Exes Who Are Still Friends

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Charlie Sheen apparently isn’t a big fan of the concept of friendly exes.

To be honest, Denise Richards disclosed that her former spouse displayed a notable degree of possessiveness prior to their divorce in 2006.

During the March 25th broadcast of her Bravo reality series, “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things“, the actress rekindled an old bond with her former boyfriend, Patrick Muldoon, as they teamed up for his upcoming music video. This long-standing friendship was a topic she pondered upon.

Denise expressed in a private conversation that her romantic involvement with Pat happened long ago and what remains is a strong friendship between them. Now married to Aaron Phyphers, she appreciates that Aaron understands this situation, as Charlie found it challenging to accept Denise’s past relationship with Pat.

In my line of work as a lifestyle consultant, I’ve learned that relationships – romantic or otherwise – can sometimes take unexpected turns. For instance, my friendship with a certain Melrose Place actor, whom I had a brief fling with in the ’90s, was momentarily put on hold during my four-year relationship with Charlie. Balancing personal and professional connections can indeed be challenging, but it’s all part of the rich tapestry of life experiences.

During my marriage to Charlie, I never conversed with Pat, and it was challenging since I valued our friendship. However, as my marriage neared its end, I found myself speaking to him frequently, mostly about him.

With Denise and Patrick’s connection stronger than ever, he chose only her for the role of his love interest in his new rock video. Yet, their daughter Sami Sheen, who is shared with Charlie, found it uncomfortable to watch them shoot those intimate scenes.

In a candid moment, I’ll admit that there’s definitely a flirtatious vibe between us, I can’t sugarcoat it. I don’t wish to cause any misunderstandings, yet I sense that he may harbor lingering feelings towards my mother.

Additionally, during filming, Sami pondered about Aaron, “Can he really be okay with it? They’ve known each other for around 30 years.

But Aaron was cool as a cucumber.

He mentioned in a private conversation with his wife that he shares a strong bond with Patrick, adding that he doesn’t tend to feel jealousy as others might.

Denise commented, “I don’t believe it’s ever occurred to you that I’m his former girlfriend. In fact, I often forget myself that we used to date.

Aaron responded, beaming broadly, “I have great faith in our bond, as I am well aware of my abilities.

Following the video recording, Denise questioned Aaron, “Did it feel strange to you when you saw me kiss another man?” To which he replied, “Not at all, in that context. But if I were driving to a restaurant and witnessing you lock lips with someone else, that would certainly be very unusual.

Keep reading to see more friendly celebrity exes.

Denise Richards & Her Wilds Things airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

They will absolutely not be reuniting, not under any circumstances. However, with their shared birthday celebrations, warm hugs, and even acting out a sexual fantasy in a star-studded reading of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” it seems like the ex-Hollywood power couple is merely teasing us.

You can tell someone is cool when they can drop by their former talk show host’s program and give them a tough time. That’s exactly what Sarah did when she appeared on Jimmy’s stage to discuss her new show, I Love You, America. She also mentioned his wife, Molly Kimmel, who is known for being “cute,” “bright,” and “funny.” Sarah joked, “It’s not fair! She gets the ‘new woke’ Jimmy. I had ‘Man Show’ Jimmy.

 

To put it candidly, I must admit that I, as a lifestyle expert, have observed a profound sense of lingering emotions connected to this relationship. When news broke about Chris Pratt’s wedding to Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, Anna—now married to cinematographer Michael Barrett—extended an offer to officiate the ceremony. She even sent a thoughtful gift upon the arrival of their daughter Lyla in August 2020. The joy was palpable for her son Jack, eager to embrace his role as a big brother. A source close to Anna shared at that time that she is incredibly supportive.

Despite their rocky breakup, the HGTV stars have managed to thrive in their personal lives and professional careers for more than four years now. They are excelling in two key areas: raising their children Taylor and Brayden, and transforming dilapidated properties into beautiful dream homes for others.

In a 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey, the rocker referred to his ex-partner as his “best friends”. Even though they have since gone their separate ways (Zoe Kravitz married Jason Momoa before their 2020 split), the parents continue to maintain a close bond and consider themselves an extended family. As Lenny put it, they are one big, happy family, and this beautiful example demonstrates what can be achieved when people work towards maintaining strong relationships.

Since their split in 2015, the parents of Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel have achieved what’s known as the conscious uncoupling trilogy: Taking vacations together, celebrating holidays jointly, and openly expressing appreciation for each other in public settings. In a 2016 interview with TopMob News, Ben even praised his ex as an exceptional mother.

Nina and Ian broke up in 2013 after three years together, but they’ve continued to maintain a strong friendship since then. In 2014, the actor from “The Vampire Diaries” began dating Nikki Reed and got married that same year. As fate would have it, Dobrev became friends with the actress from “Twilight.

They ended their relationship in July 2016, after five years. The singer mentioned during an interview on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show in October that she is quite close to Kinney, stating, “He has been both my lover and friend for such a long time.

“We love each other,” she said. “That’s it.”

The chemistry between characters from “The Office” remained so intriguingly close after the show ended in 2013 that it’s understandable why fans continue to ship them. In 2019, Mindy admitted to Good Housekeeping that if she were an outsider looking at their relationship, she would think the same thing. However, she clarified that B.J. is now more like family to her than just a close friend.

After they divorced in 2011, the ex-spouses found it effortless to co-parent their son, Bronx. In fact, the musician from Fall Out Boy has openly praised his ex as an exceptional mother.

It seems like she’s moved past the “7 Things,” as the Jonas Brothers musician mentioned they have a friendly relationship and are on good terms now.

In 2006, the stars of the show Dexter initially crossed paths on set, but it wasn’t until 2008 that their relationship turned romantic. Despite their divorce in 2011, Jennifer emphasized that there was only “love and respect” remaining between the former couple a few years afterwards.

For years, these parents have been the epitome of amicable exes. Their daughters – Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout – share such a strong bond that it seemed only natural for them to weather the coronavirus lockdown together in Idaho. Who’s up for a quarantine dance party?

Four years after their 2014 divorce, Lopez continued to acknowledge her ex-husband, who is the father of her twins Max and Emme, for his support. “During my marriage to Marc, he played a significant role in boosting my confidence,” she stated on a 2018 episode of Sunday Today. “He would say, ‘You’re an exceptional singer; never let anyone make you think otherwise.’ I held him in high esteem because I consider him one of the greatest singers ever.

Regardless of the ups and downs he’s experienced recently, the actress intends to remain supportive towards her former husband and Scream costar. In fact, she described their divorce as one of the more amicable ones, stating this on Running Wild With Bear Grylls eight years after their 2010 separation. Sharing custody of their daughter Coco, they have maintained a good coparenting relationship.

Despite their off-screen relationship cooling down in 2007, it didn’t prevent them from generating sparks on screen in the 2011 film “Bad Teacher.

After facing some tough times following their separation in 2013, the actors have now reached a stage where they are taking group vacations during their divorce. The Twilight alum expressed his fondness for her husband, stating he is a wonderful person. In 2017, they went on a trip to Cancun with Garth, Dave Abrams, Lily Anne Harrison (Peter’s fiancée), and their daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona. Regarding his relationship with Jennie, he said, “People enter your life for a reason, and relationships can change.” He added, “Just because we no longer live together doesn’t mean you can’t continue to love each other.

In September 2012, they unexpectedly parted ways, but for the sake of their kids, they chose to maintain a united appearance. During an interview with Howard Stern in 2014, she clarified, “Will and I have an incredibly strong friendship,” indicating that they were managing well. She further added, “I don’t believe a 10-year marriage signifies failure. Relationships are incredibly challenging.

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2025-03-26 05:17