Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, of course, famously made the decision to ‘consciously uncouple’ rather than ‘divorce’ – and they did it to ensure that they could remain a team when it came to their children.

Speaking to Marie Claire Australia, Paltrow said of their harmonious split: “I think we are better as friends than we are [married]. We are very close and supportive of one another.”

She added: “It hasn’t always been easy for us because you have good days and bad days as you do in life with anything, but I feel lucky because Chris has been willing to push himself for the sake of the kids and help me co-create this new family.

“It’s like we are still a family, but not a couple.”

Meanwhile Kate Beckinsale has famously become best friends with her ex’s new girlfriend Sarah Silverman – so much so that they even spend Christmas together.

“Having as many strong females in your teenage daughter’s life as possible is a good thing,” said Beckinsale.

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