Divorce is already hard, but add in scandal and custody battles, and it’s even more difficult. Some of the top celebrities have dealt with the drama first-hand — including Brad Pitt, Britney Spears, Madonna, Tom Cruise and more.
Scroll through to see some of the messiest divorces in Hollywood.
The couple, who divorced in July 2012, reportedly couldn't see eye-to-eye on whether to raise their daughter Suri with Scientology parenting. The former Dawson's Creek star was raised Catholic but converted to the religion after marrying Cruise in 2005. "She wants to be in charge of how Suri is being raised and didn't want her to have an exclusively Scientology education," a source told Us in 2012.
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The actress filed for divorce from her Mr. and Mrs. Smith costar in September 2016 after two years of marriage. Pitt faced child abuse accusations over an alleged incident with their then-15-year-old son Maddox onboard a private jet. The allegations were cleared by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. A long custody battle for their six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox followed. They reached a custody agreement in November 2018.
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The "Rhythm Nation" singer and the businessman married in 2012 and began divorce proceedings in April 2017. The pair share son, Eissa Al Mana. In June 2018, TMZ reported that Jackson was concerned her estranged husband was using drugs around their son and sought full custody.
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The talk show host filed for divorce from the TV producer in April 2019 after almost 22 years of marriage. The filing came after Hunter fathered a child with his alleged mistress, Sharina Hudson, and Williams' multiple health and sobriety issues. "Kevin had a major indiscretion that he will have to deal with for the rest of his life,” Williams told New York Magazine. “An indiscretion that I will not deal with. I never thought that I would be in this position." The former couple are parents to Kevin Jr., 18.
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The singer filed for divorce in July 2016 after 12 years of marriage and requested that he not receive spousal support. "Ms. Blige is saddened to say it is true that she has filed for divorce, saying sometimes things don't work how we hoped they would… but there is a divine plan and a reason for everything," her rep told Us at the time. "She thanks and appreciates her fans for their support and love through this very difficult emotional time." A source would later tell Us that “they had huge fights behind closed doors over the years” and she had “just had enough.” They finalized their divorce in June 2018.
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The Real Housewives of New York City newcomer filed for divorce from her husband in June 2016 after he allegedly had an affair with another woman. The businessman denied the cheating allegations through his lawyer, Mark Jay Heller. Days later, Heller exclusively claimed to Us Weekly that Jules “brutally and viciously assaulted” her now-estranged husband in 2012. Her rep has since denied the accusations. The former couple, who were married for eight years, share kids Jagger and Rio.
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As of June 2016, the Pirates of the Caribbean star and the Danish Girl actress are in the midst of a bitter court battle. Shortly after she filed for divorce in May 2016 after 15 months of marriage, Heard accused Depp of being physically abusive and obtained a temporary domestic violence restraining order against him. The model also initially requested spousal support from the Alice Through the Looking Glass actor, but later withdrew her appeal. Depp and his lawyer have repeatedly denied Heard’s abuse allegations.
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The No Doubt frontwoman filed for divorce from the Bush lead singer in August 2015 after Us Weekly revealed he cheated for years with their children’s former nanny Mindy Mann. The rockers, who were married for nearly 13 years, finalized their divorce in April 2016 and now share joint custody of their three sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. Stefani has since found love again with her new beau, Blake Shelton.
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The America’s Got Talent host filed for divorce from the “Infinity” singer in December 2014 after he previously confirmed that they were living in separate houses “for a few months.” The pair, who were married for six years, have since become cordial, often celebrating holidays and birthdays with their twins, Moroccan and Monroe. In January 2016, Carey got engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer.
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star filed for divorce from the music producer in December 2015. She was diagnosed with Lyme disease in early 2012, shortly after the pair tied the knot in November 2011. Yolanda has since said that they had a falling out as a result of her debilitating illness and has stated, on multiple occasions, “David never changed, I changed.”
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The Real Housewives of New York City star called it quits on her 22-year marriage to Mario in August 2014 after he cheated on her multiple times with much-younger mistress Kasey Dexter. “I would never reconcile with him. I believe in marriage. I gave him a second chance and he betrayed me and our daughter. You just don’t do that,” she told Us Weekly at the time. The estranged pair share a daughter, Avery.
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In May 2014, Sally filed for a legal separation from the View host. Days later, she responded by filing for divorce. The divorce quickly turned sour as news broke that the estranged couple were expecting a baby together via a surrogate. Sally currently raises the baby boy, who was born in August 2014, and Shepherd pays child support. She is listed as the legal mother on the child’s birth certificate.
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The couple of nearly eight years announced their split in a statement to the Associated Press. They have not yet agreed on a settlement. Albert L. Ortega/WireImage.com
The New York Yankee's wife filed for divorce in July after reports of his extramarital affairs and a close friendship with Madonna. The couple wed in 2002 and have two daughters: Natasha, 3, and Ella, 3 months. Steven A. Henry/Getty Images
The salacious divorce trial between model and the architect ended in October 2008 after much media attention. Cook admitted to cheating on his wife with his assistant and spending $3,000 on porn sites. Rob Rich/Getty Images
After three-and-a-half years of marriage - which began with a lavish and highly-publicized wedding - the talk show host quietly filed for divorce in March. "[I] look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman," she said. Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com
America's golden couple exchanged vows in 2000, but after four years of marriage, they were done. In 2004, rumors swirled of an on-set affair between Pitt and his Mr. and Mrs. Smith costar Angelina Jolie. Jolie and Pitt now have six kids. Evan Agostini/Getty Images
The pair fell in love in 1989 when Garces worked as a nanny for the comedian's son, Zachary, but in March, after 19 years of marriage, they filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.com
Their chaotic two-year marriage came to an end when the singer filed for divorce in November 2006. Federline now has primary custody of their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. Jason Merritt/FilmMagic.com
The wrestler and his wife parted ways in 2007 after 24 years of matrimony and four seasons of the VH1 reality series Hogan Knows Best. Linda called their union "irretrievably broken." Ben Rose/WireImage.com
After 16 years of marriage, the couple split in 2006. The actor now pays $21,000 a month in spousal support to his ex-wife and they share custody of teenage daughters, Hayley and Taylor. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images
Wed in June 2002, the stars' stayed together just shy of three years. The couple has two daughters, Sam and Lola. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com
After three years of marriage, the singers called it quits in 2005. What went wrong? Their MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica. "It was among the dumber ideas I think I've ever seen executed," Lachey once said. "It got to a place where it was so invasive, so it became a problem." Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.com
Kidman has said she was "shocked" when, after 10 years of marriage and adopting two children together, Cruise filed for divorce in February 2001. Kidman has since remarried Keith Urban and Cruise has a 2-year-old daughter, Suri, with new wife Katie Holmes. Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
The One Tree Hill cast-mates, who were also an on-screen couple, tied the knot in 2005 and were divorced five months later. "I can't say there are no hard feelings. I feel hurt, humiliated and broken hearted," Bush later revealed. Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
The former Felicity costars met on the set in 1998 and tied the knot in 2000. Their marriage lasted just over two years. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.com
Anderson and Salomon, who dated for just one month before saying "I do," annulled their two-month marriage on grounds of fraud in March. Denise Truscello/WireImage.com
In 2002, the Academy Award-winning actress admitted she and her actor hubby attended couples counseling. It didn't work. In 2006, the couple of seven years announced they were separating. Phillippe and Witherspoon - who is now dating Jake Gyllenhaal - share custody of their two children, Ava and Deacon. Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
They couldn't work it out! The Beatles crooner and Dancing With the Stars contestant had a daughter before splitting after four years of marriage in 2006. Mills was awarded a $48.6 divorce settlement. Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com
The singer proposed to the motocross racer in 2005 - but after two years of marriage, the couple separated in February 2006. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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