Biggest celebrity divorces that no one saw coming

Where there is love, there is heartbreak.

Love stories and happily ever after seems to be only possible in movies now as real life if far different from what is shown on screen.

Divorce is never easy for anyone and celebrities aren’t immune to it either.

Over the years, our favourite Hollywood celebrities and couples have caused stir online after suddenly calling quits on their marriage.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt (2014-2019)

After going public with their romance in 2005, Angelina and Brad tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their six children.

However, their fairytale was short-lived as the 50-year-old Maleficent star filed for divorce from the F1 actor just after two years of their marriage. By 2019, a judge officially declared them to be officially single, though the former couple continued to negotiate the details of their split in private.

Now, finally their divorce saga came to a close in December 2024, marking the end of an eight year long battle between them. 

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise (1990-2001)

Sparks flew quickly when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman first crossed paths in 1990, filming for Days of Thunder.

Their electric chemistry led them to get married in the same year, becoming husband and wife.

Their fast paced romance became the topic of conversation for many. Although they continued to work together on two more productions over the course of their 10 year marriage and welcomed two adopted children into their family, their once strong bond slowly weakened over time, resulting in a divorce in 2001.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp (2015-2016)

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s divorce turned into this era’s one of the most talked about celebrity controversies.

The two got familiar with each other when they were filming for The Rum Diary in 2019. During that time, the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory actor was in a serious relationship with Vanessa Paradis, the mother of his two children.

However, he parted ways from Vanessa and was seen being intimate with the Aquaman actress in 2013 at a Rolling Stones concert and later got married in 2015. 

But their marriage was also quite short-lived as Amber filed for divorce the next year, in 2016.

Their separation was anything but easy, as the 39-year-old then sought a restraining order for domestic abuse, alleging that Johnny had been verbally and physically abusive throughout their relationship.

He denied these allegations, and after several court proceedings, Johnny was granted $15 million by court but due to Virginia’s cap Amber’s payment was reduced to $10.35 million.

She also won one claim from the three defamation counts, and was given $2 million. They both filed for appeals, however it was later reported that Amber had settled.

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan (2009-2019)

Channing Tatum met Jenna Dewan back in 2006 on the set of Step Up but little did he know that they would eventually fall in love and get married.

They shortly fell in love and exchanged vows in 2009. However, their pairing didn’t last as Jenna filed for divorce in 2018.

It took almost six years, but their divorce was finally settled in September 2024. 

Amy Poehler & Will Arnett (2003-2016)

Amy Poehler and Will Arnet got married in 2003 and collaborated on many projects together.

They stayed together for nine years before separating in 2012 and finally filed for divorce in 2013 which was eventually finalised in 2016. They also share two kids together, Archie and Abel. 

Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet (2017-2024)

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet hit it off during their first meeting in 2005 at a Jazz Club in Los Angeles.

They got along well and dated for 12 years before getting married in secrecy in 2017.

The former lovebirds shocked fans after announcing their split. Although they had avoided runs to the court and called it quits on good terms, their divorce wasn’t finalised until 2024. 

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (2022-2025)

Just two years after tying the knot, the couple who had gotten back together in 2021 after nearly two decades of calling off their initial engagement in 2003, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had called it quits.

They got married in 2022 in Las Vegas and took off for an Italian getaway in August of the same year.

However, things seemed to not have lasted long as in 2024 rumours of their separation had ignited.

In August 2024, J.Lo had filed for divorce on the two-year anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony and in early 2025 their divorce was finalised. 

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Jessica Alba met Cash Warren while filming for Fantastic Four. The two began their romance shortly after and got married in 2008.

Having stayed together for so long, the news of the separation came as a shock to their fans.

The actress who played Sue Storm in the superhero movie filed for divorce on February 7, 2025.

The former couple share three children together, 16 year old Honor, 13 year old Haven and seven year old Hayes.