Here are just a few of the A-list couples who have proved that it is possible to have a drama-free divorce, even with Hollywood mansions and millions of dollars at stake…
1. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis
Actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore separated in 2000, after 11 years of marriage and three daughters together – Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.
Not only did they manage an amicable divorce and share 50/50 custody of their children, but they now have a blended family. The pair seem very supportive of each other and are often photographed together on special occasions.
2. Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actor Gwyneth Paltrow are arguably the most famous couple to have had an amicable split. It’s all thanks to the statement issued when they formally separated in 2015, memorably describing it as a “conscious uncoupling”.
There appears to be no bad blood between the two, who were together for nearly 14 years.
3. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
When Friends star Jennifer Aniston and her actor husband Justin Theroux split in 2018, they managed to wrap up divorce proceedings quickly. Fast forward to 2023 and the pair still see each other, with Theroux telling Esquire magazine about their friendship:
“I think that when you get good at relationships—and here I am, single—if you love the person the same way you loved them in the relationship, it would behove you to love them the same way out of the relationship.”
4. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Although they divorced in 2018 after 13 years of marriage, Hollywood A-listers Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are still very much in each other’s lives. Their relationship is built on a solid foundation of co-parenting their three children – Seraphina, Violet, and Samuel.
The pair are often seen together, usually at family events – including a recent celebration for their 12-year-old son’s school graduation ceremony.
Tips to have an amicable divorce
Unfortunately, there’s no magic formula to having an acrimony-free separation. It all depends on your circumstances, including your relationship with your ex and what caused the split. And of course, whether you’re both on the same page on major decisions like child custody arrangements and division of assets.
But there are some things you can do to hopefully avoid some of the messier stages of divorce, and steer clear of arguments. Here are a few tips from Wirral divorce solicitor Tracey Miller:
- Keep talking – its important to keep the lines of communication open, and to be as honest as (politely) possible with each other.
- Try to understand your ex’s point of view.
- Be willing to compromise – unless it’s something that really matters, stubbornness is unhelpful during the divorce process. Things will run much more smoothly if both parties are able to let the small things go.
If you need expert advice you can trust, get in touch with Wirral divorce lawyers Tracey Miller Family Law. Call 0151 515 3036 for a free no-time-limit consultation.