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Why Hollywood couples don\u2019t last<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Hollywood\u2019s endless heartbreak headlines<\/a> are hard to keep up with, especially when celebrity couples seem to live the dream. But what\u2019s happening behind the scenes to make their love lives so tumultuous?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s not scientifically proven that Hollywood couples are doomed, there are insights into why relationships often don\u2019t last in the showbiz world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take 2024 as an example \u2013 a year marked by one split after another.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first major breakup was that of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez<\/a>, like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, a couple famous enough to be bequeathed a joint moniker. Bennifer ended their relationship for the second time, some 20 years after they first parted ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another shock split came in the shape of Channing Tatum and Zo\u00eb Kravitz, who amicably ended their three-year relationship.<\/a> Despite collaborating on the film Blink Twice<\/em>, even working together couldn\u2019t save their romance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To round off the year, Brangelina finally settled their high-profile divorce battle <\/a>after eight long years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These three cautionary tales are enough to make us sceptical about the longevity of any red-carpet couple \u2013 and for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance doesn\u2019t make the heart grow fonder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In early 2002, they met on the set of Gigli<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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They briefly broke up in 2004 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The couple spent a lot of time apart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether shooting a film abroad<\/a> or embarking on a press tour, Hollywood couples are often forced to spend long periods apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben and Jennifer\u2019s struggles <\/a>exemplify this. Reuniting in 2021, they gave their relationship another chance, but their busy schedules <\/a>eventually took their toll. Towards the end, Jennifer was starring in a musical in New York, while Ben was filming in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An insider told InTouch<\/em><\/a>: \u201cBen would never try to stifle [Jennifer]\u2019s dreams or tell her she can\u2019t do something that advances her career, even though she can be quite controlling of him. They waited almost two decades to get back together, but in the end, they just couldn\u2019t make it work. They both said they\u2019d matured and learned from their mistakes, but some of the bigger issues that tore them apart the first time remained the same.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After their split, a source revealed to People<\/em>: \u201cShe\u2019s very disappointed and sad. Ben hasn\u2019t shown any commitment or interest in making their marriage work. She just needs to look out for herself now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BACP-accredited therapist Natasha Page told HELLO!<\/strong> time apart can be detrimental: \u201cWhen both partners are in demanding careers, their schedules can create physical and emotional distance, leading to feelings of disconnection.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too quick to commit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr were married for three years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The \u201clive fast, die young\u201d mantra associated with Hollywood icon James Dean is a de facto instruction manual for Tinseltowners and their relationships. \u2018Shotgun weddings\u2019 abound in the Hollywood hills with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr, and Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe among those who practically flew up the aisle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCelebrities often marry quickly during the honeymoon phase of their relationship, only to realise later that they\u2019re not well-suited for the long term,\u201d divorce lawyer Deborah Jeff told HELLO!.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHowever, it can be challenging to persuade a client in such a situation to slow things down and protect themselves by having a prenuptial agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cI\u2019ve seen young stars enter multiple failed marriages before finding a stable, emotionally aware relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divorce chic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Brangelina’s divorce battle was painfully protracted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Hollywood, breakups rarely happen quietly. High-profile divorces are almost a trend, and no case illustrates this better than Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their eight-year divorce battle over custody of their children and their French wine estate became a drawn-out legal saga. Speaking to the BBC<\/em>, Kate Daly, co-founder of online divorce service Amicable, noted: \u201cCelebrities can afford expensive lawyers, but most people couldn\u2019t sustain an eight-year divorce battle. It sets a bad example.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It certainly sets a bad example for the children of warring parents as Brad Pitt\u2019s own brood could attest. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCelebrity divorces are often very public, exposing children to exaggerated or untrue information. This can affect their mental health and future relationships,\u201d therapist Lou Baker told HELLO!<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temptation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rumours swirled around the breakup of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Infidelity is a prelude to divorce for many, but even more so in Hollywood. Take one of its most talked about breakups<\/a>: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seemingly solid pairing announced their split in 2001 after an 11-year marriage together. While it was never confirmed that this pair split due to infidelity, the hills were alive with the sound of rumours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole slightly fuelled suspicions when she revealed to DuJour Magazine<\/em><\/a> in 2012 that their breakup was sudden: \u201cI thought our life together was perfect. It took me a very long time to heal. It was a shock to my system.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Hollywood stars may not be predisposed to cheat than us normal folk, the reality is they have more scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt may not be more tempting, but there may be a question of higher possibilities for infidelity?\u201d, said Lou Baker. \u201cThey work away from home often and will be in contact with a wider network of people. Celebrities can be idealised and fantasised about, power and fame attract people, and it can be difficult to keep a moral compass and maintain commitment in such circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different lifestyles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Being a ‘tour wife’ wasn’t on the cards for Sophie Turner <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Gen-Z celebrity couples, life on paper looks glamorous. However, if one-half of the couple would rather stay out of the limelight and be a homebird, are they really that compatible? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas were one such couple. Married for four years, they filed for divorce in 2023<\/a>. Despite an amicable joint statement, rumours swirled about their split. Reports alleged that Joe wanted to maintain a social lifestyle, while Sophie struggled to adapt to the demands<\/a> of being a \u201ctour wife.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An insider told US Weekly<\/em>:<\/a> \u201cShe didn\u2019t want to always be \u2018the Jonas brother\u2019s wife.\u2019 Being a mom on the road is not easy, even with unlimited resources.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deborah Jeffrey told HELLO!: \u201cThe most common cause of celebrity divorce tends to be having drifted apart as careers go in different directions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media scrutiny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kim and Kanye’s combined Instagram following is over 379 million<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Another huge factor for a famous couple is considering how much of their life will be in the public eye. When one person in the partnership gets \u2018cancelled\u2019 this can put a lot of strain on the other person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One couple in the social media spotlight was Kim Kardashian<\/a> and Kanye West who faced relationship issues allegedly due to his online controversies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kim has a huge online presence and is a social media star. This didn\u2019t go hand-in-hand with Kanye\u2019s Twitter rants in 2016 which began to taint her public image. His online outbursts at celebrities put pressure on their relationship and forced Kim to speak out online against Kanye\u2019s behaviour. Eventually, the pair filed for divorce in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lou Baker explained to HELLO!<\/strong> how social media can exacerbate relationship issues: \u201cSocial media does not allow for any escape \u2013 there is no disconnect, just 24\/7 365 days of content and attention. It can be a mixed experience as some celebrities will need the self-publicity and audience social media allows, they can play to their fans and the fame it creates, but the negative side can mean constant criticism and judgement, which can have a devastating impact on mental health for both the celebrity and their family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard truths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been together for 40 years <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unless both parties support each other\u2019s careers, they may find success individually but not as a couple. Huge sacrifices are needed to have a relationship in the modern age, in a world where everything is leaked online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are exceptions that prove the rule \u2013 Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn take a bow \u2013 Lou Baker said it takes a rare pairing to cope with these pressures: \u201cBoth would need to be comfortable with sharing your partner with the rest of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sorry Hollywood stars, the price of your fame is short-lived relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BY<\/strong> IONA MACROBERT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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