Still Friends: 10 Famous Exes Who Kept Things Friendly After the Split
These former high-profile couples show that staying close after love fades isn’t just possible, it’s surprisingly common in Hollywood.
Breakups don’t always mean cutting ties — at least not in Hollywood. Some former celebrity couples have stayed close, even after their romantic relationships ended.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the world premiere of "Troy" at Le Palais de Festival on May 13, 2004 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images
Whether it’s co-parenting, continuing to work together, or just showing up for each other at important moments, these famous exes prove that staying friends is possible.
Here are 10 well-known pairs who’ve managed to keep things friendly post-split.
Bruce Willis & Demi Moore at the 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 1997 | Source: Getty Images
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner divorced in 2018, but they’ve remained a solid team when it comes to parenting their three children. The two are often seen together at family outings and have kept things amicable over the years.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner watching a ball game with their children at Fenway Park on July 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, who share twins Max and Emme, have continued to work together and support each other since divorcing in 2014. They’ve even appeared on stage together after their split, including a joint performance at the Latin Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony kiss onstage during The 17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 17, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt
They were once Hollywood’s golden couple. Years after their 2005 divorce, Aniston and Pitt have kept things warm and respectful. The two had a friendly backstage reunion at the 2020 SAG Awards that quickly went viral.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston photographed together backstage at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced their separation in 2014 using the now-famous phrase “conscious uncoupling.” Since then, they’ve stayed on friendly terms, often spending holidays together with their children and respective partners.
Lisa Bonet & Lenny Kravitz
Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz divorced in 1993 but have stayed extremely close. Kravitz and Bonet’s second husband (now ex), Jason Momoa, also became friends. “We’re one family,” Kravitz told People
Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz attend Saint Laurent at Hollywood Palladium on February 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Courteney Cox & David Arquette
After 11 years of marriage, Courteney Cox and David Arquette divorced in 2013. Since then, they’ve continued co-parenting their daughter and working together on the "Scream" franchise, mutual respect and a lasting professional connection.
Chris Pratt & Anna Faris
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announced their split in 2017, but they’ve kept their focus on their son, Jack. They’ve stayed on good terms, with Faris even congratulating Pratt on his 2019 engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger.
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt atthe European gala screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" on April 24, 2017 in London, United Kingdom | Source: Getty Images
Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr
After their 2013 split, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have maintained a warm, cooperative relationship focused on co‑parenting their son, Flynn, with Kerr describing their blended family as “one big, happy family.”
Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, who share three daughters, have been friendly for decades after their 2000 divorce. There have been photos of them vacationing together with their kids and Moore’s later husband, Ashton Kutcher. Moore also stood by Willis during his recent health challenges.
Rumer Willis, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Scout Willis, Emma Heming Willis and Tallulah Willis attend Demi Moore's 'Inside Out' Book Party on September 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas
Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas were married for nearly 20 years before divorcing in 2014. Despite the split, they’ve remained close. In a 2018 interview, Banderas said of Griffith, “Even if we are divorced, she is my family, and I will love her until the day I die.”
These former couples show that breakups don’t always have to end in bitterness. Whether it’s showing up for a red carpet, sharing parenting duties, or staying in each other’s lives as friends — sometimes love just changes form.