It's an unfortunate fact of life that not all romantic relationships end ecumenically. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things go from bad to worse and the entire situation gets blown out of proportion.
When you're an A-list celebrity, at the mercy of tabloids and the paparazzi, the risk for a messy breakup increases tenfold. To get a better idea of what I'm talking about, take a look at these 15 celebrity couples who publically displayed their messy breakup.