em>Dodgeball</em> and <em>Tropic Thunder</em>.</p> Photo: Getty Images
Two years after announcing their split, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner officially filed for divorce on Apr. 13 2017. Despite calling time on their romance, the couple continued to parent their three children as a team, often vacationing together as a family and living on the same property. They have filed for joint legal custody of daughters Violet and Seraphina and son Samuel. <p>Earlier this year, the <em>Batman v. Superman</em> star thanked his former partner for her support while he received treatment for substance abuse. "I'm lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I've done the work I set out to do," wrote the star on Facebook. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
After a fun-filled 10-month romance, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called time on their relationship. A rep for the couple provided the following statement to <em>People</em>: “Before rumors or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time.” <p>Katy and Orlando posted for a photo together at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday, but reportedly had little interaction during the party. </p> Photo: Getty Images
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have split after nine years of marriage. The couple confirmed the news to <i>People</i>, saying "After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple. As devoted parents, our first priority remains raising our children together with enduring love, respect and friendship.” <p>During their marriage the couple had two children together, Ruby, 9, and seven-year-old Otis. <br>Photo: PA
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were the perfect couple, as gorgeous on the outside as on the inside - wonderful parents to the six children they shared, passionate philanthropists and at the top of their game in Hollywood. After a whirlwind romance that sparked on the set of <em>Mr. and Mrs. Smith</em>, the couple got together in 2005 and married in 2014 at their home in France, she in a gorgeous gown festooned with drawings made by their children. Just a few weeks after their second wedding anniversary, news broke that Angelina had filed for divorce on Sept. 15, 2016. <br>Photo: © Getty Images
In September 2016, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber announced they were separating after 11 years of dating. "It is with great love, respect, and friendship in our hearts that we look forward to raising our children together and exploring this new phase of our relationship While we appreciate your curiosity and support, we ask the press to be mindful of our children and respect their right to privacy," said the parents of two in a statement. <br>Photo: © PA
Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger parted ways in July 2016 after 10 years of dating. The stunning couple stated that they hope to "remain friends." The news came only a few months after the German actress announced that she had finally moved in with her longtime love. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Lady Gaga and actor Taylor Kinney couldn't contain their excitement after getting engaged on Valentine's Day in 2015. But five years after meeting on the set of the singer's 2011 music video for "You and I," the couple announced that they had called off their engagement in July 2016. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris' love story is over. In June 2016 fans were shocked to hear that music power couple Taylor and Calvin had called it a day. Although the couple haven't immediately confirmed the split themselves, a source told People: "There was no drama. Things just don't work out sometimes. No one cheated." Other reports claimed that Taylor and Calvin, who celebrated their first-year anniversary in March, had drifted apart and become "friends" rather than lovers. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Just 15 months after Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's beach wedding, the Hollywood stars split in May 2016. Amber, 30, filed for divorce from the film star in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. She listed the date of their separation as 22 May, just two days after Johnny's mum passed away. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
After four years of marriage and two daughter in common, Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman sadly announced their separation in April 2016. The pair tried to work things out but were essentially heading in different directions. "They wanted different things," a source told People at the time. "Sometimes you want so badly to have what you didn't have and then when you get it, it's not exactly what you thought it would be." <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
After two years of marriage, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez announced their plans to divorce on Oct 28. The couple tied the knot in 2013 after dating for three years and soon after became parents to a baby boy, Maceo, now two. Photo: Getty Images
James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff announced their separation by releasing a joint statement in April 2016. The statement read: "It is with tremendous sadness that we have come to the decision to divorce. We enter this next phase with continued friendship, love and respect for one another and the shared focus of caring for our son. "We ask that you respect our and, most importantly, our child's privacy during this time." The couple, who share one son, Brendan, married in a small ceremony in 2006, and have kept their marriage relatively out of the spotlight ever since. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
After tying the knot in 2013 following a short courtship, Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting appeared to be the picture of happiness. But in Sept. 2015, the "Big Bang Theory" actress filed for divorce from her tennis player beau after 21 months of marriage. Photo: Getty Images
After 18 years together, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt ended their long-term relationship in Sept. 2015. "We will continue to be supportive of each other in every way possible moving forward" the couple said in a shared statement. Photo: Getty Images
After just two years of marriage, Canadian couple Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger parted ways in Sept. 2015. Hello! was there when the musical duo said "I do" during a stunning ceremony in France on Canada Day in 2013.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale The music is over for one of pop's most loved couples, who are divorcing after 20 years together and almost 13 years of marriage. In January, the rockstar hunk told 'Rolling Stone': "Wow, it's so long. I can't remember much without [Gwen]. She's such a great person that I think she's taught me how to be a better person." Photo: Getty Images
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy After decades as A-list muppets, Kermit and Miss Piggy have called it quits on their relationship. The two are believed to have fallen in love on the set of 'The Muppet Show' in the '70s. The pair said in a statement: “We will continue to work together on television … However, our personal lives are now distinct and separate, and we will be seeing other people, pigs, frogs, et al.” Photo: © Getty Images
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Her sister has been going through her own relationship drama, recently asking her partner of nine years to leave. After the birth of their third child, he travelled to Europe for a month of promotional appearances in night clubs. Photo: Getty Images
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn They surprised everyone – including themselves – when their 18-year friendship turned into a romance, making them one of Hollywood's most fascinating pairings. Then, almost as dramatically the power couple broke up, some time after the 2015 Cannes festival. Photo: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton The crown prince and princess of country music called it quits two weeks ago after ten years together. Fans were shocked as Blake constantly referred to his wife on the US version of The Voice, giving her thoughts on contestants. It was a running joke how often he said to the audience, "I was just tellin' Miranda". Photo: Getty Images
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe These actors found love on the set of 'Cruel Intentions' in 1999 and married later that year. The couple split in 2007 and have two children together. Reese has since said "I do" to CAA agent Jim Toth. Photo: © Getty Images
Courteney Cox and David Arquette They got married after meeting on the set of the 'Scream' films in 1999 and seperated in 2010. "When you love someone, you want them to be happy, even if it's not with you," the 'Cougar Town' star said about the split with David, with whom she shares nine-year-old Coco. David has since married and had a son with Christina McLarty, while Courtney is engaged to Snow Patrol rocker Johnny McDaid. Photo: © Getty Images
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva divorced from her basketball star husband Tony in 2010 after allegations that he had been unfaithful with the now ex-wife of his teammate Brant Berry, Erin. Photo: © Getty Images
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Just two months after putting on a public display of affection at the Golden Globes ceremony and at an LA gala, the couple announced on Gwyneth's website on 25 March 2014 that the couple have separated. "It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate. We have been working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what might have been possible between us, and we have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate. - Love, Gwyneth and Chris," they posted on her blog GOOP. Photo: © Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston They were Hollywood's golden couple, but Brad and Jen divorced in 2005 after six years of marriage. Announcing their split, the couple said: "We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another". It is rumoured Brad began seeing his 'Mr and Mrs Smith' co-star Angelina Jolie while filming and the romance is thought to have ended his union with 'Friends' star Jennifer. Brad has since married Angelina, which whom he shares six children, and Jen is engaged to Justin Theroux. Photo: © Getty Images
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds The American actress began dating Candian Ryan in 2007. They got engaged in 2008 and married later that year. However the couple announced a separation at the end of 2010 and the divorce was finalised July 2011. Now Ryan is married to Blake Lively and Scarlett is married to Romain Dauriac. Both have become parents. Photo: © Getty Images
Heidi Klum and Seal After three biological children (and one he adopted from Heidi's previous relationship), plus vow renewals, exotic getaways and a seven-year-long relationship, the couple revealed they had grown apart. In 2012, Heidi filed for divorce and dated her bodyguard afterwards. However, in 2014 they split and the model is seeing Vito Schnabel, who has dated many celebrities. Photo: © Getty Images
Sienna Miller and her fiancé Tom Sturridge called off their engagement in the summer of 2015. After splitting amicably, the couple of four years is now concentrating on co-parenting their three-year-old daughter Marlowe. Photo: Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony The glamorous couple split in 2011 and the divorce was finalised in 2012, but they remain great friends till this day. Jen even said her split from her husband of seven years helped her produce her tenth album, which is based on love. They have seven-year-old twins Max and Emme together. Photo: © Getty Images
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver The couple announced their separation after 25 years of marriage in 2011. The world was left shocked when it was revealed the screen veteran had a 13-year-old child with his former housekeeper Mildred Baena. Photo: © Getty Images
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey "After three years of marriage, and careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways. This is the mutual decision of two people with an enormous amount of respect and admiration for each other,” the couple said in 2005 as they confirmed their shocking split. The 'Newlyweds' reality stars had wed in 2002 and the divorce paperwork was finally completed in 2006. Nick is married to Vanessa Lachey and Jessica is married to Eric Johnson, and both have since had a son and a daughter. Photo: © Getty Images
Kris and Bruce Jenner The couple announced their breakup in 2013 after 22 years of marriage. They have daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner together and four children each before their relationship. Their reality show 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' showed them living separately for some time before announcing they had parted ways. Bruce has since transitioned to Caitlyn. Photo: © Getty Images
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis They were considered one of the most solid couples in show business, though they never married. Vanessa was Johnny’s partner for 14 years and the mother of his two children, but the two split in 2012. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor wed actress and 'Rum Diary' co-star Amber Heard on his private island in February 2015. Photo: © Getty Images
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes split following the filming of the 2010 movie 'Revolutionary Road.' The breakup came as a shock to everyone they knew but according to a close friend it was “a mutual decision and both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children”. The actress and director married in 2003. Photo: © Getty Images
Clint and Dina Eastwood The couple's 17-year marriage ended in 2013, much to everyone's surprise. "He's probably the sweetest guy I've ever met. He is the sweetest, he is a loving, kind, low-key person so my intuition was still great on marrying a good person," Dina said about her then 83-year-old husband. Photo: © Getty Images
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise 'Mission: Impossible' actor Tom revealed that his belonging to the controversial Church of Scientology was one of the key reasons Katie filed for divorce in 2012 and moved out with their daughter Suri. They got hitched in 2006 and neither have remarried as yet. Photo: © Getty Images
Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow The sportsman and musician dated for three years up until 2006. Lance revealed they split two weeks before she was diagnosed with breast cancer because she wanted a family. Sheryl has adopted two sons since then. Photo: © Getty Images
Liberty Ross and Rupert Sanders They famously split after film director Rupert's affair with actress Kristen Stewart came to light. The model stuck by him for a short time after images emerged of them being affectionate outdoors, as they promoted film 'Snow White and the Huntsman.' Since then Liberty has landed big work on the catwalks of various Fashion Weeks. They have two children together and were wed for 10 years. Photo: © Getty Images
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr This duo surprised the world when they announced they were parting ways this year. Parents to son Flynn, the Australian model and British actor met in 2007, struck up a romance in 2008 and didn't announce they had married until 2010. Photo: © Getty Images
Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora Rocker Richie Sambora and actress Heather's relationship ended on bad terms back in 2006 when the Bon Jovi guitarist got a little bit too friendly with her best friend, Denise Richards. They had married in 1994 and the divorce came through in 2007. They have daughter Ava together. Photo: © Getty Images
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson They split after film director Rupert Sanders' affair with actress Kristen was exposed. The pair met on the set of the first 'Twilight' movie in 2008 and dated on and off for around four years. "I'm deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I've caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected. This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I'm so sorry," she said in a statement. Rob is now engaged to singer FKA Twigs, while Kristen is said to be dating Alicia Cargile. Photo: © Getty Images
Anne Hathaway and Raffaello Follieri The couple split in 2008 after four years together. The Italian businessman was deported from America in 2012 after an investigation on money laundering, wire fraud and conspiracy, and being sentenced to four years in jail. Photo: © Getty Images
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