For many Hollywood couples whose marriages fail, the immediate future often includes hours of bitter divorce proceedings and the possibility of lengthy custody battles.
However, a small handful of names have avoided the pain of an unpleasant split, and instead spent the aftermath travelling together to enjoy a family holiday.
Proving that not all celebrity breakups need to be filled with drama, stars like… Bradley Cooper and Gwyneth Paltrow have enjoyed so-called ‘divorcements’ with their ex-spouses.
While these breaks are often intended to allow the children involved to spend quality time with both parents, they also demonstrate that not all marriages have to end on bad terms.
MailOnline takes a look at some of the showbiz’s friendly exes who have jetted off together for getaways following their split…
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper are among a host of celebrity exes who have vacationed together following their split, and enjoyed a trip to the Bahamas in 2022.
The couple split in 2019, but have continued to raise their daughter Lea and enjoyed a family trip to Venice together in 2023.
Since their split in 2019, Bradley and Irina have remained the picture of friendly exes, with the pair committed to raising their seven-year-old daughter Lea together.
In 2022, the couple even sparked reconciliation rumors after the model shared a series of vacation photos of them during a family trip to the Bahamas.
In a gallery of snaps posted on Instagram, one image showed Irina and Bradley in bikinis posing happily together, and she captioned the photo with a heart emoji.
The following year, the couple enjoyed a family trip to Venice with their daughter Lea, and at the time a source told DailyMail.com that Irina’s then-boyfriend Tom Brady was “not the least bit jealous” of her close relationship with her ex Bradley.
Irina and Bradley are such close parents that they have made sure to live just a few blocks away from each other in New York so they can raise their daughter.
“He’s a very active and involved father, he doesn’t have a nanny,” Irina told Highsnobiety. “Lea went on vacation with him for almost two weeks, I didn’t call them even once.”
Following their famous “conscious uncoupling” in 2014, Chris and Gwyneth have enjoyed numerous family holidays together (pictured in 2015)
Following their famous “conscious uncoupling” in 2014, Chris and Gwyneth have enjoyed numerous family breaks together.
In 2017, the couple were photographed enjoying a holiday together on a luxury yacht in Cannes, three years after splitting.
Two years later, Gwyneth and Chris enjoyed another vacation together with their respective partners, Brad Falchuk and Dakota Johnson, and the four stars were photographed relaxing together on the beach in The Hamptons.
In 2019, it was claimed that Gwyneth also intervened when the couple was going through a difficult time and convinced them to reconcile.
A source told Us Weekly at the time: “Gwyneth was the one who pushed them to do it. Gwyneth is happy if Chris is happy, she just wants the best for him.”
The former couple are supportive of each other’s new romances, and Chris even joins Gwyneth, her kids, and her new husband on a family vacation for her and Brad’s honeymoon.
When reports surfaced this year that Dakota and Chris were engaged, Gwyneth is said to have given the couple her blessing.
She previously said of Dakota: “We’re actually really good friends. I love her so much. She’s a lovely, wonderful person.”
In 2020, she spoke about Dakota again, saying, “I can understand that it seems strange because it’s kind of unconventional. But I think in this case, having gone through it iteratively, I just adore her.”
Ben and Jennifer shocked Hollywood in 2015 when they announced their marriage was over and opted to ride out the storm with a vacation in the Bahamas.
“The family felt it was important to be together and they were. The family is united and no matter what happens, they will protect the children,” an insider told PEOPLE at the time.
Ben and Jennifer shocked Hollywood in 2015 when they announced their marriage was over after 10 years together.
Just days later, the couple decided to travel to the Bahamas with their three children to avoid the storm and appeared visibly tense during the break.
“The family felt it was important to be together and they were. The family is united and no matter what happens, they will protect the children,” a source told PEOPLE at the time.
Years later, Ben opened up about his co-parenting relationship with ex Jennifer, telling the publication: “I’m so grateful and respect her. Our marriage didn’t work out and that’s hard.
‘We both really believe it’s important for children to see their parents respecting each other and getting along, whether they’re together or not.’
In recent months, sources have claimed that Jennifer has been an “adviser” to Ben as his marriage to Jennifer Lopez falters, with rumors swirling that the couple are set to file for divorce within days.
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
Since splitting in 2015, Kourtney and Scott have continued to maintain their strong family unit, with the latter also remaining close friends with the rest of the Kardashian clan (pictured in 2013).
In 2019, Kourtney flew to Finland with her three children to celebrate her 40th birthday, with Scott and his then-girlfriend Sofia Richie joining them.
Since splitting in 2015, Kourtney and Scott have continued to maintain their strong family unit, with the latter also remaining close friends with the rest of the Kardashian clan.
In 2019, Kourtney flew to Finland with her three children to celebrate her 40th birthday, alongside Scott and his then-girlfriend Sofia Richie.
Weeks after the trip, Kourtney made headlines when she posted a cryptic message on her Instagram Stories.
“Sometimes the universe will send an ex into your life just to see if you’ll still be an asshole,” reads the quote from “Trap Yoga Bae” Britteny Floyd-Mayo.
Kourtney and Scott also took their family on a trip to Mexico in 2018 and at the time one fan declared the breakup an example of “co-parenting done right.”
Sister Khloe then proceeded to give them her stamp of approval, writing, “I am beyond proud of all of them!!!! This is LOVE!! Their kids first and foremost! They are all amazing adults!!!”
Kourtney married Blink-182 drummer Travis Scott and they welcomed their first child, Rocky, in November 2023.
Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy
Kate Hudson was previously engaged to Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy from 2011 to 2014, and despite calling it quits, they have enjoyed multiple vacations together.
Speaking about their friendly relationship, Kate previously told Wine Enthusiast: “We’re a family for the rest of our lives, we have a beautiful baby and we love making wine. We’ll continue to do that.”
Kate was previously engaged to Muse frontman Matthew from 2011 to 2014, and they share one son, Bingham.
However, although the couple sadly called off their engagement, they remained on friendly terms and were photographed enjoying a family holiday on the Greek island of Skiathos in 2021.
A source told PEOPLE at the time: ‘They mingle with other families and newlyweds.
“They are very focused on the kids and making it fun for them.”
Speaking about their friendly relationship, Kate previously told Wine Enthusiast: “We’re a family for the rest of our lives, we have a beautiful baby and we love making wine. We’ll continue to do that.”
Matt married his wife Elle in 2019 and the couple welcomed their second child together, George, in May 2024.
