Even after separating and filing for divorce, many celebrity couples have managed to keep a civil and united front for their children. From Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, there are many separated couples who continue to work with their ex-partners to co-parent their children despite personal differences.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
While the two are no longer a couple, they have opted to co-parent. They have two daughters, Willa and Delphine, both kept away from the public eye to respect their privacy. Speaking on the 'School of Greatness' podcast last year, Jonas highlighted how his kids have 'incredible women to look up to,' including their mother, Sophie Turner. He noted, 'We have a great co-parenting relationship, which is really important to me.'
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green
The couple, separated for years, have a proper co-parenting plan for their three children: Noah, Bodhi, and Journey. In an old interview with E! News, Brian Austin Green stated that everything they do is for their children. He mentioned certain rules they keep in mind, adding, 'The number one is always make sure that everything is centered around the experience of the kids.' Megan Fox echoed this on 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' saying, 'I don't let anything in my energy like that when I'm around my kids. Because if I don't accept and love their father, I'm rejecting a part of them because he's a part of who they are always.'
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid
The former One Direction singer and the model were the talk of the town for years before parting ways in 2021. They have maintained a strong and united front for their daughter, Khai, born a year before their split. The two have equal custody and a co-parenting plan. In an interview on 'Call Her Daddy,' Malik shared, 'I have her 50 percent of the time, so that time I have with her is so important because I feel like she's growing up so fast. So, when I'm with her, I don't work at all.'
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
The 'Marty Supreme' actress and the Coldplay lead singer officially parted ways in July 2016, though they announced their split two years earlier. They co-parented their children, Apple and Moses, and actively discussed it. In an old post, Paltrow stated that one reason for their separation was that they were no longer working together. However, their love and protectiveness for their children was mutual. She wrote, 'There was always a bit of unease and unrest. But man, did we love our children.'
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
The power couple, together for 19 years, announced their separation last year, shocking many. They share two daughters: Sunday Rose, their eldest who recently made her Met Gala debut with her mother, and Faith Margaret. Following the divorce, PEOPLE reported that they reached a conclusion and created a proper co-parenting plan. Kidman prioritized her children's well-being, with holidays and days of the year divided between them upon mutual agreement.
Josh Duhamel and Fergie
The couple was together for 10 years before officially separating in 2019. They have maintained that their kids are the top priority and actively co-parent. On 'The Jess Cagle Show,' Josh stated that Fergie was an amazing woman and an active part of his life. They share their only son, Axl. Duhamel later remarried model Audra Mari and had two children, Shepherd and Rocca. He commented, 'Like I said, it could be a lot worse. I've seen it, I've lived it. Thankfully, we have a really civil situation.'
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Another famed couple that has continued to be responsible parents after divorce includes Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. In a 2016 interview with E! News, Affleck said, 'Jen is a superhero mom. She's an amazing mother, and I'm really lucky to have her as a partner to co-parent these kids with. We try our best, we put them first and that's what we do.' The two share custody over Violet Anne, Fin (formerly Seraphina Rose), and Samuel.
