The 10 Most Shocking Breakups in Hollywood

The former California governor and Maria announced in May 2011 that they were separating after 25 years of marriage. In the wake of that announcement came the shocking admission from Arnold that had fathered a child with a member of the family's household staff.

Brad and Jennifer were considered one of Hollywood's most glamorous couples, so their decision to split after four-and-a-half years of marriage surprised industry insiders and fans alike. Jennifer formally filed the divorce papers in 2005 and Brad quickly moved on to another relationship -- with his "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony announced two weeks ago they were splitting after seven years of marriage. In a statement, the pair called the decision "difficult," but added: "We have come to amicable conclusion on all matters. It is a painful time for all involved, and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time." The two married in 2004 and have three-year-old twins, Max and Emme.

This 2009 breakup was triggered by a head-spinning list of Tiger's suspected mistresses -- including an adult film star, cocktail waitress, club-hopper. As the list of the golfer's other women grew, Tiger was forced to issue a public apology for his actions. "I never thought about who I was hurting. Instead I thought only about myself." For her part, Elin remained silent throughout the ordeal.

The breakup of LeAnn and Dean was said to have occurred because LeAnn and her co-star Eddie Cibrian developed a romantic relationship in 2009 while filming the steamy TV movie "Northern Lights." Rumors of an affair erupted immediately but were quickly denied by both Eddie and LeAnn. Eddie filed for divorce first, in August 2009, and the next month LeAnn announced she and Dean were separating. Last April, LeAnn and Eddie were married in a sunset ceremony in Malibu.

This couple's roughly year-long relationship hit a truly sour note in February 2009, when news broke that Chris had battered Rihanna in the hours preceding the Grammy Awards. Less than two weeks later, the couple briefly reunited, as Chris reportedly called to wish Rihanna a happy birthday, the two permanently went their separate ways shortly thereafter.

"Desperate Housewives" star Eva and NBA standout Tony first met in 2004, at a San Antonio Spurs game, when Eva was interviewed by a local reporter. Eva filed for divorce in November 2010 and acknowledged soon thereafter that she had found numerous text messages on Tony's phone from another woman.

Courteney and David met on the set of the first 'Scream' movie in 1996 and seemed the picture of happiness appearing together at Hollywood events. The two had a daughter, Coco, in 2004. In October 2010, it was announced the couple was separating, but the two still maintain a close friendship.

The two met in 1999 at a charity event and married three years later. They separated in 2006, with Heather reportedly complaining that Paul was boring. A nasty, very public divorce followed, Heather alleging that Paul was often drunk, smoked cannabis, and stabbed her with a broken wine glass. While none of the allegations were proven, she still walked away with nearly $50 million.

This fairy-tale romance came to an abrupt end in March 2010, just days after Bullock received an Oscar and thanked and praised James in her acceptance speech. The "Monster Garage" host admitted infidelity after Michelle "Bombshell" McGee went public as his mistress. 

Shocking splits have rocked Hollywood for decades. And the fact that many stars are worth millions of dollars just leads to bigger divorces and bigger fights. We're counting down the ten most shocking breakups in Tinseltown.