Splitsville

We all know that celebs may put up a front in public and no-one knows what goes on behind closed doors (even if there's a camera crew following as part of "reality" TV) but I can't help but feel a little shocked (and slightly bummed if I'm honest) at the split of Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman. Their relationship was kept very private, not often appearing in tabloids together or spotted out and about. The only glimpse we had into their life together was the tit-bits divulged by X-tina during interviews. When asked about her husband the singer would beam a smile as though telling tales of a schoolgirl crush, and speak of him with such adoration that it seems a shame they're now taking the divorce route. Perhaps he just wasn't giving her What A Girl Wants? - Sorry...I couldn't help myself.

Elsewhere in Separation Central, Courtney and David Arquette have also called time on their 11 year marriage - or could the whistle just be for half time? The pair have agreed to a "trial separation" and made a statement explaining;

"The reason for this separation is to better understand ourselves and the qualities we need in a partner and for our marriage"

The couple are said to have "set boundaries" for eachother during their time apart but still intend to remain "best friends and responsible parents". I guess they wouldn't be taking the path of friends-with-benefits? Probably not very responsible...
There have often been rumours and stories printed about their marriage and possible splits. After meeting way back on the set of Scream and their agonising journey trying to have a child these two have obviousy been through a lot together. In a Hollywood-world where weddings come and go faster than Paris's BFF's, the Arquette's have fought to sustain their relationship. Hopefully we'll one day not have to witness 'The One Where They Get Divorced'.