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From ‘entanglement’ to ‘consciously uncoupling’, guess the celeb couple behind the break up gobbledegook

WHEN celebrity couples split, it can be hard to understand – literally.

From one pair “consciously uncoupling”, to another reaching the “end of our rainbow”, they come up with all manner of nonsense to describe their break-ups. 

Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith in happier times
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Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith in happier timesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The Matrix actress admitted an 'entanglement' with rapper August Alsina
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The Matrix actress admitted an 'entanglement' with rapper August AlsinaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

It was left to The Matrix actress Jada Pinkett Smith to confuse us all recently as she admitted an “entanglement” with rapper August Alsina while she was separated from her Pursuit Of Happyness star husband Will. 

Jada, now back with her hubby, coined the double-speak for her fling in a frank chat with Will on her Facebook show Red Table Talk, as he joked she needed to make herself clearer.

Here, we challenge you to guess which famous romantic partnerships these bizarre quotes come from.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced their divorce in 2019
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced their divorce in 2019Credit: Getty Images - Getty
  1. The Sliding Doors of love closed on this marriage when the couple announced their “conscious uncoupling”.
  2. Radio DJ seemed to be talking a load of Ball when she and her husband announced they had “come to the end of our rainbow”.
  3. Proving she is always keen to remain Friends, this American actress revealed how her and her husband’s decision to separate had been “mutual and lovingly made”.
Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball separated in 2016
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Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball separated in 2016Credit: PA:Press Association
  1. Husband paid the Price when he cheated on the glamour girl in what she later described on social media as a “full-blown sexual affair”.
  2. They made it a lot further than 50 First Dates but after splitting from her husband, the former child star of E.T. fame still managed to “find grace in the idea that life goes on”.
  3. These two could no longer Garner each other’s romantic interest and told the world they would “go forward with love and friendship for one another”.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber also broke up in 2016
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Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber also broke up in 2016Credit: EPA
  1. This champion gymnast, as she split with her fella to vault into single life, let it be known it is “hard being young”.
  2. There is No Doubt these two will “remain partners in parenthood” despite “no longer being partners in marriage”.
  3. He is bringing Magic Mike pizzazz to co-parenting with his ex after they announced their “beautiful adventure” was taking them “on different paths”.
Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse ended their engagement in 2017
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Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse ended their engagement in 2017Credit: Getty - Contributor
  1. The Firework faded for this California Gurl and her bloke as their reps announced they were “taking respectful, loving space” apart — but happily they are now reunited, engaged and expecting a child, as we report on our Bizarre pages today. Oi, no peeking!
  2. This superstar singer no longer had quite as much Sasse about her as she finally got her partner out of her head, before confirming they “wish only the best for each other as we venture towards new horizons”.
  3. Watts a break-up when this actress and her ex can Liev life to the full “exploring this new phase of our relationship”.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's relationship ran its course
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's relationship ran its courseCredit: AP:Associated Press
  1. We Gotta Feeling this couple will have no problem remaining Peas in a pod — confirming after their split that they “are and will always be united”.
  2. Their romance was hit by a Wrecking Ball before the Aussie actor hunk amused fans by signing off his split statement with “peace and love”.
  3. This actress quit the Armie when they announced they “decided to turn the page” on their marriage and “enter into this next chapter”.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Afflek's marriage broke down
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Afflek's marriage broke down Credit: Getty Images

Answers

  1. Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
  2. Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim
  3. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
  4. Katie Price about Kieran Hayler
  5. Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman
  6. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
  7. Simone Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr
  8. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale
  9. Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum
  10. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
  11. Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse
  12. Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber
  13. Fergie and Josh Duhamel
  14. Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus
  15. Elizabeth Chambers and Armie Hammer.
Will Smith jokes he is going to 'get Jada Pinkett Smith back' for August Alsina relationship during Red Table Talk

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