If you have been keeping a close watch on celebrities in the entertainment industry, you would agree that finding a “happily ever after” is not always the storybook ending here. Many celebrity unions tend to be more normal and are extensively covered in the news.
Well, even though we seem to understand this new norm, the separation of some of our beloved stars takes a toll on us. After all, who doesn’t love to see examples of a true happy union? Therefore, if you wish to know about five of the biggest celebrity marriages that ended in divorce, you should go through this article in detail.
Here is the list…
Hugh Jackman And Deborra-Lee Furness
This longtime couple, who are also parents to two children, Oscar and Ava, announced their decision to part ways in 2023. They expressed gratitude for nearly three decades of a wonderful, loving marriage in a joint statement. They also acknowledged that their journey was evolving, leading them to choose separation to focus on individual growth.
They approached the next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness, claiming that their family remains the top priority. Finally, the couple requested understanding and respect for their privacy as they navigate this life transition.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
The high-profile partnership of Pitt and Jolie, which started on the set of 2005’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” unravelled with equal intensity. Despite getting engaged in 2012 and exchanging vows at their French chateau in 2014, prompted by the wishes of their six children, the union faced challenges. The couple’s relationship became scrutinised, particularly with Jolie’s 2015 directorial project, “By the Sea,” in which they both starred. The situation escalated with allegations of abuse in 2016, leading to the decision to divorce, cited as being “for the health of the family.”
As for moving on, the process has been slow. Jolie, filing for divorce in 2016, sought full physical and joint legal custody of their children, a move contested by Pitt. Despite initial promises of a private resolution, the celebrity duo has yet to finalize their intricate separation, leaving loose ends in their highly publicized split.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
The seemingly perfect couple from “Daredevil” made headlines nearly a decade after their wedding when they announced their split. Despite the separation, which came to light amid a bad scandal and concerns about Affleck’s sobriety, the actors have maintained a good relationship. Garner, a mother to their daughters Violet, Seraphina and son Sam, has supported Affleck through several rehab stints. Later, Garner has charmed at-home cooks with her “Pretend Cooking Show” on Instagram and has been romantically linked to businessman John Miller since 2018. Conversely, Affleck has had on-and-off relationships with “Saturday Night Live” producer Lindsay Shookus.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp and Heard first crossed paths on the set of The Rum Diary in 2011. Their romantic relationship blossomed in 2014 following Depp’s separation from his longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis. The couple engaged that same year and exchanged vows in the Bahamas in 2015. However, their relationship took a wrong turn in May 2016 when Heard filed for a restraining order and divorce, showing instances of physical and verbal abuse.
The legal dissolution of their marriage was completed on January 13, 2017. As part of the settlement, Heard received $7 million, which she donated entirely to charities supporting domestic violence victims.
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez met backstage at a Broadway show in 1998. There, Anthony was starring in “The Capeman.” Although they collaborated on various projects, their romantic affair started in 2004. After six months of dating, they exchanged vows in an intimate backyard ceremony at Lopez’s Beverly Hills residence. Their love story extended to the big screen in 2007’s “El Cantante,” and in 2008, they welcomed twins Emme Maribel Muniz and Maximillian David Muniz.
Unfortunately, on June 16, 2014, the couple decided to part ways, finalizing their divorce. In a candid 2016 interview, Lopez openly discussed the divorce, acknowledging that she realized quickly that the marriage wasn’t the right fit, expressing that it didn’t align with the dream she had hoped for.
Final Words
The world is an unkind place, isn’t it? That only seems true as we witness our favourite stars parting ways. Yet, moving on is the spice of life. When it comes to the entertainment industry, Cupid seems ruthless, as we see celebrities opting for divorce at regular intervals. The fans remain in eternal agony with the big names falling out with their partners and finally parting ways. Yet, acceptance comes, as does the habit of normalising the ‘new norm’.
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