20 Celebrity Exes Who are Proudly Co-Parenting

Divorce is hard but if there are children involved, it can be that much more complicated. Now, add in the fame thing and those personal lives being played out in front of the world and it could be so much worse for these celebrity parents. But for some celebrities, they know what the real deal is. And as long as they can separate any issues they have with one another for the sake of their children’s best interests and well-being, it’s amazing what can be done.

Sure, there may be feelings of anger and disappointment and failure and bitterness, but that all needs to be pushed aside so the kids involved don’t feel it too. And these famous celeb exes know exactly what needs to be done, proving co-parenting can be done with success.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner

Prior to divorcing, Ben and Jen were so determined to protect their three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, that Affleck continued to live in their home, despite how rotten their split came to be. They divorced as amicably as possible and continue to spend a lot of time together for the sake of their family.

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Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian

These two are committed to co-parenting their three kids, Mason, Penelope and Reign, in a healthy way, so much so that they're taking their cues from Bennifer 2.0. OK, they may not be living together but they do vacation together, mostly for filming purposes but they've also managed to maintain a good relationship.

Even though Kourtney has been slammed for her parenting, it's clear she puts the interest of her kids first.

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Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow

They coined the phrase "conscious uncoupling" and never looked back. And whether they're involved with other people, they still find their way back to each other — in a strictly platonic parent way — for Apple and Moses' sake.

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony

Before Gwyneth and Chris, there was J.Lo and Marc, longtime friends who have not only come together for the sake of their children, twins Emme and Max, but they also support each other professionally and in their personal lives. Jen has welcomed Marc's ladies in the past, like his third wife (now-ex-wife) Shannon De Lima, just has Marc has bonded with Jen's men, like fiance Alex Rodriguez.

Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk and daughter Lea

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Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk

They may have just split but they both "want to keep it civil" for their daughter, Lea. But they did hire a lawyer to work out their co-parenting plan so they could "coordinate to make sure their daughter is always with one parent". Sounds like a plan.

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Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies

In a joint statement announcing their recent separation, Cook and Gillies made it clear that their children are of the utmost importance. And after 15 years, it's totally understandable.

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, daughter Monroe and son Moroccan

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Mimi and Nick know it's all about unconditional love when it comes to their twins, Moroccan and Monroe, and are able to put the kids first and push their egos to the side.

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Courteney Cox and David Arquette

At the heart of it, the adults in question need to remember their history and love they once shared. Cox and Arquette couldn't be better at it.

"We've always just made [Coco] the number one priority," Arquette told Us Weekly. "We have respect and love for each other and just [are] on the same page. And [with] Coco, we're just super lucky. As far as teenagers go, it's a bit tricky, but she's got a huge heart and she's really, really a brilliant girl, so we're very lucky."

Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Reese's husband, Jim Toth

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Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon

They were young when they got married but Reese and Ryan handled their divorce in an amazing way, managed to put their differences aside and work together for Ava and Deacon.

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Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr

These two were always going to be friendly, so friendly, in fact, Kerr moved across the street from Bloom to maintain stability for son Flynn.

Let's not forget, Kerr is expecting a new half-sibling this year too.

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Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan

These two have been amicable throughout their breakup, ensuring their daughter, Everly, would not only survive their divorce but strive in spite of it.

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Anna Faris and Chris Pratt

The exes, who split in 2017, try to maintain the love, joy and happiness their son, Jack, had while they were married — and as long as that hasn't changed or doesn't change, Jack should come out of this happy and healthy.

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Zoe Kravitz, Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet

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Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet

Kravitz and Bonet did what they had to do to make life feel a little more normal for daughter, Zoe. And proof that the exes are good with each other? Lenny isn't only close with Lisa's husband, Jason Momoa, but with their children as well.

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Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead

Anstead and El Moussa continued to work together on their HGTV show, even after going their separate ways, so if they could do that, they could easily stay friends for the sake of their children, Taylor and Brayden.

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Will Kopelman and Drew Barrymore

Barrymore has always kept things friendly with her exes and Kopelman is not different. Despite their marriage ending in 2016, a year later, the actress described their relationship as a "happy, unorthodox union." Indeed.

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Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods

Their marriage may have suffered after Woods' sex scandal but they've put the past where it should be (in the past) and are actually friends now. And it's all because they want what's best for the kids. Ain't nothing wrong with that.

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Bridget Moynahan and Tom Brady

Things ended pretty badly for these two (Brady and Gisele Bündchen began dating when he learned Moynahan was three months pregnant with their baby). It wasn't always easy but the three have managed to maintain a positive relationship with each other for the sake of son John and Tom and Gisele's kids.

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Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber

Liev and Naomi may no longer be together but whatever feelings they have for one another is pushed aside for the sake of their sons, Sasha and Samuel. Because it's not like they asked for this drama.

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Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose

Khalifa and Rose eke out time to spend with each other with their son, Sebastian, and have always maintained a amicable relationship where communication and respect is of the utmost importance.

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Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis

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Bruce Willis and Demi Moore

Bruce and Demi may not have worked out but they opted not to tell the world about the details of their split, all in an effort to help their daughters, Rumer, Tallulah and Scout, adjust to their new lives.

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