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The biggest A-list break ups (and joint statements about splits)

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner

Hollywood love. It looks so glamorous, doesn't it? A pair of beautiful stars strut down the red carpet, hand in hand. As regular people, we look for their loving glances, their affectionate touches and their playful banter.

But then, it's over.




Yes, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have announced their divorce, as many Hollywood sweethearts have had to share the news of their shocking (though maybe we saw this particular split coming) break ups with world. Superstar exes tend to issue joint statements. Here's Ben and Jen's:
After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time.
Here are the five most shocking (well, sometimes not) celebrity break-up announcements of the last 15 years:

Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise

Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise

The break-up statement from 2012:
We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri's best interests. We want to keep matters affecting our family private and express our respect for each other's commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other's roles as parents.

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony

The break-up statement from 2011:
We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision. We have come to amicable conclusion on all matters. It is a painful time for all involved and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time.

Heidi Klum & Seal

Heidi Klum & Seal

The break-up statement from 2012:
While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul searching we have decided to separate. We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition. We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children's sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.

Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt

Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt

The break-up statement from 2005:
We would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media. This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration. We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another.

Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin

Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin

The EPIC break-up statement from 2014 in a post titled 'Conscious Uncoupling':
It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate. We have been working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what might have been possible between us, and we have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate.


source: www.usatoday.com