10 Former Celebrity Couples Who Kept Working Together After Their Split

Breaking up is hard enough without having to see your ex at work every day — but for these former celebrity couples, ending their relationship didn’t mean ending their professional partnership. Whether they were costars, collaborators or both, they continued working together long after the romance was over. Here are 10 former celebrity couples who kept things professional after their split.

Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart

Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart, despite ending their off-screen romance, continued to play the on-again, off-again couple Jughead and Betty on Riverdale. Their ability to separate their personal lives from their professional roles impressed fans and kept the show’s central love story alive. The tension and lingering affection between their characters became a major talking point for viewers.

Zach Braff and Florence Pugh

Zach Braff and Florence Pugh‘s real-life relationship brought both collaboration and creativity, especially as Pugh starred in Braff’s film A Good Person. Braff and Pugh dated for three years before breaking up in 2022, yet they continued to support each other’s artistic visions, according to CNN.

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long dated on and off between 2007 and 2010, starring together in He’s Just Not That Into You and Going the Distance before ultimately ending their relationship.  Their real-life chemistry and shared sense of humor translated effortlessly to the screen, making them a fan-favorite couple both on and off camera.

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, who once dated in real life, became fan favorites as Joey Potter and Pacey Witter on Dawson’s Creek. Although their romance didn’t last, the two remained on good terms and continued supporting each other’s careers. More than two decades later, they reunited for Happy Hours, which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Holmes stars alongside Jackson in the romantic dramedy, which she also wrote and directed.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

Though their off-screen love story captivated fans, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart continued leading the Twilight franchise even after their relationship ended. The pair starred together in all five films, from Twilight to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, and dated for roughly four years before splitting in 2013. Despite the breakup, they remained committed to the series, helping to keep Bella and Edward’s romance at the center of one of the biggest movie franchises of its era.

Courteney Cox and David Arquette

Courteney Cox and David Arquette met while filming Scream, married three years later, and finalized their divorce in 2013. Despite the split, they reunited on screen for Scream 5, continuing the fan-favorite partnership of Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley. According to Today, the former couple navigated their post-divorce working relationship with mutual respect, helping keep audiences invested in their characters’ story.

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki continued working together on The Big Bang Theory after ending their real-life relationship. The pair dated privately for about two years before splitting in 2010, later revealing that they remained close friends and on good terms. Their ability to maintain a strong professional relationship helped make Penny and Leonard one of television’s most beloved couples.

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley brought plenty of chemistry to Gossip Girl as Serena van der Woodsen and Dan Humphrey. Even after ending their real-life relationship, the two continued working together for several seasons, portraying one of the show’s central romances. Their professionalism helped keep Serena and Dan’s complicated love story at the heart of the series and made it easy for viewers to stay invested in the couple’s journey.

Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter

Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter fell in love while working together on Dexter and married on New Year’s Eve in 2008. Although their marriage lasted only about two years, they continued starring as adopted siblings Dexter and Debra Morgan after their divorce was finalized in 2011. Despite the change in their personal relationship, both actors remained committed to the series, earning praise for their performances and helping maintain the show’s success.

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, once one of the hottest celebrity couples, reunited for the comedy Bad Teacher. Viewers would never have guessed the pair were exes, as their natural chemistry and playful banter remained a highlight of their performances. The duo’s ability to poke fun at themselves highlighted their friendly post-breakup connection.