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Big splits! 2016 celebrity breakups

Topping the list of big celebrity breakups in 2016 are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. After 12 years together, two as husband and wife, she filed for divorce in September. Click forward to see the big star couple splits this year.
Topping the list of big celebrity breakups in 2016 are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. After 12 years together, two as husband and wife, she filed for divorce in September. Click forward to see the big star couple splits this year.
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Almost a year after separating from Kate Beckinsale, director Len Wiseman filed for divorce in October. The couple has been married for 12 years and met on the set of 'Underworld.'
Almost a year after separating from Kate Beckinsale, director Len Wiseman filed for divorce in October. The couple has been married for 12 years and met on the set of 'Underworld.'
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Tobey Maguire and jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer announced their separation in October. They met in 2003 and have been married 9 years.
Tobey Maguire and jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer announced their separation in October. They met in 2003 and have been married 9 years.
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Actor Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts attended the 73rd Venice Film Festival in September just days before announcing their separation after 11 years together.
Actor Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts attended the 73rd Venice Film Festival in September just days before announcing their separation after 11 years together.
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Those were the days. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are still working out custody arrangements after she filed for divorce in September. The speculative headlines over this A-list star breakup are nonstop while their teams are reported to be negotiating behind closed doors.
Those were the days. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are still working out custody arrangements after she filed for divorce in September. The speculative headlines over this A-list star breakup are nonstop while their teams are reported to be negotiating behind closed doors.
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In July, a representative for Mary J Blige confirmed to USA TODAY that the singer filed for divorce from her husband of 12 years, Kendu Isaacs.
In July, a representative for Mary J Blige confirmed to USA TODAY that the singer filed for divorce from her husband of 12 years, Kendu Isaacs.
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In May, Amber Heard filed for divorce and asked for alimony, plus money from Johnny Depp for her attorney's fees. They had been married 15 months.
In May, Amber Heard filed for divorce and asked for alimony, plus money from Johnny Depp for her attorney's fees. They had been married 15 months.
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After four years together, Garrett Hedlund, and Kirsten Dunst called it quits in late summer.
After four years together, Garrett Hedlund, and Kirsten Dunst called it quits in late summer.
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Wilmer Valderrama, and Demi Lovato attended an Oscars party together in February, but in June, she announced their breakup.
Wilmer Valderrama, and Demi Lovato attended an Oscars party together in February, but in June, she announced their breakup.
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In June, NBA player Nick Young and Iggy Azalea announced their split a year after their engagement.
In June, NBA player Nick Young and Iggy Azalea announced their split a year after their engagement.
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After nearly two years of dating, Josh Groban and Kat Dennings called it quits by late summer.
After nearly two years of dating, Josh Groban and Kat Dennings called it quits by late summer.
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After dating for 15 months, Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris parted ways by June. And then, ...
After dating for 15 months, Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris parted ways by June. And then, ...
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Swift spent some time with Tom Hiddleston before reports soon surfaced that they, too, had broken up by summer's end. He told 'People' at the Emmys that he and the pop star are still friends ...
Swift spent some time with Tom Hiddleston before reports soon surfaced that they, too, had broken up by summer's end. He told 'People' at the Emmys that he and the pop star are still friends ...
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... Now the singer is lying low on the radar and appears to be single again.
... Now the singer is lying low on the radar and appears to be single again.
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On-again, off-again couple Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart were off again as of August.They had been linked since 2011.
On-again, off-again couple Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart were off again as of August.They had been linked since 2011.
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After five years together, Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney broke up in July.
After five years together, Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney broke up in July.
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Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander called off their engagement in February. They were engaged in March 2015.
Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander called off their engagement in February. They were engaged in March 2015.
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After a year of dating, John Mellencamp and Christie Brinkley announced their split in August.
After a year of dating, John Mellencamp and Christie Brinkley announced their split in August.
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Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman split in April after three years of marriage.
Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman split in April after three years of marriage.
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After 10 years together, Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger broke up mid-July. In August, 'People' asked how she was doing and she said, 'It's all good.'
After 10 years together, Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger broke up mid-July. In August, 'People' asked how she was doing and she said, 'It's all good.'
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Dennis Quaid and wife Kimberly Buffington announced in June that they would be getting a divorce. The couple had announced splits twice previously during their 12-year marriage but always reconciled.
Dennis Quaid and wife Kimberly Buffington announced in June that they would be getting a divorce. The couple had announced splits twice previously during their 12-year marriage but always reconciled.
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