These Celebrity Breakups Will Help You Cope with Having to Work with an Ex
2014.05.07
There's nothing more awkward than having to work with an ex, especially if it was a difficult breakup. But if these former celebrity couples can collaborate in projects without letting their messy relationship history get in the way, then so can you!
Diane Keaton and Al Pacino
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Dated on and off in the early '70s during the production of the first two Godfather films, before reuniting for The Godfather Part III.
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley
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Their three-year relationship might have fizzled out during the show, but you would have never guessed it if you caught the ending of the popular TV series Gossip Girl.
Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal
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These band mates called quits after seven years together, and had to deal with the break-up while on tour.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
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The couple parted ways amicably after 7 years of marriage, but continued to work together on their Latin TV star search, Q’Viva!
Jack Nicholson and Angelica Houston
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This iconic couple dated for roughly 20 years before going through a bitter breakup in 1990. They eventually mended the rift by starring in the 1995 film The Crossing Guard (were they played antagonistic exes).
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
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Their marriage lasted for 6 seasons on their iconic show I Love Lucy. In real-life, the couple divorced after two decades but still continued to work together frequently.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
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Fell in love while filming the Twilight saga and dated until Stewart was caught cheating. Unfortunately, their contract required them to publicize the final Twilight movie together.
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson
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These Dawson’s Creek stars broke up in real life, but still had to carry on with their onscreen relationship.
Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall
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A little twisted, since they played brother and sister in the series Dexter. Their three-year marriage didn't last, but they still had to continue working on the show together.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck
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Dated in the late 90’s, and even co-starred in Shakespeare in Love. After the breakup, they were both cast in the romantic drama Bounce.
Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev
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This Vampire Diaries couple made sparks both on-screen and off for three years. Despite their breakup, they seem to be getting along well now that the show is heading into its fifth season.
Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan
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Dated in 2003 for about a year, but their relationship ended long before the show did. That working relationship must have been super awkward, especially since their characters ended up marrying each other.
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
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The co-stars dated in secret off-screen for nearly two years, but managed to remain friends after their real life romance ended. Their characters are still dating on the show!
Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray
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Fell in love while shooting One Tree Hill before getting married in 2005... then divorced six months later. But they still had to go to work every day and pretend to date on the show.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
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The most famous on-again, off-again couple in cinematic history, Taylor and Burton have been married and divorced twice. Despite all their drama and turmoil, they still managed to star in the 1976 film Private Lives.
Diane Keaton and Al Pacino
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Dated on and off in the early '70s during the production of the first two Godfather films, before reuniting for The Godfather Part III.
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley
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Their three-year relationship might have fizzled out during the show, but you would have never guessed it if you caught the ending of the popular TV series Gossip Girl.
Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal
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These band mates called quits after seven years together, and had to deal with the break-up while on tour.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
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The couple parted ways amicably after 7 years of marriage, but continued to work together on their Latin TV star search, Q’Viva!
Jack Nicholson and Angelica Houston
![jack_nicholson_sunglasses_series_anjelica_huston_and_boyfriend_jack_nicholson_1988_e1399406002571.jpeg jack_nicholson_sunglasses_series_anjelica_huston_and_boyfriend_jack_nicholson_1988_e1399406002571.jpeg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/jack_nicholson_sunglasses_series_anjelica_huston_and_boyfriend_jack_nicholson_1988_e1399406002571.jpeg)
This iconic couple dated for roughly 20 years before going through a bitter breakup in 1990. They eventually mended the rift by starring in the 1995 film The Crossing Guard (were they played antagonistic exes).
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
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Their marriage lasted for 6 seasons on their iconic show I Love Lucy. In real-life, the couple divorced after two decades but still continued to work together frequently.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
![tca_2012_robert_pattinson_and_kristen_stewart_31560496_2070_2560_robert_pattinson_and_kristen_stewart_shacking_up_for_cannes1_e1399409364547.jpg tca_2012_robert_pattinson_and_kristen_stewart_31560496_2070_2560_robert_pattinson_and_kristen_stewart_shacking_up_for_cannes1_e1399409364547.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/tca_2012_robert_pattinson_and_kristen_stewart_31560496_2070_2560_robert_pattinson_and_kristen_stewart_shacking_up_for_cannes1_e1399409364547.jpg)
Fell in love while filming the Twilight saga and dated until Stewart was caught cheating. Unfortunately, their contract required them to publicize the final Twilight movie together.
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson
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These Dawson’s Creek stars broke up in real life, but still had to carry on with their onscreen relationship.
Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall
![michael_c_hall_jennifer_carpenter1_e1399407148371.jpg michael_c_hall_jennifer_carpenter1_e1399407148371.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/michael_c_hall_jennifer_carpenter1_e1399407148371.jpg)
A little twisted, since they played brother and sister in the series Dexter. Their three-year marriage didn't last, but they still had to continue working on the show together.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck
![248359_full_e1399407231893.jpg 248359_full_e1399407231893.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/248359_full_e1399407231893.jpg)
Dated in the late 90’s, and even co-starred in Shakespeare in Love. After the breakup, they were both cast in the romantic drama Bounce.
Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev
![Ian_Nina_ian_somerhalder_and_nina_dobrev_23720750_1024_7681.jpg Ian_Nina_ian_somerhalder_and_nina_dobrev_23720750_1024_7681.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/Ian_Nina_ian_somerhalder_and_nina_dobrev_23720750_1024_7681.jpg)
This Vampire Diaries couple made sparks both on-screen and off for three years. Despite their breakup, they seem to be getting along well now that the show is heading into its fifth season.
Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan
![253365.dans_.alias_.jennifer.garner.est_.un_.637x0.4_e1399409405318.jpg 253365.dans_.alias_.jennifer.garner.est_.un_.637x0.4_e1399409405318.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/253365.dans_.alias_.jennifer.garner.est_.un_.637x0.4_e1399409405318.jpg)
Dated in 2003 for about a year, but their relationship ended long before the show did. That working relationship must have been super awkward, especially since their characters ended up marrying each other.
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
![1383857724_johnny_galecki_kaley_cuoco_zoom_e1399409514722.jpg 1383857724_johnny_galecki_kaley_cuoco_zoom_e1399409514722.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/1383857724_johnny_galecki_kaley_cuoco_zoom_e1399409514722.jpg)
The co-stars dated in secret off-screen for nearly two years, but managed to remain friends after their real life romance ended. Their characters are still dating on the show!
Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray
![chad_michael_murray_sophia_b1_e1399409539757.jpg chad_michael_murray_sophia_b1_e1399409539757.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/chad_michael_murray_sophia_b1_e1399409539757.jpg)
Fell in love while shooting One Tree Hill before getting married in 2005... then divorced six months later. But they still had to go to work every day and pretend to date on the show.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
![Elizabeth_Taylor_un_fabuleux_destin.jpg Elizabeth_Taylor_un_fabuleux_destin.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/271/681/013/Elizabeth_Taylor_un_fabuleux_destin.jpg)
The most famous on-again, off-again couple in cinematic history, Taylor and Burton have been married and divorced twice. Despite all their drama and turmoil, they still managed to star in the 1976 film Private Lives.
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