The rise of the divor-cation! A have a look at exes who’ve jetted away

For many Hollywood couples whose marriages hit the rocks, the immediate future typically features hours of bitter divorce proceedings and the possibility of a lengthy custody battles.

However, a small handful of names have avoided the pain of a nasty split, instead spending the aftermath jetting away together for a family holiday.

Proving that not all celebrity splits need to be filled with drama, stars including Bradley Cooper and Gwyneth Paltrow have enjoyed so-called ‘divor-cations’ with their former spouses.

While these breaks are typically so that children involved can spend quality time with both parents, they also show that not-all marriages have to end on bad terms.

MailOnline takes a look at some of the friendly showbiz exes who have jetted off together for post-split getaways…

Since their split in 2019, Bradley and Irina have continued to be the picture of friendly exes, with both settling into co-parenting their daughter Lea, seven.

In 2022, the pair even sparked rumours of a reconciliation after the model shared a slew of holiday snaps of them during a family trip to the Bahamas.

In a gallery of snaps posted on Instagram, one image showed a bikini-clad Irina and Bradley happily posing together, and she captioned with a heart emoji.

The following year, the pair then enjoyed a family trip to Venice with their daughter Lea, and at the time a source told DailyMail.com that Irina’s then-boyfriend Tom Brady was ‘not one bit jealous’ about her close relationship with ex Bradley.

Irina and Bradley are such close co-parents that they have made sure to live just blocks apart in New York in order to raise their daughter.

‘He’s a full-on, hands-on dad – no nanny,’ Irina told Highsnobiety. ‘Lea went on holiday with him for almost two weeks – I didn’t call them once.’

Following their famous ‘conscious uncoupling’ in 2014, Chris and Gwyneth have enjoyed numerous family breaks together.

In 2017, the pair were pictured enjoying a luxury yacht break to Cannes together, three years after they parted ways.

Two years later, Gwyneth and Chris enjoyed another holiday together with their respective partners, Brad Falchuk and Dakota Johnson, with all four stars pictured relaxing on the beach together in The Hamptons.

In 2019 it was claimed that Gwyneth also intervened when the couple hit a rocky patch and convinced them to reconcile.

A source told Us Weekly at the time: ‘Gwyneth is the one who pushed them to do it. Gwyneth is happy if Chris is happy, she only wants the best for him.’

The former couple are supportive of one another’s new romances, with Chris even joining Gwyneth, their children, and her new spouse on a family vacation for her and Brad’s honeymoon.

When reports emerged this year that Dakota and Chris were engaged, Gwyneth is said to have given her blessing to the pair.

She previously said of Dakota: ‘We’re actually very good friends. I love her so much. She’s an adorable, wonderful person.’

In 2020, she once again spoke about Dakota, saying: ‘I can see how it would seem weird because it’s sort of unconventional. But I think, in this case, just having passed through it iteratively, I just adore her.’

Ben and Jennifer shocked Hollywood back in 2015 when they announced their marriage was over after 10 years together.

Just days later, the pair opted to jet off to the Bahamas with their three children to wade out the storm, and appeared visibly tense during the break.

‘The family felt it was important to be together and they were together. The family is united and, no matter what, will protect the kids,’ a insider told PEOPLE at the time.

In later years, Ben opened up about his co-parenting relationship with his ex Jennifer, telling the publication: ‘I’m very grateful and respectful of her. Our marriage didn’t work, and that’s difficult. 

‘Both of us really believe that it’s important for kids to see their parents respect one another and get along, whether they’re together or not.’

In recent months, sources have claimed that Jennifer has been a ‘counsellor’ to Ben as his marriage to Jennifer Lopez hit the rocks, with rumours swirling that the pair are set to file for divorce in a matter of days.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick

Since splitting in 2015, Kourtney and Scott have continued to maintain their strong family unit, with the latter also staying close pals with the rest of the Kardashian clan.

In 2019, Kourtney flew to Finland with her three children to celebrate her 40th birthday, with Scott and his then-girlfriend Sofia Richie joining them.

Weeks after the trip, Kourtney set tongues wagging when she posted a cryptic message on her Instagram Stories.

‘Sometimes the universe will send an ex back into your life just to see if you are still a stupid heaux,’ read the quote, which is from ‘Trap Yoga Bae’ Britteny Floyd-Mayo.

Kourtney and Scott also took their family on a trip to Mexico in 2018 and at the time a fan declared the break was an example of ‘co-parenting done right.’

Sister Khloe then proceeded to give the praise her seal of approval, writing: ‘Beyond proud of all of them!!!! This is LOVE!! Your children before anything else!! All amazing adults right right!!!’

Kourtney went onto tie the knot with Blink-182 drummer Travis Scott, and they welcomed their first child, son Rocky, in November 2023.  

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy

Kate was previously engaged to Muse frontman Matthew from 2011 to 2014, and they share son Bingham.

However, while the pair sadly called off their engagement, they’ve remained on friendly terms, and were pictured enjoying a family vacation on the Grecian isle of Skiathos in 2021.

A source told PEOPLE at the time: ‘They blend in with other families and honeymooners.

‘They are very focused on the kids and making it fun for them.’

Of their friendly relationship, Kate previously told Wine Enthusiast: ‘We’re family for the rest of our lives, we have a beautiful baby and we love making wine. We’ll continue doing it.’

Matt married his wife Elle in 2019, and the couple welcomed their second child together, son George, in May 2024.