11 Celebrity Couples Who Became Close Friends After Their Marriage Divorced

Not all marriages last forever, but this does not mean that the separation should be final. Some former celebrity couples have decided to remain friends even after their divorce. Whether they have kids they're raising together or they just decided to get a divorce amicably, these 11 celebrity couples could prove to be an inspiration to all of us.

Therefore, we have compiled a list of famous couples who decided to turn their love into friendship after their marriage fell apart.

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1. Although Demi Moore and Bruce Willis were married for over ten years and eventually divorced in 2000, they are still very good friends.

2. Miranda Kerr also has a good relationship with both her ex and his current partner, Katy Perry. The supermodel said that they often hang out together and that Orlando Bloom also likes Miranda's new boyfriend.

3. Although Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan went through a difficult divorce, the former spouses are still friends with each other. Jenna Dewan said she was excited to start a new chapter in her life.

4. Jennifer Lopez said in an interview that she did not feel the best during her marriage to Marc Anthony, but after their separation, they became great friends and parents of their twins.

5. Although there were ups and downs in their relationship, the former couple did everything in their power to give their children a wonderful childhood. This includes maintaining a good relationship with each other. Most recently, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe got together for their son's birthday.

6. Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton remain good friends even after their breakup almost ten years ago. Billy Bob Thornton said that even if they don't see each other often, they still communicate regularly.

7. According to Gwyneth Paltrow, she and Chris Martin went through a "conscious separation", so their divorce was not very difficult. These two still see each other very often and raise their children.

8. During their divorce, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon put their children and close friends first. This is probably why they still have a great relationship, even after the breakup.

9. Like most couples who decide to break up, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck kept their relationship because of their children. Jennifer said that "all children deserve to witness relationships filled with respect."

10. Madonna and Sean Penn are still on good terms, speak highly of each other during interviews and rejoice in each other's career achievements.

11. Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet remained best friends after their marriage ended. Lenny considers them all, including Lisa's current husband, Jason Momoa, "one big happy family".