Long-Lasting Celeb Couples Whose Splits Surprised Us

In Hollywood, staying in a relationship with the same person for 10 years is quite a feat, but there are still plenty of famous couples who've called it quits after a decade or more. Now that we've learned the bad news that Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti have split after 11 years, we're taking a look at other celeb duos who surprised us when their long-term romances fell apart.

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Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard: 27 Years
After becoming involved in 1982, Jessica Lange and longtime partner Sam Shepard split 27 years later. News of their breakup didn’t leak until 2011, but it was revealed they actually separated two years prior. The couple has two children together. Guess when you don’t have to legally file for divorce, you get more privacy.
Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard: 27 Years
After becoming involved in 1982, Jessica Lange and longtime partner Sam Shepard split 27 years later. News of their breakup didn’t leak until 2011, but it was revealed they actually separated two years prior. The couple has two children together. Guess when you don’t have to legally file for divorce, you get more privacy.