When love ends between two people, it often leaves one person–or both of them–feeling bitter. Breakups can even sometimes make enemies out of a couple who once used to be madly in love with each other. Luckily for some people, there are still former partners who manage to transform a romantic love into a long-lasting friendship.
There are relationships that fall apart because of serious issues and ending amicably might not be an option, but if there are two consenting adults who mutually decide to call it quits, why not gain a friend out of the equation?
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Most celebrity couples have had to live out their breakups publicly and are sometimes forced to see their exes at Hollywood events like award shows or movie premieres. So imagine how awkward that would be if they didn't learn to get along after their split?
Divorce makes things even harder, especially if kids are involved. If a former married couple decides to go their separate ways and they share children, not ending on a good note deeply affects the children. Other couples make a conscious decision to remain friendly for the sake of their babies. Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez are the perfect example of that. The former power couple has continued to stay friends as they raise their twins, Emme and Max, and they're the definition of a happy blended family. Bravo to them! Here are more celeb exes who actually get along.
—Additional reporting by Alicia Civita
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez are still close.
J.Lo and Marc decided to end their seven-year marriage in 2011. At that time, their twins, Max and Emme, were only 3. She spoke about co-parenting Marc and told the Huffington Post, "Marc and I are very good friends, we're very supportive. I feel it's my responsibility as a mom when their dad is not there to let them know that their dad loves them very much."
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama have stuck by each other.
The pair called it quits in 2016 but have still been spotted hanging out together at mutual friends' parties since then. The actor was also said to have visited his ex following her hospitalization for an overdose in July 2018.
Diddy and Jennifer Lopez will always share a special bond.
Jaws everywhere dropped when the pair was spotted laughing it up together at the 2015 American Music Awards After-Party. The pair dated in the late 90s but truth is, they have stayed in each other's lives. So much so that Diddy even hangs out with her ex-husband Marc Anthony!
Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas kept it all in the family.
They were at odds for a long time, but you couldn't guess from seeing them sing "This Is Me" from Disney Channel's movie Camp Rock, which also launched their careers eight years ago. Demi has since toured with Joe's little brother Nick and they call each other family.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon still spend major holidays together.
The "Always Be My Baby" singer and Nick got hitched in 2009 and had their precious twins, Monroe and Moroccan, in 2011. The couple had a public split and Nick filed for divorce at the end of 2014. Since then, they have been spotted celebrating holidays including Easter, with their little ones.
Sofía Vergara and Joe González are on friendly terms.
The Modern Family star gets along well with her ex, whom she divorced in 1993. She invited him and his current wife to her amazing wedding in Palm Beach back in November 2015.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin started the “conscious uncoupling" trend.
The pair share two babies together and when announced their divorce via a statement, they said they were “conscious uncoupling," which is an alternative to a messy and painful divorce. They are still so friendly with each other that she posted this selfie of them on his birthday in 2017, and captioned it: "HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY to the best daddy in the world!!! We you so much!"
Marc Anthony and Shannon de Lima still get along.
Their marriage might've not worked out the way the couple hoped, but they still have not said one bad word about each other and she assures they're still friends.
Penélope Cruz and Tom Cruise left the past in the past.
They dated for a short while in 2004 and managed to remain in each other's lives since then. They even attended each other's weddings to Katie Holmes and Javier Bardem, respectively.
Gaby Espino and Jeancarlos Canela are on good terms.
The pair started dating back in 2009 and welcomed a son three years later. Things went sour between the Venezuelan beauty and Cuban actor back in 2014. Despite their split, the exes celebrate birthdays and other family special occasions together.
Lucero and Manuel Mijares make it work.
Their dream wedding ended in divorce in 2011, but this two Mexican super stars have managed to stay friends and co-parent in a peaceful way. She told Televisa that she will always love him and in August 2018 he wished her a "Happy Birthday" via Twitter for all to see.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber always pick up right where they left off.
The pair have been through plenty of ups and downs together but there's no denying that they're always by each other's sides when the other is in need.
Camila Sodi and Diego Luna have a common goal.
The Mexican stars married back in 2008 and have two kids, Fiona and Jeronimo. After they split in 2013, their main concern became protecting their kids. When they confirmed the split, they also tried to make it as clean as possible for their family. "We just want to say that despite how difficult this is for us, we're doing it in a cordial and respectful way," they wrote in a joint statment. Since then, they have managed to stay cordial and avoid scandals and fights. Bravo!
Jennifer Garner continues to be there for Ben Affleck.
After tying the knot in 2005 and welcoming three kids together, the pair split up in 2017. Jen was by Ben's side when he entered rehab in August 2018, and was even the one to drive him to the center.
Kylie Jenner and Jaden Smith were babies when they dated.
The couple might've been just teenagers when they were together but they have still been able to maintain a friendship. Even though she's now a mommy to a baby with Travis Scott, the actor continues to hang out with Kylie's sisters.
Bella Thorne and Gregg Sulkin were on and off for a while.
Even after the pair split for good in 2016, she still posted this cozy pic of them together on his birthday and captioned it: "always been such a wonderful person:) glad we are here through thick and thin."
Christina Milian and The Dream stay friendly because of their kid.
The songstress and music producer split just five months after they welcomed daughter, Violet, in 2010. Since then, Christina has been a pro at co-parenting and offers advice to other moms. "It's healthy for your kids to see their parents in the same setting. Granted you're not technically together, but you don't have to pretend you hate each other," she wrote.
Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman stay close for their son.
In 2011, the Latina singer and music executive decided to end their six-year marriage. The former couple are amazing at co-parenting their son, Max.
Everyone was rooting for Ariana Grande and Big Sean to work out.
The pair broke up in April 2015, but they ended things so cordially that they've even been spotted hanging out together and she was seen talking to his current girlfriend, Jhene Aiko.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan broke our hearts when they split.
After nearly nine years of marriage, the couple announced that they were separating via a joint statement saying they were "two best-friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible." They're still so close he even likes her Instagram pics.
