The 10 Most Shocking Marriage Breakdowns Of 2014

It's been a year of highs and lows for romance in Hollywood. 

While some celebs we thought would never wed again went and said "I do" (we're looking squarely at you, George Clooney), plenty of other celebrities took us by surprise by separating in 2014. 

Below, 10 of the most headline-grabbing celebrity splits of the year. 

• Gwyneth Paltrow And Chris Martin
   
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  Gwyneth Paltrow separated -- err, "consciously uncoupled" -- from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in March after 11 years of marriage and two kids together. "We have been working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what might have been possible between us, and we have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate," the pair wrote in an announcement on Paltrow's lifestyle website.
• Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon
   
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  Nick Cannon confirmed that he and wife of six years Mariah Carey had separated in August. Cannon and Carey are parents to 3-year-old twins. “There is trouble in paradise," The "America's Got Talent" host said, adding that his "main focus" was on the kids.
• Antonio Banderas And Melanie Griffith
   
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  Melanie Griffith filed for divorce from Antonio Banderas in June after 18 years of marriage. The exes have an 18-year-old daughter together. "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost 20 years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together," the couple said in a statement.
• David Duchovny And Téa Leoni
   
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  Former "X-Files" star David Duchovny filed for divorce from actress Téa Leoni in June after 17 years of marriage. Sources said the former couple, who have two children together, had been separated for months. In September, Leoni raved about her ex: "David gave me the two greatest gifts on the planet," she told Parade magazine. "I don't know how I could ever hate him. We've always loved each other, and we adore these kids."
• Robin Thicke And Paula Patton
   
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  In February, "Blurred Lines" singer Robin Thicke and actress Paula Patton announced they were calling it quits after nine years of marriage. "We will always love each other and be best friends, however, we have mutually decided to separate at this time," the couple, who have a 4-year-old son together, said in a joint statement. In October, Patton officially filed for divorce from Thicke.
• Neil Young And Pegi Young
   
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  In August, rock legend Neil Young filed for divorce from Pegi, his wife of 36 years and frequent musical collaborator.
• Pat And Gina Neely
   
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  Food Network's golden couple, Pat and Gina Neely, announced they were calling it quits after 20 years of marriage back in September. "This was a tough decision, but we believe it is the best decision for us," the couple said in a joint statement. "As parents of two beautiful adult daughters that we love dearly, we will continue to be involved in each other's lives as parents and friends."
• Jewel And Ty Murray
   
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  In July, singer Jewel announced that she and her rodeo star husband Ty Murray were parting ways after six years of marriage. The couple have a 3-year-old son together. "Ty and I have always tried to live the most authentic life possible, and we wanted our separation as husband and wife to be nothing less loving than the way we came together," the Jewel wrote in a blog post confirming the split.
• Sherri Shepherd And Lamar 'Sal' Sally
   
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  Former "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd filed for divorce from her husband Lamar Sally in May. Shepherd has one son from a previous marriage. Since the split, she and Sally have been locked in a messy custody battle over the baby boy their surrogate delivered in August.
• Angie Harmon And Jason Sehorn
   
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  "Rizzoli & Isles" star Angie Harmon and former NFL player Jason Sehorn called it quits in November after 13 years of marriage. The couple have three daughters together.