Everyone remembers when they first saw them together. It felt like something out of a movie, the perfect couple everyone envied. They were always holding hands and smiling at award shows, making everyone believe they'd be together forever. But just like a storybook with a sad ending, their amazing love story took a surprising turn, leaving fans confused and sad.
It started with small things, like missing events together or vague posts on social media. Then, the news hit: they were breaking up. Their official statement said they were separating, but didn't give any reasons. Everyone started guessing: did someone cheat? Did their careers get in the way? Or did they just fall out of love? No one knew for sure, and the fans felt hurt because they thought everything was real.
Breakups like this are messy for everyone. Fans feel like they were lied to, the media keeps asking questions, and the celebrities have to deal with the pain of a breakup while everyone is watching. It shows that even in the world of celebrities, love isn't always perfect, and sometimes even the best couples can't make it work.
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1 Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas & Usher
Chilli from TLC and Usher were a hot couple back in the day, sparking from 2001 to 2004. They even appeared in some of Usher's music videos together! Though things didn't work out forever, and they decided to go their separate ways in 2004. It seems their different lives and personalities just didn't quite click. Even though they called it quits, they stayed on friendly terms and even reconnected from time to time. But nowadays, they're both happy in different relationships, and we wish them all the best!
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2 Aaron Paul & Samaire Armstrong
Aaron Paul and Samaire Armstrong were friendly in Hollywood circles! They were often seen attending events together from around 2006 to 2010. While some thought they might be more than friends, the two have never confirmed they officially dated. Regardless, they remained supportive of each other's careers and always seemed to have a good time together. They both have gone on to find their own happiness, and it's always cool to see people staying friendly in Hollywood!
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3 Andrew Keegan & Elisha Cuthbert
Andrew Keegan and Elisha Cuthbert were once a young Hollywood couple, hitting it off in the early 2000s. They even walked the red carpet together at movie premieres, like for "The Ring" in 2002. While the details of their relationship are private, it seems their paths eventually diverged around 2003. After that, they both focused on their careers and built their own happy lives. They're both successful actors now, and who knows, maybe their paths will cross again someday!
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4 Laura Dern & Ben Harper
Laura Dern and Ben Harper had a love story that lasted several years! They met at a Ben Harper concert in 2000 and sparks flew. After dating for a few years, they got married in 2005 and even welcomed two beautiful children together. While their connection was strong, sometimes things just don't work out the way we plan. They decided to separate in 2010, although they did try to make things work again for a short time. In the end, they finalized their divorce in 2013. Though their romantic journey came to an end, they remain supportive of each other, especially when it comes to co-parenting their children. They've both found happiness in new relationships, and that's something to celebrate!
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5 Scarlett Johansson & Josh Hartnett
Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett were an on-screen and off-screen couple for a while! They met filming a movie together in 2005 and their characters' spark seemed to jump off the screen. They dated for almost two years, but unfortunately, their busy schedules and lives on opposite sides of the world made things tough. In 2007, they decided to go their separate ways, but they always spoke kindly of each other and even remained friends for a while. Nowadays, they're both happy in different relationships, and who knows, maybe they'll even bump into each other at an awards show someday!
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6 Emily VanCamp & Chris Pratt
Emily VanCamp and Chris Pratt were once co-stars and sweethearts! They met while filming the show "Everwood" in the early 2000s and became a couple. They dated for three years, from 2004 to 2007, and even though things eventually didn't work out, they remain friendly and have even gone on to share the Marvel Cinematic Universe together (though their characters never actually crossed paths!). Both Emily and Chris have found happiness in new relationships, and it's always nice to see people stay friendly even after going their separate ways.
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7 Nick Cannon & Kim Kardashian
Nick Cannon and Kim Kardashian were a young Hollywood couple way back in the early 2000s, dating from 2006 to 2007. They even appeared on red carpets together! Though their relationship wasn't super long, Nick has mentioned how much he respected Kim and how she was captivating. While they eventually went their separate ways, they seem to have remained friendly over the years. They've both achieved amazing things in their careers and found happiness in different relationships. It's always cool to see past couples stay supportive of each other, even if their paths diverged.
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8 Lil Bow Wow & Ciara
Back in the early 2000s, Lil Bow Wow and Ciara were a super hot couple in the music scene! They sparked rumors in 2004, and after being spotted together and collaborating on the music video for Bow Wow's song "Like You," they confirmed their relationship in 2005. They were young and seemed to really enjoy being together, but the pressures of the spotlight and their busy careers eventually took their toll. After a few years, they decided to go their separate ways in 2007. Though things didn't work out romantically, they've both gone on to have successful careers and find happiness in their own relationships. Who knows, maybe they'll even end up bumping into each other at an award show sometime!
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9 Luke Wilson & Drew Barrymore
Luke Wilson and Drew Barrymore were a charming Hollywood couple back in the late 1990s! They starred in a few movies together, like "Best Men" and "Home Fries," and sparks flew off-screen as well. They dated from 1996 to 1998, and their relationship was full of laughter and fun. While they eventually decided to go their separate ways, it seems like they remain friendly and have nothing but good things to say about each other. They've both found happiness in different relationships, and who knows, maybe they'll even share a friendly chat at a Hollywood event someday!
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10 Emily Blunt & Michael Bublé
Emily Blunt and Michael Bublé were once a Hollywood couple, dating from 2005 to 2008. They met backstage at one of Bublé's concerts and quickly became a red carpet staple.
Their relationship was highly publicized, and they were often seen attending events and award shows together. However, rumors of infidelity plagued their relationship, and they ultimately split in 2008.
Both Blunt and Bublé have since moved on and found happiness in other relationships. Blunt is married to actor John Krasinski, and Bublé is married to Luisana Lopilato.
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11 Mila Kunis & Macaulay Culkin
Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin were a young Hollywood couple who dated for nearly eight years, from 2002 to 2011.
They met while filming the movie "Get Over It" in 2002, and their relationship was considered to be one of the more stable and down-to-earth ones in Hollywood at the time.
They were often seen attending red carpets and events together, and they even appeared in a few movies together, such as "Moving McAllister" and "Paper Heart."
However, in 2011, they announced their separation, and Kunis later admitted that the breakup was not amicable. She has also spoken openly about the difficulties of dating someone as famous as Culkin, and the intense media attention that their relationship attracted.
Despite their rocky ending, they seem to have moved on and found happiness in other relationships. Kunis is married to actor Ashton Kutcher, with whom she has two children, and Culkin has been dating actress Brenda Song since 2017.
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12 Jennifer Aniston & Tate Donovan
Jennifer Aniston and Tate Donovan were a real-life couple before they became on-screen love interests in the iconic sitcom "Friends." They actually dated for about two and a half years, from 1995 to 1998, even getting engaged at one point!
However, their relationship ended before they filmed together on "Friends," making things a bit awkward during those episodes. Despite the breakup, they remained professional and are reported to still be on friendly terms today.
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13 50 Cent & Vivica A. Fox
50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox had a short but high-profile relationship in the early 2000s. They sparked rumors in 2003 and confirmed their relationship shortly after. While the exact details of their split haven't been publicly disclosed, they went their separate ways in 2004.
Despite the breakup, things haven't always been smooth sailing. They've had periods of public disagreements and comments towards each other. However, in 2023, Vivica A. Fox expressed openness to potentially rekindling their romance, although currently 50 Cent is in another relationship.
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14 Deryck Whibley & Paris Hilton
Deryck Whibley and Paris Hilton were briefly linked in early 2003, but it wasn't a long-term relationship. They were spotted together at parties and events, and even shared a few kisses, but they never officially dated exclusively. Deryck later stated that they just "hung out" for about six months before going their separate ways. They didn't remain close afterward, and Deryck stated in 2004 that they didn't keep in touch.
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15 January Jones & Josh Groban
January Jones and Josh Groban were a couple in the early 2000s, sparking their romance in 2003. They were together for around two and a half years, often attending red carpets and events together like the American Music Awards and the Cannes Film Festival.
They were even considered to be one of Hollywood's "it" couples at the time.
Unfortunately, their journey didn't last forever, and in 2006, they decided to go their separate ways. While the specific reasons for their split haven't been publicly shared, Josh Groban described their relationship as one where they were "madly in love".
Despite going separate ways, they reportedly remained friends and haven't spoken negatively about each other. Both have gone on to find love and happiness in other relationships.
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16 Cameron Diaz & Jared Leto
Cameron Diaz and Jared Leto dated from 1999 to 2003. They were a relatively private couple, keeping their relationship out of the spotlight. However, there were rumors of an engagement circulating at one point, which neither confirmed.
Their paths diverged after four years together in 2003. While the specific reasons remain unclear, some reports suggested concerns about compatibility and differing career priorities. Both have dated other people and found happiness in separate relationships.
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17 Wilmer Valderrama & Mandy Moore
Wilmer Valderrama and Mandy Moore were young sweethearts, dating from 2000 to 2002. They were teenagers at the time, making it Moore's first serious relationship.
However, their journey together wasn't without bumps. In 2006, several years after their split, Valderrama made comments about their relationship during an interview that Moore later disputed and found hurtful. Despite this, they managed to move past the issue and are reported to be on amicable terms currently.
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18 David Gallagher & Megan Fox
David Gallagher and Megan Fox had a brief fling in the early 2000s. They started dating around 2003, shortly after Fox's breakout role in "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen." Their relationship garnered attention as both were young and rising stars. They even walked the red carpet together at the film's premiere in 2004.
However, their young Hollywood romance lasted only about a year before they decided to call it quits later in 2004. The specific reasons for their split haven't been publicly disclosed.
Both David Gallagher and Megan Fox have gone on to have successful careers and find happiness in other relationships.
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19 Kelis & Nas
Kelis and Nas were married from 2005 to 2010. They had one son together, Knight Jones.
The couple met in 2002 and began dating shortly after. They were married in a small ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005.
Kelis and Nas had a tumultuous relationship. They were often seen arguing in public and there were rumors of infidelity. In 2009, Kelis filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
The divorce was finalized in 2010. Kelis and Nas have continued to co-parent their son.
In 2018, Kelis opened up about the abuse she allegedly suffered during her marriage to Nas. She said that he was physically and emotionally abusive. Nas has denied these allegations.
Kelis and Nas have not spoken publicly about each other since 2018.
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20 Topher Grace & Anna Hathaway
Topher Grace and Anna Hathaway were a young Hollywood couple for a brief period in the late 1990s. They met while filming the movie "Get Real" in 1999, which was their first film credit for both of them.
Their relationship lasted for around two years, from 1999 to 2001, and they were seen attending events and red carpets together. They also co-starred in the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" in 2010, though they didn't play a couple in the film.
Though they haven't spoken publicly about the specifics of their split, they seem to have remained friendly over the years. They both went on to have successful careers and find love in other relationships.