The break- ups…

JENNIFER ANISTON AND JUSTIN THEROUX

Jen and Justin’s split in February was ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘gentle’, according to him; less so according to her friends. The pair divorced after two years of marriage. Since then, Justin has been ‘casually dating’, while Jen has signed up to a relationship coach.

LENA DUNHAM AND JACK ANTONOFF

Lena wrote about how the ‘finality’ of their break-up ‘nearly killed her’. ‘Our hearts were still broken from trying so hard to fix it but no longer uncertain about whether or not we could,’ she wrote, insisting that now she indulges in her independence, soaking in it ‘like a bubble bath’.

CHERYL AND LIAM PAYNE

Cheryl turned to music to work through her break-up with Liam. She released a song entitled Love Made Me Do It It, but rebuffed any insinuation that it was about Liam. The couple, who were together two years and have a son, Bear, said they both ‘had so much love for each other as a family’.

ARIANA GRAND GRANDE AND P PETE DAVIDSON

Ariana broke off her engagement with Pete in October following the death of her ex, Mac Miller. Soon after, Ariana released break-up ballad ‘ Thank U, Next’, thanking her exes and stating she’s moving on to ‘Ari’ – ie, herself. You do you, Ariana.

BRAD PITT AND ANGELINA JOLIE

Brangelina’s divorce – dubbed the most acrimonious in Hollywood history – has now endured two years of negotiations. In December, the pair agreed on joint custody of their six children. And yet, the drama is not over; their financial assets are yet to be settled…