Sometimes giving it a second chance is worth a shot, and other times, the third time may not be the charm. While some celebrity couples, such as Kate Middleton and Prince William, have proven that a break is necessary to strengthen a relationship, others, like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, probably should have made a clean break the first time around. From Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton to Pink and Carey Hart, we're taking a look at all the celebrity couples who've been on and off again so much you'll feel like you're riding a roller coaster.
2017: She seemingly confirmed their relationship in February in an interview with the Associated Press, saying, "I just don't feel comfortable talking about my personal life . . . Me and my boyfriend don't want to do that." In April, the two called it quits, but a month later, they were back together.
2012: Paul and Phoebe first met on the set of The Vampire Diaries in 2012 and started dating that Summer.
2017: After nearly four years of dating, the couple briefly broke up in early March. While it's still unclear what lead to their split, the duo appeared to have rekindled their romance when they were spotted holding hands in LA just days later. Their reconciliation didn't last long, though, because by October they broke up again.
2016: After meeting through Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Rob and Chyna sparked dating rumors in January with an intimate Instagram photo. In April, Rob proposed to Chyna, and a month later, the two announced Chyna's pregnancy with Instagram snaps featuring a pregnant emoji version of Chyna. The two then went on to star in their own E! reality TV show, Rob and Chyna, and welcomed their baby girl, Dream Kardashian, in November. Things then took a turn for the worse in December when Chyna's Instagram was "hacked," and the couple broke up. They reconciled days later.
2017: In February, Chyna and Rob called it quits again, but after a month apart, the two made up. Their reconciliation was short-lived as they broke up again in July and it looks like this time it was for good. Rob and Chyna battled it out in court after Rob posted explicit photos of her on Instagram.
1983: Marie gave birth to their first child, son Stephen, in April, though the couple divorced two years later.
1986: Marie tied the knot with record producer Brian Blosil less than a year after meeting, and the two welcomed eight children together, Brandon, Matthew, Michael, Jessica, Rachael, Brianna, and Abigail.
2007: After being separated for a few months, Marie and Brian split for good.
2011: Marie then rekindled her relationship with Stephen and the two got married for the second time nearly 30 years after their first marriage.
1987: The Belgian actor wed the former bodybuilder and welcomed their first child, son Kristopher.
1990: Gladys gave birth to their second child, daughter Bianca.
1992: The pair divorced after five years of marriage.
1994: Jean-Claude went on to marry actress Darcy LaPier, and they welcomed a son named Nicholas in 1995. The duo split two years later, and in 2012, the actor confessed to having an affair with Kylie Minogue while filming 1994's Street Fighter in Thailand.
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1999:Eminem originally married Kim after dating in high school, but they divorced two years later. The couple were already parents to daughter Hailie, whom they welcomed in December 1995.
1976: Don and Melanie got married, and six months later, they got divorced.
1982: Melanie married actor Steven Bauer, and after five years of marriage, the two got divorced.
1989: Melanie and Don rekindled their relationship and welcomed their first child together, daughter Dakota Johnson, who joined Melanie's son with Steven, Alexander Bauer.
1996: Melanie and Don split for good. She went on to marry Antonio Banderas, while Don married a teacher named Kelley Phleger.
2015: Antonio and Melanie broke up after 18 years of marriage.
2017: After nine years together, Rachel and Hayden reportedly split in September. According to a source, the two have "been on the outs for a couple of months" and "they are completely, officially done."
2006: The two tied the knot in Costa Rica in January.
2008: Pink and Carey broke up, and the singer took to her website to address the split, writing, "The most important thing for you all to know is that Carey and I love each other so so much. This breakup is not about cheating, anger, or fighting. I know it sounds like cliché bullsh--, but we are best friends, and we will continue to be."
2009: The two reconciled, and Carey told People at the time, "We're rebuilding. Sometimes you have to take a couple of steps backwards to move forward."
2016: In April, Courteney and Johnny were spotted sharing a kiss at the airport, and four months later, the actress opened up about her on-again, off-again romance with Johnny, saying, "We were engaged for over a year and then we broke up. There's something about . . . you know, he's from Ireland. And the way he regards love is precious. We have to treat it in a different way. It's more special. You coddle it." She also confirmed they were back together, adding, "It's just . . . everything's new. And we have both really worked on ourselves on the parts that needed the most attention. And it feels really different."
2002: Patrick and Jillian welcomed their first child, daughter Talula Fyfe, in February.
2007: Jillian gave birth to twins Sullivan and Darby in February.
2015: Jillian filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences in January, and the couple released the following statement: "It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end our marriage. Our primary concern remains the wellbeing of our children, and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family's privacy at this very sensitive time."
2016: The pair officially called off their divorce in November, and a source told People, "For the past year, Patrick and Jillian have been working on getting to where they are right now. They are not dating anyone else, and only each other."
2015: Rumors spread that Kristen was dating her assistant after photos surfaced of the pair packing on the PDA during a trip to Hawaii in January. Nine months later, the couple called it quits after reports claimed Alicia didn't want to be part of the star's "jet-setting life anymore."
2011: In April, the NFL quarterback popped the question in Mexico, but three months later, the couple called off their engagement. Their split didn't last very long, as the wedding was back on in November.
2006: The duo began dating after meeting on the set of Nick's "What's Left of Me" music video.
2009: The couple briefly called it quits in June and reunited in October. Less than a month later, the two got engaged, and Nick took to Twitter to announce the exciting news, writing, "Hey all. If anyone's heard the rumors of my engagement, they are absolutely true! Vanessa and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for all the love."
2013: Emma was arrested for reportedly attacking Evan in Montreal. Her rep released the following statement to People: "It was an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding. Ms. Roberts was released after questioning and the couple are working together to move past it."
2014: Despite their rocky road, Evan popped the question over the holidays.
2016: Rumors of a reconciliation swirled as Miley began wearing a ring that looked an awful lot like the engagement ring Liam gave her, and in January, the two were officially engaged again. Miley and Liam are currently planning their wedding.
2016: Bella and The Weeknd split after a year and a half of dating in November. According to a source close to the couple, "Their schedules have been too hard to coordinate and he is focusing on finishing and promoting his album. They still have a great deal of love for one another and will remain friends." A few weeks later, E! News reported that the duo bumped into each other while having dinner in Paris.
2017: The Weeknd then moved on with Selena Gomez, but the two ended up calling it quits after a year of dating in October. Shortly after their split, The Weeknd was spotted leaving Bella's NYC apartment. According to E! News, the exes have been "hanging out again." Even though they're not officially back together, sources say "Abel reached out to Bella asking to hang out and catch up, and she decided to see him and see where things go. She knows that if they don't date again, they can at least be good friends. They enjoy each other's company and have a lot of fun together."
2009: After working together on music and seven years of dating, the couple broke up. While the reason for their split remains unknown, it appeared the pair ended things on good terms. "Jermaine is one of my best friends," Janet said in a radio interview shortly after their split. "I love him to death. We're still connected. We're still good friends. We still talk."
2017: Janet welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Eissa, with Wissam in January, and three months later, she and Wissam split. Jermaine reportedly reached out to Janet after her separation, and in December, reports surfaced that the couple had decided to give their relationship another shot. Janet and Jermaine have yet to confirm anything, but the music mogul did accompany Janet to her State of the Union World tour afterparty that same month and the two were reportedly seen "cuddled up and holding hands."
