Heartbreak is never easy -- especially when you're in the public eye. As many celebrities know, it can be tough to maintain a relationship when the world is watching, and unfortunately many couples fold under the pressure.

If you follow, or dare we say "ship," two celebs, it can be especially surprising when they split. We gathered photos from some of our favorite former celebrity couples, as well as quotes about their breakups. Check out the surprising celebrity splits -- and what they had to say about those breakups -- in the gallery above.

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