It’s not uncommon for celebrity breakups to make headlines and become the subject of tabloid fodder. However, some celebrity exes remain friends even after their romantic relationships have ended. Here are a few examples of celebrity exes who have maintained amicable relationships.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
Actors Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux married for two years before officially separating in 2018. Despite the breakup, the two have remained friends and have even been spotted hanging out together.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Theroux said, “We’re friends. It’s ridiculous. We’re not in daily communication, but we wish nothing but wonderful things for each other.”
Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake
Actors Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake dated for several years before ending their relationship in 2007. Despite the breakup, the two have remained friends and co-starred in the movie “Bad Teacher” in 2011. In an interview with Elle, Diaz said, “We’re friendly. It’s all good.”
Courteney Cox and David Arquette
Actors Courteney Cox and David Arquette were married for 11 years before separating in 2010. Despite the end of their marriage, the two have remained friends and have even co-parented their daughter together. Arquette said in an interview with People, “We love each other. We’re best friends. We’re family.”
Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.
Actors Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. were in a romantic relationship in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Despite their breakup, the two have remained friends and have been seen together at events.
Parker said in an interview with The New York Times, “I love him very much. I always have. I think we all have incredibly fond memories of the time we spent.”
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder
Actors Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder were in a romantic relationship while working together on the TV series “The Vampire Diaries.” After their breakup in 2013, the two continued to work together on the show and remained friends.
After their breakup, they even won the “Best Chemistry” award at the People’s Choice Awards. In an interview with E! News, Somerhalder said, “She’s a wonderful person and an amazing actress, and we’re good friends.”
Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton
Actress Helena Bonham Carter and director Tim Burton had a long-term relationship and two children. Despite their breakup in 2014, the two have remained close friends and continue to work together on film projects.
In an interview with Red Magazine, Bonham Carter said, “We have a lot of respect for and love for each other. We’re still very much a family.”
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck married for ten years before officially separating in 2015. Despite the end of their marriage, the two have remained friends and have co-parented their three children together. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Garner said, “We are a modern family. We’re doing well.”
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long
Actors Drew Barrymore and Justin Long were in a romantic relationship on and off for several years before announcing their final breakup in 2010. Despite their breakup, the two have remained friends and have worked together on films like “He’s Just Not That Into You.”
In an interview with E! News, Long said, “We were friends before we dated, and we’ve always been friends after.”