Celebrities who had to work together after their love breakup
Love is over, however some time later they meet again on a set
Ending a relationship is not an easy thing. Much less, if after a conflictive breakup you have to continue seeing your ex at work. In Hollywood this seems to be commonplace. While some are fortunate that their love ends long after the cameras are turned off, others have to continue sharing the set or, due to the turns of destiny, they meet again on the screen or the stage in some new project. In this note, we show you some of the couples who met after their separation.
Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake
Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake managed to go from love to friendship without grudges
They met at the 2003 Kid’s Choice Awards and were together for four years until, after several twists and turns, Cameron DÃaz and Justin Timberlake ended their relationship. Although the reasons for their separation were never entirely clear (gossip assures that there were third parties in disagreement), in an official statement in 2007 the actors spoke of a “friendly” break, ensuring that “the love and respect of one towards the other continued ”. The truth is that over the years the actress and the singer have maintained an excellent relationship and have worked on several projects together. First, it was in the animated film Shrek 3 in which they both voiced two of the characters. Then came the turn of the comedy Bad Teachings in 2011. “Justin and I have always laughed together, and to make a funny movie there was really no one more perfect for that (…) He is a very talented comedian, the right person for this role, ”DÃaz acknowledged when asked about what it was like to work with his ex.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
After seven years of marriage and two children together, Jennifer López and Marc Anthony announced their separation in 2011, although their divorce only took place three years later. Under a "friendly" breakup, the singers are a clear example that the love of a couple can be transformed into a friendship for the well-being of their children. In addition to being seen at school and family events, this duo is also often shown together on a professional level: Anthony collaborated on JLO's Spanish album and even shared the stage at the Latin Grammy ceremony in 2016, where they sang the famous song OlvÃdame y turn around, from Pimpinela. In fact, they surprised with a fiery kiss after her performance and even she gave the recognition of "character of the year" to her ex.
“We are destined to be in each other's lives on different levels. Marriage was just one chapter in our history and children are another. We have each other for life, "said the artist while Jennifer remarked:" At first I was afraid that we could face each other, but it has been amazing. I think it has even helped our relationship. "
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn were a couple from late 2013 to mid-2015. Although they appeared to be inseparable, they both agreed that their relationship "didn't work out." However, what was most striking is that this affair ended months after he proposed to the actress on a romantic trip to Paris. Shortly after breaking, and almost against all odds, fate brought them back together in a set. Penn became its director in I will say your name, which is why they once again paraded together on all the red carpets of the most important international festivals.
Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper
Love arose with Abba music in the background. Is that Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper fell in love filming Mamma Mia back in 2008. After being together for two years, each continued on their way until, in 2018, the sequel to the film brought them together again in a shoot. "We knew that we were going to work together on set and that we were going to return to a place that would remind us of our relationship from 10 years ago," Dominic commented in an interview with Attitude. And after the reunion, he warned: “She is a friend. She will always be fine. You just have to be delicate with these situations. She is married and has a beautiful baby. It was a nice atmosphere. It was also interesting to see how much our lives have changed in 10 years. It was a long time and it was also nice to be with her for a while ”.
The one who did not seem very happy about this reunion was Amanda's husband, Tom Sadoski. “I think it's the same problem that I would have if he hangs out with his ex-girlfriend,” Seyfried told The Mirror, clarifying that he understands Tom's point of view: “I think he assumes Dominic was as in love with me as he is. Which is not the case. It seems sweet to me. I prefer that he is a little jealous than that he is completely fine with the situation, "she concluded, de-dramatizing the situation.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber
"In recent months we have come to the conclusion that the best thing for us as a family is to separate as a couple," Australian actress Naomi Watts and American actor Liev Schreiber wrote in a statement back in 2016. Although they never went down the aisle , the eleven years shared and their two children together made them one of the strongest couples in Hollywood. Despite the unthinkable breakup, the actors have always maintained a good relationship to the point that, later, they had no impediments to play a married couple in the film Chuck; the biopic of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner. "It was fun," Schreiber told People magazine about the experience of reliving his everyday life again for a little while.
Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal
When Tony Kanal joined the band No Doubt, his crush on Gwen Stefani was immediate. Super in love, the musicians had to keep their romance discreet, since it had been agreed that no one would go out with the star of the group. However, three years later (and before becoming a successful musical group) the bassist ended the relationship. This love disenchantment led the singer to compose her famous song Don’t Speak and, although at the time it was a very difficult situation to overcome, the musicians decided to put the issues of the heart aside and continue making music and touring together. The post romance has been most prolific, keeping a band that has sold millions of records over its 25-year career high.
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder
Undoubtedly, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder were the hottest couple on The Vampire Diaries and that very real chemistry did not take long to cross the screen. However, after three years of relationship, the difference in age and goals at that time in their lives ended up separating them. Despite their breakup, there were already scheduled recordings and the protagonists continued to work together on the hit youth series for a few more years. "It is good that it is not uncomfortable," said the actress at the time of it. The truth is that the versions of a bad relationship between them never overshadowed the love story on screen. Identified as "Delena" (the name they received for the union of their characters), this pair swept each nomination for "best couple", "best kiss" and "best chemistry" they faced.
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley met in 2007 on the legendary series Gossip Girl and it did not take long for their feelings to begin to mix with those of Serena and Dan. Both on and off the screen, this pair became a favorite with young audiences until, three years later, the relationship fell apart. However, the actors had to be very professional since there were several seasons ahead, they even had to face a fictional marriage on the end of the series. "We were very professional to be honest and we should both congratulate ourselves because these things are very complicated and we knew how to handle it," Badgley said later.
Laura Dern and Kyle MacLachlan
You have to go back to 1985 to find the beginning of the relationship between Laura Dern and Kyle MacLachlan. It was in Blue Velvet that they met and fell in love instantly. Who was going to tell them that, three decades later, they would be reunited with David Lynch in Twin Peaks? The most curious thing? The ex-partner not only met again after years but she had to act out a sex scene. “We had that scene that we had to do together and it required some nudity. So Laura and I said something to each other like, 'Okay, here we go. Welcome back, 25 years later. ' Yes, it was strange, but we laughed, "the actor told Ellen DeGeneres in an interview.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
The moment that many fans longed for came hand in hand with the coronavirus pandemic. After 19 years, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston returned to work together in a special that was broadcast on the networks with a charitable purpose: to raise funds to assist patients with COVID-19. The actors read part of the script for the film Student Picardies along with other figures and, although the reunion was virtual, their return aroused all kinds of expectations among the followers. "Hi Aniston!" He said. "Hello, Pitt!" She replied. "How are you?" Asked the actor. Very happy, the protagonist of Friends commented: “I'm fine, honey. How are you?". "All good," was Brad's punchline in a very relaxed exchange.
And while both maintain a cordial relationship and often cross paths on the red carpets or award ceremonies (we all remember that meeting at the SAG Awards in early 2020 when both won for their different works), this was the first professional reunion of the artists. after their separation in 2005. The last time we saw them together was 19 years ago when he participated in an episode of Friends. However, due to the way in which Pitt began his affair with Angelina Jolie while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith, they never had any intention of crossing paths again on set ... Until now.
