Just like normal people, actors can also end up separating from their spouse. In some cases, it’s because work has kept them far apart for too long and they decided that it’s best to go their separate ways. In other cases, celebrity couples would also separate from each other after it was revealed that one has not been faithful.

In Hollywood, breakups and divorces are quite common. In fact, it is more likely that a celebrity couple would go separate ways rather than stay together after several years. For some, separation can be hard. Certain actors can even be seen looking disheveled in the days following the announcement of their break-up. Meanwhile, for others, it seems that separating or divorcing from their wife became the start of a better chapter in their lives. In fact, it seems they even became more famous than they already were.

Just check out these actors:

15 Robin Williams

At some point, the late comedian Robin Williams was married to a woman by the named of Valerie Velardi. According to a report from Mirror, Williams was just a “broke, would-be” actor when the two had met. But then, he became a celebrity and eventually unfaithful.

In a television documentary about Williams, Velardi remarked, “He loved women. Absolutely loved women. And I got it. I understood and I wanted him to have that. But I also wanted him to come home.”

14 Johnny Depp

Before actor Johnny Depp got married to now ex-wife Amber Heard, the actor was first married to make-up artist Lori Anne Allison.

The couple went separate ways in 1986. Soon after, Depp starred in the television series “21 Jump Street” and appeared in hit films such as “Edward Scissorhands,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “Arizona Dream,” “Dead Man,” “Donnie Brasco,” “The Brave,” “The Astronaut’s Wife,” “Chocolat” and more.

13 Tom Hanks

Before Tom Hanks got married to actress Rita Wilson, he was first married to his college sweetheart, Samantha Lewes. According to The Oprah Magazine, the two ended up divorcing back in 1987.

Since then, Hanks has starred in films such as “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Philadelphia,” “Forrest Gump,” “Apollo 13,” “Sully” and more. In addition, he also earned several credits as a producer.

12 Harrison Ford

Today, Harrison Ford is married to actress Calista Flockhart. Several years before their union in 2010, however, Ford married his first wife, Mary Marquardt. They were high school sweethearts, according to Daily Mail. The couple went separate ways in 1979.

Soon after, Ford appeared in various films for the ‘Star Wars’ franchise. Moreover, he also starred in hit films such as “Apocalypse Now,” “Blade Runner,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and more.

11 Sylvester Stallone

Action star and Hollywood heartthrob Sylvester Stallone was once married to photographer Sasha Czack before the two parted ways in 1985.

Following their split, Stallone went on to star in hit movies such as “Tango & Cash,” “Daylight,” “Cop Land,” “Get Carter” Demolition Man,” “Cliffhanger,” “Lock Up,” “Rambo III,” “Rocky V” and more.

10 Steve Harvey

Aside from being a television presenter, Steve Harvey also appeared in films such as “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “You Got Served,” “Johnson Family Vacation,” “The Fighting Temptations” and more.

Right before his career took off, Harvey was married to Marcia Harvey. The couple divorced in 1994 and around this time, Steve started appearing in the tv series “Me and the Boys.”

9 Jeff Goldblum

Veteran actor Jeff Goldblum was once married to actress Geena Davis. According to Harper’s Bazaar, the pair wed in 1987 but divorced in 1990.

Around this time, Goldblum starred in films such as “Mister Frost,” “Jurassic Park,” “Deep Cover” and “Shooting Elizabeth.” Eventually, Goldblum also went on to star in the box office hit “Independence Day.”

8 Ryan Reynolds

Today, Ryan Reynolds is married to the lovely Blake Lively. Prior to that, he was married to actress Scarlett Johansson. The couple would end up divorcing in 2008.

After they split, Reynolds ended up starring in several films, such as “Definitely, Maybe,” “Chaos Theory,” “Adventureland,” “The Proposal,” “Buried,” “Paper Man” and more.

7 Will Smith

Before his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, actor Will Smith had been married to Sheree Zampino. The couple tied the knot in 1992 and went separate ways in 1995. Around this time, Smith’s career began to take off.

For starters, he starred in the highly successful film “Men in Black.” After this, he also starred in the movie “Enemy of the State” and “Wild Wild West.”

6 George Clooney

Today, actor George Clooney is a happily married man to international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Back in 1989, however, Clooney was married to actress Talia Balsam. The pair stayed together until 1993.

Following their split, it didn’t take long for Clooney to star in movies such as “The Peacemaker,” “One Fine Day,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” “Three Kings,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and more.

5 Morgan Freeman

Today, actor Morgan Freeman has two ex-wives, one of which is Jeanette Adair Bradshaw who he had split from in 1979.

Since then, Freeman gained fame for countless roles he had portrayed in films such as “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Outbreak,” “Se7en,” “Unforgiven,” “Chain Reaction,” “Hard Rain,” “Deep Impact,” “Amistad,” “Along Came a Spider,” “The Sum of All Fears” and many more.

4 Eddie Cibrian

There was a time when Eddie Cibrian was married to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Brandi Glanville. The couple split in 2010 and afterward, Cibrian married country star, LeAnn Rimes.

Moreover, he also started appearing in television series such as “Chase,” “The Playboy Club,” “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “Baby Daddy” and more.

3 Will Arnett

Back in 1994, Will Arnett decided to tie the knot with actress Penelope Ann Miller. Their marriage, however, was short-lived as the pair divorced just one year later in 1995.

Meanwhile, in 1996, Arnett started having roles in films such as “Close Up,” “Ed’s Next Move,” “Southie,” “The Broken Giant,” “The Waiting Game” and more.

2 Kevin Hart

At some point, Kevin Hart was married to actress and producer Torrei Hart. However, the couple ended up divorcing in 2011.

And around this time, Hart’s popularity grew as he appeared in movies such as “Think Like a Man,” “The Five-Year Engagement,” “Grudge Match,” “Ride Along,” “About Last Night,” “Get Hard,” “Central Intelligence" and more.

1 Nicolas Cage

Back in 1987, actor Nicolas Cage decided to propose to 19-year-old Patricia Arquette after only meeting her for a few hours, according to Paper Magazine. Arquette, in turn, turned down this proposal. However, she later surprised Cage by proposing herself. The couple ended up separating in 2000.

Since then, Cage has been busy appearing in “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Windtalkers,” “The Weather Man,” “National Treasure,” “Ghost Rider,” “Snowden” and more.

Sources - Paper Magazine, Mirror, The Oprah Magazine, Daily Mail & Harper’s Bazaar