12 Famous Ex-Couples Who Had To Work Together After Calling It Quits
Breaking up is hard to do, but imagine having to see your ex every single day at work.
Hollywood has seen plenty of couples who fell in love on set, only to break up and still have to show up for filming.
These stars proved that even after romance fades, the show must go on.
1. Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony
Ever wondered what it takes to host a show with your ex-husband?
Jennifer and Marc pulled it off like pros when they co-hosted ‘Q’Viva! The Chosen’ in 2012.
Though their marriage ended in 2014, they didn’t let awkwardness stop them from creating music together.
How cool is it that they released a Spanish album in 2016?
Lopez even mentioned that working together actually improved their relationship post-divorce!
2. Sofia Vergara And Joe Gonzalez
Hence, high school sweethearts don’t always last forever, but business partnerships might.
Sofia and Joe tied the knot super young, then untied it just as quickly.
Where most exes run for the hills, these two stayed connected through family and occasional work commitments.
How mature is that?
If teenage love stories had sequels, this would be the surprisingly functional one!
3. Kristen Stewart And Robert Pattinson
If you thought promoting a vampire movie series was tough, try doing it after a breakup!
Kristen and Robert split in 2013 but had to keep the ‘Twilight’ magic alive during press tours.
Hence, fans watched them smile through interviews while their hearts were probably doing backflips.
Where does professionalism meet heartbreak?
Right there on those red carpets, folks!
4. Jennifer Aniston And Tate Donovan
Though their romance bloomed off-screen, ‘Friends’ brought them together professionally too.
Tate played Rachel’s boyfriend Joshua, but by then, he and Jennifer had already called it quits.
How awkward were those kissing scenes?
If Emmy Awards recognized emotional endurance, both deserved trophies!
However, they handled it with grace, proving that sometimes acting really is just acting!
5. Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck
What if I told you co-parenting can mean co-working too?
Jennifer and Ben navigated their split while still appearing together at various events and projects.
However, their commitment to their kids kept them connected professionally and personally.
Though Hollywood loves drama, these two chose grace instead.
6. Chad Michael Murray And Sophia Bush
Ever wondered what happens when you marry your co-star then divorce five months later?
Chad and Sophia lived that nightmare on ‘One Tree Hill.’
Hence, they had to keep playing Lucas and Brooke while navigating their messy split.
Where romantic tension once existed, real tension took over.
7. Nina Dobrev And Ian Somerhalder
They famously dated while starring as Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries, then ended their relationship in 2013.
Instead of walking away, they spent several more seasons playing one of TV’s most beloved couples.
Fans watched them share emotional scenes and dramatic storylines long after their breakup, while both actors kept things professional on set and publicly emphasized respect and friendship.
8. Blake Lively And Penn Badgley
However, playing lovers on screen while nursing a broken heart off-screen sounds like torture!
Blake and Penn dated during ‘Gossip Girl’ then broke up but kept filming.
How did they manage those steamy scenes afterward?
If professionalism had a face, it would look like Serena and Dan pretending everything was fine.
9. Emma Roberts And Evan Peters
What if I told you on-again, off-again relationships can survive multiple ‘American Horror Story’ seasons?
Emma and Evan’s romance was as dramatic as their show, breaking up and reuniting repeatedly.
However, they still managed to work together through multiple seasons of the anthology series.
10. Kaley Cuoco And Johnny Galecki
Did you know that Penny and Leonard’s chemistry was real at first?
Kaley and Johnny dated for two years while filming ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
Hence, when they split in 2009, they had to keep pretending to be in love on camera.
Where most relationships implode spectacularly, theirs evolved into genuine friendship.
11. Rachel Bilson And Adam Brody
Ever wondered if Summer and Seth’s romance was real?
Rachel and Adam dated during ‘The O.C.’ then split but kept filming together.
However, their on-screen chemistry never faltered, proving they were true professionals.
Though their real romance ended, their characters’ love story continued beautifully.
If separating work from personal life were easy, everyone would do it like these two did!
12. Hayden Panettiere And Milo Ventimiglia
Dating your co-star who’s twelve years older creates interesting dynamics on ‘Heroes.’
Hayden and Milo’s relationship raised eyebrows, but they kept things professional throughout.
Though they split after two years, they continued filming the show together without drama.
Where judgment from others could’ve affected them, they stayed focused on work instead.
