14 celebrity couples who broke up but still had to work together

Angela JohnsonJul 29, 2020, 03:20 IST

Joey King and Jacob Elordi ended their off-screen relationship before filming the "Kissing Booth" sequels.Netflix

Many breakups are difficult, and working directly with your ex can make the healing process even more challenging.
Many Hollywood relationships develop on set, making a breakup a bit awkward, especially if they continue to work together in the future.
Joey King and Jacob Elordi broke up before filming the "Kissing Booth" sequels, and Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake were in a four-year relationship before starring in "Bad Teacher."
Several couples, including Penn Badgley and Blake Lively and Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray, continued to star on TV series together after breaking up.

Breakups can be hard, particularly when your ex also happens to be your coworker.

Maintaining a professional relationship with your ex can be tough for even the best actors, but some Hollywood couples have managed to move past their splits for the sake of their careers.

Here are some celebrity couples who have worked together after a breakup.

Joey King and Jacob Elordi met on the set of "The Kissing Booth," but they broke up before filming the sequels.

Joey King and Jacob Elordi recently starred in "The Kissing Booth 2." Blair Raughley via AP

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's on-screen romance lasted longer than their real-life one.

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson met on the set of "Dawson's Creek." Columbia TriStar International Television/Courtesy of Getty Images

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn promoted a film together after breaking up.

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival. Clemens Bilan/Getty

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley's characters continued to date on "Gossip Girl" after their off-screen relationship ended.

Their characters ended up getting married on the show long after the real couple's breakup. Evan Agostini/AP

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart dated on and off throughout the release of "The Twilight Saga" films.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart worked together on the five "Twilight" films. Getty Images / Lester Cohen

Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco continued working together on "The Big Bang Theory" after their split.

Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco seem to be on good terms after their breakup. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan continued their on-screen romance on "Alias" after their breakup.

Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan dated for a year while working on "Alias." Frederick M. Brown/Stringer/Getty images

Tony Kanal and Gwen Stefani remained bandmates after their breakup.

Tony Kanal and Gwen Stefani at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. Getty Images Entertainment/Mark Mainz

Jack White and Meg White of The White Stripes called of their personal relationship before ending the band.

Jack White and Meg White on the red carpet for the Grammy Awards in 2004. Kevin Winter/Getty images

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are divorced, but they continued making music together after their split.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have continued to collaborate in the studio. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall continued playing siblings on-screen after breaking up in real life.

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall played siblings on "Dexter." Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray ended their real-life relationship before "One Tree Hill" ended.

Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray kept things professional on "One Tree Hill" after their divorce. Peter Kramer/Getty Images

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake worked together on "Bad Teacher" years after their breakup.

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake had to film a love scene in "Bad Teacher." AP

Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere met on the set of "Heroes," but they split before the show ended.

Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere met on the TV show. Michael Buckner/Getty Images

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