Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)

Recently, the Western press was rocked by the news that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were back together – the celebrities met in the early 2000s, but the long-awaited wedding never took place. Marie Claire decided to remember other celebrity couples who got back together after breaking up.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Bill, Prince William and Kate Middleton, Pink and Carey Hart – we talk about celebrities who gave ended relationships a second chance (and were right).

Justin and Hailey Bieber 

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Justin and Hailey Bieber, 2020

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin met while filming Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Again in 2011, and five years later their relationship grew from friendship to romance. True, the couple soon broke up – Justin Bieber’s lover reported that their relationship was over, and the musician himself was often seen in the company of his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

However, a few years later, fate brought the lovers together again – in the summer of 2018, news appeared in the press that Justin proposed to Hailey, and the same year the lovers got married. Since then, fans have enjoyed watching their happy and undoubtedly vibrant life together, moments of which the spouses often share on social networks.

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik 

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik at the Met Gala, 2016

The relationship between Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik for a long time resembled a series of ups and downs – the model and musician began dating in 2015, but soon problems began in their relationship, as a result of which provocative news appeared in the press every now and then about another quarrel between lovers. In the spring of 2018, the couple announced their separation – according to Western publications, the reason for the break was the incredibly busy work schedule of celebrities.

This news upset fans of the bright couple, but they did not lose hope of seeing their idols together again, and soon their predictions came true – in January 2020, touching photographs appeared on the Internet in which Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik were walking through the streets of the city, holding hands. From that moment on, the couple’s relationship moved to a new level, and after some time the world learned that the lovers were expecting the birth of their first child. The model did not hide her situation, participating in photo shoots and publishing new pictures on social networks, and after giving birth she shared a shot with her newborn daughter with fans, signing it: “Our girl joined us this weekend and has already managed to change our whole world. This is Love”.

Rose Leslie and Kit Harington

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Rose Leslie and Kit Harington, 2016

Rose Leslie and Kit Harington met while filming one of the most famous TV series of our time, Game of Thrones, in 2011. Almost immediately after their meeting, rumors about a romance between celebrities began to appear in the press, but two years later clouds began to gather over their union – Rose and Keith stopped appearing together in public, without giving any comments regarding the breakup, which provoked fans to create a huge many versions of events.

However, already in 2016, the star couple reunited again, and a year later, news about the lovers’ engagement appeared in the press. Today, the actors are happily married and have a son, who was born in February.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, 2017

The romance between model Chrissy Teigen and musician John Legend began in 2007, and from that moment on, fans of the couple tirelessly followed the development of their relationship – four years later it became known that the lovers were engaged, and a year later a luxurious wedding took place, which took place on Lake Como in Italy .

However, after the marriage, relations between the spouses began to deteriorate, and soon John Legend announced the breakup, explaining this by his desire for a free life and the fact that he was “better to be alone.” However, the couple’s separation did not last long – after some time, the couple reunited again and today they are raising two children – Luna and Miles.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, 2020

The passion-filled romance between Justin Timberlake and Jessica Bill began in 2007 – at that time the performer was dating actress Cameron Diaz, but this did not stop him from starting a new relationship. For some time, the lovers were absolutely happy, but in 2011, Bill decided to break up with Timberlake, who was rumored to be cheating on her.

True, Justin himself soon realized the tragedy of the loss – in numerous interviews he mentioned that he could not forget Jessica, because she was “the best thing that happened in his life.” This love story has a happy ending – the celebrities played a secret wedding, and in 2020 they had a second child – son Phineas.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Kate Middleton and Prince William on their wedding day, April 29, 2011

Today, the relationship between Kate Middleton and Prince William is considered a benchmark, and fans are watching with interest the new turns of their life together. However, their love story was not as cloudless as it might seem – the lovers began dating at the university, but the eldest son of the Prince of Wales could not make up his mind for a long time, as a result of which Kate Middleton even received an offensive nickname – “Waiting Kate”. 

However, the couple soon reunited, and in 2011 the world watched one of the most beautiful and lavish wedding ceremonies in history. Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are raising three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and fans admire the royal couple and hope that the couple’s fourth heir will soon be born.

Pink and Carey Hart

Into the same river twice: celebrity couples who got back together after a breakup (and are happy)
Pink and Carey Hart, 2014

Singer Pink and motorcycle racer Carey Hart met in 2001 – five years later, the lovers tied the knot and lived several happy years together, but soon disagreements began to appear between the spouses, and already in 2008 they officially separated. The breakup was not easy for both partners – according to Hart, it was difficult for him to get through this period, and Pink even recorded the album What About Us, a number of songs of which she dedicated to her personal experiences.

However, in 2009, the paparazzi again began to notice the spouses together, and a few years later the couple had a daughter, Willow Sage. This year, Pink and Carey Hart celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary – according to them, now they are truly happy together