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15 Stars Who Went Through a Breakup But Ended Up Being Happier Single

It’s not easy for any couple when a long-term relationship comes to an end. But a recent study has shown that many people feel happier and healthier when they’re single rather than married. And some celebrities who have chosen to separate from their other halves and are now perfectly happy with that decision can serve as proof of this.

Gisele Bündchen

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The model met the athlete on a blind date in 2006. Three years later, the couple decided to get married. In 2022, after 13 years of marriage, they announced that they were separating and filing for divorce. Since this time, according to those close to her, Gisele has re-approached her work with renewed vigor and is full of energy and inspiration.

Natasha Lyonne

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Lyonne started dating Fred Armisen in 2014. The actors lived together for nearly eight years, but announced that they were splitting up in 2022. Natasha admits that she prefers not to depend on anyone and to devote as much time and attention as possible to her work. Having said that, the couple have maintained their friendship.

Busy Philipps

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The actress and the screenwriter got married in 2007. Their marriage wasn’t always easy, and in 2021, Phillips and Silverstein decided to separate. Although most of the people close to them knew about the breakup, the couple waited a while longer before making a public announcement. The actress says it wasn’t an easy decision, but it has helped her a lot.

Emily Ratajkowski

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In 2022, Emily and her husband announced their divorce after four years of marriage. Ratajkowski doesn’t think that ending a marriage is always a sad event. In her opinion, it’s better to separate at the right time, than to share your life for years with someone you’ve grown cold toward and don’t feel the same way about.

Kelsea Ballerini

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The singer got married to Morgan Evans in 2017. Four years later, the couple decided to separate. According to people close to her, the divorce was difficult for Ballerini, but after she made her decision, it was as if a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders. Kelsea is now feeling much better.

Charlize Theron

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The actress admits that she hasn’t dated anyone in years, but she’s not bothered at all by not having a partner in her life and doesn’t feel lonely. Theron’s last official relationship was with Sean Penn, but the couple broke up in 2015.

Claire Foy

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In 2018, the actress and her husband Stephen Campbell Moore announced that they were separating after four years of marriage. The couple have agreed to raise their daughter together, and Foy notes that it’s her child that plays the most important role in her life.

Olivia Wilde

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In 2020, the actress and comedian Jason Sudeikis announced that they were calling off their engagement, which had lasted nearly seven years. After the breakup, the couple decided to focus on the happiness of their two children, although Olivia admits that she and Jason sometimes find it hard to reach an agreement.

Gigi Hadid

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From 2015 to 2021, Hadid and musician Zayn Malik were considered to be one of the most prominent celebrity couples. The two had been on-and-off for six years before finally separating. Gigi says she and Malik are now building an amicable relationship for the sake of their daughter, and she looks happy enough being single.

Meagan Good

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In 2021, after nine years together, Meagan Good and DeVaughn Franklin decided to get divorced. Although Meagan said that ending her marriage was one of the most bitter and difficult moments of her life, she is still optimistic and hopeful about the future.

Tia Mowry

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Actors Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict got married in 2008, but 14 years later decided to split up. Mowry says that although the decision to get a divorce was not an easy one, she feels that life is beautiful and wonderful and has joy and happiness in store for her.

Jennifer Aniston

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In 2017, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux got divorced. The actress and screenwriter had been together for seven years, three of which they spent married. Jennifer and Justin have maintained a good relationship; that said, Aniston noted that she’s very happy being single and isn’t planning to look for new love anytime soon.

Nazanin Mandi

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Miguel and Nazanin Mandi dated for almost 10 years before deciding to get engaged in 2016. Two years later, they tied the knot. But in the autumn of 2022, Nazanin filed for divorce. She said that she’s now on a journey of self-discovery and hopes to become free and confident once again.

Camila Cabello

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In 2021, Cabello and Mendes’ two-year romance came to an end. The couple announced that they were no longer together, but remained good friends. Camila later said that she needed to work on herself before starting a serious relationship. But she’s happy that she’s made some progress in that department.

Faith Evans

In 2021, Faith and producer Stevie J filed for divorce after three years of marriage. Although Stevie J later tried to publicly apologize to Evans, she decided to go ahead with the divorce proceedings. Having separated from her spouse, she appears to be perfectly happy.

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