Why We Just Can't Let Go of Certain Celeb Couples

Sometimes shippers just can't get over a famous pairing (like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber) and it can take its toll

By Jenna Mullins May 10, 2016 9:15 PMTags
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Over the weekend, Selena Gomez physically and symbolically crumpled a fan's dream of the singer marrying ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber. During her stop in Fresno, Calif. for the Revival World Tour, someone held up a sign that said "Marry Justin Please" and Selena just didn't approve of that sentiment

We feel you, over-invested fan. There are just some celeb couples that the world will never, ever get over. Maybe they broke up too soon. Or maybe they weren't a couple to begin with, and it's always been hard to accept their platonic nature when we know they actually belong together. Cough! Kate and Leo! Cough!

But we digress. Not really.

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These 10 celeb couples will always have a special place in our hearts, even though they've all moved on and/or are happy with other people. Below is a comprehensive guide to why we can't let go of these romances, and the sweet, special moment we knew that we were ruined forever by their bond:

1. Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears

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Why we can't let go: They were pop royalty. They ruled the pop world with their golden hair and perfect bodies. They were supposed to sit on their pop thrones and be our benevolent pop rulers! Instead they sat on a pop throne of lies! (Sorry for the outburst).
The moment they ruined us forever: When we found out their nicknames for each other were Pinky and Stinky.

2. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens

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Why we can't let go: Same for Britney and Justin, but swap the word "pop" for "Disney channel."
The moment they ruined us forever: Any time they sang together in the High School Musical franchise and you could practically feel their chemistry jumping off the screen.

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3. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams

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Why we can't let go: They started out as enemies and fell in love while making one of the best romance movies of all time.
The moment they ruined us forever: All the emotions we felt watching this happen.

4. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone

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Why we can't let go: They were just so damn adorable together, and we got to watch them fall in love on the big screen.
The moment they ruined us forever: When they used their combined star power to send a charitable message via the paparazzi.

5. Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson

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Why we can't let go: If Britney and Justin were the pop prince and princess, then Nick and Jessica were the…lord and lady of pop? Sure, let's go with that.
The moment they ruined us forever: Watching them navigate newlywed life on their MTV reality series.

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6. Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus

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Why we can't let go: What is it about Disney couples that make us cling to their romance long after they break up? Maybe it's because Niley was like Britney and Justin for the next generation.
The moment they ruined us forever: Feeling Miley's pain as she scream-sang "7 Things," which was definitely about Nick.

7. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

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Why we can't let go: Twilight was a phenomenon, and those two were stuck right in the middle of the brouhaha. Those two never really confirmed they were dating, so their relationship was a constant guessing game that fans loved to play.
The moment they ruined us forever: Edward and Bella's wedding night. Obvs.

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8. Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody

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Why we can't let go: Hello?! They were Summer and Seth! In real life!
The moment they ruined us forever: Um, how about whenever they breathed near each other?

9. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio

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Why we can't let go: We shipped them when they were just two kids on a sinking ship, and we're still shipping them to this day. Even though they never actually dated, they clearly love each other very much.
The moment they ruined us forever: The 2016 awards season, from beginning to end. We will never recover.

10. Kermit and Miss Piggy

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Why we can't let go: Those two were meant to be together forever! They were the one celeb couple who was never supposed to break up. Damn you, Denise!
The moment they ruined us forever: Any time Kermit put up with Miss Piggy's diva demands out of pure love for his girl.

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